SMJ // June 1962, Volume 55 - Issue 6
Book Review
Abdominal Surgery
Book Review
Management of Hypertensive Diseases
Book Review
Atlas III. Illustrations of the Nervous System
Book Review
Parkinsonism, Its Medical and Surgical Therapy
Book Review
The Basic Physics of Radiation Therapy
Book Review
A Biological Basis of Multiple Sclerosis
Book Review
Prosthetic Valves for Cardiac Surgery
Book Review
Radiation Protection and Dentistry
Book Review
Kernicterus and Its Importance in Cerebral Palsy
Book Review
Annual Review of Medicine
Book Review
Hypothermia for the Neurosurgical Patient
Book Review
Pregnancy and Diabetes Mellitus
Case Report
Dermatomyositis Avoidance of Allergen and Hyposensitization in the Management of One Case
The concept that the collagen diseases represent probably an antigen-antibody reaction involving fixed tissue cells has usually not included inhaled or ingested materials ordinarily in the environment. This case presents an interesting thought for consideration in other cases.
Editorial
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF ADOLESCENCE
Original Article
Progress in Development of Community Health Services and Facilities
This paper clearly outlines the problems which face the medical profession and the public—the provision of adequate medical care outside the hospital and at a sensible level of cost.
Original Article
Inflammatory Polyps of the Large Intestine
The authors review the ideas about the pathogenesis of inflammatory polyps of the large bowel, and present illustrative cases.
Original Article
Radioisotope Scanning in the Detection of Pericardial Effusions
The authors demonstrate the feasibility of demonstrating pericardial effusions by a radioisotopic method.
Original Article
The Surgical Treatment of Cervical Cancer
After a review of accumulated experience the author believes that radical surgery for Stage I and II cancer of the cervix offers nothing over irradiation. The fact that serious complications are fewer with the latter makes it the treatment of choice.
Original Article
The Development of International Health Work
Your Editor insists that the reading of this is a “must,” not only as a professional person but, more importantly, as a citizen of both the United States and of the World. From now onward, the latter responsibility cannot be evaded.
Original Article
The Sphere of a Plastic Surgeon
Original Article
Gastrointestinal Arterial Insufficiency – Abdominal Angina
The early diagnosis of occlusive disease of mesenteric arteries may permit successful surgical intervention for the primary lesion and not for the resultant intestinal gangrene. The diagnosis will depend mainly upon a good history.
Original Article
Clinical Note: A New Therapeutic Shampoo
Original Article
Ureteral Reflux, Its Significance and Correction
The authors consider the interrelationships of ureteral reflux and pyelonephritis, — also what can be done about it.
Original Article
Pulmonary Hematomas Secondary to Nonpenetrating Injury
The development of pulmonary hematomas following nonpenetrating trauma to the chest has been recognized infrequently. The recognition of the true nature of the shadow they cast is important. A fair number of those recognized have had exploratory operations for a lesion of unknown origin.
Original Article
Diagnostic Consideration of Renovascular Hypertension
The cure of hypertension due to unilateral renal disease is feasible in properly selected cases. New technics make more accurate diagnosis a probability. Their application and interpretation are outlined by the authors.
Original Article
Conventional Chest Films to Determine Cardiac Size: Their Use with the Ungerleider-Clark Tables
Because of the variables involved in mensuration of heart size on the chest film the authors have proposed a variation in one of the accepted formulas of attempting accurate measurements.
Original Article
The Management of Ectopic Pregnancy by Colpotomy
The authors find the surgical management of ectopic pregnancy via the vaginal route a highly satisfactory procedure in most cases. Other than in patients in shock from massive hemoperitoneum, the contraindications to this surgical approach are few.
Original Article
Fractures Involving the Distal Femoral Epiphyseal Growth Line
Proper care of such fractures is important because damage to the epiphyseal line may result in disturbance of growth. Careful follow-up is essential so measures may be taken to correct for abnormalities in growth.
Original Article
The Changing Image of the Doctor
Original Article
Clinicopathologic Conferences Duke University School of Medicine
Original Article
A Ten Year Review of Suprapubic Vesicourethral Suspensions in Private Practice
By use of this technic the author finds results so good he believes it should not be reserved merely for those cases in which an attempt at operative correction by the vaginal route has failed. He believes it may be used quite routinely for stress incontinence demanding surgery.
