Every medical group manager develops his own managerial leadership style. This style is based on personal background and education, an individual conception of what management and leadership are, and analysis and application of management theory. The author identifies many responsibilities that an administrator must assume to effectively manage--responsibilities which are ...

Activated charcoal traps are used in nuclear medicine departments to capture exhaled radioactive xenon gas. In the present study, the trapping performance of charcoal was investigated for different physical qualities in experimental and clinical situations. Various factors affecting the trapping capacity are identified, such as the charcoal mass, moisture and ...

Among the various maladies of Vata Dosa, Ekangaroga, Khanja, Pangu and Avabahuka resemble the disease of Polio myelitis of modern medicine. This communication makes an Endeavour in finding out the striking similarities between the abnormalities caused by Vata Dosa and the Polio myelitis. This paper has also shown some interest ...

Assessment of the effect of therapy-physical, surgical, or local corticosteroid injections-in the management of rheumatoid flexor tenosynotivitis has proved difficult. This paper describes a simple, accurate and reproducible method of documentation using a photocopying technique. Its application to a study of the role of hydrocortisone injections in the management of ...

Percutaneous access to the subclavian vein provides a route for the insertion of a variety of devices necessary in the management of severely ill patients. As described in this article, the technique can be easily and safely performed. Special emphasis is given to the more recent applications of the technique ...

The irrational elements in paradigm evolution, propagation, and competition have been explored. A central premise is that the narcissistic investment of a paradigm is an important contribution to the irrational process of paradigm evolution. Kuhn's (1962, 1970) ideas are summarized. An extrapolation and application of his ideas to the history ...

Practicing urologists have become more familiar with the use of angiographic equipment and techniques and proficient in their application to percutaneous nephrostomy. The advantage of pigtail catheters for that purpose is noted. Modification of available vascular equipment applicable to percutaneous nephrostomy is discussed, and a new standardized kit for such ...

The clinical application of the fetal membarnes has been under study for many years. An attempt is made to bring the reader up to date in this fascinating subject and to indicate practical employment of the membrane in modern medicine. The amnion and chorion are detailed separately where possible, particularly ...

Increasing use is being made of microprocessors in medicine to perform routine clinical measurements. Physiological parameters whose measurement involves data processing on the part of hospital technicians can in many cases be better obtained using such instrumentation. The application of a microprocessor to the measurement of ST-segment elevations in the ...

In this paper, an analysis is given of the present state of ballistocardiography. It is concluded that several aspects of the method have to be improved before successful application in medicine can follow. These aspects are, for example, (a) physiological backgrounds of the method, and (b) signal analysis of the ...

In spite of many references to Pilocarpus Jaborandi Holmes in ethnological and botanical sources and suggestions of its employment for a variety of diseases, it has not been possible to pin down the use of its leaves to any particular purpose amongst South American Indians. While the medically important jaborandis ...

This report highlights some personal observations of the tasks involved in developing, managing, and evaluating the Drug Mix-up Workshop/Conference. It concludes with recommendations for success in future projects.

The management of recurrent aphthous ulceration is discussed. It appears that the treatment of choice in mild to moderately severe aphthous stomatitis is repeated application of topical tetracycline hydrochloride. Viscous lidocaine (2 percent) provides symptomatic relief and is therefore a useful adjunct to therapy. Cyclical estrogens appear to be helpful ...

The advent of grey-scale ultrasound has made this facility an irreplaceable tool for diagnostic imaging techniques. Although well established in obstetric management, its application to abdominal "body" scanning is not yet fully realized and accepted. These case presentations demonstrate the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis, localization and clinical management ...

Of the 72 identified group practices in a midwest urban environment, 39 were found to use computers. The practices had been influenced strongly by vendors in their selection of an automated system or service, and had usually spent less than a work-month analyzing their needs and reviewing alternate ways in ...

Paranormal medicine refers to the application of mental and quasiphysical processes that are not presently understood and/or recognized by orthodox science, in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Current research shows that the 'mind over matter' theory can be applied successfully in treating several 'physical' conditions.

The challenges to preventive medicine in the next quarter century are as great as the opportunities they present. As a first step we need to agree that, despite the importance of improving medical care, our first priority must be the prevention of illness. On this basis we should proceed to ...

The first part of this article is devoted to a description of the techniques of cell electrophoresis, its associated problems and its applications in research and clinical medicine. While the second part deals specifically with the techniques of the Zeiss rectangular cytopherometer, much of the information also applies to the ...

The overall management of RA is multifaceted. It includes rest, both systemic and articular; physical therapy; utilization of the techniques and appliances of occupational therapy; drugs, both those that suppress inflammation and those that are capable of altering the disease course itself; a knowledge of specific articular and nonarticular complications; ...

Areca cattechu Linn is commonly known as areca nut or betel nut. It is a very widely cultivated plant in eastern countries like India, Bangladesh, Ceylon, Malaya, the Philippines and Japan. The importance of this nut is due to its use for chewing purposes. It had an important place as ...

This paper reviews some of the available literature on a comparatively new and rapidly developing method for the study of man's stability of stance, "stabilometry", and some aspects of its application. The principle of this method consists in translating the mechanical oscillations of man's physiological gravicentre into electrical signals, their ...

This paper deals with the construction and practical application of a radiographic scale grid incorporated into high energy radiation therapy machines in making port radiographs. The gadet is designed especially for the numerous small radiation therapy departments in community hospitals and private practices that do not have the sophistication provided ...

Instrumental development is now entering a more logical era, where the former artistic character of electronics is being replaced by cold technology. Because of this, one should be expect more reliability; however, there still exist many weak links in practical application. Digital readout systems and computer processing induce a false ...

Some recent aerial applications of molluscicides are reviewed. Compared with conventional techniques, aerial spraying appears to be cheaper, quicker, and in some habitats no less efficient. It may be possible to use this method in certain difficult terrains previously considered unsuitable for snail control by conventional techniques.

The National Timber Certification Council Malaysia was established to serve as a "national timber certification scheme to provide assurance to buyers of Malaysian timber products that the products have been sourced from sustainably managed forests." Resources include information on the council and its activities with links to news and documents. ...

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Nuclear medicine encompasses the diagnostic use of unsealed sources of radiation in patient care, and is largely a diagnostic specialty. A variety of methods exist to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with chest disease. Already the application of pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy makes a major contribution to the ...

Paranormal medicine refers to the application of mental and quasiphysical processes that are not presently understood and/or recognized by orthodox science, in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Current research shows that the ‘mind over matter’ theory can be applied successfully in treating several ‘physical’ conditions.

Homepage of the journal Forest Ecology and Management, which is published by Elsevier, and focuses on the application of biological, ecological and social knowledge to the management of man- made and natural forests. On the site, the contents of journal issues from 1995 onwards can be searched or browsed, with ...

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In general, clinical outcomes are the product of clinical practice and good outcomes are associated with the judicious application of the best available evidence of what constitutes good practice. From the patient's viewpoint this application needs to be tempered by personal choice, cultural beliefs, and questions of optimal time and ...

The analytical applications of thiosemicarbazones and semicarbazones are reviewed.

Foam dressing products were introduced in the 1970s and quickly became accepted in clinical practice due to a wide range of benefits. Today, various foam dressings are available on the market. They can appear rather similar, but may well have different performance characteristics. A well-established product is Biatain foam dressing, ...

With the introduction of ir detectors that exhibit short time constants, a fast scan ir camera became feasible. This paper describes such a camera, outlines some of its possible uses, and discusses the results obtained in practical applications. Included in the review of nondestructive testing applications are a casting ladle, ...

The third study in a series on the prevalence of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria in Africa is devoted to the investigation of the formamidase activity of 288 cultures of mycobacteria, already typed by a battery of standard tests as pathogenic or atypical (184 strains) and saprophytic (104 strains). Of the latter, 96 ...

A comparison is made of the results obtained in various parts of India since 1945 with DDT, BHC, and Cyanogas in the control of plague.Antiplague campaigns involving the use of Cyanogas (calcium cyanide) have shown this pulicide to be effective in many cases in keeping down the flea index and ...