SMJ // July 1958, Volume 51 - Issue 7
Book Review
Biochemical Disorders in Human Disease
Book Review
Urologic Injuries in Gynecology
Book Review
Prevention of Chronic Illness
Book Review
Surgery for General Practice
Book Review
Chemosurgery in Cancer, Gangrene and Infections
Book Review
New Bases of Electrocardiography
Book Review
One Surgeon’s Practice
Book Review
Dermatologic Formulary
Book Review
Plaster of Paris Technique
Book Review
Skin Surgery
Book Review
Lens Materials in the Prevention of Eye Injuries
Book Review
Modern Office Gynecology
Editorial
STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS
Article
Pheochromocytoma
Announcement
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS
Announcement
Life Membership Established
Announcement
MR. LORANZ RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE
Original Article
Residual Sensory Changes in the Chronic Phase of Poliomyelitis
The sensory changes which may remain after poliomyelitis may be of significance in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Original Article
The Effect of Prednisone in the Prevention of Esophageal Stricture Following the Ingestion of Lye
Any method which may reduce the incidence of esophageal stricture after the intake of lye deserves trial. Further experience in the use of cortisone will be needed to establish its usefulness.
Original Article
The Surgical Approach to the Nasopharynx
The author describes several methods of exposing the nasopharynx for the removal of benign tumors of this area.
Original Article
Definition, Diagnosis, and Management of Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
Until more is known about atherogenesis, there is little real rationale in the treatment of arteriosclerosis. The control of obesity is sensible.
Original Article
Radial Nerve Injuries
The physician when confronted with a radial nerve injury should have an over-all plan for handling the various phases of treatment.
Original Article
Epiphyseal Fractures of the Lower Extremity
Experimental studies show that bony fusion may occur across the epiphyseal line in fractures of this structure.
Original Article
Trichomoniasis: A Twenty-Five Year Study
The author describes a new medication to be used as a vaginal powder and tablet which produces a low pH within the vagina and thus acts as a trichomonacide.
Original Article
The General Practice of Pathology
Original Article
Central Dislocation Arthroplasty of the Hip
The author describes his experiences with this type of operation for certain painful hips.
Original Article
The Debated Indications for Vaginal Hysterectomy
Certain indications for the vaginal approach are well established. Opinions differ, however, in regard to its use in other less frequent conditions.
Original Article
Rigid Medullary Fixation of Forearm Fractures
The authors feel they have been successful in the use of the intramedullary rod for the fixation of fractures of the radius and ulna.
Original Article
Psychic and Somatic Changes Observed in Allergic Children After Prolonged Steroid Therapy
The author warns of the prolonged use of the corticosteroids in the treatment of allergic children.
Original Article
Sliding Esophageal Hiatus Hernia: Manifestations, Pathophysiology, and Management. Findings in 100 Consecutive Cases
The several aspects of this clinical entity have been considered with special reference to diagnosis and treatment.
Original Article
Fundamental Research on Connective Tissue as it May Apply to the Problems of Aging and Atherosclerosis
The author recounts interesting studies on the part played by connective tissue in the development of atherosclerosis.
Original Article
Experience with a Simple Screening Test for Serotonin
Serotonin is a most interesting substance of great physiologic importance in the body. Much is still to be learned about it and its effects.
Original Article
Superficial X-ray Therapy
Original Article
Clinical Pathological Correlation in Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
This represents an extensive study of the pathologic changes in the disease, casting some light on the pathogenesis of the condition.
Original Article
Electroencephalographic and Clinical Correlations in Epilepsy Beginning in Adulthood
Epilepsy becoming manifest in adult life has often been considered as probably due to either a tumor or post-trauma to the head. The authors agree with current thinking that this is not the case. They urge that though the EEG may be a most helpful tool, it must be used…
Original Article
The Office Management of Frequently Encountered Ophthalmological Disorders
Prevention of the serious complications, which may follow injuries and diseases of the eye as encountered in industry, should always be foremost in the mind of the industrial surgeon.
Original Article
Treatment of Acute Gonorrheal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: The Use of Benzathine Penicillin G in the Ambulatory Patient
The control of gonorrhea is still far from complete, because of relapse and re-infection. The method of treatment prescribed offers a better chance of cure and thus reduces infectiousness of these patients. Contact investigation must continue.
Original Article
The Anesthetic Management of the Severely Burned Child
In the burned child the physiologic processes are in precarious balance. The maintenance of this balance in terms of biochemical constituents is essential especially during anesthesia.
Original Article
Differential Diagnosis of Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women is a troublesome complaint and may have serious connotation. Newer methods of endocrinologic investigation offer diagnostic tools of value in some cases.
