Volume 165 Issue 8

Editorials

• Depression, decisions and the desire to die Christopher J Ryan (MJA 1996; 165: 411)
• The health of veterans: meeting the challenge Graeme T Killer (MJA 1996; 165: 413)
• Giving vitamin K to newborn infants: a therapeutic dilemma David J Henderson-Smart (MJA 1996; 165: 414)

Research

• Major depression and refusal of life-sustaining medical treatment in the elderly Stuart C Hooper, Kevin J Vaughan, Christopher C Tennant, Janette M Perz (MJA 1996; 165: 416) Abstract - Article
• Streptococcal pharyngitis in a paediatric emergency department Karen M Edmond, Keith Grimwood, John B Carlin, Patty Chondros, Geoffrey G Hogg, Peter L J Barnett (MJA 1996; 165: 420)
• Preliminary results of combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy for non-AIDS primary central nervous system lymphoma Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (MJA 1996; 165: 424)
• Evaluation of the PAPNET system in a general pathology service Annabelle Farnsworth, Fay M Chambers, Colin S Goldschmidt (MJA 1996; 165: 429)

Notable Cases

• Roxithromycin-induced digoxin toxicity Carmela E Corallo, Ian R Rogers (MJA 1996; 165: 433)

Viewpoint

• Seeking solutions for mental health problems in general practice Vaughan J Carr, Alexander L A Reid (MJA 1996; 165: 435)

MJA Practice Essentials - Rheumatology

• Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis Paul J Zilko (MJA 1996; 165: 438)

For Debate

• Teaching resuscitation skills using the newly deceased Corinne Ginifer, Anne-Maree Kelly (MJA 1996; 165: 445)

Medicine and the Community

• Screening of children with Down syndrome for atlantoaxial (C1-2) instability: another contentious health question Thomas K F Taylor, William L Walter (MJA 1996; 165: 448)