As "time is brain", acute ischemic stroke is considered a medical emergency. With the introduction of thrombolytic therapy and availability of modern neuroimaging modalities, timely diagnosis of an ischemic lesion, exclusion ...

in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume, such as during external ventricular device (EVD) weaning in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) patients. This pilot study evaluated if changes in pupillary responses could be predictive of EVD weaning failure in a...

Physician burnout poses a critical threat to the delivery of healthcare. A solution to this problem is a leadership imperative. Managing demands on physicians can prevent burnout and foster engagement. This study assesses ...

use. Alcohol is the leading cause of liver disease in the world and the third most common cause of preventable death in the United States (1, 2). This goes to show that alcohol use is a major problem and the clinical diseases that arise from its use...

The treatment of acute ischemic stroke is dependent on timely recognition. After ensuring airway, respiratory and circulatory stability, NIHSS should be performed and urgent CT scan obtained. If no exclusions exist, ...

Premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are extremely vulnerable, and breast milk is best for the well-being of the infant. Most premature infants, however, are not yet able to suck, so other methods ...

Many pediatric primary care clinics fall short in providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services to adolescent patients resulting in missed opportunities for pregnancy prevention, delays in sexually ...

say, of journalism’s concentration in expensive, coastal cities that are inaccessible to people of lower classes. This study examines how an outlet’s geographic location influences its coverage of class by comparing local and elite coverage...

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 ...

Complete issue of the online version of Archives for Fall 2015....

The University catalog is issued in three sections. The first part, The University Schools and Colleges, contains general information on administration, facilities, regulations, requirements for admission, and on the various schools and colleges...

The older adult population is growing, and is the largest utilizer of healthcare. Most older adults live independently within the community. Community-based health promotion programs benefit the maintenance of older adult ...

Six-month compilation of news and events articles published by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine....