Extra-articular arthrodesis ofthe subtalarjoint (Grice 1952, 1955) is a satisfactory method of stabilising mobile pes valgus in children. The established procedure is technically difficult, and this may explain a proportion offailures. This paper describes a method of extra-articular subtalar fusion devised by Batchelor and used by him since 1955. It is technically easier and failures of fusion...

In this note I would like to approach the question posed in the title, and in the literature, from a purely consequentialist perspective. In other words, I want to ask, would treating extreme poverty as a violation of human rights actually lead to a reduction in poverty, or at least lead to the conditions which would in turn lead to a reduction in poverty? This is not to minimize or deny the im...

This article evaluates exact coverage probabilities of approximate prediction intervals for the number offailures that will be observed in a future inspection of a sample of units, based only on the results of the first in-service inspection of the sample. The failure time of such units is modeled with a Weibulldistribution having a given shape parameter value. We illustrate the use of the proc...

Anthracosis is black pigment discoloration of bronchi which can cause bronchial destruction and deformity (anthracofibrosis). A prospective, case-control study was performed to evaluate potential underlying causes of anthracosis on 190 subjects who referred for various indications.  Age of patients ranged from 10-85 yrs. 46% of male patients were farmers and 27% were manual workers, whereas 91%...

anthracosis is black pigment discoloration of bronchi which can cause bronchial destruction and deformity (anthracofibrosis). a prospective, case-control study was performed to evaluate potential underlying causes of anthracosis on 190 subjects who referred for various indications.  age of patients ranged from 10-85 yrs. 46% of male patients were farmers and 27% were manual workers, whereas 91%...