Eighteen author-contributed papers are presented from a 1983 Ebeltoft, Denmark conference on clinical uses of music for disabled and chronically ill persons. The following authors and titles are represented: "Music Perception" (J. Davies); "Central Auditory Dysfunction: Implications for Music and the Handicapped" (C. DeFosse and R. Price);…

This paper summarizes the major advances achieved by research in the fields of infectious diseases and immunizations during the 1970s, and delineates directions for future research in these fields. (Author/MP)

The move from disease treatment to disease prevention represents an exciting and positive step forward in promoting the health of young children. In modern society, though, health-related messages are part of a broad socialization process in which adults often transmit confusing and contradictory messages to children. To counter this condition,…

Indications, precautions, contraindications, and side effects of drugs most frequently used by athletic trainers in treating injuries are discussed: (1) aspirin; (2) arylalkanoic derivatives; (3) butazolidin and tandearil; (4) corticosteroids; (5) oral corticosteroids; (6) muscle relaxants; (7) analgesics; (8) cold medications; (9) antidiarrheal…

A survey is presented of recently published periodical literature in the field of vaccine-preventable diseases. Information is provided on writings about: (1) measles; (2) rubella; (3) influenza; (4) diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus; and (5) other vaccine-preventable diseases. For each disease general information is covered, as well as clinical and…

The new health practitioner is a generic name for nonphysician health personnel who are trained to carry out many of the primary medical functions and tasks which heretofore have been the sole province of the physician. (Editor)

Results indicate no consistent major differences in the comparison of three- and four-year medical school graduates except in age and some personality and attitude measures. (Editor/PG)

Comparison of 1967, 1968 and 1972 surveys of medical student career choices show that while family practice and internal medicine gained in popularity in 1972, all other specialities have declined. (Editor/PG)

Undergraduate and postgraduate training program for England and Israel are described and assessed for their effect upon career development. Relevant government policy is also reviewed for its impact upon the educational design. Particular attention is directed to evolving medical schools that are attempting innovative approaches to primary care…

Medical students with high and low scholastic ability were compared with regard to responses to a series of programmed learning units on the basis of test performance, attitude, and time required. No differences in attitude toward programmed learning or time required were detected. (Editor)

Examines the findings regarding the cost of medical education reported by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. (JR)

With new schools, expanded enrollments and changing curricula, the character of medical education is rapidly changing. (Editor/JR)

This booklet addressed to parents provides information on seven serious childhood diseases and the vaccines that can provide protection for each. A description of the causes, symptoms, natural course and possible complications of each of the seven diseases--measles, polio, rubella or German measles, mumps, diptheria, pertussis or whooping cough,…