VASODILATORS are useful in the treatment of congestive heart failure and act by reducing elevated systemic vascular resistance.^{1 , 2} The mechanism by which peripheral-arteriolar vasoconstriction occurs in this clinical setting is incompletely understood. ...

HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE Type b is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the United States, resulting in an estimated 8000 cases yearly.¹ In addition, an undetermined number of persons contract other serious H. influenzae Type b diseases — pneumonia,...

CRYPTOCOCCAL meningitis was a uniformly fatal disease before the introduction of amphotericin B.¹ Although cures are obtained in 53 to 58 per cent of patients,^{2 , 3} amphotericin B therapy requires prolonged treatment and toxicity is substantial. ...

A LOOK at medical journals shows that good science and good writing rarely go together, and that easily understood writing is often too much to expect. Complaints and critical analyses seem to have had little effect. Thirty-five years ago Alan Gregg said, ...

WHEN the cardiopulmonary-bypass technic for cardiac operations began to evolve in the mid-1950's, there was wide enthusiasm for its potential benefits. It soon became apparent, however, that some operations resulted in early postoperative deaths and that ...

FAMILIAL Mediterranean fever is characterized by recurrent polyserositis and fever^{1 2 3} and is a potentially fatal illness, owing to a high incidence of renal involvement.^{1 2 3 4 5}

The main cause of the kidney disease is amyloidosis,^{4 5 6} which can be ...

THE cause of the malignant transformation of hematopoietic cells in human chronic myelocytic leukemia is unknown. However, the demonstration of a characteristic and specific chromosomal rearrangement involving chromosomes 9 and 22,^{1 , 2} known as the ...

Presentation of Case

A 51-year-old right-handed man was admitted to the hospital because of neck pain.

Three years earlier he experienced aching pain in the left nuchal region. Evaluation, including x-ray films of the neck, led to a diagnosis of cervical ...

At least two generations of grandmothers are responsible for the hysteria that usually surrounds a case of fulminant meningitis. Epidemics of "cerebrospinal, spotted fevers" in the United States in the 1880's, 1917–1918 and 1942–1943 gave rise to an ...

Are house officers employees or graduate students? Should they be allowed to form unions and thus be empowered to bargain collectively with hospitals? These questions have been gathering steam for several years and now seem headed for final resolution in ...

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To the Editor: In the March 22 issue of the Journal, Viberti and his colleagues report that strict control of blood glucose leads to a statistically significant reduction in the increased urinary albumin excretion of insulin-dependent diabetes.¹ ...

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To the Editor: The presence of hepatitis B core antigen-associated DNA polymerase activity in hepatitis B surface antigen-positive serums is generally considered to indicate active viral replication. Serums showing DNA polymerase activity may have a ...

To the Editor: The development of new and more accurately controlled intravenous-infusion devices has been an advance greatly welcomed by medical and surgical teams alike. Various devices are now being marketed and are in great demand because of their ...

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The receipt of the following books is acknowledged, and this listing must be regarded as sufficient return for the courtesy of the sender. Books that appear to be of particular interest will be reviewed as space permits.

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PROGRAMS FROM WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Washington University School of Medicine will present the following programs: "Pediatric Neurology: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment," August 6–8; "Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children" on September 13 and ...