SMJ // August 1965, Volume 58 - Issue 8
Clinical Brief
Demethylchlortetracycline in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Editorial
THE NEWER KNOWLEDGE OF VIRUSES
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Sliding Pedicle Myringoplasty
This paper which describes a new method of closing large defects of the drum is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Murdock S. Equen, a master otolaryngologist.
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Florida’s Encephalitis Control Program
This is an interesting story of the complexities of such a program, involving viruses, vectors and hosts.
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Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center
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Sexual Sterilization in the Female at the Sinai Hospital A Two Year study
The author has made a study of the circumstances under which sterilization was carried our, and the indications for such. An evaluation of the risks of morbidity is included.
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Hemoglobin and Packed Cell Volume in Negro and Caucasian Subjects A Comparative Study
The authors have thought there is need for a controlled comparison of these values for the two races. As a baseline they have established no appreciable difference in the PCV. Any difference found in hemoglobin concentration in Negro outpatients probably is dependent on socio- environmental factors.
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Anesthesia Coverage in the Private Hospital
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Deaths of Patients with Partial or Complete Separation of the Normally Implanted Placenta
The authors discuss the relationship of antepartum bleeding to renal disease. They plead for early admission of patients with such bleeding to hospitals in the hope there might be salvage of some at least.
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Gastrin Inhibition By Heparin
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Duration of Hyperbaric Oxygenation Related to Delay in Ischemic Visual Blackout
As experimentation progresses with studies and treatment under increased oxygen tension, segments of the body must be studied to determine the ill or good effects of high pressures of oxygen upon function.
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Idiopathic Dilation of the Colon in Fulminant Ulcerative Colitis
These case reports call attention to a serious complication of ulcerative colitis.
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Treatment of Streptococcal Infections in a Surveillance Program
The authors have demonstrated the feasibility of treatment of children having a streptococcal infection when under surveillance for such illnesses.
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Global Commitments of the Army Medical Service
Few physicians have any concept of the magnitude of the spectrum of activities which are the responsibility of the Army Medical Service. This story not only is enlightening but makes one proud of our doctors in uniform.
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Evaluation of a Bedside Monitoring System
This paper considers the applicability of more or less continuous monitoring of patients under special circumstances. The use of such mechanical devices is, of course, still in a highly experimental stage as used beyond “acute” episodes.
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Toxic Megacolon Complicating Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
The authors describe the pathologic lesion and consider the pathogenesis of this extremely serious complication of ulcerative colitis. Their results of treatment have been excellent.
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Pelvic Congestion Resulting from 19-Nortestosterone with Ethinyl Estradiol
By an experimental method the authors have been unable to demonstrate pelvic venous congestion as the result of the use of these hormones.
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Vaginal Hysterectomy and Partial Vaginectomy for Carcinoma in Situ of the Uterine Cervix
To meet the possibility of recurrence of carcinomatous invasion of the vaginal wall after hysterectomy for carcinoma in situ of the cervix, a technic has been evolved in the hope of minimizing this complication. Following the application of Schiller's stain, an adequately wide vaginal cuff is removed with vaginal hysterectomy….
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The Treatment of Creeping Eruption with Thiabendazole Report of 23 cases
This drug continues to demonstrate toxicity for the parasite of larva migrans. It is relatively nontoxic for the host.
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The Geriatric Patient with Psychiatric Symptoms
The psychiatric symptoms in old persons are no different from those in the young person. Treatment is essentially the same. One should anticipate a favorable response to treatment in a not inconsiderable number.
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The Role of General Anesthesia (Halothane) in Cataract Surgery
The author has found this general anesthetic most acceptable for use in patients for whom operation under local anesthesia seems undesirable.
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Two Types of Intersexuality
The author discusses intersexuality, the importance of classifying persons with such an anomaly and the treatment indicated.
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Problems in the Establishment of Community Mental Health Centers
The author reviews the background for the expanding establishment of mental health centers and their need. He emphasizes the role the family doctor must play in community mental health. He points up the threat of losing this area of medical practice to nonmedical persons if the medical profession's indifference permits…
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The Treatment of Hypertension
The author has reviewed the characteristics of chronic hypertension and the theories for its causation. Treatment has been outlined.
