A rapid effective method for the detection of scoliosis (spinal curvature) has been developed which takes no more than thirty seconds per student. (MJB)

A school nurse shares her discoveries on diagnosing ailments in children with black skin. (JD)

Progress has been made in the separation of the various components of whole blood, methods of storage, and efficient use of blood components, permitting better management of blood quality in children undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer. (MB)

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Discussed is the role of the mental health professional in helping children, parents, and siblings manage outpatient care during the reentry process of the pediatric cancer patient. (Author/MH)

Explored adolescents' perspective of their diabetic management by interviewing 12 adolescent counselors-in-training at a diabetic youth camp. Interviews were analyzed using the constant comparative method; themes were further grouped into three categories: psychosocial, developmental, and clinical. A striking finding throughout the data was the…

Explored ways elderly people (N=30) manage urinary incontinence. Subjects tended to dismiss their urinary incontinence as a normal part of aging and used various behavioral and psychological strategies to maintain their independence, usually without any assistance from the health professions. Management strategies commonly involved some degree of…

The developmental history of a 14-year-old girl with Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome (a genetic disorder characterized by a distinctive cry and severe physical and intellectual disabilities) is reported. (Author/DB)

Argues that nonorganic failure-to-thrive syndrome (NFTT) in infants is the result of family disengagement--the family system's maladaptive style of interaction. Proposes a systems-based approach to diagnosis and to treatment, focusing on the process of disengagement and other interaction factors. (Author/ABB)

Information solicited on categorization practices throughout the United States examined existing educational provisions for chronically ill children. Results indicate that educational agencies are making efforts to meet the special needs of these children. Kinds of services offered, special problems encountered, and major difficulties to be…

The sources and elements of a model for teaching persons with diabetes the importance of adhering to a prescribed regimen are discussed, including perceived threat of the disease, benefits of therapy, barriers to compliance, personal variables, individual state of health, and social pressures. (MC)

This overview addresses the biological impact of lead and serves as a guide to the best source of information currently available. Several annotated bibliographies and reviews are described, pertinent journals are listed, and information sources by topic such as environmental transport and occurrence and human exposure to lead, are identified. (BT)

Describes four toxic effects of red tide microorganisms and the economic impact of the red tide bloom on seafood and related industries in several locations of the U.S. (MLH)

The school-aged child undergoing hospitalization needs the teacher's help in preparation for the hospital stay, adjustment and education while in the hospital, and readjustment to the school and his peers upon his return. (DB)