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What other STI testing should we do for a patient with chlamydia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Testing for gonorrhea is recommended for a patient with genital chlamydia; also test for gonorrhea and chlamydia in their sexual partner because of the high prevalence of coinfection, particularly among younger patients ...
The Work of Art
(MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, 2007)
One of the most integral art forms central to musical expression is the visual and
aural art of luthiery—a term which refers to the intricate craft, repair and restoration
of stringed instruments. In May 2007, the Missouri ...
Art in the Basement: Mandingo Gara from Sierra Leone
(MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, 2007)
In the spring of 2006, however, while a graduate intern at the Missouri Folk Arts Program, I was able to observe firsthand an artist as he created art in what may seem the most unlikely of settings—a basement in urban St. ...
What are the indications for meningococcal vaccination?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Routine vaccination with the meningococcal conjugate vaccine MCV4 (Menactra) is indicated for all US adolescents entering high school and for college freshmen living in dormitories (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, ...
What hormonal contraception is most effective for obese women?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA; Depo-Provera) and the combination contraceptive vaginal ring (NuvaRing) are most effective for obese women because they don't appear to be affected by body weight (strength of ...
What GI stress ulcer prophylaxis should we provide hospitalized patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Patients in intensive care unit (ICE) settings who are receiving prolonged mechanical ventilation (for >48 hours) or who have a coagulopathy or multiple organ dysfunction (especially renal failure) should receive stress ...
A Review of International Labeling Policies of Genetically Modified Food to Evaluate India's Proposed Rule
(AgBioForum, 2007)
This paper provides a comprehensive review of existing international labeling policies of genetically modified (GM) food and associated relevant international agreements in order to evaluate India's proposed mandatory ...
The Cost of Product Development of Bt Corn Event MON810 in the Philippines
(AgBioForum, 2007)
The estimated total cost of developing Bt corn MON810 in the Philippines is $2.6 million (128 million Philippine pesos) at 2004 discounted prices. This includes the entire process of product development, from concept ...
Insect Resistance Management Plans : The Farmers' Perspective
(AgBioForum, 2007)
Farmers are required to implement insect resistance management (IRM) plans for all Bt crops in order to reduce the probability that insects susceptible to Bt will develop resistance. These IRM plans require farmers to plant ...
Inequality and GM Crops : A Case-Study of Bt Cotton in India
(AgBioForum, 2007)
Critics of genetically modified (GM) crops often contend that their introduction enhances the gap between rich and poor farmers, as the former group are in the best position to afford the expensive seed as well as provide ...
Market and Welfare Effects of GMO Introduction in Small Open Economies
(AgBioForum, 2007)
This paper develops a model of heterogeneous producers and consumers to analyze the market and welfare effects of the introduction of GM products in small open developing economies. Analytical results show that while the ...
Patterns of Political Response to Biofortified Varieties of Crops Produced with Different Breeding Techniques and Agronomic Traits
(AgBioForum, 2007)
This article first examines the political response to two crops that were nutritionally enhanced through conventional breeding -- Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. In the next section, the ...
Economic Impacts of Not Extending Biofuel Subsidies
(AgBioForum, 2007)
The exponential growth of the biofuels industry has created significant increases in feed prices to the livestock sector. In February and March of 2007, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the National Pork ...
Scale and Transaction Costs in the U.S. Biopower Industry
(Berkeley Electronic Press, 2007)
With increasing interest in renewable energy from agriculture, including biopower and cellulose ethanol, there is a need for better understanding of the economic organization of this emerging industry. Study of the ...
Current Contribution of Four Biotechnologies to New Zealand's Primary Sector
(AgBioForum, 2007)
This article presents research estimating the economic contribution made by the uptake of biotechnology in the primary sector of New Zealand. It focuses on the impact of four biotechnologies: clonal propagation/cell ...
The Division of Labor Under Homogeneity: A Critique of Mises and Rothbard
(Blackwell, 2007-04)
Even the most passionate defenders of free trade, such as Mises and Rothbard, claim that trade cannot occur under conditions of strict homogeneity of land, labor, and capital. We show that specialization, trade, and the ...
The Effects of Photographic Identification on Voter Turnout in Indiana: A County-Level Analysis
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2007)
I examine the change in voter turnout across Indiana counties before and after the implementation of photo ID requirements. Overall, statewide turnout increased by about two percentage points after photo ID; further, there ...
Electronic Performance Support Systems: An Assistive Technology Tool for Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities
(Association for Special Education Technology, 2007)
This article presents the results of a qualitative study investigating the usability and perceived effectiveness
of StrategyTools™, an electronic performance system support designed for secondary students with mild ...
Seat Belt Use Among Rural & Urban Pickup Truck Drivers
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2007)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic crashes are a leading cause of death among Americans ages four through 34. Many
traffic fatalities are the result of a lack of or improper ...
Childcare Subsidies in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2007)
Nationwide, 70.5% of women with children were in the labor force in 2006. Three out of four working mothers work more than 30 hours per week, and over 90 percent of their families use some kind of child care. Access to ...