Discusses the controversy surrounding amniocentesis (used to detect and abort mongoloid fetuses) as an example of the ethical and social assessments that must be made with new scientific and medical developments. (JR)

Five hyperactive, profoundly retarded children (two male and three female), 7 to 10 years of age who played in single sex groups in a playroom designed to elicit play behavior, were monitored by a heart rate telemetry system to measure biorhythms in the children's activity level. (Author/MC)

Briefly reviewed are clinical studies of serotonin 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and its metabolites in children with central nervous system diseases which affect brain function. (Author/MC)

A study of neurological examinations, electroencephalographic findings, and behavioral responses to methylphenidate treatment in 57 hyperactive boys, 5 to 10 years of age, is reported and discussed. (Author/MC)

Emphasizes need for continued high-level fundamental bio-medical research as opposed to the current edict to curb National Institute of Health-sponsored pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training and fellowship programs as well as the career development awards. (EB)

Medical researchers, clinical specialists, and their supervisors covered by this survey, did not make frequent use of the services of research librarians, even after these services were specifically introduced to them. The potential value of a research librarian seems to depend upon the early education of the researcher and his awareness of the…

Malnutrition, contrasted with hunger, is defined as a state of impaired functional ability or development resulting from an inadequate supply of essential nutrients or calories to meet long-term biologic needs. (Author/MB)

The clinical and laboratory appraisal of a familial isolated growth hormone deficiency is reported. (Author)

Delivered to the panel on Developing Medical Schools" at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 2, 1969. (IR)

Systematic collaborative research is needed to find ways to extend community comprehensive health care more equitably to all citizens. (IR)

Proposes an international research laboratory to investigate environmental factors in human health. By international cooperation unnecessary duplication and waste of resources can be avoided and long-term studies can examine various world-wide environments. (JM)

From paper presented at October 30, 1970 plenary session during the 81st Annual Meeting of the Assocation of American Medical Colleges. (IR)