Research study reporting the development and psychometric properties of a 6-item Near-Death Experience Scale (NDE-6) drawn largely from the 16-item parent scale. This short form evidenced adequate test-retest reliability and internal consistency, as well as construct validity. The index shows promise for use in research and as a screening scale in clinical contexts.

This article is a short biography of Leona Allen, deputy managing editor for the Dallas Morning News, based on an oral history discussing her education and career.