The Medical journal of Australia
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An evaluation of some medical computer applications is presented. Some comparison is made with the British National Health Service. The medical computing systems that are operating are discussed for both their obvious merits, and some of the difficulties and problems facing them. To keep the high standard that Australia enjoys in this field, a coordinated policy of development and constant evaluation of established projects should be maintained.
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Case Reports
Mycobacterium marinum infection from a tropical fish tank. Treatment with trimethoprim and sulphamethoxazole.
A paronychial granuloma on the left thumb, in a man who kept tanks of tropical fish, was followed by cutaneous nodules on the left upper limb and tender lymph nodes in the left axilla. Mycobacterium marinum was isolated from the lesion on the thumb and also from the tank water. Subsidence of the lesions followed administration of trimethoprim and sulphamethoxazole.
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Case Reports
A family with neurogenic atrophy of the distal muscles of the upper limbs: clinical and electrophysiological studies.
A Chinese family manifested mild neurogenic atrophy of the distal muscles of the upper limbs. None of the affected members had sensory abnormalities, or pyramidal tract or bulbar involvement. ⋯ Electromyographic examination of the atrophic muscles showed evidence denervation. One female patient demonstrated slow motor conduction velocity in the right median nerve.