An epileptic patient with an unusual compulsive behavior was successfully treated by response-contingent aversive stimulation (electric shock) by means of a specially constructed apparatus. (Author)

Serum immunoglobulin E was measured by double antibody radioimmunoassay in 32 children with bronchiolitis and 30 age-matched control subjects. (Author)

Lack of awareness and inadequate housing codes are the chief causes contributing to the persistence of lead poisoning among children. (JF)

The teacher education program should include a survey of hearing, with treatment for those students having hearing impairments, assessment of the degree of communication handicap for those with permanently impaired hearing, and counseling for those whose hearing impairment would interfere with a successful career. (Author)

Parental understanding of PKU, investigated through a questionnaire, was evaluated as to completeness and with respect to distortion. Education of parents was found to be unrelated to their understanding or tendency to distort. Effectiveness of the pediatrician's communication with parents is discussed. (Author/KW)

Case studies of two siblings suffering from a gum disorder in which enlargement of the gingival mucosa is caused by a fibrosis. The disorder in the two children was felt to be an hereditary recessive trait. (CD)

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)

A national survey was conducted to determine the existing legal authority of the 50 states concerning the administration and overall management of legally prescribed drugs in the school system and to delineate the major components contained in the statutes, promulgated regulations, opinions of attorneys general, and recommended guidelines. (SW)

Since nearly one million students suffer from diabetes, most teachers are likely to have a diabetic child in class at some time. Though most diabetic children are not likely to require an insulin injection during the day, it is necessary that every teacher be aware of the occasional problems which might arise. (JN)

Describes unique differences between usage segments in beliefs, perceptions, and anticipated situational influences regarding the salient dimensions underlying motivations to use marijuana. (Author)