OBJECTIVE Child neglect is the most common type of child maltreatment. Our objective was to systematically evaluate the available evidence regarding the effectiveness of child neglect treatment programs, including those focused on victims of childhood neglect and (or) their caregivers. METHOD We comprehensively searched the Medline, Psycinfo, and Eric databases from January 1980 to May 2003. ...

OBJECTIVES We evaluated the effect of providing a safe play space on the physical activity level of inner-city schoolchildren. METHODS In 1 of 2 matched neighborhoods, we opened a schoolyard and provided attendants to ensure children's safety. Over the next 2 years we directly observed the number of children and their physical activity levels in the school-yard, as well as in the surrounding ...

Hormonal therapy has been playing an important role in the treatment of prostate cancer. However, it has recently been the subject of criticism that it shows minimal effectiveness, it may reduce patients' quality of life, and induce adverse effects. On the other hand, next-generation hormonal drugs have provided new strategies for hormonal therapy to overcome advanced prostate cancer. Therefore...

One of the frequently overlooked psychosocial problems of refugees is the phenomenon of homesickness. Being forced into exile and unable to return home may cause natural feelings of nostalgia but may also result in emotional, cognitive, behavioral and physical adversities. According to the literature, the creative arts therapies with their attention to preverbal language-music, imagery, dance, ...

This article identifies, defines and reviews the synergy between orofacial myofunctional and orthodontic health with regard to wind instrument performance, and summarizes the skills involved in playing an instrument. (i.e. embouchure, articulation, breath support.) Criteria and strategies for choosing an instrument are outlined via orthodontic classifications, therapeutic value or contraindicat...