The transmission of hospital-caused infections is discussed; efforts to control hospital pathogens are described. (DT)

Reports on new theories of the stress concept. One theory maintains that stress is nonspecific and can cause a variety of diseases through exhaustion of the body. Another theory claims that stress may be caused by the production of hormones which are specific to certain psychological stimuli. (MLH)

Research done by workers at Harvard Medical School suggests that passive exposure to cigarette smoke can impair breathing in children ages five through nine. Lung flow rates (breathing ability) decreased for children with smoking parents, and significantly if the children also smoke. (MA)

The problems that plague psychiatry; such as poor diagnoses, inappropriate treatment, and outdated resources are detailed. A new, more accurate, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM III) to be adopted in 1978 may alleviate many improper diagnoses and treatments. (BT)

Describes the use of dogs in helping chronic psychiatric patients who have difficulty in establishing interpersonal relationships. (SL)

Status reports on broad areas of Government-funded health research and research policy are briefly reviewed. (DT)

This second of two articles on photobiology focuses on clinical applications of light. See SE 511 547 for the first article. (DT)

A history of what anatomists thought about the brain from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks up to the turn of the present century. (BB)

A brief discussion of neurophysiology, neurotransmitters, and the effect of psychoactive drugs on brain diseases such as schizophrenia. (BB)

Evidence indicates that local, small brain cells play key roles in information processing in the nervous system. (BT)

Proteins isolated from the brain and used as drugs can improve and apparently even transfer mental states and behavior. Much of the pioneering work and recent research with humans and animals is reviewed and crucial questions that are being posed about the psychologically active peptides are related. (BT)

Presents the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research guidelines for performing psychosurgery. Also includes dissenting arguments of commission members favoring a total ban of psychosurgery. (SL)

Reports on research investigating links between the psyche and somatic diseases. (CP)

Reports on scientific research with rats which has found that electrical stimulation in areas of the brain can trigger behavioral effects similar to those produced by narcotic drugs. (CP)

Describes research conducted related to the disease of senility; indicates it is different from normal aging. (SL)