SMJ // February 1964, Volume 57 - Issue 2
Book Review
Principles of Internal Medicine
Book Review
Basic Research in Paraplegia
Book Review
The Health of the Presidents
Editorial
Family Practice – Its Future
Original Article
Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center
Original Article
Roentgenologic Findings in the Arnold-Chiari Malformation
The authors review the congenital abnormalities of the hindbrain and the diagnostic use of the roentgenogram in their evaluation.
Original Article
A Comparison of Penicillin and Demethylchlortetracycline in the Treatment of Acute Gonorrheal Urethritis in the Male
Though penicillin still remains the drug of choice for the treatment of gonorrhea, a second choice may be necessary because of the frequency of sensitivity to penicillin. This study evaluates the efficacy of one of the tetracyclines.
Original Article
Can You Use the Frozen Section in Your Practice?
The authors make a strong case for a wider use of histopathologic methods in dermatology. Admittedly this is a program not to be entered upon lightly.
Original Article
High Voltage Radiation: An Adjunct to Surgery in Large Extrinsic Malignancies of the Larynx
The author believes the use of irradiation before operation offers a much better prognosis than either mode of treatment alone.
Original Article
Subluxation of the Globes
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Hereditary Vesicoureteral Reflux
The author points to the familial or genetic feature in this abnormality of the lower urinary tract. Conservative measures have been successful in control of the disease.
Original Article
Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is probably the most common but at the same time the least malignant of the cancers. Nevertheless they should have adequate treatment early to avoid recurrence and attendant disfigurement.
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Surgically Induced Arteriovenous Fistula Its Effect upon Inequality of Leg Length
The authors describe their results following the production of a femoral arteriovenous fistula for the purpose of increasing bone length in the presence of unequal lower extremities.
Original Article
Surgical Management of Maxillary Sinusitis
The authors have found this long established operation a most satisfactory one in chronic disease of the maxillary sinuses.
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Experiences with Congenital Hydronephrosis
The diagnosis of this anomaly in the absence of infection is difficult. Proper management of this disease may do much to prevent invalidism, and thus its early diagnosis is important.
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Antihelminthic Therapy A Simplified Approach
From the many parasites which may infest man, the author has selected those of greatest frequency in this country for a discussion of treatment.
Original Article
Unusual Obstruction of the Colon in Elderly Women
The certain diagnosis of malignant lesions of the colon is sometimes impossible. Exploratory operation is therefore a necessity at times, and as a result unusual lesions may be found at times.
Original Article
Treatment of Ocular Herpes Simplex Use of Corticosteroids and IDU
Certain antimetobolites have been shown to be effective as antiviral agents. The author has used one of these effectively in viral disease of the cornea.
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Prophylaxis in Traumatic Hyphema
The author describes his management of instances of traumatic hyphema. He believes it is wise to control bleeding from a prophylactic approach against certain complications.
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Physiologic Stapedectomy
The author analyzes his results in a large number of operations to improve hearing. He points out the need for care in certain steps in stapedectomy to attain the best results and with the least number of complications either operative or postoperative.
Original Article
The Systematic Management of Insulin-Deficient Diabetes Mellitus
The author has outlined clearly the management of the young (“severe”) diabetic who so often poses a problem in regulation to the physician not specializing in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
Original Article
Kinking and Buckling of the Thoracic Aorta Simulating Mediastinal Tumors
The authors describe buckling of the aorta producing shadows that can be misleading diagnostically.
