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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...
Mizzou weekly, volume 26, number 02 (September 1, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)
Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers: Value and Importance of these Transport Arteries for U.S. Agriculture
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-06)
The upper Mississippi River is a 663-mile segment extending from Minneapolis,
Minnesota to near St. Louis, Missouri: this waterway forms borders for Minnesota, Iowa,
Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. The 349-mile Illinois ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Briefing Paper on the Demand for U.S. Commodity Exports and the Mississippi River: Past and Future
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-06)
As part of the decision in evaluating the lock and dam upgrade on the Mississippi River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has contracted with various agricultural forecasting companies (most recently Sparks Companies, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Grain Transportation and Marketing Channels
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-06)
Crop production varies geographically, as do demand centers and transportation
networks. Barley production occurs primarily in the northern plains, away from primary
river transportation networks and closer to the Pacific ...
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...
Does injection of steroids and lidocaine in the shoulder relieve bursitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Subacromial steroid injection may provide a small, short-term benefit compared with placebo. The short-term effectiveness of steroid injection compared with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) remains unclear. ...
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). ...
Spectrum, volume 31, number 04
(University of Missouri, Office of Strategic Communications, 2004)
Mizzou weekly, volume 26, number 10 (October 28, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)
What is the best way to evaluate and manage diarrhea in the febrile infant?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Routine infant diarrhea requires no lab work or cultures (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C); the degree of dehydration can be determined reliably by percent body weight change (SOR: B). However, bicarbonate may help ...
Does moderate exercise prevent MI for patients with coronary heart disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Moderate exercise reduces mortality for patients with known coronary heart disease but does not significantly decrease the risk of recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based ...
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 ...
The Hancock Amendment: Missouri's Tax Limitation Measure
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
In 1980, a Springfield businessman began an initiative petition drive in support of a constitutional amendment that would limit state and local government taxation andspending. That amendment was adopted by the voters on ...
Global Journalist: Prospects for George Bush’s second term and Middle East peace
(2004)
In this November 4, 2004 episode of Global Journalist, Stuart Loory and political correspondents from around the world discuss foreign attitudes regarding the re-election of President George Bush. Also, Loory speaks with journalists in Japan...