Issue - Southern Medical Association

Acknowledgment

The Human Machine. Biological Science for the Armed Services

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Obstructive Jaundice as a Complication of Peptic Ulcer

The authors raise the question of whether this complication is as rare as it seems to be.

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Vaginal Moniliasis and Its Treatment

Monilial infections of the vagina are exceedingly difficult to treat. The author considers the various aspects of the problem and his results in treatment.

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Vertebral Osteomyelitis Complicating Postabortal and Postpartum Infection

Infection involving vertebrae has been described rarely as a complication of abortion or in the postpartum period. The authors describe three such cases.

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Primary Splenic Panhematopenia: A Report of Two Cases with Special Reference to Splenic Morphology

The authors contrast the pathologic findings in instances of primary splenic panhematopenia which gave good or no response to ACTH.

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Re-Evaluation of Conization of the Cervix

The treatment of chronic lesions of the cervix is probably the best preventive against carcinoma. For the various technics employed each has its proponents.

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Gastric Ulcer: A Review of 150 Male Patients

This review of clinical material takes up the anatomic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of gastric ulcer in a large series of cases.

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Calcinosis

The pathogenesis of calcinosis in soft tissues is still not clear. Fortunately the disabiling and usually fatal calcinosis universalis is a rare disease. The patient reported here is unusual in her long continued ability to remain active.

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The Anatomical Basis of Reflex Vasomotor Activity and Pain of Vascular Origin

Knowledge of the neurophysiology involved is a prerequisite to an understanding of the aims and results in sympathectomy and the types of vascular surgery.

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Management of Ureteral Calculi

From their experience with a large number of ureteral calculi, the authors outline the indications for their removal via the cystoscope and for ureterolithotomy. They emphasize points considered important in the technics employed.

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General Principles of Bracing in the Lower Extremity

Bracing the lower extremities may make the difference between an active, life and one of restricted activity. Since so much is at stake the maximum and best use must be made of the basic principles.