Prenatal monitoring for metachromatic leukodystrophy (a fatal inherited metabolic disorder) suggested that the determination of levels of cerebroside sulfatase in the amniotic fluid helped in the prenatal detection of this disorder. (DB)

The purpose of this study is to present an experimental investigation of the manifestations of aphthous ulcers, glossitis, and cheilosis in the oral cavities of 25 subjects, the use of ferrous gluconate supplements for the control of the lesions in 13 subjects, and the hemoglobin levels at initial and final clinic visits of all subjects for time…

Described are techniques used by the National Communicable Disease Center in obtaining blood and tissues from man and other vertebrates for arbovirus isolation and antibody studies. Also included are techniques for capturing and handling vertebrates; banding and marking; restraining and bleeding; storing of specimens to preserve antibody and…

The methods given for collecting, preserving, and processing mosquitoes and other archropods for isolation of arboviruses are those used by the National Communicable Disease Center. Techniques of collecting mosquitoes as they bite, using light or bait traps, and from their daytime resting sites are described and illustrated. Details of subsequent…

This report covers the availability of library service to osteopathic physicians of Detroit and the surrounding area. The appointments of 813 osteopathic physicians were identified from the staff lists of 16 hospitals in southeastern Michigan. A staff physician was identified as having library service if the hospital in which he has an appointment…

This bibliography of the archives of the Association of Medical Colleges includes: general history entries (1876-1971); AMA history publications (1904-1970); other history publications (1934-1962); biomedical research policy publications (1955-1971); reports of conferences, seminars, institutes, workshops, and special studies (1910-1971); Council…

The purposes of this paper are (1) to review the background and nature of hypnosis, (2) to synthesize research on hypnosis related to speech communication, and (3) to delineate and compare two potential techniques for reducing speech anxiety--hypnosis and systematic desensitization. Hypnosis has been defined as a mental state characterised by…

Although no cause-effect relationship can be shown, regular drug use seems to predispose one to further drug experimentation and use, while non-use of a particular drug seems to predispose one to non-use of other drugs. (Author/MB)

Analyzes three central problems which adversely affect use, development, and perfection of cryonic suspension of individuals: the extent to which a physician may be guilty of malpractice in assisting with a suspension; the need for a recognition of suspension; and the present effect of the law's anachronistic treatment of estate devolution upon a…

Presented in question/answer format, discusses the risks incurred by youngsters who live in the company of parents and other adults who are smokers. Data substantiating the risks are included. (JN)

Describes the method, present status, and application of positron emission tomography (PET), an analytical imaging technique for "in vivo" measurements of the anatomical distribution and rates of specific biochemical reactions. Measurements and image dynamic biochemistry link basic and clinical neurosciences with clinical findings…

Discusses current concerns and criticisms relating to the leadership and policies of the National Institutes of Health. (JR)

Analysis of venous blood samples from 24 mothers of G1-trisomy-affected (Down's Syndrome) children and 23 mothers of chromosomally normal children indicated that mothers of G1-trisomy-affected children had a greater than expected involvement of the G-chromosomes in associations of acrocentric satellited (chromosome configuration) chromosomes.…