TCDC electrophysiologic recordings, histamine wheal tests, eosinophile counts, blood cortisol determinations, and behavioral observations were conducted on 15 autistic children and on controls to study several interrelationships, particularly malabsorption and cerebral dysfunction. (Author)

Reviews three years of research on the effects of marihuana in man. Previously known clinical mental and physical effects have been confirmed. Causes and mechanisms of these effects generally remain undetermined in man and animals. Social implications and long term effects require additional study, although usage appears detrimental. (JM)

The Veterans Administration-medical school relationship is described as "cooperative and commensal." It is suggested that these cooperative ventures must be based on the premise that each operates for common goals from different power bases under different statutory and regulatory authority. (MLW)

The use of microelectronics and computers in medicine is reviewed, focusing on medical research; medical data collection, storage, retrieval, and manipulation; medical decision making; computed tomography; ultrasonic imaging; role in clinical laboratories; and use as adjuncts for diagnostic tests, monitors of critically-ill patients, and with the…

Reviews the pros and cons of using animals or alternatives in scientific research. Such alternatives (as indicated in congressional bill HR 556) include mathematical models, isolated organs, tissue and cell cultures, computer simulations, mechanical models, and "lower" organisms among others. (SK)

Reviewing some empirical studies on brain hemisphere functions, the author concludes that though the brain is lateralized for specific tasks, this fact has no necessary bearing on educational methodology. He asserts that we do not yet know enough to label and teach art as a "right brain" activity. (Author/SJL)

Describes a project conducted to improve nursing students' attitudes toward research. Various teaching approaches were developed and integrated into the classroom with positive results. In a followup questionnaire students recommended stressing the practical and clinical application of research and the integration of research from the beginning of…

This article on the brain is part of an entire issue about neurobiology and the question of how the human brain works. The brain as an intricate tissue composed of cells is discussed based on the current knowledge and understanding of its composition and structure. (SA)

The neuron, called the building block of the brain, is discussed with regard to structure and function. (Author/SA)

The organization of the billions of neurons within the brain and spinal cord of mammals is discussed. (Author/SA)

This discussion focuses on the problem in neurobiology in which neurons are able to make correct connections as the brain develops in utero. (Author/SA)

This article focuses on the mechanisms of the human brain whose function is vision. (SA)