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Stress, coping and social support processes: Where are we? What next?

by Peggy A Thoits - Journal of Health and Social Behavior, , 1995
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strains, and daily hassles. Life events are acute changes which require major behavioral readjustments within a relatively short period of time (e.g., birth of first child, divorce). Chronic strains are persistent or recurrent demands which require readjustments over prolonged periods of time (e

The Evidence on Credit Constraints in Post-Secondary Schooling

by Pedro Carneiro, James J. Heckman - Economic Journal
"... This paper examines the family income–college enrolment relationship and the evidence on credit constraints in post-secondary schooling. We distinguish short run liquidity constraints from the long term factors that promote cognitive and noncognitive ability. Long run factors crystallised in ability ..."
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This paper examines the family income–college enrolment relationship and the evidence on credit constraints in post-secondary schooling. We distinguish short run liquidity constraints from the long term factors that promote cognitive and noncognitive ability. Long run factors crystallised

Methylphenidate-induced erections in a prepubertal child

by B D Kelly , D J Lundon , D Mcguinness , C M Brady
"... Abstract Methylphenidate is a medication used routinely in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We report a case of a prepubertal child who developed unwanted erections after commencing a response-adjusted dosing regimen of sustained release methylphenidate. Despite priapism ..."
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Abstract Methylphenidate is a medication used routinely in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We report a case of a prepubertal child who developed unwanted erections after commencing a response-adjusted dosing regimen of sustained release methylphenidate. Despite priapism

Child Mental Health and Human Capital Accumulation: The JHU WCHPC 121 January 2008 Case of ADHD

by Janet Currie, Mark Stabile, Janet Currie, Mark Stabile, Janet Currie, Mark Stabile - 2004 Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=532994 Rutter M, Giller H, Hagell A.1998. Antisocial , 2004
"... support. We thank members of the CIAR new investigators network, Bonnie Zima, and seminar participants at Princeton’s Center for Health and Well-being for helpful comments, and Catherine Deri and Graciana Rucci for excellent research assistance. Janet Currie also thanks Princeton’s Center for Health ..."
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for Health and Well-Being for support. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the National Bureau of Economic Research. ©2004 by Janet Currie and Mark Stabile. All rights reserved. Short sections of text, not to exceed two

2000), The dynamics of educational attainment for blacks, hispanics, and whites, Working Paper No. 7249, National Bureau of Economic Research

by Stephen V. Cameron, James J. Heckman, We Thank Stephanie Aaronson, Joseph Altonji, Shubham Chauduri, Terri Devine
"... This paper estimates a dynamic model of schooling attainment to investigate the sources of racial and ethnic disparity in college atten-dance. Parental income in the child’s adolescent years is a strong predictor of this disparity. This is widely interpreted to mean that credit constraints facing fa ..."
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This paper estimates a dynamic model of schooling attainment to investigate the sources of racial and ethnic disparity in college atten-dance. Parental income in the child’s adolescent years is a strong predictor of this disparity. This is widely interpreted to mean that credit constraints facing

Biology as Destiny? Short and Long-Run Determinants of Intergenerational Transmission of Birth Weight

by Janet Currie , Enrico Moretti , U C Berkeley , Nber - Journal of Labor Economics , 2007
"... Abstract Little is known about the mechanisms underlying the transfer of economic status between generations. This paper addresses the question of whether inter-generational correlations in health contribute to the perpetuation of economic status. We examine inter-generational correlations in birth ..."
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and poverty in the production of low birth weight. Together these findings suggest that intergenerational correlations in health could play a role in the intergenerational transmission of income. Parent's income affects child health, and health at birth affects future income.

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese prepubertal and

by Pubertal Children
"... Aim: Obesity associated with metabolic syndrome is characterized by glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and other hormonal disorders in childhood. Unfortunately, if the preventive measures are not taken in time they become obese in the adult age. The preva ..."
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. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the pediatric age group is still not well known in our country. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and other metabolic characteristics in the obese prepubertal and pubertal children. Material and methods: We studied 70 obese

Longer-term effects of Head Start

by Eliana Garces , Duncan Thomas , Janet Currie Ucla , Nber - American Economic Review , 2002
"... Abstract Public early intervention programs like Head Start are often justified as investments in children. Yet nothing is known about the long-term effects of Head Start. This paper draws on unique data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics to provide new evidence on the effects of Head Start on ..."
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from analyses of other programs, such as the famous Perry Preschool intervention, which often bear little resemblance to the Head Start model. Moreover, there is a good deal of evidence that short-term gains in test scores "fade out" for many Head Start children. This paper addresses

SHORT COMMUNICATION Proinflammatory Cytokines and Leptin Are Increased in Serum of Prepubertal Obese Children

by A. Denizmen Aygun, Serdal Gungor, Bilal Ustundag, Metin K. Gurgoze, Yasar Sen , 2005
"... It has not yet been shown in prepubertal children how cytokines, leptin, and body mass, as well as parameters of obesity are interrelated. The aim of this study was to explore the relation between circulating levels of some cytokines with leptin and body mass index. A case control study was carried ..."
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It has not yet been shown in prepubertal children how cytokines, leptin, and body mass, as well as parameters of obesity are interrelated. The aim of this study was to explore the relation between circulating levels of some cytokines with leptin and body mass index. A case control study was carried

An Unusual Combination of Klinefelter Syndrome and Growth Hormone Deficiency in a Prepubertal Child

by J Clin, Res Pediatr Endocrinol, Jayanthy Ramesh, Mudiganti Nagasatyavani, Javvadii Venkateswarlu, Jakka Nagender
"... Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the most common chromosomal aneuploidy in males. Also, it is the most common genetic cause of azoospermia (1). It is characterized by small testes, tall stature and mental subnormality. We ..."
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Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the most common chromosomal aneuploidy in males. Also, it is the most common genetic cause of azoospermia (1). It is characterized by small testes, tall stature and mental subnormality. We
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