SMJ // October 1955, Volume 48 - Issue 10
General Information
After Houston – Mexico!
Book Review
Open Wider, Please
Book Review
First Aid and Bandaging
Book Review
Pomp and Pestilence
Book Review
Blood Groups in Man
Book Review
A Primer of Electrocardiography
Book Review
The Visual Fields
Book Review
Ancient Therapeutic Arts
Book Review
A Textbook of Neurology
Book Review
Prerequisites of Good Teaching and Other Essays
Book Review
The Biologic Effects of Tobacco
Book Review
Antimicrobial Therapy in Medical Practice
Book Review
Psychocutaneous Medicine
Book Review
An Outline of the Treatment of Fractures
Book Review
The Therapy of Skin Tuberculosis
Book Review
Angiographic Localization of Intracranial Masses
Book Review
Stellate Ganglion Block
Book Review
Brucelosis
Book Review
Prolonged and Perplexing Fevers
Book Review
Fluoroscopy in Diagnostic Roentgenology
Book Review
Intestinal Obstructions
Book Review
Neuropharmacology
Book Review
Minor Surgery
Editorial
THE MANAGEMENT OF HEMATEMESIS
Editorial
THE HOUSTON MEETING
Editorial
UP TO THE PRESENT
General Information
Houston-The Host City
Announcement
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS
Original Article
Newer Concepts of Achalasia of the Esophagus
A re-evaluation of achalasia of the esophagus is possible in light of newer knowledge. This makes treatment more rational.
Original Article
Tetracycline Therapy of Pneumonia
This is a careful evaluation of the use of tetracycline for the treatment of bacterial pneumonia and its comparison with penicillin.
Original Article
Polypoid Tumors of Rectum and Colon
In the examination of persons for the prevention of cancer, proctosigmoidoscopy has a place. Polyps as precancerous lesions are commonly asymptomatic.
Original Article
Sciatic Syndrome Due to Endometriosis of Sciatic Nerve
This case report illustrates an unusual cause of sciatica.
Original Article
Importance of Proper Urologic Care in Spinal Cord Injuries
The avoidance and care of urologic complications in patients who have had injuries to their spinal cord is commonly a pressing problem.
Original Article
The Management of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis of the Liver in the Absence of Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Should the portacaval shunt be done as a prophylactic measure in patients having esophageal varices which have not bled? This is a question to which the answer has not been given.
Original Article
Chronic Peptic Esophagitis
The medical management of esophagitis may be successful. Classification as to the degree of anatomic change is important in prognosis.
Original Article
Subcostal Lower Pole Nephropexy to Facilitate Removal of Calculi of the Recurrent Type
The author has described a new technic for placing the kidney, subject to recurring stones, in a way to facilitate subsequent operations if needed.
Original Article
Factors Influencing the Morbidity and Mortality Following Major Surgery of the Colon and Rectum
The safety of extensive operations upon the colon and rectum has become established in recent years. Good technic, aided by antibiotics, and improvements in preoperative and postoperative care have contributed to the successes.
Original Article
A Diagnostic Survey for Extragastrointestinal Lesions of the Left Upper Quadrant
The author considers the diagnostic problems involved in lesions of the left upper abdominal quadrant.
Original Article
Tonography: Its Early Clinical Evaluation in Private Practice
Electronic tonography as an office procedure seems to offer a valuable adjunct in the diagnosis of glaucoma.
Southern Medical News
SOUTHERN MEDICAL NEWS
Announcement
The President’s Page
25 Years Ago
25 YEARS AGO
Article
Arteriosclerosis: The Present Status of the Problem
The search for the etiologic factors in, and a better understanding of the degenerative diseases acquired great momentum with increasing control of infectious diseases. Arteriosclerosis, which by its effects causes death in such a high proportion of all deaths, remains an enigma as to etiology and pathogenesis. From a rapidly…
