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The Effects of Photographic Identification on Voter Turnout in Indiana: A County-Level Analysis
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2007)
I examine the change in voter turnout across Indiana counties before and after the implementation of photo ID requirements. Overall, statewide turnout increased by about two percentage points after photo ID; further, there ...
Childcare Subsidies in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2007)
Nationwide, 70.5% of women with children were in the labor force in 2006. Three out of four working mothers work more than 30 hours per week, and over 90 percent of their families use some kind of child care. Access to ...
Economic Benefits of the Recycling Industry in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
The recycling, remanufacturing, and reuse industry (RRR) plays an important role in Missouri by reducing the use of raw natural resources and by reducing energy consumption. Recycling activities also provide important ...
Writing for Policy-makers
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
This report outlines issues to be considered by members of the academic community when writing for decision-makers but almost all of the information provided here can inform oral presentations as well. The best way to ...
Transportation Equity Act: Adopting a Statewide Open Container Law in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,232 fatal vehicle crashes occurredin 2003 on Missouri's highways. Approximately 41 percent of these fatalities involved alcohol. These incidents ...
Would Deadlines Improve the Effectiveness of the Missouri General Assembly?
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy., 2003)
This report is the result of a request for information about the use of deadlines in
other state legislatures. The analysis focuses more on the Senate than the House, in part due to the position of those requesting the ...
Do antipyretics prolong febrile illness?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Antipyretics appear to have minor and variable effects on the course of febrile illness. Aspirin and acetaminophen do not prolong the course of rhinovirus illness, although they may prolong the period of viral shedding and ...
Do antibiotics prevent recurrent UTI in children with anatomic abnormalities?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) in children with anatomic abnormalities. Guidelines acknowledge this lack of evidence, but ...
Do acetaminophen and an NSAID combined relieve osteoarthritis pain better than either alone?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Combining nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen for short courses provides more relief of pain in osteoarthritis without an increase in side effects (strength of recommendation [SOR]=B). Combining ...
The Cost of Incarceration in Missouri and the Benefits of Sentencing Alternatives
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2002)
Many and probably most persons sentenced to prison are not good candidates for
alternative sentences, either because they pose a danger to public safety or because they committed a crime for which a prison sentence is ...
Immigrant Drivers: Traffic Safety, Drivers' Licenses and Homeland Security
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2003)
The question of who qualifies for a state drivers' license, once a mundane issue, has
become the focus of national debate - state by state - in part because of homeland security concerns. In fact, 38 states, including ...
Do antibiotics improve outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
For children, antibiotics do not appear to improve short-term (3-6 weeks) or long-term (3 months) outcomes of chronic rhinosinusitis (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, randomized controlled trials). No adequate ...
Does injection of steroids and lidocaine in the shoulder relieve bursitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Subacromial steroid injection may provide a small, short-term benefit compared with placebo. The short-term effectiveness of steroid injection compared with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) remains unclear. ...
Does combining aspirin and warfarin decrease the risk of stroke for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Adjusted-dose warfarin (international normalized ratio [INR]=2.0-3.0) remains the most efficacious antithrombotic regimen for the primary and secondary prevention of cardioembolic stroke in high-risk patients with nonvalvular ...
Does acyclovir help herpes simplex virus cold sores if treatment is delayed?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
When herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 lesions are in the papule or vesicle stage, there is no benefit to starting oral acyclovir (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on expert opinion). However, topical acyclovir ...
Should We Continue to Incarcerate Non-Violent Offenders?
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2002)
This brief seeks to determine what types of offenses and offenders warrant punishment in prison and what types of offenders could be penalized using a community-based sanction. As one of the most expensive forms of punishment, ...
Federal Election Reform Bill Will Require Action by Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2002)
President Bush has just signed into law the “Help America Vote Act” (H.R. 3295). The bill authorizes almost $4 billion in grants to states for improvements in voting technology and election administration, and imposes ...
Does lowering diastolic BP to less than 90 mm Hg decrease cardiovascular risk?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Although lowering diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is associated with reduced cardiovascular events, systolic blood pressure (SBP) is a more robust predictor of cardiovascular risk than DBP and should now be used to diagnose, ...
Covering Missouri's Uninsured Children
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
Missouri provides insurance for children through its Medicaid program, known as MO HealthNet and its version of the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, known as MO HealthNet for Kids. Research ...
Seat Belt Use Among Rural & Urban Pickup Truck Drivers
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2007)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic crashes are a leading cause of death among Americans ages four through 34. Many
traffic fatalities are the result of a lack of or improper ...