Lymphadenography: Its Uses in Haematology

Dapsone and its uses in dermatology

Dapsone first came into medicine as an antibacterial agent but was found to be less effective than other sulfonamides. Likewise its activity against tuberculosis was disappointing. Nevertheless, it has been the main stay in the treatment of leprosy. It also has some action against malaria and other parasites. Nowadays, after leprosy, dapsone has proved as a valuable drug in the treatment of a w...

Cortisone and its analogues in haematology.

Haematology in Tropical Areas: Clinics in Haematology

CLINICS in Haematology were introduced some 10 years ago to provide in depth reviews of different aspects of the discipline and have become an accepted and highly respected part of haematology literature. To mark the 10th anniversary there has been a break from tradition and rather than dealing with a specialised topic, the present issue is devoted to Haematology in Tropical Areas. That the spe...

Thalidomide and its dermatologic uses.

Thalidomide is a beneficial agent for treating a variety of refractory dermatologic disorders including erythema nodosom leprosum, lupus erythematosus, prurigo nodularis, actinic prurigo, pyoderma gangrenosum and aphthous stomatitis. Two thalidomide analogues, lenalidomide and CC-4047, are considerably more potent with decreased side effects when compared to thalidomide. They are currently unde...

The Tachistoscope Its History & Uses

Tachistoscopic training, also known a Flash Recognition Training (FRT), is a perceptual enhancement technique designed to improve the recall of visual information. The speed and accuracy of this recall allows for integration of vision with prior experiences in an optimal manner. This article briefly reviews the history of the tachistoscope and some of the research that supports the efficacy of ...