Evaluates these hypotheses: 1) psychological test indices of organic impairment are more frequent in Tourette patients than in a normal population, and 2) signs of organic impairment are more frequent in Tourette patients on psychiatric, neurological, and electroencephalographic examination than in the general population. (Author/RC)

This speech on venereal disease education uses as its focus this quotation from George Santayana, "Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it." The author presents a brief history of venereal disease education and statistics on the present rate of venereal disease. He concludes that past research and experience indicate that…

Presented are abstracts of documents and research pertaining to the clinical description, laboratory diagnosis, management, and therapy of syphilis and gonorrhea. Abstracted case studies of other minor venereal and related diseases are also included, as are bibliographies on current research and evaluation, public health methods, and behavioral…

Presented are abstracts of documents and research pertaining to the clinical description, laboratory diagnosis, management, and therapy of syphilis and gonorrhea. Abstracted case studies of other minor venereal and related diseases are also included, as are bibliographies on current research and evaluation, public health methods, and behavioral…

Presented are abstracts of documents and research pertaining to the clinical description, laboratory diagnosis, management, and therapy of syphilis and gonorrhea. Abstracted case studies of other minor venereal and related diseases are also included, as are bibliographies on current research and evaluation, public health methods, and behavioral…

First in a series of bulletins designed to provide information about the problem of carcinogens in the environment is on benzo(a)pyrine. Benzo(a)pyrine is a proven cancer-causing substance that has been known for over ten years to occur in broiled sausages, gas-broiled fish and beef steak, and charcoal-broiled meat. (Author/BB)

The mother of a daughter who has dysautonomia, a hereditary disturbance of the autonomic nervous system, uses her experiences to offer advice to similarly situated parents. (GW)

Considers possible solutions to the problem of child care for sick children of working parents. (PCB)

In a roundtable format, five doctors explore the reasons why regular physical activity should continue to play a significant role in the rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease. Endurance exercise training improves aerobic capacity, reduces blood pressure, and decreases risk. (Author/MT)

Interviewed chronically ill persons who died within months of the interview, chronically ill persons who did not die, and healthy persons who did not die. Revealed characteristic pattern of reactions among persons who later died, which included little uncertainty or expressed anger but much depression, guilt, and fear of bodily damage, together…

The problem of caring for the mildly ill child in day care has received little attention. Most state policies require exclusion of sick children. This article discusses recent developments and describes four models of providing such care. Criteria for evaluating ill child care arrangements are offered. (Author/MT)

Investigated sex differences in absence from work for parents (N=83) and nonparents (N=85). Personnel records showed working mothers took significantly more sick leave than fathers. Results indicated child care, rather than personal illness, is the major variable that mediates sex differences in absence from work. (JAC)

Twenty-six children (ages 9-18) who had recovered from Reye's syndrome (characterized by lethargy, disorientation, personality changes, and decreased consciousness) were tested for possible memory deficits. In reviewing school histories, an unexpected finding was the disproportionately high number of students who were learning disabled before…

This discussion addresses the disease-centered structures of services for disabled children and analyzes orientation toward institutional imperatives rather than toward including concerns of families. Five areas for change are addressed including promotion of independence, recognition of the value of long-term relationships with professionals, and…

Examines factors of anxiety in the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale in 150 asthma, tuberculosis, and chronic pain patients. Key cluster analysis revealed five clusters: restlessness, embarrassment, sensitivity, physiological anxiety, and self-confidence. Embarrassment is fairly dependent on the other factors. (JAC)