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Search Tools: Skills And Strategies, Robin C. Schard Aug 2012

Search Tools: Skills And Strategies, Robin C. Schard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This column is a guide that helps readers understand how search tools work and how readers can use these tools more efficiently.


Pain Management In Long-Term Care: Update On Guidelines And Jcaho Standards, Jayne E. Pawasauskas, Andrea F. Luisi Aug 2012

Pain Management In Long-Term Care: Update On Guidelines And Jcaho Standards, Jayne E. Pawasauskas, Andrea F. Luisi

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The authors, both Doctors of Pharmacy, discuss the different levels of pain management in the elderly population. The dangers of side effects of both prescription and non-prescription medications must be considered when evaluating dosing for pain relief or pain prevention. Updated guidelines for patient involvement in pain management protocols in long-term care facilities are examined.


Using The Web For Free Legal Research: A Comparison Of Findlaw, Lexisone, And The Legal Information Institute Websites, Kathryn Hensiak Aug 2012

Using The Web For Free Legal Research: A Comparison Of Findlaw, Lexisone, And The Legal Information Institute Websites, Kathryn Hensiak

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Free legal research can be conducted on these three websites. While these sites do not research as far back as Westlaw and LexisNexis, all provide links to federal and state case law, but each has some advantages and disadvantages which are discussed in detail. LesixONE has the option to jump to LexisNexis (with a credit card) for further detail.


Speaking Words Of Wisdom: Let It Be: The Reexamination Of The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Patents, Julia Vom Wege Dovi Jan 2008

Speaking Words Of Wisdom: Let It Be: The Reexamination Of The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Patents, Julia Vom Wege Dovi

Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review

Embryonic stem cell research represents an area of scientific inquiry that bears great promise, and patent law ensures that stem cell technology is both protected and utilized to its fullest potential. This article analyzes why the USPTO should not invalidate or narrow three challenged stem cell patents owned by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) through the Public Patent Foundation. The author outlines the science behind stem cells, explains the applicable law, and articulates the policy considerations relevant to patent law and stem cells. Ultimately, the author argues that that the challenged patents should remain valid because they have not …