There are three phases in the development of new drugs aimed at determining adverse reactions or side effects. Each of these phases produces many different pieces of information. All of this leads to a major problem involving the professional/industrial and/or academic libraries serving the scientific-medical community through their information…

Written for the layman, this article describes the concept of adulthood in human biology as observed from the perspective of the naturally unfolding human life cycle. Specific male and female physical characteristics are examined and psychiatric viewpoints on adulthood are presented. (DDB)

Excerpts from a speech by the director of the National Institute on Aging present his reviews on the impact that increased longevity will have on the future society, and his report of research being carried out on extension of the human life span. (MF)

Informed consent is a legal doctrine designed to protect an individual from unwarranted medical intrusions upon his body. Because the processes of aging may affect the elderly subject's capacity to give competent, knowing, and voluntary consent, the securing of informed consent from the elderly will often require special procedural safeguards.…

Medical students' attitudes towards concepts in sexuality before and after a five-day sexuality course were tested at the University of Miami School of Medicine and evaluated with Osgood's Semantic Differential. Concepts rated were "my sexuality,""masturbation,""homosexuality," and "my role in understanding…

Some aspects of the recruitment and training of research workers are examined. Emphasis is on the importance of appointing and facilitating faculty members who have a commitment to excellence in research and research training. (LBH)

Reports smoking cigarettes containing nicotine associated with significantly poorer delayed recall. (SL)

Reviews the literature on the topic of information use by physicians. The five areas presented include the concept of information use, relevant bibliographies and reviews, the use of library related sources of information, the use of nonlibrary related sources of information, and factors affecting information use by physicians. (93 references)…

Recent advances in biopharmaceutical research and biotechnology and their implications for drug delivery systems are discussed. (MSE)

Recommends that an ethical approach to animal research must start early, pointing out that teachers have the opportunity and responsibility to represent the research community and to communicate the benefits of animal research to students. A list of alternatives to using animals for medical research/experiments is included. (JN)

Describes the National Institute on Aging Teaching Nursing Home (TNH) Program, devised to bring to long-term care research and training activities similar to those in teaching hospitals and thus develop an interface between research and practice. Conflicting goals, orientations, organizations, value systems, and practices are discussed. (JAC)

Traces the history of using mice for medical research and discusses the benefits of using these animals for studies in bacteriology, virology, genetics (considering X-linked genetic homologies between mice and humans), molecular biology, immunology, hematology, immune response disorders, oncology, radiobiology, pharmacology, behavior genetics,…

When federal regulations governing human subjects research were modified, the State University of New York at Albany chose the consensual approach to revise its institutional policy. The process is described and its advantages and disadvantages are identified. (Author/MLW)

The emphasis on educational and behavioral management of children with learning disabilities appears to be resulting in neglect of neurological, biochemical, and nutritional aspects. (Author/DB)

This collection of articles reprinted from other National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) publications was compiled to educate the public on issues of importance to NAVS concerning companion animals. Topics covered include spaying and neutering, animal safety, pet theft, and the use of cats and dogs in research. The article on spaying and…