SMJ // December 1957, Volume 50 - Issue 12
Book Review
BOOK REVIEWS
Case Report
Chloranil in the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Substitute for Chrysarobin
&NA; The authors offer a new agent which seems to be effective in the treatment of a vexing cutaneous lesion.
Case Report
The Use of S-Factor of Liver Extract (Kutapressin) in Dermatology
It seems that this substance aids in the symptomatic relief of a number of cutaneous diseases. How this is accomplished is as yet unknown.
Case Report
Physical Therapy in Lesions of the Intervertebral Disk of the Lower Back
The author outlines a simple conservative plan of treatment for the syndrome of disease of the intervertebral disk.
Case Report
Incidence of Allergy in General Practice
The author has used an approach different from others to estimate the incidence of allergy in a population group.
Editorial
25 YEARS AGO
Article
Management of the Later Stages of Chronic Pulmonary Emphysema
The proper regimen selected for the management of the individual patient suffering from the late stages of chronic pulmonary emphysema is most essential for his comfort and the continuation of a happy and productive existence.
Article
Roentgen Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease
The systemic disease known as sickle cell disease is protean in nature. Among the interesting clinical manifestations are the radiologic abnormalities.
Article
The Management of Inoperable Cancer of the Prostate
The author presents his views as to the optimal time to use castration and/or estrogen therapy in the management of inoperable prostatic carcinoma.
Article
Allergy to Meprobamate with Some Observations Regarding the Tranquilizing Drugs
The widespread use of the “tranquilizing” drugs makes these observations very timely.
Article
Dehydration for the Common Cold
These are interesting thoughts which should stimulate further controlled investigation.
Article
Management of Acute Nephritis
The author considers the vascular element in acute nephritis and the treatment directed toward this.
Article
Treatment of Chromophobe Adenoma of the Hypophysis
This is an evaluation of the radiation therapy of chromophobe adenomas with and without the addition of surgical treatment.
Article
What Physicians Should Know About Respirators
The author gives detailed descriptions of respirators and evaluates the advantages and shortcomings of the various types.
Article
Optimum Time for Surgery in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The time for surgical treatment and its extent has always been a debated question in pelvic surgery. The advent of the antibiotics has not resolved the question.
Article
Rectal Incontinence: Its Relation to Abscesses, Fistulas and Injuries
Rectal incontinence is a distressing problem for the patient and often a perplexing one to the surgeon. After giving consideration to the pathogenetic and the anatomic aspects of the situation the author outlines the management.
Article
Definitive Diagnosis and Treatment of Headache
The importance of the stress and strain of life in the pathogenesis of headache is not to be disregarded, in fact in most instances is probably the major factor.
Article
Some Neurochemical Factors Affecting Cerebral Function and Activity
Physiologic activity within the central nervous system may be better understood through metabolic and enzymatic studies.
Article
Emergency Definitive One-Stage Surgery for Intestinal Obstruction
The authors illustrate that a one‐stage operation under emergency conditions is a safe procedure for an acutely obstructed intestine, whether of the small or of the large bowel.
Article
The Coexistence of Diverticular Disease and Adenomatous Polyps of the Colon
Attention is directed to the combination of colonic polyps and diverticula, pointing up difficulties in diagnosis and the influence on the choice of treatment.
