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Bacterial Endocarditis And Incarceration Of A Transvenous Pacemaker: Removal Under Cardiopulmonary By-Pass After Prolonged Traction Proved Ineffective, Remigio Garcia, Mehdi Hakimi-Naini

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Transvenous electrode endocardial pacing of the right ventricle is the most simple and common modality of permanent pacing at present. The incidence of endocarditis is rare. Only two patients were found in our hospital series of over 200 who had permanent transvenous pacemakers implanted. A 40-year-old housewife developed staphylococcus aureus endocarditis secondary to local wound infection in the power pack pocket, requiring removal of the infected electrode under cardiopulmonary by-pass. Prolonged traction of the retained electrode proved ineffective. The mechanism of electrode entrapment is discussed.

Congestive Cardiomyopathy As An End Stage Of Toxoplasma Myocarditis, Mohsin Alam, Wolf F. C. Duvernoy, Edward L. Quinn, Evelyn J. Fisher

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Congestive cardiomyopathy is a clinical entity which may be due to many different etiologies in addition to the primary type. The case presented defines the etiology in a 30-year-old patient as previous acute toxoplasma myocarditis. This diagnosis was corroborated by diagnostic rise of fluorescent antibody and Sabin-Feldman dye test titers and response to specific therapy. Toxoplasmosis has to be considered among the causes of congestive cardiomyopathy.

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (September 1975), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The September 1975 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Alumni Weekend
• Alumni President
• Bicentennial Plans
• People
• News from the Health Care Centers
• New Appointments
• News from the College
• Class of '79
• Fall Activities
• Alumni News Briefs
• Faculty Notes
• In Memoriam

The Study Of The Pathology Of The Anterior One Third Of The Small Intestine Of The Spontaneously Diabetic Chinese Hamster, Scot Stromsta

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine Curriculum Brochure, 1975 July, New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

Brochure outlines the proposed osteopathic medical curriculum for the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Amikacin: Clinical And Laboratory Studies, Erwin J. Haas, T. Madhavan, Evelyn J. Fisher, Frank Cox, Keith Burch, Edward L. Quinn, Richard D. Nichols

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Amikacin was evaluated in vitro against S aureus and a variety of gram negative bacilli. In concentrations of 12.5 μg/ml or less, it suppressed the growth of all organisms except 15% of Proteus mirabilis. Peak serum levels in patients, following a 7.5 mg/kg IM dose, averaged 21 μg/ml at one hour. Most of the drug appeared in the urine during the first six hours after administration. Of six patients receiving an adequate course of treatment, all but one were cured. Treatment in that patient also failed with a subsequent course of gentamicin and carbenicillin and he was cured only by …

The Bacteriology Of The Biliary Tract: A Preliminary Report., J. A. Sapala, J. L. Ponka, T. R. Neblett

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

The bacterial flora of acute biliary tract disease has not been completely elucidated. The organisms identified most often were coliforms. Anaerobic culture technics were not precise enough to provide proper identification. In a 12-month study of 250 patients operated upon for inflammatory gallbladder disease, culture specimens were collected in a most strict and rigorous fashion. It was hoped that a more exact understanding of the relationship between bacteria and inflammatory biliary tract disease might be appreciated. Important technics were developed for gathering specimens, delivery to the laboratory and culturing. More meaningful results are to be expected In the future.

Front Matter

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Depth Doses In The Region Of Overlap Of The Supraclavicular And Internal Mammary Portals In Postoperative Radiation Therapy Of Carcinoma Of The Breast, Joel E. White, Michael Reidy, Murray Boles

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Computer-generated depth-dose data was obtained for the region of overlap of the internal mammary and supraclavicular portals utilized in post-operative radiation therapy for carcinoma of the breast. A phantom arrangement was created and measurements were obtained and compared with computer-generated depth doses for this arrangement. The actual measured and computer-generated values agreed to within 3%. On the patients measured at the center of the overlap region, the dose was found to vary from 3323 rets to 2571 rets over a depth range of 2-6 cm. It is occasionally the practice to ignore small areas of overlap. The dose at the …

Pseudo-Atrioventricular Block Due To Premature Systoles With Concealed Conduction, Boguslaw Godlewski, Wolf F. C. Duvernoy, Remigio Garcia

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Two patients are presented with EKC findings suggesting pseudo AV block Mobitz type II. Pseudo AV block was related to the presence of premature junctional or ventricular beats with concealed conduction. Response to therapy confirmed the initial diagnosis of pseudo AV block. Awareness of clinical conditions simulating type II second degree AV block is important because of the therapeutic implications and prognosis.

Utilization Of Mental Health Services For Children Relative To Social Class. A Pilot Study, H. K. Von Brauchitsch

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Two groups of children were selected from those evaluated and treated over a two-year period. The study attempted to contrast the mental health care needs and the health care delivery system of children from the uppermost classes against those of the lowest classes. Very few diagnostic discriminators were found. Prevalence of intellectual dysfunctions In the lower classes and neuroses in the upper classes did not correlate with behavior pattern of "acting out" or "acting in." Autistic psychoses were found almost exclusively among the upper classes; suicidality almost exclusively In the lower classes. Upper class children were more frequently referred by …

A Rapid Flexible Method For Determining Bile Lipids, William T. Beher, Grace J. Lin, Sofia Stradnieks

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

A rapid flexible method has been developed for the quantitative determination of bile lipids In gallbladder and hepatic bile and duodenal aspirates. Quantification of bile salts involves separation of bile salt conjugates from one another and other bile lipids by thin layer chromatography. The separated salts are determined using 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and gas liquid chromatography. Cholesterol is determined in petroleum ether extracts of saponified bile by application of the Lieberman-Burchard reaction. Phospholipid phosphorus is determined in purified bile lipid extracts by oxidation followed by application of Bartlett's modification of the Fiske- SubbaRow method.

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (June 1975), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The June 1975 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Commencement
• Dr. Hans Selye
• Commencement Address
• Commencement Dinner
• Alumni Weekend
• Reunions
• Student Awards
• News from the College
• News from the Hospital
• The Class of 1975
• People
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni News Briefs
• In Memoriam
• Postdoctoral Programs

Sexual Parameters In Doctor-Patient Relationship, Judith Adams Perry

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

A survey to determine the attitudes and practices of physicians regarding touching (erotically and nonerotically) their patients was conducted with 164 female physicians. The results were compared with a previous study (from the University of California, Los Angeles) of male physicians. As compared with the UCLA sample of male physicians, more female physicians believe in and engage in nonerotic touching; but fewer female physicians believe in and engage in erotic touching. None of the female physicians reported sexual intercourse with their patients as compared with 33 or 11% of the UCLA sample of male physicians.

The Effect Of Masking On The Acoustic Reflex Threshold, Nancy E. Aldrich

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study investigated the effect of masking noise on the threshold for stapedial reflex. It has been shown that masking which shifts the hearing threshold causes a loudness function typical of recruitment. It was hypothesized that the stapedial reflex threshold remains the same in a masked situation as in the unmasked situation . It was suggested that this demonstrates recruitment in that the presence of noise reduces the range between hearing thresholds and stapedial reflex thresholds.

Ten subjects, with no known hearing loss or pathology involving the ear or reflex arc were used in this study. A 1000 Hz tone …

Report On The Visitation To The New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine And Saint Francis College Biddeford, Maine, 1975 May 28, Phillip E. Greenman D.O., American Osteopathic Association, Bureau Of Professional Education

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

The Report on the Visitation to the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine and Saint Francis College Biddeford, Maine details the visit by Philip E. Greenman, D.O., Chairman Bureau of Professional Development, AOA. Dr. Greenman describes the current status of the creation of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine including facilities, curriculum and accreditation.

Memorandum Of Agreement Between Nefom And St. Francis College, 1975 May 8, Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine, New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

On May 8, 1975 the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine (NEFOM) and Saint Francis College signed a Memorandum of Agreement creating the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, which would become the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and an undergraduate college which would become the University of New England.

A Cephalometric Study Of Post-Retention Relapse In Mandibular Expansion Of Cuspids And Molars, Randall J. Schuler

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The purpose of this research was to determine if the advancements of cephalometrics and the capacity of the computer to quantify skeletal relationships could help the orthodontist recognize those cases where arch length could be gained through buccal expansion with little risk of relapse. To determine the stability of orthodontic treatment changes, the mandibular arches of 72 patients were studied. The cases were treated by Drs. Bench and Ricketts and were selected on the basis that each case must include three complete sets of frontal and lateral headplates, before and after treatment, and a minimum of two years out of …

New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine Report Of Sub-Committee, 1975 April 24, J. Jerry Rodos D.O.

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

Report of a meeting with Dr. Loring Thompson, Vice President for Development of Northeastern University regarding impediments to the creation of an Osteopathic medical school at Northeastern University.

Questions Of Concern To The New England Foundation Of [Sic] Osteopathic Medicine Board Of Directors Committee And St. Francis College, 1975 April 9, Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

A list of 16 questions or issues facing the creation of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Report Of Committee On St. Francis College, 1975 April 8, New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

Report of the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine Committee on St. Francis College on a meeting held with St. Francis representatives. At this meeting the committee recommended the signing of a commitment with St. Francis College to create the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Correspondence, Richard Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine To J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College, 1975 April 3, Richard F. Spavins D.O.

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

Letter from Richard F. Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine to J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College indicating that NEFOM would be pursuing a New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine.

Academic Program And Plan For The Creation Of A Special Institution Of Higher Education Prepared At Saint Francis College, Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

The report outlines the design of the new college created by the agreement between St. Francis College and the New England Foundation of Osteopathic Medicine. The report includes sections on the structure of the college, degrees granted, management, faculty, facilities and finances.

News Release, Saint Francis College Presidency Announced, 1975 April, Saint Francis College, Biddeford, Maine

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

News release announcing the unanimous election by the Board of Trustees of Jack Ketchum as College President.

The Influence Of Potassium, Temperature And E. Coli On The Accumulation And Retention Of Cesium-137 By Limnodrilus Hoffmeisteri, William Erl Steger

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Newsletter, Volume 20, Number 02, April 1975

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas Archives

• MDAH Staff Members Devise Safe Splenectomy Procedure for Patients with Leukemia
• Abercrombie and Inbar Honored Speakers at 28th Annual Symposium
• Clinical Abstracts
• Dial Access
• New Staff

Correspondence, Donald J. Macintyre, Acting President, Saint Francis College To Richard F. Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine, 1975 March 27, Donald J. Macintyre

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

Letter from Donald J. MacIntyre, Acting President, Saint Francis College to Richard F. Spavins, D.O., Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine expressing interest in discussing the creation of an Osteopathic College at St. Francis College.

Correspondence, J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College To Richard F. Spavins, Executive Director, New England Foundation For Osteopathic Medicine, 1975 March 26, J. Kenneth Cummiskey

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

Letter from J. Kenneth Cummiskey, President, New England College to Richard Spavins, D.O., Executive Director, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine expressing New England College's interest in being the site of the future New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Correspondence, Robert R. Brown, D.O. To Asa S. Knowles, President, Northeastern University, 1975 March 6, Robert Russell Brown D.O.

William F. Bergen, D.O. Collection

Letter from Robert Russell Brown, D.O., Chairman of the Board of Directors, New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine to Asa S. Knowles, President, Northeastern University relating that the NEFOM board voted not pursue a feasibility study and that they would be reviewing other possible sites for the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Isolation Of Cell Wall Deficient Mycobacterium Tuberculosis From A Case Of Chronic Arthritis, W. D. Lebar, L. H. Mattman, L. Ross

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Synovial fluid from a case of pyarthrosis was cultured for fungi, mycobacteria, aerobes and anaerobes with negative results. A Cell Wall Deficient (CWD) form was isolated in numerous cultures which showed the physico-chemical reactions characteristic of wall deficient M. tuberculosis.