SMJ // May 1956, Volume 49 - Issue 5
Acknowledgement
BOOKS RECEIVED
Article
Surgical Oophorectomy and Adrenalectomy in the Management of Advanced Breast Cancer Clinical Indications and Results
The effectiveness of adrenalectomy in advanced carcinoma of the breast is difficult to evaluate because of the unpredictable course of this malignancy.
Article
The Possible Role of Iva Ciliata in Hay Fever Therapy
The meteorologic factors in a given season may affect the antigenicity of pollens from plants grown in that season. This has led to the indictment of marsh elder as a sensitizing pollen and antigen when ragweed pollen counts have been low.
Article
Surgical Reconstruction of A Functioning Uterine Cavity in Six Patients Having Complete Atresia
This is a report of six patients who had a functioning uterine cavity reestablished, the only patients who have been treated in this manner, a matter of historical interest.
Article
A Comparison of the Precordial S-T and T Waves in the Electrocardiograms of 600 Healthy Young Negro and White Adults
The evolution from the youthful electrocardiogram to that of adult life may be delayed in the Negro.
Book Review
Clinical Analgetics
Book Review
Atlas of Roentgen: Anatomy of the Skull
Book Review
Survey of Clinical Pediatrics
Book Review
Differential Diagnosis
Book Review
Essentials of Orthopedics
Book Review
Pain. Its Mechanisms and Neurosurgical Control
Book Review
The Abnormal Pneumoencephalogram
Book Review
Health Supervision of Young Children
Book Review
White Coolies
Case Report
Present Outlook of Patients With Recently Acquired Diabetes
The evidence is strong that diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled is attended by a decreased life expectancy.
Case Report
A Review of the Treatment of Hemangiomas
Though hemangiomas may spontaneously disappear with time, their course is unpredictable. Treatment is simple and effective in infants.
Case Report
Clinical Evaluation of a New Compound for the Treatment of Pinworm Infestation: Preliminary Report
The evaluation of any treatment for pinworm infestation is very difficult because of the high frequency of reinfection. More studies with this new drug will be necessary before final conclusions can be reached.
Case Report
Analysis of Two Thousand Consecutive Proctologic Examinations
This compilation of the results of many proctologic examinations points up the importance of the proctoscopic examination as part of the routine examination, especially from middle age on. The proctoscope should rank with the vaginal speculum as an instrument for every day use.
Case Report
The Effect of Puromycin against Entamoeba histolytica and Other Intestinal Parasites
The authors present their experiences with a new antibiotic in the treatment of intestinal parasitism.
Case Report
Common Errors of Advice in Infertility
The infertile couple poses a problem for the doctor.An exacting study of both partners is essential before any conclusion can be reached.
Case Report
Allergy in Infants and Children: Common Sense Observations
The author makes a plea for the early recognition of the allergic state in infancy and early childhood.
Case Report
Recurrent Parotid Swelling
The diagnosis of second or repeated attacks of mumps in the past was probably incorrect.The author considers the evidence against this and illustrates causes of recurrent parotid swelling.
Case Report
Acute Renal Failure Following Translumbar Aortography
This is a case report of lower nephron disease following aortography in a patient having congenital absence of one kidney.
Case Report
The Problem of Disability Certification
Certification of disability to insurance companies or to industry is displeasing “paper work” to the average physician. Yet without his honest cooperation, industry, the insurance carrier, the patient and he, himself, may suffer.
Case Report
Treatment of Pinworms (Oxyuriasis)
The effective treatment of infestation by pinworms continues to be a problem for doctor, patient and parents. Efficacy of treatment can only be determined by adequate follow-up studies.
Case Report
The Management of Breast Feeding Disorders
After giving consideration to the physiologic and psychologic factors upon which successful breast feeding depends, the author suggests the management of the patient during pregnancy and in the puerperium.
Case Report
Present Status of Hip Joint Replacements
The subject of hip joint replacements is reviewed with the addition of the author's experience in this field.
Case Report
Intramedullary Fixation in Fractures of Upper Extremity
By the use of illustrative cases, the versatility of intramedullary fixation of fractures is clearly shown.
Case Report
Improved Friedman Pregnancy Test: A New Method
The author comments further upon his technic for the Friedman test.
Case Report
The Mechanism and Treatment of Shock Associated with Infection
Shock due to bacteremic infection must be differentiated from other types of shock, that due to myocardial infarction especially, because of a difference in management.
Case Report
Office Physical Therapy: What It Cannot Do
Only following adequate examination, including that by x-ray, should physiotherapy be begun. The treatment must be individualized, and the end point be carefully ascertained for the rehabilitation of the patient.
Case Report
The Neurological Examination
The author most ably emphasizes the need of an adequate history and neurological examination, following which, and only then, special laboratory technics may be called upon to cast further light upon a problem at hand.
