SMJ // March 1959, Volume 52 - Issue 3
Book Review
Person Perception and Interpersonal Behavior
Book Review
The Management of Childhood Asthma
Book Review
Orr's Operations of General Surgery
Book Review
Introduction to Anesthesia
Book Review
Pediatric Index
Book Review
Diseases of the Esophagus
Book Review
Bailey's Textbook of Histology
Book Review
Recovery from Schizophrenia. The Roland Method
Book Review
The Family in Psychotherapy
Book Review
Pathology for the Physician
Book Review
Scientific and Technical Papers
Book Review
Pediatric Surgery
Case Report
Plastic Repair of the Denuded Penis
Case Report
Incontinence in the Female
Stress incontinence is clearly a mechanical abnormality. Its treatment is described, as well as the diagnosis.
Editorial
MENTAL HEALTH IN INDUSTRY
Article
Virilizing Adrenal Hyperplasia
In Memory
DR. FELIX J. UNDERWOOD
Announcement
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS
Original Article
The Role of Psychotherapy in Modern Medicine
Here is an attempt to analyze the nonpsychiatric members of the profession in their relationship to psychotherapy and the psychotherapeutist. It indicates that a good doctor is one who includes, an understanding of the mental processes involved in the complaints of his patients.
Original Article
The Use and Abuse of the Jewett Nail in Fractures of the Hip
The author describes some errors of technic in the use of the Jewett nail-plate in the treatment of fractures of the hip.
Original Article
On the Surgical Management of Thyroid Cancer
The diagnosis of malignant neoplasms of the thyroid may be difficult. Surgical management in a given case depends greatly upon the surgeon's knowledge of the natural course of the disease. The dependence of the tumor upon thyroid stimulating hormone is not to be disregarded.
Original Article
Triamcinolone Therapy in Dermatologic Diseases: A Preliminary Report
The halogenarion of hydrocortisone is supposed to enhance the anti-inflammatory effect of the steroid. However, as the authors have shown, the untoward effects of steroid therapy continue though this new form of hydrocortisone offers aid in the treatment of certain of the dermatologic diseases.
Original Article
The Vagaries and Peculiarities of Studies with Subarachnoid Oil in Cases of Protruded Disc: A Plea for Early Study with Oil after Negative or Even “Positive” Surgical Exploration for Protrusion of Lumbar and Cervical Discs with Persistent Postoperative Symptoms
The author reports and discusses instances in which the clinical picture and the studies with Pantopaque were at variance. Also, by examples, he emphasizes the need for studies with oil in those patients who postoperatively do not show the results anticipated, particularly if such studies were not made before operation.
Original Article
Management of Ovarian Carcinoma in 123 Patients: With Particular Emphasis on the Prophylactic Use of Radioactive Gold
The outlook on carcinoma of the ovary is so poor that any method of amelioration is welcomed. Radioactive gold may turn out to be a substance of promise in terms of prolongation of life.
Original Article
The Progestational Activity of 6-Methyl-17-Acetoxyprogesterone
The authors describe the progestational effect of a new potent derivative of progesterone which seems to have little if any estrogenic or androgenic properties.
Original Article
The Development and Management of Acute Renal Failure in the Obstetric Patient
There is an increasing incidence of acute renal failure as an obstetric complication. Surgical management of obstetric situations, hemorrhage and transfusions all play a part in the increasing incidence. The proper management of the fluid-electrolyte balance in the presence of oliguria or anuria are the key to saving life in…
Original Article
Triamcinolone in Dermatologic Therapy
These studies indicate that this new steroid is more effective in the treatment of psoriasis than are other steroids. The maintenance dose for retaining remission in disseminated lupus is much less than with other steroids. Nevertheless, the authors emphasize the use of all steroids only for short-term therapy except in…
Original Article
Trends and Direction in Occupational Medicine
Here is a very thought provoking analysis of the future of occupational medicine. It seems without question that the practice of this specialty in medicine will have a profound influence on medicine of the future.
Original Article
The Labial Salivary Glands and Mucocele of the Lip
Histologic studies are reported of both the salivary glands of the lip and the cyst-like mucocele arising from a traumatized ductal system.
Original Article
Experiences in the Surgical Treatment of Tumors of the Liver
Present-day surgical technics permit radical excision of large tumors from the liver.
Original Article
Intracranial Aneurysms: An Evaluation of Methods of Treatment
Changing technics in surgery and anesthesia permit progress in surgical treatment. Hypothermia during operations on the brain as well as on the heart is a most valuable adjunct in the prevention of such tissue anoxia as to leave permanent damage.
Original Article
A Comparative Evaluation of Newer Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Though steroids are indicated in a minority of patients having rheumatoid arthritis, if they are needed this evaluation will be of aid in making a choice of the steroid to be used.
Original Article
Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis: An Attempt by Carotid Sinus Denervation
This describes the first attempt at treatment of myasthenia gravis by denervation of the carotid sinus published in this country. The author indicates there is no rationale for this procedure in the absence of information on the pathogenesis of the disease. Reports in the foreign literature indicate some patients may…
