The item of interest here is the small effective dose of a progestogen in combination with a larger proportionate dose of an estrogen as compared to previous combinations used. Much more work will need to be done relative to optimal combinations, as well as careful observations of the side effects…
The author describes his results in the continued use of an inlay metal support in an operation to fuse the spine for the treatment of scoliosis. He reviews the difficulties which may be encountered with such a technic as well as the advantages.
The authors again confirm the well-recognized impression that malignant nephrosclerosis follows a more rapid and severe course in the negro than in the white race. It still leaves the reader to speculate upon the reasons for this racial difference.
The author speculates about the origin or etiology of this lesion, and offers interesting thoughts in this regard.
The authors present well selected examples to point up the diagnostic value of renal angiography in instances of both hypertension and in local disease.
The author's experience points to a possible endemic area for this fungal disease along the Gulf Coast.
Rib resection to permit correction of scoliosis has been in use for some time. The author reconsiders this approach to the solution of a difficult problem.
This paper warns of hazards accompanying the use of intravenous catheters in treatment if meticulous attention is not given to the instructions for their use.
This study continues a long-term evaluation of antihypertensive drugs in comparison with the effects of a placebo, using a double-blind technic. A new antihypertensive drug has been introduced for evaluation.
The author has shown that the surgical attack on cancer of the hypopharynx is not so gloomy as in previous years. An aggressive surgical approach after an early diagnosis offers a satisfactory outlook to the patient.
Pharmaceutical monufactures, in an attempt to improve upon older compounds, continue to introduce new products. Numerous studies are needed to assure the safety and efficacy of such new substances.
The authors emphasize that carcinoma of the oral area should lend itself to early diagnosis and thus early treatment. The results belie these assumptions. The attitude of both doctors and laymen is too gloomy with regard to radical treatment in the surgical attack. Results are much better in private patients…
The authors describe a “working” pathologic diagnosis of malignancy of the thyroid gland to assist in determining the extent of the surgical attack. the discuss the degree of radicalism indicated under several circumstances within the clinical and pathologic findings.
The authors emphasize the need for radical surgery in lesions of this region, if the “cure” rate is to be improved.
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