The principles of radiological protection are summarised and consideration is then given to problems, which may confront the equine practitioner, in the fulfillment of these principles during diagnostic radiography of the limbs, head, and spine of the horse. The place of anaesthesia in such procedures is discussed and the special ...

The aqueous humor of 20 cats and 17 dogs was examined to determine its importance as a diagnostic aid in anterior uveitis. Aqueous humor cytology and protein concentration differed in acute and chronic anterior uveitis but was not specific enough to be an aid in the diagnosis of feline infectious ...

The usefulness of ;Microstix' as a diagnostic tool in urinary tract infections in general practice has been evaluated. The nitrite component detected only 53 per cent of cases of significant bacteriuria, and gave rise to a nine per cent false positive result. The culture media correctly detected 93 per cent ...

99Tcm-phosphate bone scans are being increasingly used in the detection of bony metatases. The sensitivity of the bone scan and the non-specific nature of the isotope image, when compared with radiographs, make it important to be aware of the problems and limitations of the technique. This paper describes and illustrates ...

The case is argued for wider use of electron microscopy as an aid to histological diagnosis in problem cases such as tumours of uncertain histogenesis. In practical terms, electron microscopy can produce results as "immediate" as many special stains in regular use. The cost of providing an effective service can ...

Immigrant minority groups in a multicultural society create certain problems for the psychiatric services, because of language, diagnostic differences, acceptability, treatment expectations and other differences. A clinical team has been established at a Bradford psychiatric hospital where there are many Asian patients, and some of the problems encountered are described.

A method of endoscopic examination of the internal genital (pelvic) organs of the mare is described. Special emphasis is placed on the induction of artificial pneumoperitoneum and the installation of an endoscopic peritoneal fistula device for prolonged observation. The potential of pelviscopy in the mare as a diagnostic aid, a ...

Various laboratory technologies have been developed to aid in diagnosing gonorrhea. Transport of viable specimens to the laboratory and the cultivation of N. gonorrhoeae on selective media are among the most effective diagnostic procedures in clinical microbiology. Several sensitive serologic procedures have been developed for detecting antibodies to N. gonorrhoeae.

If analytical results in clinical chemistry are to be made meaningful, i.e., accurate, precise, and specific, a systematic approach to their attainment is necessary. Furthermore, because this system is so complex in scope and the need for it is so widespread, it will require international coordination. Agreement on the units ...

Employers are increasingly requesting employees to submit to screening for alcohol-related problems (ARPs). Holistic assessment, leading to problem identification and treatment, can lead to a reduction in the number of accidents occurring in the workplace. This article argues against the practice of assessment based solely on blood levels of liver ...

A previous study has suggested that epilepsy is commoner in prisons than in the general population. We devised a standard definition of "epilepsy" and then interviewed a representative sample of the "epileptics" in prisons. The results confirmed the initial conclusion, and showed the point prevalence of epilepsy in prison and ...

A large number of yeasts, including a variety of species other than Candida albicans, were isolated from clinical specimens. C. tropicalis and Torulopsis glabrata were each found one-third as frequently as C. albicans. A schema is presented which made possible, by simple procedures, the identification of the great majority of ...

Northey, W. T. (Arizona State University, Tempe) and L. D. Brooks. In vitro conversion of Histoplasma capsulatum. J. Bacteriol. 84:577-580. 1962.-The in vitro fungus-yeast conversion of the diphasic fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, has been accomplished using enzymatic digests of casein. Of these casein digests, the most rapid and complete conversion was ...