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Single-cell RNA-sequencing reveals Transcriptional Changes and Clonal Architecture associated with Post-Transplant Relapse in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2020-01)
"Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a malignancy characterized by overproduction of myeloid precursors at the expense of more differentiated, functional hematopoietic cells, resulting in anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. ...
Improving Confidence in ACLS among UMKC Internal Medicine Residents
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2020-01)
"The American Board of Internal Medicine requires all residents to have their certification in basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) renewed every two years. However, there is concern ...
The effect of gender and marital status on financial risk tolerance [abstract]
(2004)
Abstract only. Abstract: This study investigates the effects of marital status and gender on financial risk tolerance and provides implications for financial advice and education. Ho, Milevsky, and Robinson (1994) suggested ...
The impact of financial planning on portfolio performance
(2014)
Abstract only. Nowadays, individuals and households are increasingly responsible for their own wealth accumulation and preservation while the financial market are growing with complexity (Ho, Palacios, and Stoll 2012). ...
Glass is a viable substrate for atomic force microscopy of membrane proteins : [abstract]
(2014)
Abstract in program book: Since its invention in the mid-1980s, the atomic force microscope (AFM) has become an invaluable complementary tool for studying membrane proteins in near-native environments. Historically, mica ...
Defined contribution plan deferral : what are participants doing?
(2013)
Abstract only. Abstract: Using the 2004, 2007 and 2010 Survey of Consumer Finances, this study examines the trend of defined contribution (DC) retirement plan deferral over time. "Buy low and sell high" is an incredibly ...
Behavior perspectives on making investment mistakes
(2015)
Abstract only. Abstract: Classic economics theory assumes individual are completely informed and rational when making decisions. However, in reality, decision makers go through both a rational and an emotional process in ...
Buying high? : The house money effect on DC plan stock investment
(2016)
Abstract only. As more and more employees are eligible for defined contribution (DC) plans as versus defined benefit (DB) plans, they have to shoulder the responsibility to manage their plan assets in order to achieve the ...
Debt holding and burden by family structure : patterns and trends in 1989-2007
(2011)
Abstract only. Abstract: Financial deregulation started in the 1980s provided families both economic opportunities and risks. Rapidly increased mortgage, credit card and other debts are out of control among many families ...
The role of market returns in retirement decision-making
(2012)
Abstract only. Abstract: This study utilizes nine interview waves of the Health and Retirement Study and a multilevel discrete-time survival analysis to investigate the effect of market returns on individual elective ...
Does risk tolerance change in response to market changes?
(2010)
Abstract only. Abstract: This study used the 1992-2006 waves of the Health and Retirement Study to investigate changes in risk tolerance levels over time in response to stock market returns. Findings indicate that risk ...
Glass : a multi-platform specimen supporting substrate for precision single molecule studies of membrane proteins : [abstract]
(2015)
Abstract in program book: High resolution (~ 1 nm lateral resolution) biological AFM imaging has been carried out almost exclusively using freshly cleaved mica as a specimen supporting surface, but mica suffers from a ...
Consumer acceptance of sugar derived from genetically modified sugarcane in South Africa
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
The study investigated the perceptions of and acceptance by South African consumers regarding sugar derived from genetically modified sugarcane ('GM sugar'). The results are based on a demographically representative consumer ...
Consumer demand and prospects for commercialization of nutritionally enhanced GM bananas in Uganda
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
Biofortified banana (Musa spp.) is being promoted by the biotechnology industry to reduce Vitamin A deficiency and enhance the nutrition status of vulnerable populations in banana growing regions of the world. Pending its ...
Biotechnology and demand concerns : the case of genetically modified US sugar beets
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
While genetically modified (GM) crops have provided significant agricultural productivity gains in recent years, some consumers oppose GM products as being unsafe. We use the case of GM sugar beets and their recent adoption ...
An economic account of innovation policy in Canada : a comparison of canola, wheat, and pulses
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
There is significant evidence that investments in agricultural research generate gains to farmers and the economy as a whole. The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of the biotech industry in Canada including ...
Glyphosate use in Asia and implications of possible restrictions on its use
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2020)
This study examined the farm level implications of restrictions on glyphosate use. These are likely to be higher weed control costs, poorer levels of weed control, increased incidence of pests, lower yields and loss of ...
Obesity prevention and control strategies in Latin American and United States Latino populations [Abstract]
(2012)
Abstract of a paper presented at the International Conference and Exhibition on Obesity & Weight Management, 2012: Latinos are the largest and fastest growing ethnically diverse group in the U.S.; they are also the most ...
Effect of information technology and informatics on the treatment and control of type 2 diabetes [Abstract]
(2017)
Abstract of a paper presented at the 16th Global Diabetes Conference & Medicare Expo, 2017: Diabetes is the fourth cause of death in the United States. Both IT and HI have been applied in the management of diabetes but ...
Web-based applications for prioritizing health : a case study of 27 capital cities in Brazil 2006-2012 [Abstract]
(2015)
Abstract of a paper presented at the 2nd Health International Conference on Health Informatics and Technology, 2015: Introduction: Because public health funds are limited, programs need to be prioritized. We developed two ...