SMJ // June 1964, Volume 57 - Issue 6
Case Report
Myocardial Degeneration in Myasthenia Gravis
Editorial
QUALITY MEDICINE
General Information
Guide To Downtown Memphis & Medical Center
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A Salvage Procedure for Certain Fractures of the Radial Head
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Surgery in an Aging Population
Every surgeon is doing more and more operations upon elderly persons as an aging population forces this upon him. The author believes morbidity and mortality can be kept low with proper attention to pre- and postoperative details.
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Studies in Sialolithiasis III. Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment
Stone formation in the salivary glands and possible complications which may occur offer a troublesome problem to the surgeon. This review treats of a subject not discussed very often in general medical literature.
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The Clinical Use of Vasopressin Intravenously in Excretory Urography
The authors believe that this antidiuretic hormone, used intravenously, provides excretory urograms equal to those obtained after periods of dehydration.
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Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center
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Asymptomatic Gonorrhea in the Male
Although asympomatic gonococcal infection in the female has been well recognized, the same state in the male has been controversial. Therefore this study is of interest.
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Demodex Blepharitis
The authors call attention to invasion of the hair follicles of the eyelids by this parasite.
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Toxic Reactions to Antidepressant Drugs
The psychotropic drugs in general are used too freely in every day practice. Their safe use presupposes a knowledge of their toxic effects and untoward reactions as the result of synergism with other drugs.
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Early Diagnosis and Management of Genital Anomalies
Not too many yean ago the establishment of the true sex in the presence of genital anomalies depended upon laparotomy. Though this is still true in some instances, other diagnostic aids are available. In terms of mental health, the true diagnosis is essential before the child assumes the role of…
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An Historical Item A Tropical Episode
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Mycotic Infections of Bone
The authors believe that fungal infections may become more common as bacterial infections are controlled by the antibiotics. This review points to the clinical manifestations of the involvement of bone.
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New Inflammatory Nodules of the Legs
The author not only reviews some interesting nodular lesions of the legs but also points to their significance as signposts of systemic disease.
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Chronic Permanent Encephalomyelopathy Following Portal-Systemic Shunts
Much is still to be learned about the effects of products of digestion (ammonia) upon the tissue of the central nervous system. This case is interesting in that it appears there may be symptomatic reversal of the process by proper dietary management.
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Contact Lenses: An Evaluation
The author briefly reviews the history of the development of contact lenses and their uses.
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Long-Term Therapy of Acne with Sulfadimethoxine: Toxicity Studies
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Recurring Dislocations of the Patella in Athletes
Though subluxation of the patella is accepted as not uncommon in teen-age girls, its appearance in male athletes is rare and thought by some to be due to an underlying congenital anomaly.
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A Four Year Study of “Unclassified Mycobacteria” in a Middle Eastern State
This group of organisms has opened an intriguing area of bacteriology. They seem to be the etiologic factor in tuberculosis-like granulomas, though whether they are transmissible from person to person is far from settled. Unfortunately not more bacteriologic laboratories are investigating and classifying these bacteria for much is to be…
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An Appraisal of the More Popular Methods of Electrodiagnostic Testing
The author evaluates and compares the older electrodiagnostic tests with newly developed ones. He believes they all have a role to amplify the history and the neurologic examination.
