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A "Natural Law" Reconsideration Of Euthanasia, Lisa Sowle Cahill Feb 1977

A "Natural Law" Reconsideration Of Euthanasia, Lisa Sowle Cahill

The Linacre Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews Of Ethical And Scientific Issues Posed By Human Uses Of Molecular Genetics, Edited By Marc Lappe And Robert S. Morison - Sex Education In Medicine, Edited By Harold Lief And Arno Karlen - Bioethical Decision-Making: Releasing Religion From The Spiritual, By R.A.D. Swyhart - Ethics And Population, Edited By Michael D. Baylor - The Truth About Medical Malpractice, By Ronald E. Gots - "First Do No Harm ...," By Natalee Greenfield - One Day At A Time, By Joseph E. Farrell - The Dignity Of Life, By Charles J. Mcfadden - Contraception And Chastity, By G.E.M. Anscombe, Catholic Physicians' Guild Feb 1977

Book Reviews Of Ethical And Scientific Issues Posed By Human Uses Of Molecular Genetics, Edited By Marc Lappe And Robert S. Morison - Sex Education In Medicine, Edited By Harold Lief And Arno Karlen - Bioethical Decision-Making: Releasing Religion From The Spiritual, By R.A.D. Swyhart - Ethics And Population, Edited By Michael D. Baylor - The Truth About Medical Malpractice, By Ronald E. Gots - "First Do No Harm ...," By Natalee Greenfield - One Day At A Time, By Joseph E. Farrell - The Dignity Of Life, By Charles J. Mcfadden - Contraception And Chastity, By G.E.M. Anscombe, Catholic Physicians' Guild

The Linacre Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Vital Signs, February, 1977, Boonshoft School Of Medicine Feb 1977

Vital Signs, February, 1977, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

An eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, a research spotlight, alumni notes, and more.


Insulin Receptors, William G. Blackard Jan 1977

Insulin Receptors, William G. Blackard

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Much of the emphasis in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus has justifiably been placed on the endocrine gland, the pancreas. Extensive studies on the biosynthesis and release of insulin from the beta cell, bihormonal control of metabolism by insulin and glucagon, and more recently the role of somatostatin have attracted the attention of students of the subject; but considerable evidence exists to suggest at least some role of tissue resistance to insulin in the pathogenesis of this disorder. There have been many advocates for extra pancreatic factors causing diabetes. One of the first was Mirsky, who proposed that diabetes might …


The Emerging Clinical Usefulness Of Complement Measurements, Shaun Ruddy Jan 1977

The Emerging Clinical Usefulness Of Complement Measurements, Shaun Ruddy

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Not many years ago the main purpose of “complement” seemed to be to drill holes in sheep erythrocytes. In the classic experiment which was part of every medical student’s microbiology laboratory experience, a magic stuff called complement, somewhat mysteriously obtained from guinea pigs, was either “fixed” or not “fixed” and the sheep cells either not lysed or lysed accordingly. That was about all there was to know about complement, and all one needed to know. Today the term "complement" embodies a group of plasma proteins which react in a complex sequence to mediate a variety of inflammatory effects, including changes …


Acute Bilateral Ophthalmoplegias, John B. Selhorst Jan 1977

Acute Bilateral Ophthalmoplegias, John B. Selhorst

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Bilateral ophthalmoplegia is that condition of weakness or paralysis involving one or more ocular muscles in each eye. Its sudden appearance due to an acute ocular myopathy is indeed unusual. Swash reported a single patient with acute necrotizing orbital myositis and carcinomatosis neuromyopathy. The more common bilateral ocular muscle diseases, such as dysthyroid exophthalmopathy, orbital myositis, and progressive external ophthalmoplegia, develop insidiously and are restricted to the orbit.


Recent Advances In Cytogenetic Technology For Antenatal Genetic Testing, Judith A. Brown, Anna Carr, Elizabeth S. Cooper, Deborah W. Heritage Jan 1977

Recent Advances In Cytogenetic Technology For Antenatal Genetic Testing, Judith A. Brown, Anna Carr, Elizabeth S. Cooper, Deborah W. Heritage

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

The examination of human chromosomes has been a part of the physician’s laboratory armamentarium since the correct diploid number of human chromosomes was established and a method was developed for the in vitro growth of peripheral blood leukocytes to yield metaphase chromosomes. The discovery that on ultraviolet microscopy (UV), metaphase chromosomes stained with fluorochrome dyes displayed a characteristic pattern of bright and dull bands unique for a given pair of homologous chromosomes, was a major technological breakthrough in human cytogenetics; for the first time, every chromosome in the karyotype could be unequivocally identified. Although the short storage life of fluorochrome-stained …


The Genetic And Somatic Effects Of Radiation: A Balance Between Benefits And Risks, Timothy Merz Jan 1977

The Genetic And Somatic Effects Of Radiation: A Balance Between Benefits And Risks, Timothy Merz

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

The present clinical interest in mutagenic agents in general and radiation in particular can be seen in the current proliferation of popular articles and reports on the effect of mutagens and radiation on biological systems. In spite of the continuing controversy over the effects of radiation from environmental sources, the most significant problem today is the increasing x-ray exposure of individuals due to the increasing radiological diagnostic capability and the expanding importance of radiographic procedures in medical diagnosis.


Syndrome Identification [Case Reports], Peter Mamunes Jan 1977

Syndrome Identification [Case Reports], Peter Mamunes

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

What’s in a name? This question is often asked of a genetic counselor when a syndrome is newly delineated. The brief case reports that follow demonstrate the importance of establishing precise diagnoses. They also emphasize that many of these syndromes are recognizable only after careful physical examination of the proband and family members, consultation with other subspecialties (for example, neurology, radiology, orthopedics, dentistry, pathology), and a review of the medical literature.


Influence Of Duration Of Homograft On Humoral Responses In Man, Marion Waller, James C. Pierce, Gerardo Mendez-Picon, Hyung M. Lee Jan 1977

Influence Of Duration Of Homograft On Humoral Responses In Man, Marion Waller, James C. Pierce, Gerardo Mendez-Picon, Hyung M. Lee

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Elevated titers of natural antibodies have been demonstrated in the sera of patients following transplantation. These humoral responses were thought to be associated with rejection. This concept was challenged by investigators whose studies associated these responses with infection or with injection of heterologous serum. Nevertheless, the possible prognostic significance of these relatively simple tests has continued to evoke interest. This study was undertaken to compare the humoral responses in three different groups of patients with organ transplants in order to evaluate the influence of duration of the homograft and the attendant immunosuppression.


New Approaches To The Use Of Twins In Biomedical Research, Walter E. Nance Jan 1977

New Approaches To The Use Of Twins In Biomedical Research, Walter E. Nance

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Human geneticists are often accused of being preoccupied with exotic syndromes that are of marginal relevance to the general population. Brilliant success has been achieved during the past two decades in defining the nature and function of the genetic material, the molecular pathology of a large number of metabolic diseases, the phenotype of more than 2,000 Mendelian traits, and more recently the chromosomal location of a rapidly expanding number of human gene pairs. In contrast, relatively little progress has been made in the genetic analysis of quantitative traits such as blood pressure, serum cholesterol, intelligence quotient, skin color, height, birth …


Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 4 Jan 1977

Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 4

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 2 Jan 1977

Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 2

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Somatostatin: Diverse Physiological Roles And Therapeutic Implications, Gordon C. Weir, S. Bonner Weir Jan 1977

Somatostatin: Diverse Physiological Roles And Therapeutic Implications, Gordon C. Weir, S. Bonner Weir

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

In its brief lifetime as a known peptide, somatostatin has provided a truly remarkable story filled with surprising developments from unexpected quarters. The foundation was set in 1969, when Krulich and McCann reported that fractions of a crude hypothalamic extract inhibited the secretion of growth hormone. In 1973, Guillemin's laboratory reported the sequence and synthesis of a fourteen amino acid peptide with the same inhibitory effect. It occurs in both a cyclic and linear form, each displaying equal biological activity. Somatostatin was assigned as its name, but it is also commonly referred to as growth hormone release inhibitory factor (GHRIF) …


Why Control Diabetes?, Harold Rifkin Jan 1977

Why Control Diabetes?, Harold Rifkin

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

The definition of diabetes control varies widely among specialists of the disease. Proponents of "good" control believe that the goals of appropriate therapy for diabetes should include an all-out effort to obtain levels of fasting and postprandial blood glucose as close to those in the non-diabetic as possible. Certainly, good control has been proven to accomplish the following: 1. prevention of ketoacidosis; 2. prevention of severe hypoglycemia; 3. decrease in perinatal mortality and morbidity; 4. promotion of normal growth and development of the juvenile diabetic; 5. prevention of, or inhibition of, infection. The evidence that hyperglycemia is responsible for vascular …


The Growth And Development Of Genetics At Mcv, J. Ives Townsend Jan 1977

The Growth And Development Of Genetics At Mcv, J. Ives Townsend

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Genetics was well established at the Medical College of Virginia by the time I joined the faculty in 1960. At least one course in genetics was required of students in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing. The Department of Biology and Genetics, which was in the School of Pharmacy and chaired by Dr. Roscoe D. Hughes, also had a modest graduate program in genetics and two genetics research programs, one on facial growth in twins, supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, and the other on the genetics of drosophila, supported by the National Science …


Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 3 Jan 1977

Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 3

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

No abstract provided.


A Current Medical Reimbursement Practices And Prospects For National Health Insurance, Wallace D. Kinney Jan 1977

A Current Medical Reimbursement Practices And Prospects For National Health Insurance, Wallace D. Kinney

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Outlook Magazine, December 1977 Jan 1977

Outlook Magazine, December 1977

Outlook Magazine

No abstract provided.


Outlook Magazine, Winter 1977 Jan 1977

Outlook Magazine, Winter 1977

Outlook Magazine

No abstract provided.


Outlook Magazine, Summer 1977 Jan 1977

Outlook Magazine, Summer 1977

Outlook Magazine

No abstract provided.


Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 1 Jan 1977

Mcv/Q, Medical College Of Virginia Quarterly, Vol. 13 No. 1

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

No abstract provided.


Contents Jan 1977

Contents

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Table of contents for MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly, 1977, Volume Thirteen, Number Four.


The Genetic And Environmental Effects On Diabetes In Humans And Animals: An Overview, Roger M. Loria, Linda A. Corey Jan 1977

The Genetic And Environmental Effects On Diabetes In Humans And Animals: An Overview, Roger M. Loria, Linda A. Corey

MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly

Despite intense scrutiny the precise etiology of diabetes mellitus remains unclear. There appear to be two major forms of diabetes: juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes, and late-onset or insulin-independent diabetes; the late-onset form, in itself, may be etiologically heterogeneous. Either form may occur at any age, with a clear distinction between the two often being difficult to make. Juvenile-onset diabetes, representing 5% to 10% of all cases, is characterized by abrupt onset, clinical manifestation of hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis, and generally by a requirement for exogenous insulin; in maturity-onset diabetes plasma levels of insulin are usually normal or elevated and the abnormality …


Transient Bacteremia Due To Suction Abortion: Implications For Sbe Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Rachel Ritvo Jan 1977

Transient Bacteremia Due To Suction Abortion: Implications For Sbe Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Rachel Ritvo

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

No abstract provided.


Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 54, No. 1, 1977) Jan 1977

Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 54, No. 1, 1977)

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.


The Pi System Of Alpha-L-Protease Inhibitor (Alpha-L-Antitrypsin) Biochemical Immunological And Genetic Studies In Health And Disease, Philippe Arnaud Jan 1977

The Pi System Of Alpha-L-Protease Inhibitor (Alpha-L-Antitrypsin) Biochemical Immunological And Genetic Studies In Health And Disease, Philippe Arnaud

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

The results of our personal studies of alpha-l-protease inhibitor (APi, formerly termed alpha-l-antitrypsin), the major inhibitor of protease in extracellular fluids, are presented in this dissertation. In the first chapter, we describe techniques used for APi quantitation and determination of Pi phenotypes. After a brief review of the available techniques, we report several improvements on our original technique of Pi phenotyping using thin-layer isoelectric focusing. Particular attention is given to biochemical and immunological methods for verification of the results obtained by isoelectric focusing. Three complementary techniques are reported: protease probe, crossed immunoelectrophoresis, and print immunofixation. Analysis of the results from …


Characterization Of Corynebacterium Vaginale Soluble And Cellular Antigens, Mary Frances Smaron Jan 1977

Characterization Of Corynebacterium Vaginale Soluble And Cellular Antigens, Mary Frances Smaron

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Lipid And Ultrastructural Changes In Brain After Induction Of Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency During Development, Bruce D. Trapp Jan 1977

Lipid And Ultrastructural Changes In Brain After Induction Of Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency During Development, Bruce D. Trapp

Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Studies On The Grooming Behavior And Morphology Of The Freshwater Prawn, Palaemonetes Kadiakensis, Bruce E. Felgenhauer Jan 1977

Studies On The Grooming Behavior And Morphology Of The Freshwater Prawn, Palaemonetes Kadiakensis, Bruce E. Felgenhauer

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.