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For all we call Mizzou, 2004 Winter
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2004)
“For All We Call Mizzou is published periodically to report news of the For All We Call Mizzou campaign to alumni and friends of the University.”-- Page [4]....
Mizzou weekly, volume 25, number 27 (April 15, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)
Do inhaled beta-agonists control cough in URIs or acute bronchitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Patients who receive inhaled beta-agonists for cough due to acute upper respiratory infections (URI) are just as likely to report a productive cough at 7 days compared with patients treated with placebo (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based...
An Economic Cost-Benefit Analysis of GM Crop Cultivation : An Irish Case Study
(AgBioForum, 2004)
was to comparatively assess the costs and benefits of that uptake through the selection of five hypothetical GM crops. The research reports that the economic performance of the technology varies significantly between crops and traits. When disease pressure and/or weed...
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...
Analysis of USDA Mandatory Hog Price Data 2002-2006
(2007-06)
The USDA Mandatory Price Reporting System's price data reports started in 2001 as part of the Livestock Reporting Act of 1999. This analysis summarizes reports for 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006....
Missouri crop performance, 2004 : Winter wheat
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Agricultural Experiment Station, 2004)
should help Missouri wheat growers select varieties best suited to their particular area and growing conditions. This report summarizes soft red winter wheat variety trials conducted throughout Missouri during the 2003-04 cropping season. No hard red...
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 ...
Is methylphenidate useful for treating adolescents with ADHD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is effective in the shortterm treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, multiple randomized control trials). Though the immediate-release ...
Antidepressant Medications in Pregnancy
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are considered first-line agents for the treatment of depression in pregnant women. SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are considered safe and effective in pregnant ...
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...
Which blood tests are most helpful in evaluating pelvic inflammatory disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
No individual or combination of blood tests can reliably diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)(strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, metaanalysis). The combination of white blood cell count, C-reactive protein (CRP), ...
Are beta-2-agonists or anticholinergics more effective for treating COPD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Both β2-agonists and anticholinergics appear to improve symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recent research indicates that adding a long-acting anti-cholinergic to a β2-agonist may ...
Administrative Rules Procedure
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
State agencies are required to promulgate as rules any “statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy that describes the organization, procedure or practice requirements of any ...
FAPRI 2005 Outlook for Missouri Agriculture
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-02)
This report presents a five-year outlook for the set of 40 Missouri representative farms using the FAPRI 2005 U.S. Baseline....
Prospects for Bt Cotton Technology in India
(AgBioForum, 2004)
of introduction of Bt cotton took six years of experimentation, during which time agronomic, environmental, and biosafety data was generated and reported. The trials conducted prior to commercialization clearly established the superior performance of Bt cotton...
What effect do inhaled steroids have on delaying the progression of COPD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
The annual rate of decline in forced expiratory volume for 1 second (FEV1) has been researchers' gold standard as an objective measure for progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Inhaled corticosteroids ...
How effective is gastric bypass for weight loss?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Gastric bypass results in weight loss of approximately 33% at 2 years and 25% at 8 years (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on a cohort study). Gastric bypass is one type of bariatric surgery, which also includes ...
Mizzou weekly, volume 26, number 01 (August 26, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)
Do antipyretics prolong febrile illness?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Antipyretics appear to have minor and variable effects on the course of febrile illness. Aspirin and acetaminophen do not prolong the course of rhinovirus illness, although they may prolong the period of viral shedding and ...