The Abstract Sifter is a Microsoft Excel based application that enhances existing search capabilities of PubMed. The Abstract Sifter assists researchers to search effectively, triage results, and keep track of articles of interest. The tool implements an innovative "sifter" functionality for relevance ranking, giving the researcher a way to find articles of interest quickly. The tool also gives...

This workbook is a result of several years experience in applying geographic information systems (GIS) technology to typical forestry, natural resource management, and environmental problems. Many of the terms and concepts introduced in this book have been compiled from a variety of different sources. These include some of the prevalent text books in the field, but most have been firmly implant...

This study measured patient response to a self-help weight loss workbook designed for use in an outpatient, family medicine practice. The primary measures were 2 follow-up telephone calls, the first at 1 week and the second at 1 month after the book was given to the patient. Initially, patients were enthusiastic about the book and had read it, and 24 (70%) intended to use it. On the other hand,...

Similar effects on murine haemopoietic compartment of low dose rate single dose and high dose rate fractionated total body irradiation. Summary This study was designed to compare two different modalities of TBI which are currently used in clinical practice. The same dose of 750 cGy was given to CBA mice either in a single dose at a low dose rate (4 cGy min-') (STBI) or in a fractionated regimen...