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Viral lower respiratory tract infections in infants and children

Lower respiratory tract disease in infants and young children are most commonly caused by viruses. This is a key public health dilemma within this age group.

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Bacterial endospores: structure, survival, and medical significance

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Differences between electrolytic and voltaic cells

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Post tenure review effectiveness and faculty perceptions in higher education

In the field of higher education, post tenure review has become a common way of reviewing the overall performance of tenured faculty. Yet, many critics will claim that this is an attack on the independent spirit of the tenure system itself.

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Debunking myths about workplace psychological testing and employee concerns

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The economic downturn's impact on Georgia's entertainment spending habits

Georgians are not going out as much as they used to, resulting in hard times for restaurants, bars and nightclubs. How bad is it? In a recent survey, 80% of people surveyed had changed their entertainment spending habits as a result of the economic downturn.

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Cross-reactivity of cephalosporins in penicillin-allergic patients

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Faith and doubt in the Christian worldview and universe

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Cognitive development and social interaction in observed children's play

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Setting and symbolism in Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour"

The setting in a short story is rarely just a place where things happen. Settings can transcend space and time to illuminate the character's experience.

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