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US Medicaid drug lists cost more, deliver less 
The U.S. Medicaid program is likely paying far more than necessary for medications and not offering patients the most effective ones available, by ignoring international evidence-based lists of safe and effective medications, according to a new study by researchers at University of California, San Francisco.
The U.S. Medicaid program is likely paying far more than necessary for medications and not offering patients the most effective ones available, by ignoring international evidence-based lists of safe and effective medications, according to a new study by researchers at University of California, San Francisco.
Healthcare
Source: University of California - San Francisco
Posted on: Monday, Jun 20, 2011, 8:00am
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Source: University of California - San Francisco
Posted on: Monday, Jun 20, 2011, 8:00am
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Specialty physicians turn away two-thirds of children with public insurance
Sixty-six percent of publicly-insured children were unable to get a doctor's appointment for medical conditions requiring outpatient specialty care including diabetes and seizures, while children with identical symptoms and private insurance were turned away only 11 percent of the time, according to an audit study of specialty physician practices in Cook County, Ill.
Sixty-six percent of publicly-insured children were unable to get a doctor's appointment for medical conditions requiring outpatient specialty care including diabetes and seizures, while children with identical symptoms and private insurance were turned away only 11 percent of the time, according to an audit study of specialty physician practices in Cook County, Ill.
Healthcare
Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 16, 2011, 8:45am
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Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 16, 2011, 8:45am
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Study finds dangerous bacteria on cell phones of hospital patients
Cell phones used by patients and their visitors were twice as likely to contain potentially dangerous bacteria as those of healthcare workers (HCW), according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of APIC - the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Cell phones used by patients and their visitors were twice as likely to contain potentially dangerous bacteria as those of healthcare workers (HCW), according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of APIC - the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Microbiology
Source: Elsevier Health Sciences
Posted on: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 5:00pm
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Source: Elsevier Health Sciences
Posted on: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 5:00pm
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Video: Antibiotics may better treat appendicitis if appendix hasn't burst
Antibiotics rather than surgery may be the better treatment for cases of appendicitis in which the appendix hasn't burst, according to a new study.
Antibiotics rather than surgery may be the better treatment for cases of appendicitis in which the appendix hasn't burst, according to a new study.
Healthcare
Source: Southern Methodist University
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 28, 2011, 12:15pm
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Source: Southern Methodist University
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 28, 2011, 12:15pm
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Tobacco-derived compound prevents memory loss in Alzheimer's disease mice
Cotinine, a compound derived from tobacco, reduced plaques associated with dementia and prevented memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, a study led by researchers at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System and the University of South Florida found.
Cotinine, a compound derived from tobacco, reduced plaques associated with dementia and prevented memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, a study led by researchers at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System and the University of South Florida found.
Neuroscience
Source: University of South Florida (USF Health)
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011, 12:15pm
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Source: University of South Florida (USF Health)
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011, 12:15pm
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Evidence of medical complicity in torture at Guantánamo Bay
Inspection of medical records, case files, and legal affidavits provides compelling evidence that medical personnel who treated detainees at Guantánamo Bay (GTMO) failed to inquire and/or document causes of physical injuries and psychological symptoms they observed in the detainees, according to a paper published this week in PLoS Medicine.
Inspection of medical records, case files, and legal affidavits provides compelling evidence that medical personnel who treated detainees at Guantánamo Bay (GTMO) failed to inquire and/or document causes of physical injuries and psychological symptoms they observed in the detainees, according to a paper published this week in PLoS Medicine.
Healthcare
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011, 2:45pm
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011, 2:45pm
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Electronic medical records speed genetic health studies
Recruiting thousands of patients to collect health data for genetic clues to disease is expensive and time consuming. But that arduous process of collecting data for genetic studies could be faster and cheaper by instead mining patient data that already exists in electronic medical records, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.
Recruiting thousands of patients to collect health data for genetic clues to disease is expensive and time consuming. But that arduous process of collecting data for genetic studies could be faster and cheaper by instead mining patient data that already exists in electronic medical records, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.
Healthcare
Source: Northwestern University
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011, 4:45pm
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Source: Northwestern University
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011, 4:45pm
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Previous-day alcohol consumption appears to affect surgical skills on virtual reality simulator
Excessive alcohol consumption appears to be associated with changes in some surgical skills performed on virtual reality simulator testing the following day, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Excessive alcohol consumption appears to be associated with changes in some surgical skills performed on virtual reality simulator testing the following day, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Healthcare
Source: JAMA and Archives Journals
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011, 8:45am
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Source: JAMA and Archives Journals
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011, 8:45am
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Fewer multiple births in states with insurance coverage for infertility
Faced with the prospect of costly in vitro fertilization (IVF) but with no help from insurance coverage, some infertile couples feel pressure to transfer multiple embryos in an attempt to ensure that the IVF is a success. This can lead to higher rates of twin and triplet births and prematurity. But having insurance coverage could curtail the costs associated with these multiple births, according t
Faced with the prospect of costly in vitro fertilization (IVF) but with no help from insurance coverage, some infertile couples feel pressure to transfer multiple embryos in an attempt to ensure that the IVF is a success. This can lead to higher rates of twin and triplet births and prematurity. But having insurance coverage could curtail the costs associated with these multiple births, according t
Healthcare
Source: Yale University
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011, 5:00pm
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Source: Yale University
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011, 5:00pm
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Electronic faucets unsafe for use in high-risk patient hospital settings
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have determined that electronic faucets are more likely to become contaminated with unacceptably high levels of bacteria, including Legionella spp., compared with traditional manually operated faucets. The study will be presented on Saturday at the annual meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have determined that electronic faucets are more likely to become contaminated with unacceptably high levels of bacteria, including Legionella spp., compared with traditional manually operated faucets. The study will be presented on Saturday at the annual meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).
Epidemiology
Source: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 31, 2011, 12:00pm
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Source: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 31, 2011, 12:00pm
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Surgeon availability tied to survival rate in vehicle crashes
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine claim that the availability of surgeons is a critical factor in public health and suggest that surgery should become an important part of the primary health care system.
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine claim that the availability of surgeons is a critical factor in public health and suggest that surgery should become an important part of the primary health care system.
Healthcare
Source: University of California - San Diego
Posted on: Monday, Mar 28, 2011, 10:30am
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Source: University of California - San Diego
Posted on: Monday, Mar 28, 2011, 10:30am
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Lasers ID deadly skin cancer
High-resolution images from a laser-based tool developed at Duke University could help doctors better diagnose melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, while potentially saving thousands of lives and millions of dollars in unnecessary healthcare costs each year.
High-resolution images from a laser-based tool developed at Duke University could help doctors better diagnose melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, while potentially saving thousands of lives and millions of dollars in unnecessary healthcare costs each year.
Cancer
Source: Duke University
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 24, 2011, 9:01am
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Source: Duke University
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 24, 2011, 9:01am
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Why ER Doctors Test for Drugs Without Patient Consent
Do you know that when you walk into an emergency department, your doctor may run a test for illicit drug use without telling you?
Do you know that when you walk into an emergency department, your doctor may run a test for illicit drug use without telling you?
Healthcare
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 21, 2011, 8:10am
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 21, 2011, 8:10am
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Key to better health care may be a walk in the park
The payoff for investing in public parks and recreation sites may be healthier, more physically fit residents and a less strained healthcare system, according to Penn State researchers. Investments in parks and recreational services have a dramatic effect on health and fitness, say Geof Godbey, professor emeritus of leisure studies, and Andrew Mowen, associate professor of recreation and park
The payoff for investing in public parks and recreation sites may be healthier, more physically fit residents and a less strained healthcare system, according to Penn State researchers. Investments in parks and recreational services have a dramatic effect on health and fitness, say Geof Godbey, professor emeritus of leisure studies, and Andrew Mowen, associate professor of recreation and park
Health
Source: Penn State
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 10, 2011, 9:56am
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Source: Penn State
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 10, 2011, 9:56am
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Fetal surgery takes a step forward in treating children with spina bifida
Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine.
Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine.
Healthcare
Source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 10, 2011, 8:03am
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Source: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 10, 2011, 8:03am
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High-spending hospitals may save more lives
Studies have shown that regions spending more on medical care, such as Miami, do not have better health outcomes than regions that spend relatively less, such as Minneapolis. However, less is known about how medical spending affects health at certain critical times, such as in the immediate period after a patient is admitted to the hospital with a life-threatening condition.
Studies have shown that regions spending more on medical care, such as Miami, do not have better health outcomes than regions that spend relatively less, such as Minneapolis. However, less is known about how medical spending affects health at certain critical times, such as in the immediate period after a patient is admitted to the hospital with a life-threatening condition.
Healthcare
Source: University of Southern California
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011, 12:22pm
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Source: University of Southern California
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011, 12:22pm
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Money Isn't Everything, Even to Doctors
Many health policy experts, including those who wrote the Affordable Care Act, believe there's only one thing that can get doctors to change their behavior -- money
Many health policy experts, including those who wrote the Affordable Care Act, believe there's only one thing that can get doctors to change their behavior -- money
Healthcare
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Jan 28, 2011, 8:12am
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Jan 28, 2011, 8:12am
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Growth-factor-containing nanoparticles accelerate healing of chronic wounds
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have developed a novel system for delivery of growth factors to chronic wounds such as pressure sores and diabetic foot ulcers.
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have developed a novel system for delivery of growth factors to chronic wounds such as pressure sores and diabetic foot ulcers.
Healthcare
Source: Massachusetts General Hospital
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011, 12:52pm
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Source: Massachusetts General Hospital
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011, 12:52pm
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Googling Symptoms: How It Can Help Patients and Doctors
With so many patients going online before visiting the doctor, the question now is, How can medical professionals use this phenomenon to offer better health care?
With so many patients going online before visiting the doctor, the question now is, How can medical professionals use this phenomenon to offer better health care?
Healthcare
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 20, 2011, 11:20am
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 20, 2011, 11:20am
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Nursing home closures concentrated in poorest areas
While wealthier people have chosen alternatives to urban nursing homes, the urban poor still depend on them for long-term care. A new study led by researchers at Brown University finds that option is nevertheless slipping away. Between 1999 and 2008, nursing home closures in the United States were concentrated disproportionately in poor, urban and predominantly minority neighborhoods.
While wealthier people have chosen alternatives to urban nursing homes, the urban poor still depend on them for long-term care. A new study led by researchers at Brown University finds that option is nevertheless slipping away. Between 1999 and 2008, nursing home closures in the United States were concentrated disproportionately in poor, urban and predominantly minority neighborhoods.
Healthcare
Source: Brown University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011, 2:30pm
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Source: Brown University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011, 2:30pm
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MMR study 'an elaborate fraud' -- autism claims likened to 'Piltdown man' hoax
Today, the BMJ declares the 1998 Lancet paper that implied a link between the MMR vaccine and autism "an elaborate fraud."
Today, the BMJ declares the 1998 Lancet paper that implied a link between the MMR vaccine and autism "an elaborate fraud."
Healthcare
Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 06, 2011, 12:39pm
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Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 06, 2011, 12:39pm
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Helicopter transport increases survival for seriously injured patients
Severely injured patients transported by helicopter from the scene of an accident are more likely to survive than patients brought to trauma centers by ground ambulance, according to a new study published in The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care.
Severely injured patients transported by helicopter from the scene of an accident are more likely to survive than patients brought to trauma centers by ground ambulance, according to a new study published in The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care.
Healthcare
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2011, 12:57pm
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Source: University of Rochester Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2011, 12:57pm
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Kids frequently exposed to medical imaging procedures that use radiation
The rapid growth in use of medical diagnostic imaging, such as CT scans, has led to widespread concern about radiation exposure in adults and the potential for future cancer risk in patients undergoing these tests.
The rapid growth in use of medical diagnostic imaging, such as CT scans, has led to widespread concern about radiation exposure in adults and the potential for future cancer risk in patients undergoing these tests.
Healthcare
Source: University of Michigan Health System
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011, 7:38am
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Source: University of Michigan Health System
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011, 7:38am
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Doctors should be required to disclose sleep deprived status to patients before elective surgeries
While regulations have been put in place to restrict the work hours of doctors in training, no such regulations exist for fully trained physicians. An editorial in this week's New England Journal of Medicine argues that sleep-deprived physicians should not be permitted to proceed with an elective surgery without a patient's informed, written consent.
While regulations have been put in place to restrict the work hours of doctors in training, no such regulations exist for fully trained physicians. An editorial in this week's New England Journal of Medicine argues that sleep-deprived physicians should not be permitted to proceed with an elective surgery without a patient's informed, written consent.
Healthcare
Source: Hospital for Special Surgery
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 30, 2010, 7:28am
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Source: Hospital for Special Surgery
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 30, 2010, 7:28am
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Doctors on Facebook risk compromising doctor-patient relationship
Doctors with a profile on the social networking site Facebook may be compromising the doctor-patient relationship, because they don't deploy sufficient privacy settings, indicates research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Doctors with a profile on the social networking site Facebook may be compromising the doctor-patient relationship, because they don't deploy sufficient privacy settings, indicates research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Healthcare
Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 16, 2010, 9:51am
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Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 16, 2010, 9:51am
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'Watchful waiting' has a new set of eyes
A UCSF research collaboration with GE Healthcare has produced the first results in humans of a new technology that promises to rapidly assess the presence and aggressiveness of prostate tumors in real time, by imaging the tumor's metabolism.
A UCSF research collaboration with GE Healthcare has produced the first results in humans of a new technology that promises to rapidly assess the presence and aggressiveness of prostate tumors in real time, by imaging the tumor's metabolism.
Cancer
Source: University of California - San Francisco
Posted on: Friday, Dec 03, 2010, 2:54pm
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Source: University of California - San Francisco
Posted on: Friday, Dec 03, 2010, 2:54pm
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Erasing traumatic memories may soon be possible
Scientists have found that proteins can be removed from the brain's fear center to delete memories forever. The research has drawn interest — and concern — from some involved in mental healthcare.
Scientists have found that proteins can be removed from the brain's fear center to delete memories forever. The research has drawn interest — and concern — from some involved in mental healthcare.
Perceived bad boys receive less pain medications
If you should find yourself running from the police, watch your step. If you fall and break an ankle, chances are you'll receive less pain medication when they take you to the ER for treatment.
If you should find yourself running from the police, watch your step. If you fall and break an ankle, chances are you'll receive less pain medication when they take you to the ER for treatment.
Healthcare
Source: Case Western Reserve University
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010, 2:39pm
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Source: Case Western Reserve University
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010, 2:39pm
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Cinnamon can replace harmful chemicals used to create nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles, tiny pieces of gold so small that they can't be seen by the naked eye, are used in electronics, healthcare products and as pharmaceuticals to fight cancer. Despite their positive uses, the process to make the nanoparticles requires dangerous and extremely toxic chemicals.
Gold nanoparticles, tiny pieces of gold so small that they can't be seen by the naked eye, are used in electronics, healthcare products and as pharmaceuticals to fight cancer. Despite their positive uses, the process to make the nanoparticles requires dangerous and extremely toxic chemicals.
Materials Science
Source: University of Missouri-Columbia
Posted on: Monday, Nov 29, 2010, 1:26pm
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Source: University of Missouri-Columbia
Posted on: Monday, Nov 29, 2010, 1:26pm
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Researchers fight America's 'other drug problem'
Medications do not have a chance to fight health problems if they are taken improperly or not taken at all. Non-adherence to medications costs thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year in the United States alone, according to the New England Healthcare Institute.
Medications do not have a chance to fight health problems if they are taken improperly or not taken at all. Non-adherence to medications costs thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year in the United States alone, according to the New England Healthcare Institute.
Health
Source: University of Missouri-Columbia
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010, 12:42pm
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Source: University of Missouri-Columbia
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010, 12:42pm
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