Discusses the many problems and some of the possible solutions associated with treating and educating the 5 to 10 million diabetics in the United States. (JR)

St. Louis University offers 2 specialized teenage pregnancy programs in response to area needs. (Author)

Article describes excerpts from a special progress report on National Regional Medical Programs. (Author/RK)

A community's medical care needs are best served by a system involving ready access to a physician skilled in primary medical care and ready referral to a specialist or specialist service. (Author)

Evaluated is the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (blindness due to ruptured vessels of the retina as a side effect of diabetes), and described is a research project comparing two types of photocoagulation treatment. (DB)

Evidence that group practice and revenue-sharing reduce physicians' incentives to keep costs of medical services down and work effort high, with implications for public policy in regard to the value of large clinics and subsidized group practice. (MF)

Fourteen leading behavioral scientists explore the relationship between environment and health with a focus on the following question: As we look at health care as people receive it in their communities and the realities of America today, what can we do to improve it?'' Philosophical, scientific issues discussed in round table fashion. (LK)

Nasotracheal intubation from 2 weeks to 40 months of age and its effect on communication are described. (Author)