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Tunic
Tunic Ancient Egyptian clothing remained relatively unchanged for over two thousand years, with one important exception: the introduction of the tunic, a simple garment that covered the upper body. Egypt's hot climate meant that wearing clothing on the torso was not necessary, and throughout the... Read more |
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mosaic evolution
mosaic evolution The evolution of different parts of an organism at different rates. For example, many aspects of the human phenotype have evolved relatively slowly or not at all since the hominids diverged from their primate ancestors, one notable exception being the nervous system, which has given... Read more |
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Star Trek
Star Trek BIBLIOGRAPHY Although not popular during its original run in the late 1960s—it was cancelled after three low-rated seasons—the television program Star Trek developed a cult following that is still vibrant forty years later. Over the years, fans have appreciated the Star... Read more |
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Holy Year
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Sabbatical Year
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infant
infant (in-fănt) n. a child incapable of any form of independence from its mother: usually, a child under one year of age, especially a newborn child. i. mortality rate the number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1000 live births in a given year. Included are the neonatal... Read more |
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Staggers Rail Act of 1980
Staggers Rail Act of 1980 Christopher Zorn Railroads were among the very first industries to be regulated in the United States. The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, which regulated shipping rates and prevented price discrimination by interstate carriers, was principally intended... Read more |
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general elections
general elections have changed over the years. Until the 17th cent., there was no statutory requirement about their frequency, and the Triennial Act of 1694, which laid down that a general election must be held every three years at most, was the first effective legal provision. In 1716 the... Read more |
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Despite options, rates unchanged in U.S.
...profession 50 years ago. It appears...shows that the rates have remained...alternatives to hysterectomy became available...Education about hysterectomy and the alternatives...1,000 had hysterectomies in 1997, the most recent ... |
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National study halted since health risks exceed benefits in postmenopausal...
...because after 5 years of data collection...after 5.2 years - because of...who have had hysterectomies continues unchanged, said Heiss...in any given year," Ontjes said...increased risks over several years in ... |
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National study halted since health risks exceed benefits in postmenopausal...
...because after 5 years of data collection...after 5.2 years - because of...who have had hysterectomies continues unchanged, said Heiss...in any given year," Ontjes said...increased risks over several years in ... |
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Risks unchanged by unopposed estrogen use.(NEWS)
...who had undergone hysterectomy had been randomly...for a median of 6 years, but the median...was only 3.5 years because more than...significantly higher rates of breast cancer...diseases were elevated over the cumulative follow...Extended ... |
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The role of topotecan in the treatment of advanced cervical cancer reviewed.
...associated mortality rates over the past few...cancer the rates have remained unchanged for 25 years," scientists...report. "Hysterectomy, alone or...a high cure rate, but the treatment...with ... |
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Unnecessary surgeries and Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratios
...sections and hysterectomies performed...within a year, CIHI adds...has been unchanged, at about...variation in hysterectomy rates, the report...hysterectomy rates varied almost...the lowest ... |
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The effect of cardiac output changes on end-tidal volatile anaesthetic...
...determinant of the rate of uptake of volatile...1 A fit, 40-year-old female was...routine abdominal hysterectomy. During placement...packs, the pulse rate fell from above...Prior to the pulse rate change F^sub...time -10 min. ... |
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Research from Queen's University broadens understanding of life...
...conditions, hysterectomy rates in Ontario...Insurance Plan over 5 years (2003-2007...were compared. Rates of all procedures...but remained unchanged amongst controls...Sciences, Surgery, Hysterectomy, ... |
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Should primary elective cesarean section be performed on demand in the...
...Cesarean Section and Hysterectomy" NO Why should...improved in the past 50 years ago, there's...cesarean-section rate was 5%. Today...times higher and the rates of perinatal morbidity...mortality are virtually unchanged. During a ... |
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Effects of combined estrogen/testosterone therapy on bone and body...
...women, 45-60 years old, who had undergone a hysterectomy and bilateral...later, cross-over was performed...mass remained unchanged after 24 weeks...Untreated, the annual rate of bone loss is...postmenopausal years, and about ... |