Introduction to Digital Image Analysis in Whole-slide Imaging: A White Paper from the Digital Pathology Association.

The advent of whole-slide imaging in digital pathology has brought about the advancement of computer-aided examination of tissue via digital image analysis. Digitized slides can now be easily annotated and analyzed via a variety of algorithms. This study reviews the fundamentals of tissue image analysis and aims to provide pathologists with basic information regarding the features, applications, and general workflow of these new tools.

Prevention of substance abuse with rural head start children and families: results of project STAR.

The effectiveness of a comprehensive intervention with preschool children aimed at reducing the risk of later substance abuse was examined. The intervention targeted risk factors during the preschool years linked to later substance use in adolescence and adulthood. Head Start classrooms were randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control group.

Enhancing the parenting skills of Head Start families during the transition to kindergarten.

Head Start centers provide an excellent context for the implementation and success of family-based interventions, particularly home visiting. Based on a developmental-ecological model, a universal family-centered intervention was implemented with Head Start families. Outcome data from this parenting and home visiting program is presented (Project STAR: Steps to Achieving Resilience).