[Minimal invasive therapy of localized Langerhans-cell histiocytosis of bone].

Purpose: Scaglietti introduced a method of steroid injection for the management of unicameral bone cysts in 1974. Subsequently the intralesional infiltration of corticosteriods has also been recommended as a primary therapy for localized Langerhanscell histiocytosis (LCH). We report our experience with the administration of methylprednisolone acetate in children and young adults localized LCH.

[Passive smoking in the workplace: a survey in the Zurich University Hospital].

The consequences of involuntary smoking are well documented. We conducted a survey among all employees of the University Hospital, Zurich, to assess their smoking habits and feelings about restrictions or a ban on smoking. In March 1995, a questionnaire was mailed to all 5230 hospital employees, 2620 (50.