Biomedical subjects

J B Slaughter

Publications and source records attributed to J B Slaughter.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1986

Canine essential hypertension: probable mode of inheritance.

Essential hypertension (EH) in dogs is a relatively recently reported phenomenon. In this colony the canine disorder follows family lines and has a probable polygenic mode of inheritance, although the specific mode of inheritance has not been defined since an autosomal dominant trait has not clearly been ruled out. Direct intra-arterial femoral punctures are used to monitor blood pressure elevations, which tend to increase with advancing age. As in man, there are dogs with blood pressures intermediate between affected and normal dogs.

Animals↗

PubMed1981

The National Science Foundation looks to the future.

Great advances have been made in fundamental scientific research in recent years. The new knowledge gathered, in addition to deepening our understanding of the physical universe, contributes a range of abilities and opportunities to society that would not otherwise be available. Much research that may be called applied because it addresses needs of society is quite fundamental in character, and support of such research at the National Science Foundation is to be handled in tandem by the research directorates. Other areas that require a refocusing of support are engineering science and education, at all levels, in science and engineering. Increasing our strength in these areas is essential to achieve our national economic, social, and political goals. Steps are being taken by the National Science Foundation to make its structure better able to deal with engineering and applied research and to provide greater mutual reinforcement between applied and basic research.

Cell Biology↗

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Developing a secure treatment unit in a private agency.

Christie School is successfully demonstrating that a continuum-of-care model must be established to effectively provide a choice of resources to help children and families. Also significant, it is showing that intensive treatment can be provided by the private sector at a lesser cost than through the public institutions. (Comparison based on similar programs in the public sector.) The development of such a program is not easy. Administrators must pay great attention to the rounds of funding negotiations and political hurdles. The Executive Director spent at least 50% of his time directly involved in some aspect of the intensive care unit development, and the board of directors spent every meeting dealing with the latest crisis of funding, construction, or the politics of the project. As always, in retrospect, there are some issues that could have been handled better, or at least differently. However, the intensive care unit has become an impressive and effective component of the Christie School program. As a spin-off, there has been an upgrading and increased training of all staff in all units. The chance for survival of a higher cost program in a diminishing resource economy is always in question. However, the board and staff feel confident that the recognition of the need and quality of this program shall prevail. Most importantly, it is providing the best possible resource for children and families who need it.

Adolescent↗