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Testing Formal Models of Direct Democracy
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Presentation of voting statistics and democratic models.
Determining the needs for health-related services and level of community participation for Missourians living with epilepsy [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
-four percent of participants were single and 37% were married. Ninety-one percent of participants had received ≤ 2 neuropsychological evaluations, but 72.1% reported problems with their cognitive abilities, while only 28% reported receiving cognitive education...
Continuing the Effort
(AgBioForum, 2004)
To date, agricultural biotechnology has mostly benefited farmers and consumers in the industrialized countries. It is predicted that by the middle of this century, nine out of ten human beings will reside in the world's ...
Money and Issue Voting in Missouri: 1990 - 1994
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Powerpoint presentation concerning money and issues voting in the Missouri General Assembly from the years 1990 to 1994. Data is represented in text and tables.
An Overview of Highway Funding In Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
-time-equivalent employees. This report focuses on highway transportation, the largest, most controversial and most important of the department's transportation functions. The report provides a historical context for highway development and maintenance, an overview...
Implications of Minimum Summer Water Releases from Gavins Point for Power Plants
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-09)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential impacts on power plants of
minimum water releases from Gavins Point to the Missouri River as presented in the U.S.
Army Corp of Engineers' (Corps) Master Manual ...
FAPRI 2004 Outlook for Missouri Agriculture
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-03)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for Missouri agricultural markets....
Multifunctional phosphinimine ligand for 99m-Tc(VII) stabilization [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
The preparation of higher oxidation state, in vivo stable, 99mTc(VII) (and
Re(VII)) transition metal complexes bearing biologically active molecules has
recently received considerable attention because of their ...
What Clinical Findings Can Be Used to Diagnose Deep Venous Thrombosis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
No single clinical finding can accurately diagnose DVT. [Strength of recommendation: A, based on a systematic review of homogeneous validating cohort studies with good reference standards.] However, when organized into ...
Does a Low-Sodium Diet Reduce Blood Pressure?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Reducing sodium intake does lead to a slightly lower average blood pressure. However, no evidence from controlled trials proves that reducing sodium intake decreases morbidity or mortality, or proves that modest sodium ...
Latinos in St. Louis today : [session summary]
(Cambio Center, 2004)
This OSEDA presentation discusses the Hispanic population in the St. Louis Metro, including household size, analysis of age and change in population.
Ethical Issues: The Uninsured
(Center for Health Ethics, 2004-06)
There is ongoing debate as to the importance of the “problem of the uninsured” in this country and in Missouri. This institution, as an academic state hospital, seems to get more than its share of uninsured patients who ...
What effect do inhaled steroids have on delaying the progression of COPD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
The annual rate of decline in forced expiratory volume for 1 second (FEV1) has been researchers' gold standard as an objective measure for progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Inhaled corticosteroids ...
The Hancock Amendment: Missouri's Tax Limitation Measure
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
In 1980, a Springfield businessman began an initiative petition drive in support of a constitutional amendment that would limit state and local government taxation andspending. That amendment was adopted by the voters on ...
Ethical Issues: Caring for the Caregiver
(Center for Health Ethics, 2004-03)
One of the important details we tend to overlook when taking care of patients with debilitating or life-threatening disease is the welfare of those family members taking care of the patient at home. The burden of providing ...
What is the diagnostic approach to a 1-year-old with chronic cough?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Very few studies examine the evaluation of chronic cough among young children. Based on expert opinion, investigation of chronic cough should begin with a detailed history, physical examination, and chest radiograph (strength ...
On the Job
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2004)
Whether they need spending cash or fees for class, these students earn it by applying a little elbow grease.
Administrative Rules Procedure
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
State agencies are required to promulgate as rules any “statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy that describes the organization, procedure or practice requirements of any ...
Mizzou weekly, volume 26, number 10 (October 28, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)