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Hademenos, George – Science Teacher, 2005
Of the thousands of drugs and medicines available for the prevention, treatment, and control of human disease and discomfort, the most widely used is aspirin. The primary reason for aspirin's popularity is its capabilities as a pain reliever, fever reducer, and anti-inflammatory agent. This article explores the historical development of aspirin…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Chemistry, Pain, Science Curriculum
Balaban, Carey D. – Volta Review, 2005
Aminoglycosides are toxic to both the inner ear hair cells and the ganglion cells that give rise to the eighth cranial nerve. According to recent studies, these cells have a repertoire of molecular responses to aminoglycoside exposure that engages multiple neuroprotective mechanisms. The responses appear to involve regulation of ionic homeostasis,…
Descriptors: Hearing Impairments, Drug Therapy, Cytology, Molecular Structure
Carlson, John S.; Demaray, Michelle Kilpatrick; Hunter-Oehmke, Shana – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
A national sample of 320 school-based, practicing members of the National Association of School Psychologists provided information on (a) their caseloads receiving medications, (b) types of school psychopharmacology training opportunities available and perceptions of their current training in child psychopharmacology, and (c) information about…
Descriptors: Pharmacology, School Psychologists, Independent Reading, Educational Opportunities
Sallee, Floyd R.; Miceli, Jeffrey J.; Tensfeldt, Thomas; Robarge, Lisa; Wilner, Keith; Patel, Nick C. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide single-dose pharmacokinetic, safety, and tolerability data for ziprasidone in youths with tic disorder, for comparison to adult studies to discern whether ziprasidone pediatric dosing could be modeled from adult data. Method: A single-dose, open-label study of ziprasidone was conducted in youths…
Descriptors: Safety, Pharmacology, Children, Drug Therapy
Hellings, Jessica A.; Zarcone, Jennifer R.; Reese, R. Matthew; Valdovinos, Maria G.; Marquis, Janet G.; Fleming, Kandace K.; Schroeder, Stephen R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2006
Risperidone has shown safety and efficacy for aggressive and destructive behaviors in short-term studies. This longer-duration study includes a broad sample. Forty subjects, aged 8-56 years (mean=22), all with mental retardation and 36 with autism spectrum disorders participated in this 22-week crossover study, with 24 weeks of open maintenance…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children
Pliszka, Steven R.; Matthews, Thomas L.; Braslow, Kenneth J.; Watson, Melissa A. – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: To determine whether methylphenidate (MPH) and mixed salts amphetamine (MSA) have different effects on growth in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Method: Patients treated for at least 1 year with MPH or MSA were identified. A linear regression was performed to determine the effect of stimulant type, patient…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Stimulants, Hyperactivity
Branch, Marc N. – Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 2006
Behavioral pharmacology is a maturing science that has made significant contributions to the study of drug effects on behavior, especially in the domain of drug-behavior interactions. Less appreciated is that research in behavioral pharmacology can have, and has had, implications for the experimental analysis of behavior, especially its…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Sciences, Pharmacology, Drug Therapy
Jones, M. Gail; Falvo, Michael R.; Broadwell, Bethany; Dotger, Sharon – Science and Children, 2006
Self-assembly or spontaneous assembly is a process in which materials build themselves without assistance. This process plays a central role in the construction of biological structures and materials such as cells, viruses, and bone, and also in abiotic processes like phase transitions and crystal formation. The principles of self-assembly help…
Descriptors: Models, Class Activities, Microbiology, Chemistry
Ginsburg, Golda S.; Riddle, Mark A.; Davies, Mark – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of somatic symptoms (SSs) in children and adolescents with anxiety disorders; the relationship between SSs and anxiety severity, impairment, and child global functioning; and the impact of fluvoxamine (FLV) versus pill placebo (PBO) on reducing SSs. Method: As part of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial,…
Descriptors: Severity (of Disability), Adolescents, Rating Scales, Anxiety
Theesen, Karen A. – 1995
A compilation of literature and clinical wisdom, this handbook provides the reader with current information on the safety and efficacy of the psychotropic agents in the pediatric population. It lists information on the pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, dosing, and suggested monitoring guidelines for children and adolescents. The guide may also be…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education

Nicholi, Armand M., Jr. – Journal of American College Health, 1984
Amphetamines have a significant role in nontherapeutic drug use by college students. A brief history of amphetamine use by college students is presented. Considerable data implicate amphetamines in producing serious psychological and biological adverse effects. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: College Students, Drug Abuse, Drug Use, Emotional Disturbances

Riley, Merle W. – Journal of Medical Education, 1984
The development and use of a restricted list of drugs in the medical pharmacology course at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine are described. The list contained 60 percent fewer drugs than had been taught in the course in prior years. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Drug Education, Drug Therapy, Higher Education
Fisher, Wayne; And Others – Rehabilitation Literature, 1985
The authors describe a model for integrating multimodal assessments and intervention to meet the complex problems of multiply disabled children. An outline and guide for transdisciplinary team management is presented and discussed. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intervention

Hayward, Rodney C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Provides background information on the development and action of the coumarin family of anticoagulants, focusing on an experimental procedure for the synthesis of dicumerol. Includes procedures used and safety considerations. (JM)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Organic Chemistry

Hull, J. Heyward; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1983
A 2-year fellowship program providing training in clinical drug research and drug development methodology for pharmacists with clinical experience is described. Industry, university, and hospital research facilities are used as training laboratories. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Fellowships, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Pharmaceutical Education