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Fertilizer and Fuel Outlook for Fall 2005
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-09)
As producers begin to review their balance sheets after harvest, many will find the squeeze of not only lower commodity prices, but substantially higher costs. This fall outlook summarizes costs for 2005 and provides insight into anticipated costs...
The impact of the Missouri Ozarks on mesocale convective events [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
What illnesses contraindicate immunization?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
The Advisory Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reports that the only contraindication for all vaccines is a history of severe allergic reaction to a previous vaccine or vaccine constituent (strength of recommendations: C, based predominantly...
Soil sampling pastures (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. The goals of your soil sampling plan should be to Identify manageable sized fields with similar characteristics. ...
Pelvic measurements and calving difficulty (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Although researchers agree that birth weight is the most important measurable trait affecting calving difficulty, there is evidence that the size and shape of the pelvis also affect a heifer's ability to calve.
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 ...
Impact on Missouri Agriculture of the Recent Gulf Coast Hurricanes
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-10)
Missouri agriculture is being hit in two ways from the recent Gulf coast hurricanes. A combination of higher input costs and lower output prices will certainly squeeze the bottom line for Missouri agriculture as we enter 2006.
How does tissue adhesive compare with suturing for superficial lacerations?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Tissue adhesives are effective and yield results comparable to those with conventional suturing of superficial, linear, and low-tension lacerations. The cosmetic outcome is similar; wound complications, such as infection ...
Missouri Medicaid Program: The A Graphical Profile
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
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The report uses the most current summary information available and many FY2005 charts are included. However, for some graphics, it was necessary to use older data to achieve a consistent frame of reference. Some Medicaid service types, particularly managed...
What is the addiction risk associated with tramadol?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Tramadol (Ultram, generic and with acetaminophen in Ultracet) carries a risk of substance abuse (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on case report surveillance programs). While it appears that tramadol's risk of substance abuse is low (SOR...
Fertilizer and Fuel Outlook for Spring 2005
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-04)
The energy impact on U.S. agriculture is evident in spring prices for fertilizer and fuel, and in some areas, tighter supplies have slowed the pace of land preparation a bit for Missouri farmers.
Missouri Medicaid Program: A Graphical Profile
(University of Missouri Extension, 2005)
This report provides a graphical summary of the Missouri Medicaid program. It is intended to provide background information of the policy issues being considered by the Missouri Medicaid Reform Commission. Medicaid at the national level...
In menopausal women, does fatigue indicate disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Though fatigue is a commonly reported symptom, high-quality studies evaluating it as a marker for diseases among menopausal women are lacking. Middle-aged women who report fatigue are more apt to screen positive for clinical depression or anxiety...
Is DEET safe for children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Reported evidence suggests that DEET use is safe for children older than 2 months, with only very rare incidence of major adverse effects (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C). Typically, a topical concentration between 10% and 30% should be used...
FAPRI August 2005 Baseline Update for U.S. Agricultural Markets
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-08)
Five-year projections for U.S. crop and livestock markets, based on information available in August 2005....
State of the Farm Economy and the Impact of Federal Policy on Agriculture
(2005-09)
Testimony before the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, September 29, 2005....
Morning Report and All That [poster]
(2007)
In October 2005, the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri-Columbia introduced a clinical librarian service for interns, residents, and faculty of the Department of Child Health. The clinical librarian attends Morning Report...
How should a DEXA scan be used to evaluate bisphosphonate therapy for osteoporosis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
If bone density is evaluated after initiating bisphosphonate drug therapy, it should be tested no earlier than 2 years (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on case series of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry [DEXA] ...
Missouri State and Local Open Container Laws
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
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consumption of any alcoholic beverage by both the driver and passenger (see Report 29-2005 for more detail). The current Missouri open container law applies only to the driver, making Missouri one of thirteen states (AK, AR, CO, CT, DE, IN, MO, MS, MT, TN, VA...
What are effective treatments for oppositional and defiant behaviors in preadolescents?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Parent training is effective for treating oppositional and defiant behaviors (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on systematic reviews). Parent training programs are standardized, short-term interventions that teach ...