Describes the organization of university education and scientific research (mainly biological) in China. There appears to be an emphasis on applied research and on the elimination of elitism from scientific, technical and intellectual activity. (AL)

Surveys Federal science policy parties, considers the need for continued scientific and medical research, and urges scientists to present the case for science." (AL)

Current tests used to measure the ability of M. D. candidates are as valid as can be expected. It is planned to improve the reliability of these tests by better selection and orientation of examiners. (CK)

New technologies have been developed to diagnose such disorders as cancer, heart disease, and defects of the newborn in presymptomatic stages. Several technologies, including amniocentesis, radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunoassay, multichannel analysis and others are discussed. Development of these technologies and issues related to their use are…

The clinical syndrome which relates most frequently to the reading-disabled child is the attention deficity disorder. The child psychiatrist will generally resort to medication only when behavioral management techniques have failed. The two most frequently used medications are Ritalin and Dexedrine, central nervous system stimulants. (JN)

A screening program for health education facilitated the acquisition of health knowledge for high school students. (JD)

A school-based fluoride program promises to decrease the amount of dental decay among elementary school children. (JD)

The described curriculum for health education in elementary school contains units dealing with nutrition, physical fitness, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system. (JD)

Based on experiences in university mental health delivery systems, conclusions are drawn about ways universities can develop a health maintenance organization (HMO). (JD)

School nurses are advised to change their programs from crisis-oriented health care to active case finding and preventive care. (JMF)

A school nurse recommends that elementary school children be given a foot screening test for early detection of foot problems. (JD)

Provides a brief review of the latest developments in nuclear chemistry. Nuclear research today is directed toward increased activity in radiopharmaceuticals and formation of new isotopes by high-energy, heavy-ion collisions. (Author/BB)