The theory of 'psychosomatogenic family types' is often used in treatment of somatizing adolescents. This study investigated the validity of distinguishing 'psychosomatogenic family types' based on parents' self-reported family features. The study included a Flemish general population sample of 12-year olds (n = 1428). We performed cluster analysis on 3 variables concerning parents' self-report...

In recent decades the understanding of the core physiology giving rise to schizophrenia has advanced markedly. Current pharmacological interventions fail to target the core problems in schizophrenia. Several important outcome studies call into question whether current medications actually make long term outcomes worse. These new studies follow the recognized negative side effect of anti-psychot...

The prevalence of direct and relational bullying and their differential relationship to behaviour problems in young primary school children was investigated. Individual interviews were conducted with 1982 children aged 6 9 years (mean age 7.6 years) and 1639 parents completed the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire regarding behaviour problems of their children. Of the 1639 children with bo...

BACKGROUND Primary-school teachers are expected to detect problems related to language function, but the teachers' evaluations may be heavily influenced by gender and classroom behaviour. AIM To investigate the relationship between language problems (LPs) and behaviour-emotional problems as rated by primary-school teachers. METHODS All participants participated in a population-based study, ...

A review of the problems of noise induced hearing loss in children, especially related to recreational music and the use of personal entertainment devices. The patho-physiology of noise induced hearing loss, and associated problems (e.g. tinnitus) are discussed. The evidence for an increase in noise induced hearing loss in children and young people is reviewed. Some practical advice (for clinic...

Computational models of biological processes must express and use biological ideas as biologists do. The complexity of the biology and the exible and elastic use of biological language ooer signiicant problems in representing both information and reasoning. Here I illustrate these problems and describe several strategies that can be used in designing representations. The examples are drawn from...

An advanced understanding of acid-base physiology is as central to the practice of critical care medicine, as are an understanding of cardiac and pulmonary physiology. Intensivists spend much of their time managing problems related to fluids, electrolytes, and blood pH. Recent advances in the understanding of acid-base physiology have occurred as the result of the application of basic physical-...

Gahutu JB. Physiology teaching and learning experience in a new modular curriculum at the National University of Rwanda. Adv Physiol Educ 34: 11–14, 2010; doi:10.1152/advan.00093.2009.—In the present article, I report on my experience in teaching and learning physiology in the first year of a new modular curriculum at the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Rwanda. With self-repor...

This paper is a research and journalistic work that summarizes and synthesizes the scientific development of the physiology of plants in the American tropics, also known as the Neotropics. It contains the contributions of numerous biologists interested in the physiology of tropical plants. The fabulous structural and functional diversity of tropical forests is still the major driver of research...

Over the past few years, a breakdown of our publications shows the following averages: 84% original research manuscripts, 8% reviews, 6% Editorial Focus, and 3% Viewpoints and Point:Counterpoint manuscripts. Our number of submissions has remained steady over the last 5 years, averaging between 1,200 and 1,300 per year. This trend contrasts with most other APS journals, for which the number of s...