SMJ // April 1957, Volume 50 - Issue 4
Book Review
Atlas of General Surgery
Book Review
Hypothermic Anesthesia
Book Review
Classics of Biology
Book Review
Pediatrics
Book Review
The Morphology of Human Blood Cells
Book Review
Clinical Management of Renal Failure
Case Report
Agranulocytosis Due to Chlorpromazine
Editorial
STAFF MONITORS
Editorial
PROCTOSCOPIC EXAMINATIONS
Article
Regression of Pulmonary Hypertension in Postoperative Mitral Stenosis
These studies give objective evidence of the improvement in pulmonary hypertension accomplished by commissurotomy. It is through this means that the patient gains a prolongation of life.
Article
Cryotherapy in the Treatment of Stingray Wounds
For the physician on the seacoast, these suggestions will be helpful if he is called upon to treat stingray wounds.
Article
Trial of Poly(methylene-4-hydroxybenzenearsonic acid) in Amebiasis
The author reports his results with a new amebicide which seems to give good results.
Article
Autotransfusion: Its Use in Acute Hemothorax
In chest injuries, accompanied by hemothorax, there is available a good supply of compatible blood which may be rapidly aspirated and be used for autotransfusion. The author urges this procedure.
Article
Nystatin in the Treatment of Candida Albicans Infections
Troublesome infections with Candida albicans seem to respond well to this new antibiotic whether used orally or locally.
Article
Consideration of the Relationship of Smoking to Lung Cancer: With a Review of the Literature
The argument over the place of cigarette smoking in the etiology of bronchogenic cancer continues to be waged and is far from settled. The author believes no good proof of the importance of smoking has been brought forth.
Article
Deserpidine (Canescine) for the Treatment of Hypertension
Another alkaloid of Rauwolfia has been studied and the results described.
Article
Congenital Anomalies in Children
Attention is directed to congenital anomalies which at times are misinterpreted as those of acquired disease.
Article
Chronic Secretory Otitis Media: Diagnosis and Treatment
Though the various chemotherapeutic agents and antibiotics have decreased markedly the purulent complications of middle ear disease, they may be the cause of the great number of instances of sterile fluid persisting in the middle ear. This chronic disease, resulting in a high incidence of impaired hearing, should be constantly…
Article
Transtracheal Analgesia: Its Place in Anesthetic Practice
The technic, the indications for, and the advantages of transtracheal analgesia are fully presented by the authors.
Announcement
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS
Original Article
Factors Associated with Accidental Poisoning Of Children: A Progress Report from the Louisville Poisoning Control Program
Here is a paper which should be read by every physician who plays the role of family doctor.
Original Article
Proteins in Muscular Dystrophy
The author presents his thoughts and observations on the use of protein hydrolysates in muscular dystrophy.
Original Article
Chronic Urticaria
The point that chronic urticaria is less often of allergic origin than a signal of systemic disease is well taken. This puts the emphasis on an etiologic diagnosis.
Original Article
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Here is a discussion of the indications for treatment and the results in a lesion which is relatively rare.
Original Article
The Current Status of Intravenous Cholecystography and Cholangiography
The intravenous use of contrast media made available in the past several years has greatly extended the investigation of the biliary tract, and particularly in patients from whom the gallbladder has been removed.
Original Article
Types of Headache and Their Treatment
The etiologic factors in vascular headaches are varied and many. Treatment of headache is outlined.
