Background: The presence of health problems in a child is known to be negatively associated with later academic achievement, but less is known about the educational outcomes for siblings of children in poor health. The study investigated how having a sibling with health problems affects a healthy sibling's academic achievement. Methods: We…

Background: Sleep duration affects the health of children and adolescents. Shorter sleep durations have been associated with poorer academic performance, unintentional injuries, and obesity in adolescents. This study extends our understanding of how adolescents perceive and deal with their sleep issues. Methods: General education classes were…

As much as 13 percent of the adolescent population may suffer from chronic insomnia, which can impair the victim's daily existence and affect personal life, school performance, and school attendance. The prevalence of adolescent insomnia, and its cause, diagnosis, and treatment are examined. (Author/CB)

An example of the phenomenon termed involuntary deviance is presented to illustrate the need for educators to be familiar with their students' medical problems and to help decrease the social stigma attached to some unavoidable health conditions. (MM)

The controversy over the safety of saccharin is not resolved, but the discovery of other sugar substitutes may make the problem moot. (JD)

A prenatal training program as described here can help to prevent some birth defects by providing important information. (MM)

Of all chronic diseases, asthma is the leading cause of school absenteeism. (MM)

When an infestation of lice is identified, medical treatment is effective in clearing up the problem. (JD)

When drugs are prescribed, school personnel who are working with the medicated child should assist the physician or clinic in assessing their value as well as communicate the finding and their best judgment to both the parent and physician. (Author)

Clinical and pathological studies of Reye's syndrome indicate that symptoms range from influenza-related encephalitis-type disease to cranial pressure, cerebral edema, hemorrhage, and coma. Biochemical research on the blood, ammonia, and the liver is increasing in sophistication, and hopes for future insight into the etiology of Reye's syndrome…

School absenteeism and school refusal behavior are particularly difficult problems that school health professionals often face. Unfortunately, few recommendations are available to such professionals about how to address this population. In this article, we (1) outline the major characteristics of school absenteeism and school refusal behavior, (2)…

There has been an increase in the incidence of pediculosis which is in part attributed to misunderstanding and ignorance about the life and biology of lice. (JD)

Symptoms of leukemia, brain tumors, lymphoma, bone tumors, and other forms of cancer in children are discussed, and warning signs presented. (MB)