In an 8-week double-blind comparison, haloperidol reduced the severity of the target symptoms impulsiveness, hostility, and aggressiveness in significantly more mentally retarded children than did chlorpromazine. (Author)

Discusses the scope of due process that should be allowed by a school to a hyperactive child and its parents when determining what type of treatment will be given to that child. (JF)

Discusses such concerns as acne, syphilis, drug abuse, and tatoos. Indicates need for physician not only to treat skin diseases but to help adolescents to accept themselves and find constructive directions. (CJ)

Not only does a school health program need parent and community support, but also close cooperation with the local health department. Experience has shown that where many groups work together to solve a problem, the cooperative endeavor has a salubrious effect in helping to bring positive results. Such a climate can help influence a teacher who…

An intensive course prepares experienced school nurses to assume basic responsibility for identifying and managing many of the health problems of children in her school on a day-to-day basis. (PT)

For 9 weeks during the summer 88 medical students and 20 student nurses worked under the direction of private physicians and public health agencies in Appalachia. Excerpts from the students' reports are contained. (YP)

Until a dental department is added to a college health service, a physician or nurse can give treatment for acute oral infections. Treatment excludes the use of caustic, escharotic chemicals in favor of more benign agents. (Author)