LEPROSARIUM MAGAZINES

Anaesthesia in a Leprosarium.

The approach of the anaesthetist to the leprosy patient is discussed and the pathology of the disease in this context is briefly described. Pre^operative examination should include an assessment of the degree of sensation present at the site of operation. Involvement of the larynx by the disease may complicate endotracheal intubation. Steroid therapy is frequently used in the treatment of lepro...

Online Women’s Magazines: Differences in Perceptions between Print and Online Magazines among Female Readers

Popular women’s magazines have gone online and are gaining increased readership because of their interactive content, videos, and discussion forums. This study examines women’s perceptions and behaviors toward online women’s magazines based on an online survey of 257 female magazine readers. We found that, compared with their print counterparts, online magazines were perceived to be easier to r...

CASE REPORT Chromoblastomycosis in a resident of a leprosarium

Chromoblastomycosis is caused by dematiaceous fungi. It develops after inoculation of the organism into the skin. The lesion begins as a pink, scaly papule or warty growth. We report a case of chromoblastomycosis occurring in a multibacillary leprosy patient, who had already been released from treatment (RFT). The diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of sclerotic bodies (Medlar bodies / copp...

Alcohol advertising in magazines and adolescent readership.

CONTEXT Adolescent drinking is a major public health concern. The federal government does not restrict alcohol advertising to adolescents, but relies on the alcohol industry for self-regulation. OBJECTIVES To investigate recent alcohol advertising in magazines and to determine whether advertising frequency is associated with adolescent readership. DESIGN, SETTING, AND SUBJECTS All alcohol a...

Computer Society Magazines Set Coverage for 2006