Article
Radiologic Evaluation of the Common Parasitic Diseases of Childhood
The radiologic features of parasitic infestation of childhood are beautifully illustrated in this paper.
SMJ // July 1969, Volume 62 - Issue 7
Article
Anesthetic Management of the Poor Risk Pediatric Patient
The authors analyze the major problems in anesthesia for the poor risk pediatric subject. They have pointed to the importance of an assistant.
Article
When Doctors Fight
It would be well for all to read and to ponder these remarks and case reports. The patient is the one who may suffer most from ill-advised remarks, made in dislike or animosity of another colleague.
Article
Unusually Large Duodenal Ulcers
This uncommon lesion is often missed by the radiologist because of its ability to simulate a normal duodenal bulb. The examiner must be alert to this possibility and hope to make the correct diagnosis.
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Case Report
Rapid Screening Tests for the Determination of Significant Bacteriuria in Private Urologic Practice A Comparative Study
The author has compared simple methods of estimating bacteriuria as encountered in an office practive. The correlations are within reasonable limits, and it would seem these tests have applicability as screening tests which are economical in costs.
Case Report
Surgical Treatment of Optic Nerve Tumors
Case Report
The Natural History of Aspiration Pneumonitis
The author points to the high rate of aspiration pneumonitis in obstetric patients. He considers the etiologic factors in this condition, prophylaxis and management.
Case Report
Metastatic Septic Endophthalmitis
Case Report
Recurrent Falling Spells Differential Diagnosis
The differentiation of syncopal attacks and convulsive seizures is at times difficult, especially if a patient is subject to both. The history and on eyewitness account are of basic importance to the diagnosis.
Case Report
Hepatic Trauma A Review of 130 Consecutive Cases
The increasing incidence of blunt hepatic trauma is emphasized. Modern diagnostic technics are described and prompt operative management encouraged.
Case Report
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Report of Two Cases and Comments on its Pathogenesis
The authors review what is known of this curious disease, clinically and prognostically, as well as theories on etiology. Pulmonary lavage seems to be the only form of treatment which may be effective in progressive disease.
Case Report
Congenital Unilateral Multicystic Kidney in Adults Report of Three Cases
The rarity of this lesion in adults suggests that it was missed in childhood, a time of life in which it is more commonly encountered. The absence of a history of trauma in these three cases implies that injury played no part, though in the experience of certain urologits simlar…
Case Report
Sustained Release Papaverine in Peripheral Ischemia Report of 21 Ambulatory Cases with Oscillometric Studies
Intermittent claudication is a common symptom, most often the result of otherosclerosis. The author has shown that this drug relievers claudication quite satisfactorily and documents its pharmacologic effect by use of the oscillograph.
Case Report
Delayed Hypersensitivity Contact Reactions in the Gut
The authors have demostrated lesions in the gastrointestinal tract by a contactant locally in animals sensitized to the substance via the skin.
Clinical Brief
The Usefulness of “Innovar” as an Adjunct to Local Anesthesia in Ocular Surgery
The authors are pleased with the use of neuroleptanalgesia. This permitted operative manipulations intra- and extraocularly with no recall subsequently, though the patient could carry out orders upon instruction.
Clinical Brief
Strongyloides stercoralis Infestation: Review of the Literature and Report of 33 Cases
Infestation with strongyloides stercoralis is comparatively rare. This report describes three patients with rather striking clinical manifestations, secondary to such infestation.
Clinical Brief
Catheterization and Infection of the Urinary Tract in the Gynecologic Patient
The authors offer a very helpful review of the hazards of repeated catheterization. However, at the same time they succinctly outline the indications for catheterization and practical methods of prophylaxis against infecting the urinary tract.
Clinical Brief
Report of a Fifteen Year Follow-up on Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Nothing is known in regard to the etiology of this disease. Little is known concerning its life history in the untreated state nor its complications other than its evolution into disseminated lupus in a few instances. The antimalarial drugs have been found to be effective in treatment for no known…
Clinical Brief
Avenues of Central Spread in Chronic Ear Disease
Intracranial lesions still take their origin from infection in the ear, though less often in these days of the antibiotics. The authors describe the routes pursued.
Clinical Brief
Island Flap Repair of Hypospadias
Clinical Brief
Accelerated Healing of Skin Ulcers by Electrotherapy Preliminary Clinical Results
The treatment of decubital ulcers has been discouraging at best. This early report suggests that a modality has been found which offers promise in the management of these lesions.
Clinical Brief
The Effects of Warm, Humid Environment on Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
This paper has seasonal timeliness. The authors detail their studies on the effects of a warm humid environment upon physiologic processes. These effects are of especial significance for the patient in congestive heart failure whose heart cannot cope with the stressful demands for increased work. Attention should be given to…
Clinical Brief
Learning Disorders in Children Behavioral and Emotional Aspects of Child and Family
Pediatricians and family physicians are increasingly involved with children who exhibit various types of learning disorders. This paper discusses various aspects of such problems and approaches to management.
