Research on cytomegalovirus (CMV), a herpes virus causing neurological damage (hearing problems and/or mental retardation) in 10 percent of infants born with the condition, is reviewed. Incidence of hearing and retardation in CMV cases is reported and current treatment described. (CL)

Sports medicine represents a specific body of knowledge which can be practiced as a subspecialty by numerous members of medical society. Professional and sandlot athletes are equally deserving of competent and expedient sports medical care. (JN)

A complete health service including physical examinations and medical care is offered to employees by a corporation. (JD)

The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB) is a highly-specialized medical hospital dedicated to the rehabilitation of the handicapped. Its primary concern is with the care of neurological, orthopedic, or cardiovascular conditions which result in physical impairment. Discusses its personnel, goals, and services. (Author/RK)

There are good reasons for criticizing modern medicine and for worrying about its failures. Traces the history of medical practice and suggests the direction it must take to stay effective. (Author/RK)

This discussion of geriatric rehabilitation stresses the importance of holistic and permanent rehabilitation with a fluent transition from the acute phase to the rehabilitation phase under one specialist's care and in one institution. Recommendations include mixed age groups in one ward; systematic education of relatives; follow-up rehabilitation…

Fundamental features of excellent women's health care are as follows: awareness of women's lives and diversity, comprehensive life-span care, a range of services and providers, and accessibility. Policy recommendations include not limiting health care benefits to employment, focus on prevention and promotion, and expansion of advanced practice…

Using data from an academic nursing center that cared for 3,263 patients over eight months, diseases were classified using International Classification of Diseases codes, and procedures were classified using Current Procedural Terminology codes. Patterns of health care emerged, with implications for clinical teaching. (SK)

Assessed decision-making capability and preferences regarding advance directives of 39 nursing home residents and proxies. Most patients willingly stated preferences; over one-half opted to forego burdensome measures when death appeared imminent. Decisionally capable patients were more likely to forego life-sustaining measures than those of…

The former Surgeon General of the United States stresses the importance of continuing medical education to the quality of health care in the nation. (JOW)

Presents sentiment argument, distinguishing artificial feeding from medical treatments which may be discontinued when there is little hope of recovery. Describes probable origins of feelings about food and drink and shows that such feelings cannot be transferred without distortion to the hospital world. Argues that authentic sentiment seems to…

Intended for early intervention professionals working with at-risk neonates, the article describes treatment approaches found in the neonatal intensive care unit in terms of: (1) organization and staffing patterns, (2) basic equipment, (3) routine care procedures, (4) family involvement, and (5) common infant diseases/problems and intervention…

Examines the nature and consequences of pet-associated injuries to children. Topics discussed include animal bites, the kinds of injuries inflicted, fatalities due to animal bites, and also the treatment and prevention of animal-related injuries. (RJC)

The sports medicine community is beginning to address the fitness and exercise needs of the Black community--and to encourage more Blacks to join its ranks. (JD)

Discusses a three-year project to develop national standards for health and safety in the child care setting. Also describes insect stings, their dangers, and their treatment. (RJC)