This paper is based on the author's frequent experience in the diagnosis of breast masses in his everyday practice as an obstetriciangynecologist. It appears that gynecologists, by the very nature of their practices, are in an excellent position to head the case-finding expedition for breast lesions. Furthermore, the obstetrician-gynecologist can ...

After briefly reviewing some of the problems relating to an early identification of synovial pathology, the authors have pointed out the actual role of telethermography and arthrography, resulting from their diagnostic experience. The two techniques were applied to a group of 40 patients affected with rheumatoid arthritis and were found ...

This essay introduces Christian psychiatrists into the growing literature on Western psychiatry and biomedicine. It seeks to describe specific beliefs and practices of Christian psychiatrists as a means of examining the reality of an ascribed corporate existence, i.e., 'Christian Psychiatry'. Beliefs and practices examined here include conceptions of therapeutic relationships ...

Nine patients with hepatic cirrhosis and refractory ascites underwent dialytic ascitic ultrafiltration with intraperitoneal reinfusion of the concentrated ascites. Ascites was removed via a peritoneal catheter and ultrafiltered using a hemodialyzer. The concentrate was continuously returned to the peritoneal space. A mean of 4.8 l of protein-free ascitic ultrafiltrate was ...

The medical group administrator plays more than just a single role. He is a leader, a financial advisor, a manager, a physician liaison, and a personnel manager. He is given many opportunities to reflect on and appreciate these roles and the complexity of them both in day-to-day life at the ...

Triphala Curna, Triphatladi Kvatha Curna, Inji Rasayanam and Manibhadra Lehya of Indian System of Medicine were examined microscopically and the methods of identifying their ingredients were reported as one of the quality control standards.

Within the U.S. alone, 12% of all blindness is attributable to glaucoma. Described here is an overview for the paraoptometric of the disease process of glaucoma most frequently encountered in the optometric practice. In straightforward, non-technical language the paraoptometric's role is described. The significance of patient examination and management are ...

Nonspecific resistance to the multicellular organism Schistosoma mansoni can be induced in mice by several infectious agents. We utilized the observed genetic restriction of such acquired resistance to study the mediators of killing of the larval stage of S. mansoni in vitro. Adherent peritoneal cell monolayers from Corynebacterium parvum-treated C57BL/6J ...

As a result of the recent publication of a hypothesis concerning the possible fundamental role of hyaluronidase in tissue (2) it might be that hyaluronidase could have a better effect in the management of traumatic cerebral oedema than corticosteroids as an antagonist of this enzyme. An animal study of this ...

Considerable attention has been focused on the technique of closed vitrectomy in the management of vitreo-retinal problems involving the posterior segment of the eye. Less well known, but probably of greater relevance to the general ophthalmologist, is the role of this technique in the management of anterior segment problems, particularly ...

A task force of the Massachusetts Hospital Association has recommended that hospitals consider strengthening the management role of their chief executive officers by providing them with job security in the form of a management contract; by establishing a well-defined job description that clearly identifies the CEO's role in the management ...

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Recent reports describe the efficacy of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of lymphoceles. To assess the appropriate role of ultrasound and lymphangiography in the management of this entity, we reviewed our experience with 14 cases diagnosed as lymphoceles. Three patients had lymphangiography alone, 5 had lymphangiography and ultrasound, and ...

The role of a pharmacy technologist, in comparison with that of a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician, is discussed as it was developed at one hospital. Training, staffing patterns, personnel functions, acceptance and salary of the technologist are described. The use of the technologist to manage technician-level personnel is suggested ...

1 Noradrenaline (0.1-3.0 muM) inhibited the twitch responses to single pulse field stimulation of the isolated vas deferens of the mouse. The higher concentrations of noradrenaline (ca. 0.3-3.0 muM) were required to make the tissue contract.2 Phentolamine (10 muM) abolished the contractor response to higher concentrations of noradrenaline and antagonized ...

Serum phosphorus concentrations are maintained within narrow limits in humans. In the extracellular fluid most of the phosphorus is present in the inorganic form and at the level of the glomerulus greater than 90% of PO4 is ultrafilterable. The kidney plays a key role in PO4 homeostasis. Micropuncture experiments have ...

The need is stressed for university departments of general practice to examine their role and create a philosophy which will guide their function. The success of a department depends upon clear objectives, teamwork, and integration with the teaching given by other clinical departments in the medical school. The contribution of ...

The contemporary occupational physician serves many roles as he practices occupational medicine in the complexities of our industrial society. He is a physician, administrator, supervisor, interpreter, teacher, counselor, social worker, rehabilitationist, motivator, or advocate, as employee needs require. When performing well in these roles, he will serve best the employer, ...

Twenty-four patients with peptic oesophagitis or ulceration of the stomach or duodenum have been treated with irradiation of the stomach. They were selected on the grounds of their unsuitability for surgery because of associated medical conditions or because of failure of repeated gastric surgery. Twenty of the patients (83%) were ...

In the United States there is little public policy regulating the activities of semen cryobanks. The medical profession has also been conspicuously silent on this aspect of medical practice. The potential benefits of semen cryobanking are enormous, yet like all other technologies its application (particularly commercially) may produce unexpected and ...

Enteric bacilli and meningococci (MGC) both contain potent endotoxins, but purpuric skin lesions indistinguishable from the experimental dermal Shwartzman reaction are much more common during meningococcal bacteremia than during bacteremia with enteric organisms. Highly purified lipopolysaccharides (LPS), virtually free of contamination by protein, RNA, and capsule, were extracted by a ...

With continued improvements in neonatal care many infants with severe neuromuscular disease are now being salvaged. To achieve independence in ambulation as well as in activities of daily living, such children often require considerable assistance from many allied disciplines. Because each handicapped child is unique in his particular requirements, specially ...

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This 6-page document outlines the importance of fungal diversity, and the valuable role of fungi in the decomposition and nutrient cycle. It highlights the need to recognise fungi in ecosystem restoration and conservation. It was prepared by Andrew Cowan from ArborEcology, a UK limited company that provides practical advice and ...

This document, produced by the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, is split into two separate reports. The first details the inland fisheries and aquaculture industry, leasable fisheries, open fisheries and rice field resources, freshwater aquaculture, marketing and the roles of institutions. The second part documents coastal aquaculture ...

This document, published in 2000 by FAO, is a secretariat note from the 18th session of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission, held in Noosaville, Queensland, Australia, 15-19 May 2000. It describes ongoing implementation processes and future activities and needs, including the role of the Commission in discussing the Code of Practice ...

While unqualified nurses form an integral part of the UK's healthcare system, accounting for a large percentage of the workforce, there is limited evidence to identify the actual role of the healthcare assistant. This study explored hospital ward managers' views on the current and potential expansion of the healthcare assistant's ...

This article briefly summarises the key factors essential for successful quality management in a medical record department. The article suggests that health information managers should play a larger role in overall hospital quality management and their credibility in this activity would be enhanced if they were to first look to ...

The first article (Vol 7(21): 1313-15) in this two-part article examining the role of compliance in asthma management, discussed the concept of adherence to treatment. In this article, the role of the healthcare professional in improving adherence is discussed in greater depth. When attempting to improve patients' adherence to treatment, ...

This article provides a brief overview of the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS). The symptoms experienced, including their management and treatment by members of the multidisciplinary team, are discussed, with a particular focus on the role of the nurse. Promoting and/or enabling self-management is an integral part of the nurse's ...

OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of the current context and scope of pharmacy practice, the range of professional services offered by pharmacists, and the supporting role of pharmacy technicians. DATA SYNTHESIS: A synopsis of the current state of pharmacy practice as it relates to the spectrum of professional roles and ...

Insects play an important role in maintaining the world's ecosystem (Zhu and Stiller, 2002) but many of them feed on other animals. Humans are relatively hairless and provide an easy target, especially when partly clothed (Cohn, 2003). Biting insects common to the UK include midges, gnats, mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, ...

Malayan filariasis is found in Japan only on the small island of Hachijo-koshima and is transmitted there by Aëdes togoi and probably by Culex pipiens pallens.Bancroftian filariasis is widely distributed in the three main islands, and is of particularly high endemicity in the south. Of the ten mosquito species proved ...

The ability of lactenin to prevent the multiplication of group A streptococci when milk becomes contaminated with that organism accounts in part at least, for the infrequency of milk-borne streptococcal epidemics. From epidemiological studies it has been shown that most such epidemics arise from the consumption of raw milk in ...