SMJ // November 1955, Volume 48 - Issue 11
Book Review
Lectures on the Scientific Basis of Medicine
Book Review
The Bacterial Factor in Traumatic Shock
Book Review
Communicable Diseases
Book Review
Progress in Allergy
Book Review
Textbook of the Rheumatic Diseases
Editorial
THIS IS YOUR KIDNEY
Editorial
HOUSTON PLANS COMPLETE
Announcement
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS
Original Article
Transverse Presentation
The prognosis and management of transverse presentations present problems to the obstetrician. An evaluation has been made of the mortality rate and indications for the several methods of handling this obstetric complication.
Original Article
Industry’s Challenge to the Medical Profession
In this paper are outlined the objectives of industrial medicine and what management and labor hope to gain from greater activity in the field by the medical profession.
Original Article
The Value of Personal Attendance by the Physician During Labor
Sedation, anesthesia and other items of care during labor are evaluated in terms of uterine inertia and effects upon the child.
Original Article
The Electroencephalograms of Children with Speech Disorders
The EEG may be found to be abnormal in children having disturbances in speech. The interpretation of these abnormalities is not clearly established as yet.
Original Article
The Medical and Preventive Aspects of Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile delinquency has always been endemic. However, several factors in twentieth century living tend to multiply the instances to what portend to be epidemic levels.
Original Article
Newer Drugs in Ocular Therapy
The author has discussed briefly several of the newer drugs which may be helpful to the ophthalmologist.
Original Article
Intravaginal Transplantation of the Ovary
The author proposes a novel method of transplanting a diseased remaining ovary into the vaginal vault where it may be watched under direct vision. Subsequent removal, if necessary, is relatively simple.
Original Article
An Epidemic of Histoplasmosis in Warrenton, North Carolina
The description of an epidemic of histoplasmosis in a nonendemic area should remind us of this disease in differential diagnosis under certain circumstances.
Original Article
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Review of Fifty-four Cases
The author has had an unusual experience with a rare disease of unknown etiology. Correction of deformities lies in the orthopedic field.
Original Article
Fractures of the Humeral Condyles in Adults
The difficulties of handling fractures of this type are reviewed. The author stresses the basic requirements for successful management of these lesions.
Original Article
Diagnosis of Hepatic Malignancy. Correlation of Biopsy, Clinical, and Biochemical Findings
These studies confirm the fact that there is no necessary correlation between disturbed hepatic function and degree of liver involvement by tumor. The results of liver biopsy in diagnosis are of interest.
Original Article
Postoperative Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis Due to Staphylococcus
Though this condition was recognized as an entity before the antibiotic era, it is a serious complication being met with increasing frequency. The ill-advised use of antibiotics may set the stage for its development.
Original Article
Comparison of Judet and Intramedullary Type of Prostheses in Nonunion of Hip Fractures
In a consideration of the use of prostheses for nonunion of fractures of the hip, experience of recent years permits an evaluation of results, indications and contraindications.
Original Article
Axillary Polymastia: Report of Cases
The anomaly of axillary polymastia is of importance in the differential diagnosis of tumors of this area.
Original Article
Public Relations and Medical Ethics
The events of recent years have made the medical profession aware of the need of assuming leadership in not only the medical affairs of a changing socioeconomic order, but also the need of taking a rightful part in community activities where the doctor's education and experience can offer a guiding…
Original Article
Diverticula of the Small Intestine: Clinical and Surgical Aspects
Though diverticula of the small intestine are common and most usually asymptomatic and of little significance, they occasionally may be responsible for disease which requires surgical intervention.
Original Article
Hypothermia as an Adjunct to Surgery of the Brain
The authors report success in the use of hypothermia during operation and the avoidance of postoperative complications.
Original Article
Primary Sarcoma of the Liver: A Report of Three Cases
The authors add three more cases of a rare entity to those already reported.
Original Article
Current Otolaryngologic Problems
The broad scope of the field of otorhinolaryngology has been reviewed in this paper.
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Treatment of Hypertension: Part I. Pathogenic Considerations and Older Methods of Therapy
The management of hypertension is a responsibility encountered daily by most physicians. A rapidly expanding group of drugs has been offered for treatment in recent years, accompanied by a great volume of literature. The review of this subject seems necessary to clarify the confusion about drugs which is almost certain…
