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This paper, however, deals with a set of symptoms observed in four of the 52 patients-symptoms which we feel are apart from those in the thyroxine release syndrome. The uniformity of the signs and symptoms presented by the four patients, the consistency in the time of appearance and the correspondence of the biochemical observations in all the patients excited our curiosity. It is possible that the four cases are those of a delayed, severe or atypical thyroxine release syndrome. They seem more likely to be what many would call cases of thyroid storm or thyroid crisis a vague and ill defined syndrome which has defied understanding. (Author)
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The efficacy of protein-bound iodine (PBI) determination of the serum as an aid in evaluating thyroid function is presented. The study consists of 85 medical students and staff of the UP-PGH Medical Center who were clinically evaluated as euthyroid. Blood samples were taken and PBI was determined utilizing the procedure by Barker, Humphrey, and Soley. Twenty-four hyperthyroid and nine hypothyroid subjects were evaluated clinically. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) studies were doneThe PBI values obtained ranged from 3.9-9.6 gamma with a mean of 6.87 gamma . No significant difference was found between the student group and the non-student group. The scattergram showed definite elevation of PBI values in hyperthyroidism and lowering in hypothyroidism. A statistically significant difference was observed between hyperthyroid and hypothyroid values. Comparison of PBI and BMR values showed that PBI results were more consistent than BMR in evaluating euthyroidismThe study indicated that PBI determination has a definite use in the evaluation of thyroid function. Some advantages of PBI over BMR as well as extraneous factors influencing PBI are presented in the report
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1) The frog test using the male of the local species of frog Rana vittigera Wiegmann is a simple, convenient, accurate and fast procedure for the diagnosis of pregnancy2) The technique of the test is given in detail. A postive result is almost 100% reliable; a negative result is 97-98% reliable3) The main characteristics of the Ran Vittigera are described; the best way of catching and storing them is likewise given4) Pictorial representations are attached. (Summary)
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1) A bio-titration of the reactivity of the male Philippine Rana vittigera Weigmann to chorionic gonadotropin as manifested by release of the spermatozoa from the testis was performed. The minimal strength of the hormone preparation used necessary to release the spermatozoa from the testis of the frogs studied fell within the range of 1 to 5 International Units2) The possibility of using the male of this local species of frog as a suitable test animal for biologic pregnancy test was considered. (Summary and Conclusions)
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Iron deficiency is very widespread in the first years of life in the Philippines. Plasma iron determinations show that the iron levels are much lower than those found in the Western countries. The clinical importance of iron deficiency is discussed. The low iron level in the plasma is, in the overwhelming majority of the cases, a part of malnutrition due to multiple deficiencies. (Summary and Conclusions)
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Sputum LDH determination can differentiate between uninfected and infected bronchial secretions and appears to be a useful objective index of response of bronchopulmonary infections to antibiotic therapy. Its behavior parallels that of the clinical, bacteriologic and radiologic picture in 20 patients in PGH treated for their infection. About one half of the patients had pneumonias secondary to diplococcus pneumonia for which doxycycline was effective. It is disturbing to note the emergence of 8 cases with gram negative infection, 5 of whom failed to respond to dexycycline, gentamycin and other antibiotics. (Author)