Departments of preventive medicine can survive through unity, which can be achieved through majority agreement on a new and specific definition of preventive medicine. A definition is proposed that is based on a review and analysis of recent progress in the prevention of the major causes of mortality. (MLW)

This article discusses epilepsy, its treatment, and its effects for teachers who have epileptic students in their classes. Epileptic students must be made to feel that they can participate in all facets of school life. (CJ)

A variety of consumer issues involved in education about pregnancy and childbirth are outlined for inclusion in health education programs. They include consumer concern prior to and during pregnancy, and surrounding childbirth. (JMF)

Presents comparative information on health status, use of health services, mortality, and life expectancy of Blacks, Hispanics, Whites, Asian/Pacific Americans, and American Indians. (Author/GC)

A study is reported that examined college students' use of health services for the purpose of finding ways to increase student participation in health programs. (JD)

Treatment with baclofen, a gamma-aminobutyric acid analogue that crosses the blood-brain barrier, was investigated for its effect on the self-injurious behavior of 22 severely retarded persons. (CL)

It is important that schools have written policies governing the administration of drugs during school hours. Moreover, this policy should be in effect before teachers and other employees are asked to begin administering medicines to students. (Author)

This paper describes the access problems and utilization patterns of university health services on the part of graduate students. (JD)

A hypertension control program at the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee Student Health Services is described including methods of reaching, identifying, and treating hypertensive adults. (JMF)

This discussion of administrative concerns regarding the relationships between schools and practicing physicians suggests the institution of school-sponsored activities leading to close productive relationships with community physicians and optimum use of the medical information available for managing children with handicapping conditions. (MM)

This article briefly discusses the use of amphetamines in the treatment of hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction. (JMF)

Currently existing guidelines on the administration and storage of prescribed medication by local school districts are outlined. (JD)

An investigation to determine programs of health education adopted by life insurance companies for their policy holders and by other business concerns for their employees is reported. (JD)

Trends in intellectual functioning before and after diet termination were examined in 30 children (5-11 years old) with PKU (Phenylketonuria, a metabolic disorder) treated before 6 weeks of age and on a liberal diet for a mean of 3 years since the mean age of 59 months. Journal availability: C.V. Mosby Company, 11830 Westline Industrial Drive, St.…

Stanley S. Bergen, Jr., M.D., president of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, has called for "improved communication and the sharing of knowledge" between physician and patient. He believes the patient has a right to know and should assume responsibility not only for his own health, but that of the community and society.…