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Evaluating Tax Systems
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
One function of government is to provide the goods and services (police, courts, education, roads, economic security, etc) that individuals need and want but are unable to obtain from the private sector. In order to provide ...
Evaluation of Recommended Sentencing Pilot Program
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
additional sentencing alternatives for nonviolent offenders. In partial response to the changes made in SB 5, the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission issued the Report on Recommended Sentencing, in 2004 which contained a proposed Sentencing Assessment...
Global Journalist: Unrest in Israel
(2004)
In this October 28, 2004 program, host Stuart Loory discusses the implications of the Israeli Knesset's approval of a plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and the reportedly serious illness of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on peace talks...
What is the best treatment for Osgood-Schlatter disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
injections are not recommended (SOR: C, case reports and expert opinion)....
Representation in State Legislatures: A Focus on Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
legislative office receives in an average week during session varied greatly by state. Pennsylvania reported 107 cases on average, which was more than four times that of any other state (North Dakota, 24; South Carolina, 17; Arizona, 16; Missouri, 15; New...
Middle Level Principal Preparation and Licensure -- Policy Brief
(2004-04)
states (Alaska, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Oklahoma) report some form of specialized preparation for middlelevel principals. Upon closer investigation many of these states, and the universities providing the programs, require...
Global Impact of Insect-Resistant (Bt) Cotton
(AgBioForum, 2004)
Insect-resistant (Bt) cotton has been rapidly adopted since its introduction in 1996. Farmers around the world both large and smallholders benefit from this technology through increased productivity, convenience, and time ...
Analysis of USDA Mandatory Hog Price Data
(2006-05)
hogs purchased by packers between midnight and midnight. These reports cover about 90% of the federally inspected hog slaughter. This analysis summarizes reports for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005....
A team player
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2004)
After nearly four decades of service at MU, Chancellor Richard L. Wallace graduates to yet another role where he's needed most.
Testing the performance of the ENRICHD Social Support Instrument in cardiac patients
(2004-05-13)
. The ENRICHD Social Support Instrument (ESSI) is a 7-item self-report survey that assesses social support. Validity and reliability of the ESSI, however, has not been formally tested in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI...
Serving Southeast Missouri Seniors
(University of Missouri Extension, 2007)
This OSEDA presentation discusses demographic trends affecting seniors, including seniors in the workforce, hospitalizations of seniors with diabetes and the results of the Missouri Senior Report....
The Limits of the Governor's Control over Issues before an Extraordinary Legislative Session
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Can the governor remove issues from his proclamation convening a special session of the General Assembly after the legislature has convened? A preliminary analysis of the structure and case law of the Missouri and other ...
Does acyclovir help herpes simplex virus cold sores if treatment is delayed?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
When herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 lesions are in the papule or vesicle stage, there is no benefit to starting oral acyclovir (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on expert opinion). However, topical acyclovir ...
FAPRI 2005 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-03)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for U.S. agricultural markets providing information about the outlook for agricultural markets, farm program spending, farm income, and a variety of other indicators...
Mizzou weekly, volume 26, number 02 (September 1, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)
What Is the Best Antiviral Agent for Influenza Infection?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Four antiviral agents have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of influenza infection: amantadine (Symmetrel), oseltamivir (Tamiflu), rimantadine (Flumadine), and zanamivir (Relenza). ...
How accurate is stress radionuclide imaging for diagnosis of CAD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Stress radionuclide testing is a moderately accurate test compared with coronary angiography for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) in intermediate-risk individuals. Variations in technique of imaging (planar ...
Do acetaminophen and an NSAID combined relieve osteoarthritis pain better than either alone?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Combining nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen for short courses provides more relief of pain in osteoarthritis without an increase in side effects (strength of recommendation [SOR]=B). Combining ...
Are liver function tests required for patients taking isoniazid for latent TB?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Routine liver function test monitoring is not required for all patients on isoniazid therapy for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (strength of recommendation: B, based on case series). No clinical trials have studied the ...
Does a short symptom checklist accurately diagnose ADHD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Several abbreviated checklists perform well in distinguishing children with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from those without ADHD under ideal conditions and in research settings. While many guidelines ...