SMJ // May 1964, Volume 57 - Issue 5
Case Report
Dermatomyositis Treated by Triamcinolone
This instructive case report should stimulate other observers to make similar studies in cases of this disease.
Case Report
Incubation Period of Streptococcal Infection With Subsequent Acute Glomerulonephritis
It is a rare case in which the exact date of streptococcal infection and thus the incubation period can be documented as in this case report.
Case Report
Pleural Effusion in Acute Pancreatitis
Original Article
Ascorbic Acid Indicator Dilution Curves
The authors report their experiences with dilution curves by use of ascorbic acid in the evaluation of congenital heart disease in infants. This technic permits shorter periods of catheterization and avoids arterial puncture and withdrawal of blood.
Original Article
Present Concepts in the Treatment of Primary Malignant Tumors of the Lung
Malignancies of the lung continue to have a poor prognosis in most instances. The author reviews the outlook current in the several types of malignant lesions and indications for modes and extent of therapy.
Original Article
Familial Infantile Nephrotic Syndrome: Its Occurrence in One of Bi-Ovum Twins
The occurrence of this syndrome in a bi-ovum twin casts doubt on some of the theories advanced relative to its cause.
Original Article
Management of Fractures of the Distal Forearm in Children
The authors emphasize that open reduction with its hazards is rarely necessary in fractures distal in the child's forearm. Remarkably good results are obtained by closed reduction even though seemingly not ideal. Remodeling of growing bone permits of these good end results.
Original Article
Surgical Treatment of Deep Thrombophlebitis of the Leg
The author has had good results in preventing edema following deep thrombophlebitis by early venotomy and removal of the thrombus.
Original Article
Lipoids in the Genesis of Atherosclerosis
No area of investigation and speculation in medicine has aroused more controversy than the exact relationship of the lipids to atherosclerosis, if any. And a portion of the controversy and confusion has involved heparin and its relationship to the level of serum lipids. At this stage it is best to…
Original Article
Transaminase Studies Following Anesthesia
These studies of enzymatic abnormalities in the liver following a general anesthesia reveal no evidence that halothane is hepatotoxic.
Original Article
Management of the Hostile Patient
The patient with hostility, whether directed toward the doctor, the spouse, the family or society in general, appears in the physician's office almost daily. An understanding of this reaction will go a long way toward satisfactory management of the patient's difficulties.
Original Article
The Gamma Globulins with Special Reference to the Controversy Concerning Their Use for Asthmatic Children
The authors classify the gamma globulins and relate them to the several antibodies. They believe that in the absence of qualitative or quantitative abnormalities in these globulins, their use in asthma is not indicated and without substantial effect.
Original Article
Atrial Fibrillation Without Evidence of Heart Disease
This interesting clinical study demonstrates that the physician must be willing to accept the fact that atrial fibrillation may occur in the absence of heart disease. The cases are well documented, and the pros and cons of management are reviewed and evaluated.
Original Article
Changing Concepts in the Surgical Management of Mitral Stenosis
The authors review their experiences with the surgical treatment of mitral stenosis. Thereby they describe the advances in technic which have made for better results with the passage of time.
