Some children in American schools have known and unknown communicable diseases, including herpes, cytomegalovirus, AIDS, mononucleosis, pinworms, and hepatitis. This article examines major public health issues, school responsibility, preventative measures (like basic hygiene), and the need for more effective community education programs. A disease…

Summarizes some events in the use of medical technology in relation to the spoken word and doctor-patient communication. Reports on a new computerized diagnostic system (PROMIS-the Problem Oriented Medical Record System) and discusses its impact on health communication and medical education. (PD)

Reviews recent advances in cellular alterations in shock to help physicians and physiologists keep abreast of current research. Specifically addresses changes occurring as a result of hemorrhagic shock and possible ways such lesions could be corrected. (DH)

Provides descriptions of seven computer programs (indicating program name, current cost, source, RAM needed, and compatible computers). Subject areas of the programs are algebra, astronomy, heredity, physics, medicine, and logic. (JN)

All U.S. internal medicine residency programs were surveyed in 1981-82 to obtain quantitative information on specific program features, formal teaching conferences, supervision of residents, and evaluation of residents in ambulatory care. (Author/MLW)

The Minnesota Heart Health Program is described as an example of a health promotion program partially implemented through the schools. The potential roles for the school psychologist in designing and initiating health consultation programs are addressed at several levels from individual consultation with students to multi-staged intervention…

This article explores the implementation of immunization requirements for college attendance. The nature and extent of these requirements and advice on obtaining assistance in instituting these requirements are discussed. (Author/DF)

Reviews the clinical conditions and medications used with children who have emotional and behavioral problems including hyperactivity, enuresis, anxiety, depression, mental retardation, and Tourette's Syndrome. Discusses the role of the social worker, ethical issues, and training needs. (JAC)

A study of three hospitals' family medicine residents' knowledge of and interest in nutrition education revealed large gaps in residents' knowledge of nutritional aspects of certain conditions likely to arise in general practice. Previous medical school nutrition courses had little influence on residents' perceived knowledge. (MSE)

The author presents personal observations about student health services in several European countries, including general diagnostic and treatment facilities, mental health care, preventive medicine, and conclusions. (MB)

It is the province of all educators to effectively deal with drug abuse on the highest level possible, "preventive resolution." A cogent drug education program, factorally suited to age-education, developmental and cultural variables and longitudinally implemented throughout a community educational system, is the preventive resolution. (Author)

Described are the needs and difficulties of relating psychological research on judgment and decision making to the attribute of clinical judgment by physicians. (SL)

For the years 1969-75, there was no significant difference in the proportions of male and female applicants admitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. It is hoped that the sex-typing of veterinary medicine by counselors, teachers, parents, and veterinarians will diminish. (LBH)

The time spent in academic activity by first, second, third, and fourth year veterinary medical students was studied to provide a rational basis for assignment of course credits. Recommendations are offered based on the finding that time spent in academic activity decreases from the first year. (LBH)

The availability of computer facilities and the development of easy-to-use instructional programs provide many advantages for both students and faculty. Various approaches have been followed, as illustrated by examples drawn from four veterinary colleges. (LBH)