This paper identifies typical sampling problems, including improper application of the Central Limit Theorem, that are associated with the probability-based sampling procedures currently used in clinical psychology research. It then presents two alternative research designs, the theory validation model and the extended case study model, which…

The booklet describes the Association for Retarded Citizens' (ARC's) goal of coordinating efforts to seek a cure for mental retardation. Cures are defined as any intervention that would significantly increase intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior beyond the upper level of retardation. It is explained that because of the variety of causes…

Surdo-cardiac syndrome is a functional heart disease with psychiatric trigger-mechanisms which has been seen among deaf children. (LC)

This working paper of the Association of American Medical Colleges addresses four issues: the propriety of conducting industry-sponsored research in schools of medicine; necessary institutional safeguards; individual responsibilities of academic scientists; and the implementation and monitoring of the recommendations made herein. The paper was…

Factor analytic development of various measures of consumer perceptions regarding characteristics of doctors and health care services is described. Findings are discussed in relation to program planning and evaluation in medical education, and suggestions for future research are noted. (Editor/JT)

Included in the review are a description of the anatomic and functional development of the human kidney, a comparison of the renal physiology of the infant and adult, and a discussion of the pediatric clinical pharmacology of the most commonly used diuretic agents. (DB)

Presented before the General Session, as part of the Research Symposium, American College Health Association, Forty-sixth Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 3, 1968.

Study supported by the Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Michigan, under Grant HE-6378 (National Heart Institute, U.S. Public Health Service) and Grant CD-00246 (U.S. Public Health Service).

This is the final report of National Black Health Providers Task Force (NBHPTF) on High Blood Pressure Education and Control. The first chapter of the report recounts the history of the NBHPTF and its objectives. In the second chapter epidemiological evidence is presented to demonstrate the need for a suggested 20 year plan aimed at controlling…

The first of three phases of a project to develop a Comprehensive Integrated Cancer Information System (CICIS) consisted of a survey which was conducted through personal interviews with 402 Alabama health professionals to determine their sources of health information. Type of practice, location of practice, age, size of hospital, and specialty…

Abstracts are presented that describe research grants related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System's techniques, methods, devices, and delivery; the research effort was supported by the National Center for Health Services Research during fiscal year 1979. Two sections included in the document describe projects funded under section 1205 of…

The authors consider the possibilities for sociological rehabilitation research in three areas: deviance, minority-dominant relations, and law and politics. Among the areas investigated by medical sociologists are the stigma of disability, discrimination against the physically handicapped as compared to discrimination against minority groups, and…

This report is comprised of three separate studies conducted at the University of Colorado Medical Center. In the first study, answers to the following questions were sought: (1) What kinds of late morbidity occur at different birth weights and gestational ages? and (2) Has a vigorous approach to metabolic support in the newborn period changed the…

The study compared the efficacy, side effects, and safety of magnesium pemoline (Cylert) and destroamphetamine (Dexedrine) as compared with placebo. Subjects were 81 children, ages 6-12 years, who evidenced one or more signs of minimal brain dysfunction, and were referred with major complaints of hyperactivity, short attention span,…