Microsurgical replantation of the main segments of the extremities

Computerizing an organization's policies and guidelines is difficult but rewarding. The assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of converting all paper policies and procedures into a computerized system are outlined, with particular focus on organizing guidelines according to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization's (JCAHO) functional standards.     

Protein reabsorption by cells of the proximal kidney tubules in chronic diffuse glomerulonephritis depending on the degree of proteinuria

In a study of 80 cases of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), minocycline hydrochloride (Minocin) was found to be an effective drug in the treatment of all stages of LGV, including complicated ones. In late cases adjuvant treatment was used in addition to the antibiotic. Healing time in uncomplicated cases was less than 10 days. In complicated cases, both early and late, healing took about 2 to 3 weeks. Reactions to the drug were not significant.     

Sonographic and histomorphologic parallels in various histologic variants of chronic myeloid leukemia

Histomorphometric findings at the study of marrow puncture specimens were compared to sonographic picture of the liver and spleen in 20 myeloid leukemia chronic. Histomorphometric and sonographic changes observed showed parallel pathological processes in the hemopoietic micro-surroundings and in the liver, spleen. Sonography proved able to considerably broaden diagnostic armory of the physician, to prognosticate leukemia outcomes, thus suggesting a differential approach to the disease treatment.