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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 ...
Spectrum, volume 31, number 03
(University of Missouri, Office of Strategic Communications, 2004)
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....
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...
Do steroid injections help with osteoarthritis of the knee?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Intra-articular steroid injections appear to provide 2 to 6 weeks of pain relief for patients with knee osteoarthritis (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A). Higher-dose steroids with or without joint lavage can provide ...
Does screening for diabetes in at-risk patients improve long-term outcomes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
No randomized clinical trials or prospective studies have demonstrated adequate evidence to screen individuals for diabetes mellitus. A recently published meta-analysis for the United States Preventative Services Task Force ...
Do antibiotics prevent recurrent UTI in children with anatomic abnormalities?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) in children with anatomic abnormalities. Guidelines acknowledge this lack of evidence, but ...
Does warfarin prevent deep venous thrombosis in high-risk patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Warfarin (Coumadin) is effective in preventing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) among patients with a history of DVT. Conventional dosing and longer durations are the most effective, but the ideal length of therapy is unknown ...
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 ...
Transgenic Papaya in Hawaii and Beyond
(AgBioForum, 2004)
Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) is often a limiting factor in the production of papaya worldwide. In 1992, PRSV was discovered in the district of Puna on Hawaii island, where 95% of Hawaii's papaya was grown. Within two years, ...
Briefing Paper on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Transportation Corridors: Grain Transportation Rates and Associated Market Area
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-07)
This paper discusses the grain transportation rates and associated market areas of the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers transportation corridors.
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...
The Ethical Challenges Farming: A Report on Conversations with Missouri Corn and Soybean Producers
(2004-09)
Interviews with Missouri corn and soybean farmers reveal what farmers consider are important ethical challenges in agriculture. In contrast to the literature, which characterizes ethical challenges in term of philosophical ...
Corporal Punishment in Schools
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2004)
The United States is one of only three industrialized nations that still permit the use of corporal punishment in its public schools. Schools are the only American institution where this practice is allowed. It has been ...
FAPRI 2004 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-03)
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....
How effective is prophylactic therapy for gout in people with prior attacks?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Colchicine (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on 1 double-blind crossover study), allopurinol (SOR: B, based on 2 cohort studies), and weight loss (SOR: B, based on 1 small cohort study) have been shown to reduce ...
Gladys D. Weinberg
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Museum of Art and Archaeology, 2002)
Mizzou weekly, volume 26, number 01 (August 26, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)
Do routine eye exams reduce occurrence of blindness from type 2 diabetes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Screening eye exams for patients with type 2 diabetes can detect retinopathy early enough so treatment can prevent vision loss. Patients without diabetic retinopathy who are systematically screened by mydriatic retinal ...
How effective are leukotriene inhibitors for asthma in children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Evidence on the use of leukotriene inhibitors in children is insufficient to permit conclusions regarding efficacy. Given the proven efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma management, leukotriene inhibitors should ...