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J Glaser

Publications and source records attributed to J Glaser.

At least 109 records · Page 6Linked to original sources
PubMed1985

[Acute polyneuropathy caused by inhalation of solvent mixtures in varnish removers and thinners in normal commercial use].

Three cases of acute intoxication after inhalation of solvents are reported. The clinical picture was that of a severe sensory-motor polyneuropathy, in one case with root involvement leading to complete Landry's paralysis with respiratory paralysis. All three patients required intensive care. The healing process was extraordinarily slow in two and was still unsatisfactory over a 1 1/2-year period of observation. The responsible agents were probably toluene and xylene.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

[Sonographic visualization of the pancreatic duct before and after secretin stimulation: an aid in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis].

In 34 patients the diameter of Wirsung's duct was measured by real-time sonography before and after intravenous application of secretin. 25 of these patients, meeting special criteria, were chosen as normal controls; 9 patients had chronic pancreatitis. Normal subjects with an average duct diameter of 1.8 mm showed an average dilatation by about 89% to a mean value of 3.4 mm, mostly within five minutes. No dilatation was seen in patients with chronic pancreatitis (average duct diameter 2.9 mm), with the exception of one patient. The authors discuss the possibility of assessing pancreatic function and of detecting the presence of a rigid duct in a fibrotic pancreas by sonography. This confirms the usefulness of the sonographic secretin test as a reliable aid in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

Familial membranous subaortic stenosis.

Familial occurrence of membranous subaortic stenosis (MSS) is described in three families. The defect was found in 2 siblings in two of these families, and in 3 siblings of the third family. The importance of early diagnosis and treatment of MSS is emphasized. We suggest early evaluation of first-degree relatives of patients with MSS for the possibility of this defect.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1985

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the orbit.

A recent review of orbital tumors at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has shown that fibrous histiocytoma is the most common primary mesenchymal tumor of the orbit in adults. This surprising statistic is explained by the fact that the histologic classification of mesenchymal neoplasms has been revised extensively during the last two decades to include previously distinct tumors of fibrous tissue under the common histopathologic diagnosis of fibrous histiocytoma. We present the computed tomographic findings of a primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the orbit, along with a review of the literature.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

An unusual case of double-outlet left ventricle.

The first case of a double-outlet anterior left ventricle with normal relationships of the great vessels is reported (S.L.D.). This case is associated with a chromosomal trisomy--the exact nature of which is not yet clear. The clinical, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic and angiographic features are described.

Cardiac Catheterization↗
PubMed1984

Index to Dental Literature and MEDLINE: a guide to searching the dental literature.

The Index to Dental Literature is generated from the MEDLARS data tapes. The dental file, a subset of MEDLARs, is available for online searching. One of the major problems encountered when searching for dental literature in the predominately medical file is the specificity of the dental vocabulary. Six suggestions are given to help the user find the closest MeSH equivalent for the dental concept. Examples are provided to illustrate retrospective searching of the BACKfiles and the uses of journal titles lists, dental terms, subheadings, Text Words, and pre-explosions when searching MEDLINE for dental and related literature.

Dentistry↗
PubMed1984

Complete atrioventricular canal with survival to the eighth decade.

Survival to the eighth decade of patients with atrioventricular canal is extremely rare. A patient is presented with such survival of the complete form of the defect. This possibly represents the first such report in the medical literature. The value of 2-dimensional echocardiography, particularly with venous contrast studies, in establishing the diagnosis, is shown.

Age Factors↗
PubMed1983

[Icteric hepatitis in listeriosis?].

Icteric hepatitis was observed in a 21-year-old female patient. Titres of the agglutination reaction for listeria monocytogenes supported the likelihood of listeria infection. Further serological studies of potentially relevant viruses and bacteria remained negative.

Adult↗
PubMed1983

Early cardiac evaluation of thoracically conjoined twins.

Thoracopagus conjoined twins were delivered at 31 weeks gestation by cesarean section. Although there was a single heart, the possibility of salvaging one twin only was contemplated. Echocardiography revealed an A-V canal and suspected transposition of the great vessels. To determine the possibility of surgery, cardiac catheterization was performed to rule out other congenital cardiac malformations incompatible with life, and also to delineate the exact anatomy of the great vessels of the heart. Unfortunately, complex congenital abnormalities were found, thus excluding the possibility of surgery. Newly delivered conjoined twins should be regarded as potentially correctable and should be promptly investigated while they are yet in good clinical condition.

Female↗
PubMed1983

Buschke's scleredema with right-sided heart failure. Echocardiographic and clinical observations.

Heart failure as a complication of Buschke's scleredema was not reported in the literature on this rare disease. A young girl with a severe form of Buschke's disease is described. She developed severe right-sided heart failure--proven by the typical clinical, auscultatory, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings; was treated successfully with penicillin, anticongestive measures and steroids, and showed a remarkable complete recovery.

Child, Preschool↗
PubMed1982

Cyclic AMP independent protein kinase activity in rat cerebral cortex synaptic vesicles--partial characterization.

The intrinsic protein kinase activity of a highly purified synaptic vesicle preparation was characterized. The time-course of the reaction was found to be rapid and linear for about 1 min, but plateaued after 30 min by which time approximately 1 nmol of 32P per mg protein was incorporated into trichloroacetic acid precipitated vesicular protein. The enzyme was optimally active at pH 6.0 (37 degrees C), and had apparent Km values of 40 and 88 microM for ATP and GTP respectively. The enzyme was not stimulated by cAMP or cGMP. Mg2+ was required for maximal activity. The reaction was inhibited by free Ca2+, and non-selectively by Na+, K+, and NH4+.

Animals↗