SMJ // June 1957, Volume 50 - Issue 6
Book Review
The Neuroses in Clinical Practice
Book Review
Epilepsy and the Law
Book Review
A Synopsis of Medicine
Book Review
Introduction to Hepatic Surgery
Book Review
Christopher’s Textbook of Surgery
Book Review
Adrenal Function in Infants and Children
Book Review
Physical Diagnosis
Book Review
The Cellular Basis of Wound Repair
Book Review
Handbook of Physical Therapy
Book Review
Collagen Diseases
Book Review
The Neurosurgical Alleviation of Parkinsonism
Case Report
Poisoning with Yellow Phosphorus
Case Report
Unusual Metastasis of a Renal Cell Carcinoma
Editorial
HEPATIC COMA
In Memory
IN MEMORIAM – DR. SEALE HARRIS 1870-1957
Announcement
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS
Original Article
Cancer of the Stomach: Follow-Up Study of 1,708 Patients
This study seems to indicate that there has been some improvement in the five and ten year survival rates if a radical surgical attack is used. The emphasis on early diagnosis is well taken.
Original Article
Ten Years Experience with Culdoscopy: An Analysis of 594 Cases
This extensive clinical study establishes culdoscopy as a valuable diagnostic adjunct in certain instances of pelvic disease. By its use many a “diagnostic laparotomy” can be avoided or, on the other hand, an indication for surgical intervention may be clearly established.
Original Article
A Clinical Evaluation of Uropepsin in Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases
Uropepsin has again been under investigation in recent years from the standpoint of its possible use as a diagnostic tool. This study indicates that it is not helpful.
Original Article
The Clinical Use of Radioisotopes in the Differential Diagnosis of Anemia
The evaluation of known anemias in the face of recent “shotgun” therapy has often been an insoluble problem. Similarly, a search for an hemolytic element in anemia often has been unrewarding at a given moment. Tagged cobalt and chromium offer new diagnostic tools for use in such problems.
Original Article
Analysis of the Foot in Infants: The Radiographic Criteria and Clinical Aspects
The authors describe their scientific evaluation of the normal and abnormal infant foot in the attempt to correct deformities properly.
Original Article
Causes and Treatment of Photosensitization Dermatitis
Much is still to be learned regarding the interrelationships of exposure to sunlight and the development of skin disease. The relationship to hormonal balance unquestionably is of great importance, and one may hope for further information as the tools of endocrinology continue to increase in number.
Original Article
An Analysis of 641 Repeat Cesarean Sections
The authors present an analysis of cesarean sections in pregnancies subsequent to the original section. The safety of such management when in good hands is emphasized.
Original Article
Problems in the Management of Bleeding Peptic Ulcer
The management of the patient bleeding acutely from a peptic ulcer must always be planned for a given case. The authors indicate this in an analysis of deaths from such bleeding.
Original Article
Use of the Pneumatic Tourniquet and Local Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures on the Extremities
The authors propose the more frequent use of a tourniquet and local anesthesia for procedures which have commonly been done under general anesthesia.
Original Article
Cutaneous Papillomas of the Neck: Papillomatous Seborrheic Keratoses
The author has described the histopathologic findings in a common skin lesion about which there is varying opinion as to etiology and classification.
Original Article
Orthetic Devices for Weakness of the Upper Extremity
This is a careful consideration of the use of devices in aiding the handicapped in their daily activities.
Original Article
Androgenic Therapy of Woman
The use of androgenic hormones has been both increased and more varied as knowledge in the endocrinologic field has been extended. Present concepts of their use in women have been ably reviewed in this paper.
Original Article
Bizarre Hodgkin’s Disease: Difficulties in Diagnosis
The authors report the clinical course in two unusual instances of Hodgkin's disease. They illustrate the great difficulties attendant upon the diagnosis at times.
Original Article
Medical Needs of the Small Industrial Plant
The organization of health services for small industry is outlined in its several facets.
Original Article
The Serum Iron Content in Gastrointestinal Disturbances
The determination of serum iron is being used more and more in diagnosis. This paper shows some of the alterations which may be found in gastrointestinal diseases.
Original Article
Experience with 150 Consecutive Renal Biopsies
The increasing use of renal biopsy is advancing our knowledge of renal disease, which heretofore could be studied only in its end stages as found at necropsy. The nonacademic feature is that some of the disease processes can now be diagnosed in a stage that permits and indicates specific management…
Original Article
Lobotomy of the Dorsal Medial Quadrant for Intractable Pain
Lobotomy has its place in the treatment of certain psychotic patients, and in some who suffer intractable pain. The authors feel that the technic they use, though successful in relieving pain, is accompanied by less disturbance in the field of personality.