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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...
Helping children adjust to divorce : a guide for teachers (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
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.
State of the State on Drug Courts in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
. Missouri had 42,845 drug-related arrests statewide in 2003 (Missouri State Highway Patrol, 2005). Department of Corrections' data indicate that in 2004, 7,832 people
were sentenced to prison or placed on probation for drug-related convictions in Missouri...
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...
Changing Demographics of Missouri Seniors
(University of Missouri Extension, 2005)
This OSEDA presentation discusses demographics affecting seniors, including senior employment, households and disabilities.
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...
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....
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...
When is neuroimaging warranted for headache?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Neuroimaging is warranted to evaluate headaches when patients present to an emergency department with signs or symptoms of an intracranial lesion. These signs or symptoms include abrupt onset of headache, focal neurological ...
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 ...
How should we follow athletes after a concussion?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Athletes sustaining a concussion should be held from contact activities a minimum of 7 days; they must be asymptomatic and their coordination and neuropsychological tests should have returned to their pre-injury baseline ...
FAPRI 2005 Outlook for Missouri Agriculture
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-02)
This report presents a five-year outlook for the set of 40 Missouri representative farms using the FAPRI 2005 U.S. Baseline....
The ephemeroptera, plecoptera, and trichoptera of Missouri state parks with notes on biomonitoring, mesohabitat associations, and distribution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Checklist were collected. This research revealed a total of 214 species in 100 genera and 37 families of EPT in the designated state parks, accounting for 52% of the EPT fauna known from Missouri. Specifically, 57 species in 35 genera and 13 families...
A Shifting Safety Net After PRWORA? Use of Cash Assistance by Non- Citizens in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Powerpoint presentation concerning the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act prepared for the Institute of Public Policy at the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Columbia. ...
School Policies and Childhood Obesity
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Powerpoint presentation prepared for the Institute of Public Policy concerning school policies and childhood obesity in Missouri. Data representations include graphs, charts, tables, and maps.
Intravenous Fluids for Children with Gastroenteritis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Most children with gastroenteritis do not require intravenous fluids and will respond favorably to ORT. Intravenous fluids do not shorten the duration of gastroenteritis and are more likely to cause adverse effects than ...