SMJ // March 1964, Volume 57 - Issue 3
Editorial
VENEREAL DISEASE AND THE TEENAGER
Original Article
Whiplash Injury: What’s New?
The author offers proof that the whiplash injury is more than a “sprain” and that it may have serious consequences. He believes patients who have withstood this form of trauma deserve critical evaluation.
Original Article
Modern Technics of Heat Therapeutics
The authors review the effect of heat in treatment and the methods available for its application.
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Ileostomy: Construction and Management
The authors believe that by use of newer technics and appliances, well-functioning ileostomies can be formed with a minimum of complications. Acceptance by the patients has been gratifying.
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The Infected Mastoid in the Antibiotic Era: A Review for the Nonotolaryngologist
Every physician who treats acute otitis with antibiotics should be aware of sequelae which may result from incomplete control or resolution of the infection. Surgical drainage still has its place in the management of otitis media. Careful follow-up of the case of otitis media treated by antibiotics is the responsibility…
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Presacral Cysts: Report of Two Cases
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The Treatment of Proctalgia Fugax Four More Years of Experience
The author extends his description of this condition which he first reported several years before. Further experience has confirmed his previous observations.
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The Management of the Mentally Retarded by the Family Physician
The mentally retarded child is recognized as being better off in the home than in an institution in most instances. This throws the burden of medical care essentially upon the family doctor. He will need to recognize and implement all the therapeutic approaches involved.
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Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center
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Heparin Versus Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Coronary Atherosclerosis Review of Advantages and Disadvantages
Here is an excellent summary of what is known about the effects of anticoagulant therapy. The superiority of heparin over drugs which depress prothrombin has been carefully evoluated.
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Bracing the Hemiplegic Criteria of Short-Leg Braces
The family doctor commonly is responsible for the care of the patient who has had a stroke. Proper care during the acute phase may prevent or minimize foot drop. Practically all hemiplegic patients will walk again, but the use of a brace often provides aid and ease in this function.
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Major Morbidity of the Central Nervous System Following Spinal Anesthesia
The author offers a re-evaluation of what is known about serious complications following the use of spinal anesthesia. It appears that unfavorable discussions have been biased or did not take into account faulty technic and other avoidable factors.
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Treatment of Hydrocephalus by Ureteral-Subarachnoid Shunt A 14 Year Follow-Up
The management of progressive hydrocephalus has consisted of several types of neurosurgical procedures. The authors have done a valuable service in compiling the results of one of the methods used in the prevention of progressive hydrocephalus.
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Pneumoperitoneum in Infancy and Childhood
The authors present examples of the several forms of perforations which may occur in the gastrointestinal tract to produce pneumoperitoneum. The mortality is high.
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The Clinical Application of the Sensorineural Acuity Level (Sal) Test
A new test for sensorineural loss is described for assistance in assessing the results of conventional audiometry. Progress in aural surgery makes it essential that all information possible be marshalled for evaluation of indications and prognosis before operation.
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Family Involvement in Mental Illness
The authors detail their interesting experiment of involving relatives of psychotic patients in group discussions. Thereby much was learned of relatives' reactions to mental illness.
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A Modified Technic of Vaginal Hysterectomy
Certain postoperative complications which may follow the several methods for vaginal hysterectomy have led the author to develop his own method of doing this operation. He has described the technic in detail.
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Fractures of the Hip in the Psychotic Patient: An Analysis of 578 Cases
The management of fractured hips in psychotic patients often offers problems and complications not met in another clinical group. Therefore the authors’ large experience, as described here, is of especial value to those interested.
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Epistaxis
The authors describe three unusual cases of epistaxis, rare in anyone's experience but indicate the extent of disease, or investigations necessary in some instances of nosebleed.
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Simultaneous Bilateral Intracapsular Fractures of the Hips: One Case Due to Trauma, One of Fatigue Fracture, and One Following Pelvic Irradiation
The author has described rare instances of simultaneous bilateral fractures of the hip. The causes have been discussed and the treatment outlined.
