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Resistant hypertension? Time to consider this fourth-line drug
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Resistant hypertension? Time to consider this fourth-line drug For most adults with resistant hypertension, spironolactone is superior to doxazosin and bisoprolol as an adjunct to triple therapy. Practice changer: When a ...
Dry as a Cuckoo: The Changing Perceptions on Erik Satie
(Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Council at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2016)
No one is entirely sure how to classify this unique composer, though all seem to agree on
one point. He was indeed eccentric. Born Eric-Alfred Leslie Satie in Honfleur, France on May
17, 1866, he has become known for his ...
Using Infographics to Report Research Results
(Information Today, Inc., 2016-07)
This article feature the results of a nation-wide survey of over 100 academic law libraries in the US regarding their staffing and information technology management. The IT Staffing and Services Survey was originally created ...
Which patients with metabolic syndrome benefit from metformin?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q Which patients with metabolic syndrome benefit from metformin? Evidence-based answer: Patients at highest risk for progression to diabetes benefit from metformin. In patients with metabolic syndrome who are in the ...
Bayesian Model Averaging application on Energy consumption model In Saudi Arabia
(Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Council at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2016)
The paper attempts to establish the determinants of energy use in Saudi Arabia over
the period (1971 - 2011) Using Bayesian model averaging approach (BMA). In the
literature, there are several explanatory variables that ...
Grammar Teaching Challenges and Strategies for Refugees
(Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Council at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2016)
Teaching students English as a second language is a complex task involving a myriad of
factors. Having taught refugees, who are considered a specialized subset of ESL learners, I knew
there were additional considerations ...
Aneuploidy screening: Newer noninvasive test gains traction
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Favorable results from the 2 studies reviewed here have prompted ACOG to recommend that cell-free DNA screening be discussed with all pregnant patients. Practice changer: Discuss cell-free DNA testing when offering fetal ...
Dynamic capacity planning of wireless networks using user mobility behavior in smart cities
(IEEE, 2016-02-08)
Smart cities are envisioned as the organic
integration of systems to provide valuable information for its
citizens and service providers. One such example is user mobility
behavior information (use of user location data) ...
The Glorious Revolution, Economic Institutions and the Developing World
(Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Council at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2016)
This paper critically examines the relative merits of New Institutional Economics
(NIE, hereafter) versus the critical institutionalist method of institutional analysis. The paper
sketches how the Glorious Revolution, a ...
Hot or Not: The Effects of Social Status on Attraction among Male and Female Students
(Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Council at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2016)
Evolutionary theology states that attractive qualities change over time and are different between
males and females (Buss, 2012). Males and females have different preferences in both sort and
long-term relationships, ...
Go low or say No to aggressive systolic BP goals?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
"Go low" or say "No" to aggressive systolic BP goals? The SPRINT trial demonstrated the benefits -- and risks -- of reaching a systolic target <120 mm Hg in non-diabetic patients at high risk for CV events. Here's who might ...
Which nonhormonal treatments are effective for hot flashes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Which nonhormonal treatments are effective for hot flashes? Evidence-based answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs [fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine]) and the selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ...
Do corticosteroid injections improve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Do corticosteroid injections improve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms? Evidence-based answer: Yes. injected corticosteroids reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) more effectively than placebo or systemic steroids, ...
Patent characteristics and patent ownership change in agricultural biotechnology
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
We examine the effect of various patent characteristics on changes in patent ownership that occurred due to mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs in the agricultural biotechnology industry in the 1980s and 1990s. Our goal ...
But what do rural consumers in Africa think about GM food?
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
So far, few African countries have accepted genetically modified (GM) crops, despite their high potential for increasing food production. The opinion of African consumers is missing in the debate, especially of those in ...
Can science and geneticsliteracy affect student perception of genetically modified organisms?
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
Observational studies have shown that educational attainment is related to heightened consumer perception of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified food (GMF). However, there is little information ...
Colorado residents trusted sources of agricultural, biotechnology, and food information
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
This research examines the trusted sources for information related to agriculture, biotechnology, and food quality, nutrition, and safety. We use correlation analysis and differences in means tests to explore trust levels ...
Towards genetically engineered crops in Ghanaian agriculture : confined field trials and the 'next-door neighbor effect' theory
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
Genetically engineered (GE) crops have a role to play in increasing agricultural productivity. However, efforts to promote genetic engineering agriculture in Africa have been met with some amount of resistance. Here, we ...
Whether the research anticommons?
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
Fifteen years ago, the "tragedy of the anticommons" article warned that excessive patenting of biotech products and research methods could deter rather than stimulate invention, but little evidence was offered. Here, ...
The cost of a GMO-free market basket of food in the United States
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2016)
We examine the consumer cost consequences of choosing GMO-free food over food that contains GMOs. Using text-mining algorithms applied to detailed product descriptions contained in a proprietary database of individual GMO ...