SMJ // April 1961, Volume 54 - Issue 4
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Original Article
Light Coagulation in the Treatment of Retinal Disease
The authors describe their experiences with a relatively new method of coagulation by light. It has its uses in retinal detachment, chorioretinitis and in the treatment of intraocular tumors in some circumstances.
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Advances in the Surgery for Deafness
Much has been heard in recent years about operations to improve hearing in patients deafened as a result of otosclerosis. The author reviews these in light of his own results.
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Granuloma Annulare
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Cesarean Section: A Six Year Review
The authors have reviewed the indications for cesarean section and results over a six year period.
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Primary Myoglobinuria and Exercise-Induced Secondary Myoglobinuria: A Report of 7 Cases Seen at an Army Basic Training Center
No doubt this condition is more frequent than recognized. Though in its subclinical forms it may be of no significance, when it rises above the clinical horizon it should be recognized for what it is, for analysis, reassurance and for advice as to prophylaxis.
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Where Are the Early Carcinomas of the Prostate?
The authors point to the dilatory efforts of the medical profession in the early diagnosis of the malignancy that stands second in the cause of death from cancer. They suggest means of stimulating interest among doctors in this curable disease.
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Angiography by Brachiovertebral and Temporal Arterial Catheter
By direct arterial catheterization, angiography of cerebral vascular supply is successful. The authors summarize their results with this technic.
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Recognition and Management of Depressive Reaction
The belief is expressed that the depressive reaction is too frequently missed by the attending physician. The psychodynamics are described for an understanding of the condition leading to proper management.
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A Ten Year Experience with Cesarean Section in a 50 Bed Hospital
By contrast to the two preceding papers, this one makes comparisons by considering the experiences of a small community hospital in the area of cesarean section.
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The Clinical Usefulness of the Serum Leucine Aminopeptidase
The value of serum levels of this enzyme in diagnosis has been a matter of controversy. The studies of these authors again demonstrate its nonspecificity.
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Cerebral Mucormycosis
Attention is called to an unusual syndrome of fungal infection in the diabetic, especially one in acidosis. The fatal outcome upon its cerebral invasion is emphasized.
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Patients with Four or More Cesarean Sections: Second Series
The authors have made a second study of multiple cesarean sections and the results of such. The multiple section does not seem to enhance morbidity or mortality.
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Perforation and Inflammation of Diverticula of the Colon Secondary to Long-Term Adrenocorticosteroid Therapy for Bronchial Asthma and Pulmonary Emphysema
The author points to complications in the gastrointestinal tract attendant upon steroid therapy other than the commonly recognized complicating peptic ulceration.
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Erythroblastosis Fetalis from the Obstetrician’s Viewpoint
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Post-Tonsillectomy Analgesia: A Double-Blind Study Comparing Pentobarbital, Codeine and a Placebo
There has been controversy concerning the effectiveness of these medicaments in the postoperative control of pain. With controlled studies the authors find codeine a most effective means of preventing postoperative excitement, delirium and agitation.
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Management of Recurrent Intestinal Obstruction Due to Adhesions
Recurrent adhesions are a foregone conclusion subsequent to operations for adhesions and obstruction. To obviate these complications the author has used internal splinting for over a decade to obtain “controlled adhesions.”
Original Article
Untreated Hypertension
This review should be of great value to the physician interested in and treating hypertension. What is the natural course of the disease? This question must be in mind as he embarks on treatment. What is he to anticipate from treatment in long-term results? How will this be related to…
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Griseofulvin – A Sixteen Months Study
The effectiveness of an antibiotic orally upon fungal infection of the skin was an amazing demonstration. Though “cure” is not universal, control of infection is usual. Relapse is impossible to differentiate at present from reinfection.
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Treatment of Seborrhea Capitis and Associated Diseases
The author believes there is an increase in the incidence of hair loss of the scalp in women especially. A number of causes related to current care of the hair are considered as well as prevention and treatment.
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A Few Remarks on Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery
The author analyzes the inter-relationships of physical medicine, rehabilitation and orthopedic surgery. The orthopedic surgeon actually fathered the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation, since he used physical methods in the treatment of patients having musculoskeletal disease years before physical medicine and rehabilitation became a specialty.
