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A Review of "A Field Guide to the Information Commons"
(Journal of Access Services, 2009)
This is a review of the book, A Field Guide to the Information Commons, by Forrest, C. and Halbert, M. (Eds.). (2009). Latham, MD: Scarecrow Press....
Hospitalist update
(University of Missouri. Department of Medicine. Division of Hospital Medicine, 2009-09)
A Review of “Wheat Antioxidants”
(Journal of Agricultural & Food InformationTaylor & Francis, 2009)
The article reviews the book "Wheat Antioxidants," edited by Liangli L. Yu.
How should you treat trochanteric bursitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Conservative measures--followed by corticosteroid injection, if necessary--are best. Conservative therapy includes rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and stretching exercises focused on the lower back and sacroiliac joints...
Preconception care
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on general health guidelines for women who may become pregnant.
Patellar tendinopathy
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of patellar tendinopathy.
Review of Vegetables and Fruits: Nutritional and Therapeutic Values
(Taylor & Francis, 2009)
The article reviews the book "Vegetables and Fruits: Nutritional and Therapeutic Values," by Thomas S. C. Li.
Nephrotic syndrome
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of nephrotic syndrome.
Skiing injuries background
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
This issue of eMedRef provides general background information to clinicians on injuries that may occur during skiing.
How should you manage an overweight breastfed infant?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Monitor the growth of exclusively breastfed babies by plotting routine weights and lengths on the World Health Organization (WHO) growth curve (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic reviews). Reassure parents ...
Halau Hula O Missouri: Hawaiian Hula and Lei-making in Missouri
(Missouri Folk Arts Program, 1999)
Despite their relatively small population, Hawaiians in Missouri have a high visibility because of their interest in teaching and performing their distinctive folk arts. This essay focuses on hula dance and lei-making, beginning with a look back...
Embracing higher education
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2009)
Jay "B.J." Spann gets a chance at college, thanks in part to an MU Extension program.
Suspect an eating disorder? Suggest CBT
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Refer patients with eating disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) for cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT, which has proven to be the most useful behavioral treatment for bulimia, has now been shown to be effective for ...
Note to self : go to college
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2009)
Some Missouri high school students don't see college as an attainable goal, but nine recent MU graduates are trying to turn that around.
What treatments work best for constipation in children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Osmotic laxatives produce the best results. Fiber and behavior modification may have a role. Increased fiber and behavior modification are the most often recommended first steps in managing chronic functional constipation ...
Reading sources and reading spaces in Honduras
(IFLA Journal, 2009)
in Honduras, focusing particularly on the availability of reading materials and spaces dedicated to reading and literacy practices. Environments studied included bookstores, libraries, schools, and Internet cafes, as well as streets and shops. Reading books...
Case of the month
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2009-04)
A 33 year old African American male was admitted to the University of Missouri I.M. Service, referred from a community hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. He was initially diagnosed with hypertension approximately ten ...
Representation in State Legislatures: A Focus on Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
In Summer 2003, the Institute of Public Policy conducted a mail survey of state legislators in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and South Dakota. We found that the number ...
Missouri Tax Credits
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2009)
(Joint Committee on Tax Policy 2009, “Tax Credits in Missouri”). A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction, satisfaction, or payment of tax liability. Recently, the amount of tax credits that have been authorized, issued, and redeemed has grown...
When should you consider implanted nerve stimulators for lower back pain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Patients can gain more pain relief from spinal cord stimulation (SCS) than from reoperation (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, 2 randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). SCS can also treat chronic low back pain effectively ...