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Postmortem homografts
Book Clinical Applications of Kassay, M.D. 225 pages. New York., 1960. $I 5.00.
Bronchology. McGraw-Hill
Reviews and Cecilia M. O’Connor. Co. Boston, 1960. $2.50.
By l&so Book Co.
I 14 pages. LittIe, Brown &
This book is definitely for the specialist in viroIogy and/or epidemiology and is a most fascinating and thought-provoking discussion of some of the probIems inherent in the study of viral virulence and pathogenicity. The discussion points out clearIy the gaps in our knowIedge and the Iines along which further study must develop, which is, presumably, the main purpose the study group had in mind. C. R. M.
Clinical Applications of Bronchology is a small book written for the medical student, genera1 practitioner or other physician not specializing in diseases of the chest. The text is we11 organized and the book is easy to read. It is aIso correct and authoritative. The illustrations, both the reproductions of roentgenograms and the line drawings, are clear. They correctly illustrate the textual references. W. H. S.
Surgery in the Aged. Edited by Frank GIenn,
M.D.,
W. Moore and John M. BeaI, M.D. 534 pages. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc. New York, 1960. br7.50.
Progress in the Treatment of Fractures and Dis-
S.
locations, 1950-1960. By Thomas B. Quigley, M.D. and Henry Banks, M.D. 102 pages. W. B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, 1960. $2.50.
From the outset, the topics covered in this book and the concise method of presentation provide enjoyable reading. Not onIy is the subject matter timely, but most points covered may well be applied to young patients requiring surgery as well as to the aged. Physiologic considerations together with preoperative and postoperative care in the elderly patient make up the first part of the book. This section is followed by discussions of surgery in the different regions of the body. SurgicaI interns, residents and staff should be familiar with this text. Medical students studying surgery would also find this book to be a ready, easily understood and authoritative reference. R. C. McP.
This review, which has appeared in The New Journal of Medicine as one of a series of Progress Reports in medicine, is a reaction of the authors to studies published during the past decade. Advances in the Iast ten years, they point out, are relatively few, although the possibility of use in the future of chemical substances for internal fixation has been expIored. The authors then discuss the current turns in specific fracture problems in some detail. It is an interesting review with a valuable current up-to-date bibliography. T. L. RI. England
Postmortem Homografts. By James B. Brown and Minot P. Fryer. 64 pages. Charles C Thomas. Springfield, III., 1960. $5.50.
The Concise Encyclopedia of Modem Surgery. By James HaIe Rutledge, M.D. PhiIadeIphia, 1960. $8.00.
This short monograph is readable, clear and concise with good ihustrations and charts. It is a distinct contribution to the field of homografting as far as its use in burns. The value of postmortem skin in the burn patient and the good postburn results is we11documented. This voIume is presented as an addition to burn therapy knowIedge and points out that at the present time autografts are the only sure permanent grafts, but postmortem homografts are a valuable asset. The authors have presented the materia1 adequately for understanding by laymen and physicians alike. F. M.
308
pages.
Chilton
Co.
This text is beautifully written in a pIeasant and easy style, and is directed toward the Iayman or the individua1 with minima1 or no basic indoctrination in the field of medicine or surgery. It would be applicabIe for the student nurse, the technician or the beginning medical student. Most of the questions raised, or the topics covered, are those commonIy inquired into by the patient. The simphcity of approach to each situation and the clear concise and easily understood answers make this book enjoyable. The compIete expIanation of hospital procedures and the reasons behind them makes this book valuable for education of the patient as we11 as for preliminary indoctrination of professional personnel. W. G. P.
Virus Virulence and Pathogenicity. Ciba Foundation Study Group No. 4. Edited by G. E. W. Wolstenholme
408
Bronchology. McGraw-Hill
Reviews and Cecilia M. O’Connor. Co. Boston, 1960. $2.50.
By l&so Book Co.
I 14 pages. LittIe, Brown &
This book is definitely for the specialist in viroIogy and/or epidemiology and is a most fascinating and thought-provoking discussion of some of the probIems inherent in the study of viral virulence and pathogenicity. The discussion points out clearIy the gaps in our knowIedge and the Iines along which further study must develop, which is, presumably, the main purpose the study group had in mind. C. R. M.
Clinical Applications of Bronchology is a small book written for the medical student, genera1 practitioner or other physician not specializing in diseases of the chest. The text is we11 organized and the book is easy to read. It is aIso correct and authoritative. The illustrations, both the reproductions of roentgenograms and the line drawings, are clear. They correctly illustrate the textual references. W. H. S.
Surgery in the Aged. Edited by Frank GIenn,
M.D.,
W. Moore and John M. BeaI, M.D. 534 pages. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc. New York, 1960. br7.50.
Progress in the Treatment of Fractures and Dis-
S.
locations, 1950-1960. By Thomas B. Quigley, M.D. and Henry Banks, M.D. 102 pages. W. B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, 1960. $2.50.
From the outset, the topics covered in this book and the concise method of presentation provide enjoyable reading. Not onIy is the subject matter timely, but most points covered may well be applied to young patients requiring surgery as well as to the aged. Physiologic considerations together with preoperative and postoperative care in the elderly patient make up the first part of the book. This section is followed by discussions of surgery in the different regions of the body. SurgicaI interns, residents and staff should be familiar with this text. Medical students studying surgery would also find this book to be a ready, easily understood and authoritative reference. R. C. McP.
This review, which has appeared in The New Journal of Medicine as one of a series of Progress Reports in medicine, is a reaction of the authors to studies published during the past decade. Advances in the Iast ten years, they point out, are relatively few, although the possibility of use in the future of chemical substances for internal fixation has been expIored. The authors then discuss the current turns in specific fracture problems in some detail. It is an interesting review with a valuable current up-to-date bibliography. T. L. RI. England
Postmortem Homografts. By James B. Brown and Minot P. Fryer. 64 pages. Charles C Thomas. Springfield, III., 1960. $5.50.
The Concise Encyclopedia of Modem Surgery. By James HaIe Rutledge, M.D. PhiIadeIphia, 1960. $8.00.
This short monograph is readable, clear and concise with good ihustrations and charts. It is a distinct contribution to the field of homografting as far as its use in burns. The value of postmortem skin in the burn patient and the good postburn results is we11documented. This voIume is presented as an addition to burn therapy knowIedge and points out that at the present time autografts are the only sure permanent grafts, but postmortem homografts are a valuable asset. The authors have presented the materia1 adequately for understanding by laymen and physicians alike. F. M.
308
pages.
Chilton
Co.
This text is beautifully written in a pIeasant and easy style, and is directed toward the Iayman or the individua1 with minima1 or no basic indoctrination in the field of medicine or surgery. It would be applicabIe for the student nurse, the technician or the beginning medical student. Most of the questions raised, or the topics covered, are those commonIy inquired into by the patient. The simphcity of approach to each situation and the clear concise and easily understood answers make this book enjoyable. The compIete expIanation of hospital procedures and the reasons behind them makes this book valuable for education of the patient as we11 as for preliminary indoctrination of professional personnel. W. G. P.
Virus Virulence and Pathogenicity. Ciba Foundation Study Group No. 4. Edited by G. E. W. Wolstenholme
408