The Medical journal of Australia
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Cerebrospinal-fluid (CSF) abnormalities have been reported infrequently in patients with migraine. Four cases of CSF pleocytosis and raised pressure found in young women during the course of an attack of protracted prodromal migraine, which was followed by complete recovery, are reported. In the absence of any other detectable cause, the CSF changes were attributed to the effects of the migrainous process on meningeal vascular permeability.
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The cephalosporins are a group of antibiotic agents that have been available now for 20 years. Three classes, or generations, of cephalosporins are recognized. ⋯ The earlier cephalosporins provide cheap, useful and convenient prophylaxis for vascular and orthopaedic operations near the inguinal area. Comparative trials with other broad-spectrum agents need to be performed before the true place of the third-generation agents in anti-infective therapy and prophylaxis is finally determined.
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Sixteen persons with a wide range of disabilities were subjected to a formal scuba-diver training course, after passing a medical and psychological assessment specific for divers. Subjects with brain damage and with impaired bladder and bowel control were included. ⋯ The study supports the argument that scuba-diving may improve the physical self-concept of selected disabled persons. It is stressed that specialized diving supervision is essential for such people.