SMJ // September 1968, Volume 61 - Issue 9
Case Report
Rehabilitation of a Quadruple Amputee
Case Report
Psychotherapy of Adolescent Depression
Clinical Brief
The Influence of the Intestinal pH. on Anal Pruritus
Editorial
THE PRACTICE OF LABORATORY MEDICINE
Editorial
HUMAN NATURE AS A KILLER
Original Article
Emulsified Extract: 1967 Report
Original Article
Facts, Frills, Fallacies, and Phobias of Food Allergy
Original Article
Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center
Original Article
Voice Therapy for Children with Laryngeal Dysfunction
Original Article
The Use of Iodides in Bronchial Asthma
Iodides have been used for symptomatic relief in asthma for more than a century. Their favorable action has not been understood completely. The author reviews the evidence for the effectiveness of the drug and the theories to account for this action.
Original Article
Oxygenation of Patients with Controlled Respiration
The authors have shown that no consistent decrease in oxygenation occurs under steady controlled respirations.
Original Article
Survey of “In and Out Surgery” – First Year
The authors report an interesting and successful experiment in providing surgical procedures for ambulant patients. The advantages are immediately obvious in these days of shortages in beds and manpower.
Original Article
Variations in Arterial Blood Values Before, During and After Neuroleptanalgesia
These studies indicate that spontaneous respirations following operation are not dependent upon hypoxia. However, increased oxygen concentration in the inspired air is helpful in maintaining arterial oxygen tension at this time.
Original Article
Current Status and Use of Rostral Cingulumotomy
The author describes his experiences with the stereotaxic ablation of a portion of the limbic lobe. He believes this is indicated in selected patients having “intractable” pain accompanied by a great emotional overlay, and in certain patients having manic-depressive psychosis.
Original Article
Chlorpromazine Corneal Toxicity
Careful examination reveals that changes in the cornea following use of the drug are not uncommon. They may be reversible, and also may develop upon a relatively low dosage.
Original Article
Surgical Management of Wringer Arm Injuries
Such injuries are not uncommon and most often should be managed as emergencies. The shearing action of the wringer injures the skin much more than may seem apparent upon initial examination. An aggressive attack usually is essential.
Original Article
Balanced Salt Solutions in Surgical Patients Effect Upon Morbidity and Mortality
The authors demonstrate favorable response to the use of Ringer's solution in surgical patients subjected to extensive operative procedures. This is in contrast to the ineffectiveness of saline solutions in the reduction of operative mortality.
Original Article
The Use of Hypnosis in Controlling Cigarette Smoking
This very interesting study reveals that hypnosis, only in four sessions, is successful in the majority of instances in the elimination of cigarette smoking. The authors emphasize the strong motivation in those treated since each patient had been referred by a physician who had unsuccessfully advised the patient to stop…
Original Article
Glycogen Storage Diseases A Review with Emphasis on Gastrointestinal Manifestations
The authors consider several forms of this disease category of interest to the gastroenterologist. The genetic background is taken into account.
Original Article
Treatment of Congenital Metatarsus Varus with Denis Browne Splints
Though clubfoot is an entity different from the condition under consideration here, a modification of the Denis Browne splint developed for the former is a useful method of treatment for metatarsus varus.
Original Article
The Significance of Correction of the Anterior Septum in Rhinoplasty
The author considers in detail the technics employed to insure good cosmetic and functional results in rhinoplasty.
Original Article
Disease of the Salivary Glands and Benign Lymphoepithelial Lesion
In their description of benign lymphoepithelial disease, the authors explore the varied symptomatology and the need for a variety of diagnostic studies. Biopsy is essential. Treatment must be individualized.
Original Article
Primary Aldosteronism Diagnosis and Surgical Management
The authors describe the characteristics of this disease and report their experience in the surgical treatment of three patients, two with adenomas and one having adrenal hyperplasia.
Original Article
The Immature Personality with a Physical Illness
The recognition of this psychologic deviation is essential in many instances not only to understand a patient's response to symptoms, but more important to manage sucessfully patients whose symptoms greatly outweigh actual disease, if any.