Evaluated was the use of an oral elemental diet consisting of crystalline amino acids, glucose, electrolytes, and vitamins to control severe intractable diarrhea in 27 infants (1-day to 9-months of age). (DB)

Measured were the free erthrocyte protoporphyrin levels (a blood component) in 29 Ss with alpha thalassemia (a hereditary anemis), 19 Ss with iron deficiency anemia, and 24 normal control Ss. (DB)

Urinanalysis was performed on 24-hour samples of 11 iron deficient children (1 to 13 years of age) to determine levels of monoamine oxidase (an enzyme). (DB)

This study attempted to determine whether the variables of recent life crises and particular data of the self-concept are at least descriptive of the cancer patient and may serve to distinguish him from members of other groups. (Author)

The paper discusses the rehabilitation of pediatric cancer patients undertaken by a multidisciplinary team with the arm of returning the children to the classroom. Details including transportation, tutoring, and preparation of classmates are considered. (CL)

Intended for parents, the booklet provides information on taking care of infants with special problems at birth. Three chapters cover the following age levels: 1 to 4 months, 5 to 8 months, and 7 to 10 months. Among topics considered are feeding, safety, and discipline. Toys are suggested for infants up to 12 months old. (SBH)

Described is the educational program for pediatric inpatients at Geisinger Medical Center (Pennsylvania). It is explained that the program involves a full time special education teacher, permission from parents, and close coordination with the students' home schools. Covered in outline form are such program aspects as purpose, needs, attainable…

This report is the first in a quarterly series which will contain statistics and epidemiologic notes on lead poisoning at both the national and local levels. This report contains (a) statistics on childhood lead poisoning; (b) a status report on the Community Lead Poisoning Data System, which was designed to assist local lead control programs and…

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

Discusses the difficulties involved in determining the asbestos hazzard in a school and steps that are being taken to help resolve the problems. (IRT)

A literature review of internal and external changes on the mental and emotional status of elderly persons reveals physical, social, and emotional isolation to be the key intervening variables which disclose functional symptoms of mental disorders. (Author)

A case of intrauterine cytomegalovirus infection with onset of autistic symptoms apparently after 6 months of age is reported. (Author)