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Nephrocutaneous Syndromes

The authors have brought together an interesting group of illustrative cases of skin disease which has been found accompanying renal disease. In some there is a definite relationship between the two conditions, in others this is not so evident.

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Anesthesia for Cesarean Section: Current Status

Newer methods of giving inhalation anesthesia, combined with drugs for the relaxation of muscles, compete with the generally accepted spinal anesthesia for this operation in safety both for mother and child

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Keratoplasty

The author describes the indications for keratoplasty and his results. This large series of cases represents the results at the hands of one operator in a group of private cases.

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The Effect of Gastric Freezing Upon Human Subjects: Gastroscopic and Gastric Biopsy Findings

There are few data upon the pathologic effects of freezing upon the human stomach. This paper contributes to the knowledge of this subject and to an interpretation of the results of this method of treatment.

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Hypomelanosis

The author reviews the newer concepts of the physiologic mechanisms of pigmentation of the skin—the concept of the epidermal melanin unit. These lead to a discussion of the clinical conditions which are characterized by hypomelanosis.

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Recommended Standards of Procedures in Inhalation Therapy

The author considers in detail the technics appropriate to the several methods of providing inhalation therapy. The cause of failures in these methods is discussed as well.

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The Effects of Sunlight on the Skin A Review of Selected Problems of Photosensitivity

It is insufficiently recognized that sunlight is not a benign physical agent. Doctors should be aware of its untoward effects especially under certain circumstances.

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Growth and Body Composition in Rodents

The author demonstrates that growth in protein is related to the multiplication of cells and since water and electrolytes are indicative of growth in protein, they in turn must be related to replication of DNA.

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Tumor Spillage and Recurrence in Carcinoma of the Colon

By careful animal experimentation and in a review of clinical material, the author has offered explanations for recurrence of tumor at the line of anastomosis. As the result of these studies certain precautionary steps should be taken at operation to reduce the hazard of recurrence.

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Surgery Upon the Nasal Airways 1963

The complaint of nasal obstruction requires careful evaluation and then a proper selection of operative approach if surgery is indicated.

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Criminal Responsibility and the Psychiatrist

The author finds that significant changes have occurred in judicial opinions regarding criminal responsibility, but believes there is no ideal solution to the problem of this responsibility. He indicates that rigid viewpoints of psychiatrists may have slowed the evolution of more just laws for the evaluation of sanity as it…

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Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings A Review of 180 Cases

Summertime is the time of the year for insect stings. At times these may present serious problems in prognosis and management. This offers timely reading.

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Fatal Liver Disease Following the Administration of Tetracycline

This study points up the potential hazard of using a tetracycline, especially by the intravenous route, in pregnant women.

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Recent Trends in Surgery for Cancer of the Larynx

The author describes his experiences with the use of operative technics which preserve important structures within the larynx, though permitting successful excision of laryngeal cancer.

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A Comparison of the Behavior of Colistimethate Sodium, Kanamycin Sulfate, and Nalidixic Acid Observed in Clinical Studies

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Effects of Prolonged Fasting on Subsequent Food Intake in Obese Humans

Much is still to be learned about the numerous factors involved in the development of obesity. The authors, here, make an attempt to evaluate satiety and its role in the pathogenesis of obesity.

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Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center

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The Course and Management of Varicella in Children Receiving Steroids for Intractable Asthma

The prognosis commonly has been considered to be grave in children developing chickenpox while on steroid therapy. The series reported here would indicate this is not necessarily true, and that such treatment should be continued in the course of this intervening infection.

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An Approach to the Problem of Facial Scarring

The authors make suggestions with respect to technics helpful in revising facial scars. They find these methods advantageous.

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