SMJ // August 1964, Volume 57 - Issue 8
Editorial
SEMANTICS AND THE SURGEON
General Information
Guide To Downtown Memphis & Medical Center
Original Article
Congenital Hemangioma
Lesions of this type are troublesome to doctor, patient and often, especially, to the parents. Judicious “watchful waiting” is the essence of much of the management of these patients with recourse to several modalities of treatment when and if the indications for their use arise.
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A Correlated Study of Carcinoma In Situ
Little is known of carcinoma in situ in terms of recurrence, or failure to have it removed in toto by conization, and whether it becomes invasive or might it have been invasive at the time of biopsy. Follow-up studies with and without hysterectomy will need to continue for years. The…
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The Multicystic Ovary The Gray Zone of the Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
The author believes that multicystic ovarian disease represents a progressive lesion, and that varying grades of the disease may exist, the ultimate being the Stein-Leventhal type of ovary.
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Values of Electrodiagnosis in Medicine
The assistance this technic can give in definitive diagnosis has been discussed and documented by the authors.
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Application of Renal Angiography in Hypertension
The authors have presented the need for a careful application of angiographic technics in the study of patients suspected of having renal hypertension. This is emphasized by the fact that one is dealing here with potentially curable hypertension.
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The Surgical Reconstruction of the Rheumatoid Hand
Surgical measures can be of great assistance in restoring function to hands deformed by rheumatoid arthritis. The authors consider the several approaches for deforming disabilities.
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The Dynamics of Alcoholism
Alcoholism is one of the country's most serious medical and social problems. Today more doctors are willing to accept this illness for what it is than in the past. But for adequate treatment the country is in need of more physical facilities.
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On the Etiologic Association of Viral Infection and Illness
The current experiences of associating viral infection with disease entities is reminiscent of the early days of bacteriology, except that the problem is much more complex. Time will no doubt make these interrelationships more definitive. As a clinician tends to classify disease as viral he should do so with the…
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Treatment of Eclampsia
The authors, in an evaluation of a series of patients with eclampsia, emphasize the inadequacy of prenatal care in many of these. They outline their attempts, by the use of magnesium sulfate intravenously, at improving fetal salvage—an attempt in which they have been eminently successful.
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Photosensitivity – A Common Physical Allergy
The past three decades have seen the introduction of great numbers of new drugs. Accompanying their use have developed many instances of iatrogenic disease of which the doctor must be aware. Today a history must include not only a system review but a treatment review as well.
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Skeletal Tuberculosis – 1963
The authors emphasize that tuberculosis of the bones and joints is being encountered especially as a disease of the elderly. It is not unusual, therefore, to miss the correct diagnosis unless one adopts an attitude of suspicion toward joint disease in the older person.
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Methandrostenolone, an Oral Anabolic Agent
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Carcinoma In Situ of the Cervix
The authors have studied cervical carcinoma in situ as encountered in private practice. Prognosis is considered, and treatment as used in this series of cases is outlined.
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A Reappraisal of Polyps of the Colon and Rectum
From a large experience the author can draw conclusions as to the prognosis and treatment of polyps of the lower bowel. With certain exceptions, these lesions are quite benign, and should be removed through the sigmoidoscope, but long-term follow-up is an added essential.
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Endometriosis and Pregnancy
This remains an area of confusion. Though endometriosis may be a cause of infertility, this is not necessarily so. Other causes must be searched for in its presence. The results of treatment of this condition are far from established.
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Therapeutic Problems in Urinary Infections
The authors have reviewed infections of the urinary tract, etiologic factors and treatment. In addition, they give their experiences with several new bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic drugs.
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Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center
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Norethynodrel with Mestranol in the Treatment of Acne
By chance this combination of steroids was found to have a favorable effect upon acne in the female. Several studies have borne out this observation. More trials will be needed to firmly establish the success of this method of treating acne.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment by Bone Grafting
The author describes several cases of this difficulty which may follow trauma in young persons. He describes the treatment of these instances in detail.
