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The Journal of Alternative and Complementary MedicineVol. 16, No. 11 EditorialReflected Light Modulated by BiofieldsCyril W. SmithCyril W. SmithSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:8 Nov 2010https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0530AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail View article"Reflected Light Modulated by Biofields." , 16(11), pp. 1133–1134FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByElectromagnetic and magnetic vector potential bio-information and waterHomeopathy, Vol. 104, No. 4 Volume 16Issue 11Nov 2010 InformationCopyright 2010, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.To cite this article:Cyril W. Smith.Reflected Light Modulated by Biofields.The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.Nov 2010.1133-1134.http://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0530Published in Volume: 16 Issue 11: November 8, 2010Online Ahead of Print:October 29, 2010PDF download

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To compare the socioeconomic profiles of children registered in the GDS, with those using the CDS services and unregistered children. Secondly to examine the effects of socioeconomic status on travelling to access primary dental care, and finally to map out the location of unregistered children in relation to primary dental care services. The study was carried out in 1998 in Ellesmere Port in the North West of England. The study population was all children younger than 6 years who used primary dental care services in, or were residents of, Ellesmere Port. The study population was categorized into those registered with a GDS dentist, those using CDS services and those unregistered by matching GDS and CDS data to the HA population register. Socioeconomic status was measured using the Super Profiles geodemographic classification. The relationship between service preferences and travelling to access primary dental care with socioeconomic status were compared using cross-tabulations and chi square tests. There was a significant socioeconomic trend evident in the use of dental services. Two thirds of those using CDS services came from the most deprived area types. Of those who were unregistered half lived in the most deprived area types compared with one third of those registered with the GDS. Those who travelled into Ellesmere Port to access primary dental care were significantly more likely to live in an affluent area. Unregistered patients were homogeneously spread across the town. The ability to match GDS and CDS data to the HA population register is essential to understand how dental services are used by the local population. Children from deprived areas are more likely to use the CDS and a service local to their homes, therefore primary dental care services for deprived communities have to be provided locally.

Two contrasting theories of learning were compared to ascertain the most effective method for teaching sight vocabulary to children and adults with learning disabilities of differing aetiologies (Down syndrome and non-specific learning disabilities). A control group of children, matched for mental age, was included for comparison. Samuels' (1967) focal attention theory suggests that, for beginning readers, when a new word to be learned is accompanied by other stimuli, such as a related picture, less efficient learning occurs. Goodman's (1965) theory, however, would refute this. His theory suggests that the presence of a related picture improves learning. Results of the present study reinforced Samuels' theory. Children of normal ability learned best when the target words were presented on their own (p<0.02). All other individuals (children and adults) followed this trend, however, results did not reach statistical significance when learning conditions were compared. The study suggests that sight vocabulary is learnt most efficiently by all participants using a similar strategy, that is, when the target word is presented alone. However, before firm conclusions can be drawn, it is recommended that further study is carried out relating to both children and adults with learning disabilities. Findings will have an impact upon teaching practice.