SMJ // November 1967, Volume 60 - Issue 11
Editorial
MEDICAL EDUCATION IN THE UNIVERSITY
Original Article
The Role of the Responsible Obstetrician
Original Article
Evaluation of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
These investigators have found no clear-cut evidence that this hormone is beneficial in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Original Article
The Pregnant Diabetic
The author has evaluated his diabetics who have gone through pregnancy. There have been no fatalities among the mothers. He has concluded that with proper care as outlined one may anticipate a 90 percent chance of survival of the infant.
Original Article
Asymptomatic Quantitative Increase of Candida Albicans in the Oral Cavity: Predisposing Conditions
Certain chronic diseases and treatment with antibiotics are accompanied by an overgrowth of this fungus in the oral cavity.
Original Article
Neuroleptanalgesia: Technic of Choice for Cardiac Surgery?
The authors believe that as of today, droperidol and fentanyl in combination offer the most practical anesthesia for use in cardiac surgery.
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Anesthetic Management of Trauma: Influence of Alcohol Ingestion
Contrary to previous studies, the authors found that blood levels of alcohol below 250 mg. had no effect upon untoward effects of anesthesia nor was attended by a greater morbidity or mortality. However, higher levels seemed to have an unfavorable effect upon these items.
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An Evaluation of Teflon-Dacron Suture in the Dog Urinary Bladder: Negative Result
This experimental study indicates that the nonabsorbable suture material described here has the hazard of accompanying stone formation when exposed in the urinary bladder.
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Studies on Velocity of Nerve Conduction in Hemiplegics
These investigations have shown no abnormality is found in the velocity of conduction in median and ulnar nerves of paretic extremities. However, a change was found in involved peroneal nerves.
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Cystourethrography in Infants and Children: Patterns of Voiding and Urinary Tract Infections
The author details his experiences with the cystourethrogram as a diagnostic approach in infants and children with either infection or anomalous anatomic structures.
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Current Concepts in the Management of Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
Success in attaining the highest possible fetal salvage remains the major objective in the management of a Rh-negative pregnant woman. The authors review the rapid advances which have been made in this area of medicine and new approaches not evaluated as yet.
Original Article
Cinefluorographic Aspects of Endocardial Fibroelastosis
Original Article
Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center
Original Article
A Common Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding – The Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
The author reviews his experience with such cases, considering the pathogenesis, the endoscopic findings and indications for the treatment to be employed.
Original Article
Intussusception In A Patient with Cystic Fibrosis: A Case Report
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The Revised P. S. P. (Speck) Test for Tubal Patency
The author has modified his test somewhat, but believes it still surpasses the Rubin test and hysterosalpingography in simplicity and ease of performance with results equal to these tests in the determination of tubal patency.
