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Literature Review of Brevibacillus Laterosporus and Related Species
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2020-01)
"Brevibacillus laterosporus is a gram-positive aerobic bacillus that is rarely associated with human infection. A review of multiple online databases revealed fewer than ten total reports of infection by this genus of ...
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. ...
"The Show" must go on : improving the no show rate in an internal medicine resident clinic through continuous quality improvement using lean methodology
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2020-01)
"'No shows' or missed appointments impede optimal medical care and organizational functioning, particularly in primary care setting 1. They lead to expenses associated with loss of the continuity of care, inadequate control ...
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 ...
Development and utility of the online priority health index [Abstract]
(2016)
Abstract of a paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Medical Informatics & Telehealth, 2016: Because public health funds are limited we created the priority health Indices (PHIs) for diseases (PHI-DZ) and ...
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 ...
Glass is a viable substrate for atomic force microscopy of membrane proteins : abstract submitted for the PSF13 Meeting of the American Physical Society
(2013)
Abstract submitted for the PSF13 Meeting of The American Physical Society: Since its invention in the mid-1980s, the atomic force microscope (AFM) has become an invaluable complementary tool for studying membrane proteins ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Modeling Environmental Impacts of Bio-fuel Production [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
The short term vision for bio-fuel independence has focused on corn and soybean crops being used for ethanol and bio-diesel production. With increased crop demand we see an increase in crop production and the potential ...
Advancement of TRISO Nuclear Fuel Coaters for High Temperature Pebble Bed Nuclear Reactors: Environmentally Benign and Risk Free Proliferation 4th Generation Nuclear Energy [abstract]
(2009-04)
The success on nuclear energy produced by advanced high temperature gas reactors (AGRs) is dependent on tri-isotropic (TRISO) fuel particle coating. Today modern AGRs require essentially zero defective/failed coated ...
Novel design of multiphase reactors for Biomass-To-Liquid synthesis [abstract]
(2009-04)
Generation of liquid fuels from renewable sources such as biomass has been practiced since early 1900's. In view of the skyrocketing oil prices and the depleting reserves of natural gas, it has gained further interest. The ...
Mixing characteristics of bubble columns with internals for Biomass to liquid synthesis [abstract]
(2009-04)
The use of renewable energy sources is becoming increasingly necessary, if we are to achieve the changes required to address the impacts of global warming. Biomass is the most common form of renewable energy, widely used ...
Fundamental Understanding of Pebble Bed Nuclear Reactors for Environmentally Benign and Risk Free Proliferation 4th Generation Nuclear Energy and Hydrogen Production [abstract]
(2009-04)
Pebble bed nuclear reactor is among the 6 suggested 4th generation nuclear reactors. It is also one of the advanced high temperature gas nuclear reactors (AGRs). In such reactor the pebbles that contain the nuclear fuel ...