The study reported here examined the effects of experimentally induced minor illnesses (colds and influenza) on the efficiency of human performance. Influenza impaired the ability to detect and respond quickly to stimuli appearing at irregular intervals, but had no effect on a task requiring hand-eye coordination. In contrast to this, colds impaired hand-eye coordination but had little effect on the detection tasks. These results are of great practical importance because many skills clearly involve both attentional and motor factors and are, therefore, likely to be impaired by minor illnesses. The findings are also of major theoretical interest because of the dissociation of psychological functions produced by the different types of illness.

Care-leavers and their children placed for adoption. Children and Youth Services Review 79 , pp.

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The number of bariatric procedures has increased dramatically in recent years because of rising obesity rates in the United States. Because many undergoing this procedure are women of childbearing age, weight loss not only provides them better health outcomes in pregnancy but also presents challenges. Guidelines are needed for women of childbearing age considering pregnancy who are undergoing bariatric procedures and desire to breastfeed their infants. Findings from this retrospective study suggest that pregnant postbariatric women would benefit from high-risk prenatal clinic referrals to address supplemental needs. Prenatal referrals to lactation consultants and registered dietitians for improved nutritional status and better breastfeeding preparation may improve breastfeeding outcomes for the dyad. Referrals to dietitians and lactation consultants may provide continuity of care throughout the childbearing year including the early part of the infant’s life.