Malnutrition, contrasted with hunger, is defined as a state of impaired functional ability or development resulting from an inadequate supply of essential nutrients or calories to meet long-term biologic needs. (Author/MB)

The clinical and laboratory appraisal of a familial isolated growth hormone deficiency is reported. (Author)

Delivered to the panel on Developing Medical Schools" at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 2, 1969. (IR)

Systematic collaborative research is needed to find ways to extend community comprehensive health care more equitably to all citizens. (IR)

Proposes an international research laboratory to investigate environmental factors in human health. By international cooperation unnecessary duplication and waste of resources can be avoided and long-term studies can examine various world-wide environments. (JM)

From paper presented at October 30, 1970 plenary session during the 81st Annual Meeting of the Assocation of American Medical Colleges. (IR)

The relationship of mortality of whites to both medical care and environmental variables is examined in a regression analysis. Environmental factors are found to be more important in relation to death rate than medical care. High education is associated with low death rates and high income is associated with high death rates. (Author/AP)

Summarizes recent research on hormonal control of fetal growth, presenting data obtained using a new method for studying the area. Effects of endocrine ablations and congenital deficiencies, studies of hormone/receptor levels, in-vitro techniques, hormones implicated in promoting fetal growth, problems with existing methodologies, and growth of…

Reviews employment opportunities of Ph.D. physiologists in clinical settings, the positive and negative dimensions of the functional role of a clinical researcher, and the need for collaboration between basic scientists and physician-researchers. (DC)

Popular culture now considers marijuana harmless, but research shows it has definite physiological and neurological effects, effacing memory and attention and producing cell damage and learning deficits. Young people turn to pot to escape the emotional pressures of adolescence. Parents and schools can help adolescents by setting firm prohibitions.…

Discussed is a projected overabundance of physicians by 1990 and a possible cut in funding in medical schools because of this overabundance. Also discussed is the shortage of clinical investigators who are physicians because salaries for physicians are much higher than for clinical investigators. (DS)

In the 1980s, medical schools may be forced to reduce the size and scope of their institutions. Medical schools will need to identify their core clinical educational programs and the additional clinical activities that best suit their faculty strengths and institutional geography. (MLW)

The problems of the use of humans as subjects of medical research and the protection of their rights are discussed. Issues include the use of informed consent, the evaluation of risks and benefits, and the review of research plans by a committee. (JD)

Two potential health hazards have been suggested in relation to long-term use of computer video monitors: radiation and vision problems (fatigue, eyestrain, eye damage). This article examines some available evidence on these issues. Journal availability: Hayden Publishing Company, 50 Essex Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. (SJL)

Small systems of neurons are discussed as they relate to studies of simple animals and the generating of behavior from interacting systems. (SA)