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The Determinants Of Medicaid Participation Among Private Primary Care Dentists In Alabama., Dania E. Al Agili Jan 2006

The Determinants Of Medicaid Participation Among Private Primary Care Dentists In Alabama., Dania E. Al Agili

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Intestinal Peptides And Ethnic Differences In Insulin Secretion, Paul B. Higgins Jan 2006

Intestinal Peptides And Ethnic Differences In Insulin Secretion, Paul B. Higgins

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African Americans (AA) exhibit greater insulin responses following either an oral or intravenous glucose challenge relative to their European American (EA) counterparts. The etiology of this difference is not fully understood nor has it been confirmed with a more physiologically relevant mixed meal. Insulin secretion is regulated by a variety of factors. Significant among these are the enteric peptides glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). The role of the incretin system in the ethnic differences in post challenge insulinemia has received little attention. Hence, the purpose of the study was two-fold. First, determine whether AA have higher fasting …


A Survey Assessment Of Veterinarians To Determine The Level Of Preparedness For An Infectious Disease Outbreak, Tamara Crutchley Bushell Jan 2006

A Survey Assessment Of Veterinarians To Determine The Level Of Preparedness For An Infectious Disease Outbreak, Tamara Crutchley Bushell

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Safeguarding animal health is of paramount importance to the US economy, public health and food safety. One of the most important causes of contamination in food products and of food-borne disease in humans is microorganisms that reside in the intestines of animals, such as Salmonella species and Escherichia coli O157:H7. A fundamental knowledge of the epidemiology of diseases, including an understanding of the agents and hosts, is a critical component of early (front-line) detection and prevention of contamination by microorganisms. Front-line detection is provided by animal handlers and personnel working with animals on a day-to-day basis, such as veterinarians. Currently …


Intimate Partner Violence Among Low -Income Pregnant Women: Multi-Level Analysis., Qing Li Jan 2006

Intimate Partner Violence Among Low -Income Pregnant Women: Multi-Level Analysis., Qing Li

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Pediatric Iron Toxicity: The Impact Of Unit Dose Packaging., Ann P. Slattery Jan 2006

Pediatric Iron Toxicity: The Impact Of Unit Dose Packaging., Ann P. Slattery

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Small For Gestational Age Infants: Survival And Impact Of Advanced Maternal Age., Sibylle Kristensen Jan 2006

Small For Gestational Age Infants: Survival And Impact Of Advanced Maternal Age., Sibylle Kristensen

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Questionnaires Based On Social Cognitive Theory Constructs Do Not Predict Exercise Adherence In Older Adults After Discharge From Home Health Physical Therapy., Jason Hardage Jan 2006

Questionnaires Based On Social Cognitive Theory Constructs Do Not Predict Exercise Adherence In Older Adults After Discharge From Home Health Physical Therapy., Jason Hardage

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