Problems encountered by orthopedic surgeons treating the mentally retarded are identified, and cooperation among pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and orthopedic surgeons is recommended. (GW)

Drawing from the experience of Michigan State University, the authors project those issues that a medical center will need to consider in contemplating the role they might play in developing hospital maintenance organizations (HMOs). (Author)

Describes the operational program of the Community Health Center Plan affiliated with the Yale-New Haven Medical Center. (PG)

The academic medical center has but two options if it desires some formal relationship with a health maintenance organization (HMO); it may directly sponsor and own an HMO, or it may affiliate with such a program owned or operated by someone else. (Author)

Reviews increasing use of psychoactive drugs such as tranquilizers to treat normal emotional problems. Discusses the implications both in terms of side effects and in terms of Psychological and interpersonal factors. (EB)

Describes several successful programs for dealing with the educational, medical, and social problems of pregnant school girls. (AN)

Article is written by a school nurse who describes the problem of hay fever in school children and ways in which it can be treated. (MM)

Concludes that Medicaid has increased inequities in public assistance levels between states. (BH)

Almost three million records covering approximately 175,000 chemical compounds and involving multiple disciplines have been recorded in the Army Antimalarial Drug Program. Maximum compartmentalization of files together with a complete method of interfacing files and a unique number system has made it possible to manage this system. (2 references)…

An example approach to the analysis of data from the chemistry, biology, and inventory files of the antimalaria drug development program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is presented. A general approach to the analysis of data from large files based on the organization of those files is discussed. (2 references) (Author/NH)

This paper discusses the potential contribution physicians can make in a multidisciplinary team," including some changes taking place in the field of pediatrics in the management of school problems. Two medical problems, minimal brain damage and malnutrition, are specifically discussed as they relate to learning disabilities. (Author)