Briefly describes the current knowledge about the effects of environmental agents on man, and specifically outlines the action of a number of pollutants in the human body. Suggests guidelines for national and international action during the next decade to increase knowledge and understanding in this area. (JR)

Using vital records for live births which occurred in New York City in 1968, and infant deaths among them, this study of Risks, Medical Care, and Infant Mortality examined the characteristics of prenatal care among pregnant women from a wide range of racial, social, and economic backgrounds. (Author/SB)

Warns of the damaging, even fatal, effects of whiplash shaking and jolting of infants and very young children. (Author)

Examines past achievements and discusses the future impact that applied science and medical technology will have in combating disease and illness. Suggests that long-range planning and organization on a national scale are essential. (JR)

In 138 infants with cleft palate, secretory or suppurative otitis media (infection of the middle ear) was a universal complication. (Author)

The task of the scientific administrator is to ensure that areas of the greatest obvious need are being adequately explored according to the availability of resources and to maintain a balance between specialized and nonspecialized research. (Author)

A review of 27 gynecology texts written from 1943 to 1972 shows that they are written, as a sociology-of-knowledge framework would lead us to expect, from a male viewpoint. (Author)

Post mortem examinations were done on two adult siblings (one female and one male) who had been clinically described as suffering from mental handicap, deaf mutism, ataxia, hypogonadism, and hormonal disorders. (DB)

Experience with combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy of acute lymphocytic leukemia in children was reviewed. (Author)

Reported was the medical case history of a 4-year-old Caucasian male diagnosed as having tick toxicosis. (CB)

Reported was the medical case history of an 8 1/2-year-old girl with anthrax septicemia and meningitis thought to be secondary to the cutaneous lesion on her neck. (CB)