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The speed of science
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2008)
Chris Pires is a rising star in life sciences research who gets down and dirty with broccoli and brussels sprouts and keeps a schedule that will make your head spin.
Where in the world is Robin?
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2008)
Photojournalist Robin Hoecker takes snapshots of the world to showcase cultural diversity.
Optimal selection of blocked robust parameter designs and their applications
(2008)
Blocking is a useful technique to control systematic variation in experiments. Robust parameter design is widely used as an effective tool to reduce process variability by appropriate selection of control factors to make ...
Selection of non-regular fractional factorial designs when some two-factor interactions are important
(2008)
Introduction: Non-regular two-level fractional factorial designs, such as Placket-Burman designs, are becoming popular choices in many areas of scientific investigation due to their run size economy and flexibility. The ...
This obscure herb works for the common cold
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Offer patients Pelargonium sidoides (30 drops 3 times a day) to reduce the severity and duration of common cold symptoms and to get patients back to work sooner. Stength of recommendation: B: A single well-designed randomized ...
Have pedometer, will travel
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Advise your patients to use a pedometer, set a step goal, and keep a step diary. This simple intervention takes only a few moments and is effective in increasing patients' physical activity and decreasing both body mass ...
Give vitamin C to avert lingering pain after fracture
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Vitamin C 500 mg daily for 50 days reduced the risk of complex regional pain syndrome for patients with a wrist fracture. We think vitamin C 500 mg a day for 7 weeks is well worth recommending. Stength of recommendation: ...
For Bell's palsy, start steroids early; no need for an antiviral
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
A 10-day course of corticosteroids (prednisolone 25 mg twice daily) started within 72 hours significantly improves the chances of complete recovery. There is no added benefit from acyclovir. Stength of recommendation: A: ...
When not to use beta-blockers in seniors with hypertension
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Beta-blockers should not be used to treat hypertension in patients older than age 60 unless they have another compelling indication to use these agents, such as heart failure or ischemic heart disease. Stength of recommendation: ...
Toward understanding the 3.4 micron and 9.7 micron extinction feature variations from the local diffuse interstellar medium to the Galactic center
(2008)
Observationally, both the 3.4 μm aliphatic hydrocarbon C-H stretching absorption feature and the 9.7 μm amorphous silicate Si-O stretching absorption feature show considerable variations from the local diffuse interstellar ...
Think thiazides are old hat? ALLHAT says think again
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Use thiazide-type diuretics for hypertension in patients with metabolic syndrome to reduce stroke and heart failure. Stength of recommendation: B: Single well done randomized controlled trial.