Sol Katz

Choroidal Tubercles: A Clue to Hematogenous Tuberculosis

Excerpt Unfortunately, in miliary and other forms of hematogenous tuberculosis, the diagnosis is frequently dependent upon roentgen and other laboratory data. When chest film is clear, as it may be...

PLEURAL BIOPSY AS AN AID IN THE ETIOLOGIC DIAGNOSIS OF PLEURAL EFFUSION: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND REPORT OF 132 BIOPSIES

Excerpt INTRODUCTION The inability of the physician to establish rapidly and accurately the etiology of pleurisy with effusion has been recognized for many years. As a result of experience, based m...

SEPTIC PULMONARY INFARCTION; REPORT OF 8 CASES

Excerpt The clinical features of pulmonary infarction in general are well known and have been a popular topic in recent literature. On the other hand, the manifestations of septic pulmonary infarct...

Asthma: comparative bronchodilator effects of ipratropium bromide and isoproterenol.

The effect of ipratropium bromide administered at two dosage levels, 40 and 80 mug, isoproterenol, 150 mug, and placebo using a metered dose inhaler was evaluated in ten adult patients with asthma in a double-blind, crossover study. The new atropine-like drug proved to be as effective a bronchodilator as isoproterenol in this study, although it had a later peak effect. Ipratropium bromide had a longer course of action than isoproterenol (4 hours compared to 1-2 hours) and was free of significant side effects. The larger dose of the new drug produced a slightly greater and longer-acting effect than the smaller dose. Ipratropium bromide seems to have had bronchodilator effects on both large and small airways.

Von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis associated with cystic lung disease

Abstract Tuberous sclerosis and von Recklinghausens neurofibromatosis are frequently considered to be related organic neurocutaneous syndromes. While cystic lung disease of the honeycomb variety is known to occur in patients with tuberous sclerosis, its presence in persons with neurofibromatosis is not well documented. Four cases are presented of cystic lung disease occurring in patients with neurofibromatosis. Two patients were found to have both roentgenologic and pathologic evidence of cystic disease of the honeycomb variety. The other two patients exhibited bullae in the upper lobes of both lungs although in one, a more diffuse cyst formation was not excluded. In two cases pulmonary function studies were performed, three patients had open lung biopsies. The relationship between tuberous sclerosis and von Recklinghausens neurofibromatosis is discussed.

Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis Due to Streptococcus viridans in an Edentulous Man

AMONG the most important indigenous microorganisms is the viridans group of streptococci. These bacteria are normal inhabitants of the mouth and pharynx and appear early in life. Although they rare...

Central nervous system sarcoidosis with alveolar hypoventilation

Abstract Two patients with sarcoidosis and evidence of central nervous system involvement are described. Both had alveolar hypoventilation on a central basis. Although the exact location of the lesion cannot be proved, the association of pituitary insufficiency in one of the patients suggests sarcoid involvement of the medullary-hypothalamic area.

THE COMPARATIVE VALUE OF CALCIUM GLUCONATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, AND ALPHA LOBELINE HYDROCHLORIDE AS AGENTS FOR MEASUREMENT OF THE ARM TO TONGUE CIRCULATION TIME IN 50 PATIENTS WITH AND 50 PATIENTS WITHOUT HEART FAILURE

Excerpt The arm to tongue circulation time is now recognized as a valuable means of determining the efficiency of cardiac function. It is also useful in the study of other diseases in which the vel...

Neurofibromatosis and Cystic Lung Disease.

Excerpt Von Recklinghausens disease is known to affect many systems and organs in addition to the usual neurocutaneous findings. Thoracic involvement most commonly presents as neuromatous tumors o...

Glycine and sodium glucuronate in the management of convulsions due to hydrazides.

Excerpt Isoniazid and Salizid (Compound 1595,†also a hydrazide derivative of isonicotinic acid) are two of the most effective and least toxic antituberculous drugs presently available. Although sig...