Alpha-fetoprotein and gastric carcinoma.

نویسندگان

  • C M Castleden
  • J D Davies
چکیده

Cytology in General Practice H. C. McLaren, F.R.C.O.G..... 350 Chronic Prostatitis Surgeon Commander N. J. Blacklock, F.R.C.S., and D. S. Reeves, M.R.C.PATH. 351 Trapped Nerves W. V. Applegate, M.D............................351 Distress of Dying R. C. Lamerton, M.R.C.S......................351 Alpha-fetoprotein and Gastric Carcinoma C. M. Castleden, M.R.C.P., and J. D. Davies, M.D . .......................................351 Footballer's Migraine M. L. E. Espir, F.R.C.P., and others......352 Galows Traction P. S. London, F.R.C.S.........................352 Anaesthesia by Acupuncture S. G. Hamilton, M.B., and others ......... 352 Nitrazepam in Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis A. Pines, F.R.C.P.ED...............................352 Disodium Cromoglycate in Allergic Respiratory Disease A. E. Gale, M.B . ......................353 Physical Medicine-a Misnomer? J. H. Cyriax, M.D...............................353 Smallpox Vaccination Colonel E. E. Vella, F.R.C.PATH ............353 Discharge from Psychiatric Hospitals J. A. Whitehead, D.P.M.........................353 Immological Responses in Pregnancy Sylvia M. Watkins, M.R.C.P ...............353 Examination Fees for Diplomas T. C. Hunt, F.R.C.P . ...................353 Medical Matters in Hospital Management B. D. L. Johnson, F.F.A. R.C.S................354 New Consultant Contract N. F. Coghill, F.R.C.P.; J. W. Paulley, F.R.C.P.; J. Kyle, F.R.C.S . .....................354

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • British medical journal

دوره 3 5822  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1972