The usefulness of transillumination and biomicroscopy of the lid margin in assessing meibomian gland dysfunction was studied in a rabbit model. Transillumination of rabbit lids treated with topical epinephrine for 2 to 3 months revealed plugging of the meibomian gland orifice. Plugging appeared to be correlated histopathologically with increased thickness ...

In an analysis of 22 cases of male rape in a community setting, the gender of the victim did not appear to be of primary importance to some of the rapists, but for others, males appeared to be specific intended targets, and the rapists' assaults were an effort to deal ...

The method of cleft lip nasal deformity repair described by Tajima and Maruyama appears to produce superior results compared to other methods we had tried. A modified technique of suture placement, aided by our special nasal retractor, greatly simplifies suture placement. In both primary and secondary cases, significant and maintained ...

Two complications of herniography are presented: a hematoma of bowel causing intestinal obstruction, and a cellulitis of the abdominal wall causing septicemia. A technical error probably caused the hematoma and gastroenteritis played a role in the cellulitis. We have now narrowed our indications for herniography. We think it should be ...

The ambiguity of the concept of primary prevention and a vague fear that primary prevention may violate civil liberties are two of the important barriers blocking the implementation of primary prevention. Progress toward overcoming these barriers may be possible by distinguishing between the different but overlapping meanings of primary prevention. ...

The authors performed the ligature and transection of the thoracic duct in 36 dogs, 14 male and 22 female in order to investigate the existence of lymphatico-venous communications between the thoracic duct and veins situated in thorax, especially visceral veins. The animals were divided in 6 groups (5 experimental and ...

In the presence of a primary stasis stone, ampullary obstruction, and a massively dilated common bile duct, choledochoduodenostomy should be considered. Because of infrequent need, surgeons may hesitate to utilize this valuable procedure; however, it may be the most expeditious and safest method of treating complex biliary problems. Neither ascending ...

Twelve primary subcultures of Histoplasma capsulatum, paired in all possible combinations on agar containing yeast extract and Alphacel, produced fertile cleistothecia, resembling those of Ajellomyces dermatitidis (Blastomyces dermatitidis).

A route via Lockeridge and the Avon Valley, involving a slide down the chalk escarpment, is postulated for the sarsen stones of Stonehenge. The transportation problem would have been greatly simplified if the stones had been relayed from point to point over snow or slush during successive winters. Markings on ...

A combined national and international venereal disease team began activities in Saudi Arabia in November 1952, moving from Mecca to Asir province in May 1953, where it remained for two months examining and treating various groups of the population. A total of 309 cases of syphilis among a population of ...