EXPANDED TABLE OF
CONTENTS
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 10 OCTOBER 2001
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TREATMENT HIGHLIGHTS
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SCHIZOPHRENIA |
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Strategies for relapse prevention in schizophrenia are suggested, based on available data.
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FIRESETTING |
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For the treatment of children who set fires, cognitive-behavioral treatment and fire safety education are each found to be effective.
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INFANTILE COLIC |
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Findings regarding the effectiveness of various common treatments for infantile colic are summarized in a review of research.
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ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS
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A review of the one-year outcome of various alcoholism treatment programs describes a range of improvement.
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OF NOTE
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Effective with the 1997-1998 school year, Minneapolis changed the starting time of its 7 high schools from 7:15 AM to 8:40 AM. The impact on adolescents of the later school start time is examined.
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PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY NOTE
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The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk is the subject of a Policy Statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Drugs.
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TRACKING THE DATA
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The findings of studies of secretin for the treatment of pediatric autism are described.
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FDA NEWS AND REVIEW
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In the Pipeline: Secretin for the treatment of pediatric autism has received Fast Track designation.
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ASSESSMENT |
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Brief Early Signs Questionnaire (for monitoring symptoms of schizophrenia)
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RESOURCES
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Each issue presents descriptions of clinical resources (eg,
professional materials, patient handouts) and information on how to
receive those materials.
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