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Partnering with the health professions to promote prevention of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy: Lessons learned from an Academic–organizational collaborative
(MDPI AG, 2019)
Background: Evidence-based strategies exist to train healthcare professionals to ask their patients and clients about alcohol use, and are successful. Implementation of these strategies utilizing a system-level approach has not been conducted...
Ferroelectric System Dynamics and the Properties of Ferroelectric / Two-Dimensional Electron Gas Heterostructures: a Ginzburg–Landau Study
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2017)
Understanding the electronic response of materials to applied electric fields is an
outstanding goal in solid-state theory. One aspect of this goal is to accurately predict the
electric polarization of certain materials ...
Does geography matter? comparing maternal stressors to birth outcomes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
the relationship between the experience of stress and birth outcomes of weight and gestational age based on whether the mother resided in a rural or urban location in the state of Missouri. Methods: A secondary data analysis was conducted using the Missouri...
Health costs of sickle cell disease patients from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 1996-1997, 2002-2003, 2007-2008
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)
Chronic conditions affect a person physically, mentally, emotion, socially, and financially. With the increase in technology and advancements in medicine, those with chronic conditions are living longer and spending more ...
Unraveling the role of the endogenous complex gut microbiota in the Pirc rat model of human colon cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, a preclinical model of colon cancer distinct complex GMs to understand its effect on disease susceptibility. In this study, we observed significant differences in intestinal tumor multiplicity based on GM profile. Using 16S rRNA sequencing, we...
Examination of postoperative outcomes following elective colorectal surgery
(2023)
for an elective colectomy procedure between January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2021. Patient demographics, ERAS protocol adherence, surgery-level characteristics (e.g., surgical approach, procedure type, etc.), and health-system level characteristics (e...
Reducing Outpatient Antibiotic Resistance: A Quasi-Experimental Study
(2017)
Approximately 50% of antibiotics prescribed are not necessary, nevertheless in the United States
among the many outpatient prescriptions, few are more widely prescribed than antibiotics. The
inappropriate use of ...
Improving Adherence to Antihypertensive Regimen Using the SIMPLE Method: A Pilot Study
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
to antihypertensive regimen was measured using the Hill Bone Compliance to High Blood Pressure Therapy Scale (HCHTS). Six participants, three Caucasian males and females participated in the evidence based project. Pre and post intervention blood pressure values were...
Treating migraines : it's different for kids
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Treating migraines: Its different for kids. Certain medications used for migraine prevention in adults do not perform the same way in children and adolescents and can actually cause harm. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not prescribe amitriptyline...
Proceedings and abstracts : MU College of Veterinary Medicine presents the 35th Annual Phi Zeta Research Day
(MU College of Veterinary Medicine, 2012)
The 35th Annual Phi Zeta Research Day, held May 4, 2012, included poster presentations, oral presentations, and a keynote address. The keynote address by Carolyn J. Henry was entitled "An Opportunistic Researcher's Guide ...
Scientific Evidence on the Environmental and Health Effects of Land Application of Biosolids
(2015-08-12)
The study is an objective evaluation of the controversy on whether the practice
of land application of biosolids for soil enrichment and restoration poses significant harm
to the environment, human and animal health. ...
Implementing an Evidence-Based Depression Treatment Program for Adults with Comorbid Depression and Chronic Illness
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Depression is a prevalent problem globally and affects mental, emotional, and physical health.
Multiple studies have shown that unrecognized or untreated depression strongly correlates with
chronic illnesses. Understanding ...
Provision of Telelactation Support to Improve Breastfeeding Outcome
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Breastfeeding is a valuable infant feeding method that offers many preventative health benefits
to mothers and infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization
provide recommendations ...
National trends in hospital length of stay for acute myocardial infarction in China
(2015-01-20)
Abstract
Background
China is experiencing increasing burden of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the face of limited medical resources. Hospital length of stay (LOS) is an important ...
Using R to develop a corpus of full-text journal articles
(Journal of Information Science, 2023)
Over the past two decades, databases and the tools to access them in a simple manner have become increasingly available, allowing historical and modern-day topics to be merged and studied. Throughout the recent COVID-19 ...
Effect of gender and generation on objective and subjective retirement income adequacy at three points in time
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the effect of gender and generation on subjective and objective measures of retirement income adequacy ...
Reflux, aspiration and respiratory disease in dogs : clinical consideration and advances in aerodigestive diagnostics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
disease) is rarely investigated despite evidence in the human literature, animal models, and some studies and case reports linking alimentary and respiratory disease in clinical small animal patients. Aerodigestive disease is rarely investigated...
Improving the Knowledge and Self-Efficacy of Emergency Department Registered Nurses on Providing Early Pregnancy Loss Care Through Online Education
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2023)
Emergency department nurses face multiple challenges when providing support and care to
individuals experiencing grief related to early pregnancy loss. Evidence indicates that providing
relevant information, protecting ...
Mortality Risk Among Patients Who Present to Hospitals with Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
(2021)
this risk. Further work is needed to define how this model can support procedural decision-making and better risk-adjustment for mortality-based quality measures in this high-risk population....