Predictors of trust in the general science and climate science research of US federal agencies.

In this article, we focus on a key strategic objective of scientific organizations: maintaining the trust of the public. Using data from a nationally representative survey of American adults ( n = 1510), we assess the extent to which demographic factors and political ideology are associated with citizens' trust in general science and climate science research conducted by US federal agencies. Finally, we test whether priming individuals to first consider agencies' general science research influences trust in their climate science research, and vice versa.

Under the weather: an evaluation of different modes of presenting meteorological information for pilots.

Understanding current and forecast weather conditions for a planned route of flight is vital for general aviation (GA) pilots. Weather information can be obtained from multiple sources and in multiple formats, ranging from abbreviated code provided by aviation weather forecasters to animated graphical displays available on TV and the Internet. The present study investigated the effectiveness of graphical displays of meteorological information.

The surgeon's assistant: an orthopaedic model at Hastings.

An Orthopaedic Surgeon's Assistant has been part of the orthopaedic surgical team at Hastings since 1983. Having a suitably trained person in post ensures continuity and stability and enhances the treatment of patients, the performance of the department and the training offered to Higher Surgical Trainees. Discussion includes the value of such a role, other orthopaedic models and the need for a nationally accredited training scheme and qualification.

Cortisol concentrations in blood and urine of horses.

A survey of the concentrations of cortisol in blood and urine samples taken from thoroughbred and standardbred horses after racing is presented. Statistical analysis showed the only significant difference between thoroughbred and standardbred horses was a higher cortisol concentration in thoroughbred urine. Urine volume and pH had no significant influence on the urinary cortisol concentration, however 9.

Diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance. A prevalence estimate based on the Busselton 1981 survey.

We have estimated the prevalence of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance from the Busselton 1981 Population Survey using the 1980 World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Standardized to the Australian non-Aboriginal population aged 25 years and over, the prevalence rates in this white community were 2.5% for known diabetes; 0.

Cytological abnormalities of the cervix. Fifteen years' follow-up of a gynaecological cancer survey.

In a gynaecological cancer survey of 1026 women aged 21 years and over in May 1967, 74 women were found to have cervical cytological changes (designated as mild atypia in 71), which were followed to April 1982. No case of cervical cancer was found (0.3 were expected on the basis of population rates).

Q waves and ventricular extrasystoles in resting electrocardiograms. A 16 year follow up in Busselton study.

Isolated abnormalitites in the resting electrocardiograms of 1546 Busselton people with no history of angina or past myocardial infarction were examined in relation to 16 year mortality. Multivariate discriminate analysis in men showed significant independent relationship for Q waves with coronary heart disease and for ventricular extrasystoles with cardiovascular disease. In women multivariate analysis showed significant relations for ventricular extrasystoles with total mortality and coronary heart disease.

Results of computerized tomography, psychometric testing and dietary studies in social drinkers, with emphasis on reversibility after abstinence.

The frequency of abnormal results of cranial computerized tomography (CT), psychometric testing and dietary studies was established in a prospective study of 39 light-to-moderate drinkers (below 120 g/day) of both sexes. Thirty-one subjects showed some degree of cerebral atrophy on CT scan and, of these, 25 also showed abnormalities on psychometric testing. Psychometric deficits were found in three subjects with a normal CT scan.

Prolonged variability in plasma protein binding of disopyramide after acute myocardial infarction.

1 Disopyramide plasma binding was determined in vitro in plasma from 20 patients with acute myocardial infarction (aged 35-79 years) and in 20 age and sex matched healthy subjects. Plasma samples were collected on days 1, 5 and 12 after infarction and when the patient returned to the outpatient clinic. 2 In healthy subjects there was a significant negative correlation between disopyramide free fraction and plasma alpha 1-acid glycoprotein (AAG) concentration.

Multiple regression analysis of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality in Busselton, Western Australia--13-year study.

The mortality of 1564 Busselton subjects has been studied from 1966-79 to determine whether risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) showed any change in emphasis compared with the Framingham Population Study of 20 yr previously. The Busselton analysis used subjects free of probable and suspect coronary heart disease at onset. In men aged 40-59, systolic blood pressure (SBP), forced expiratory volume (FEV), and serum cholesterol levels were significant independent determining variables for CVD mortality and cholesterol for CHD mortality, with SBP being related to CVD in men aged 60-74 yr.

Familial aggregation of total cholesterol, triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in an Israeli population sample.

An analysis of factors involved in the determination of cholesterol, triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) variables is presented. The Jerusalem Lipid Research Clinic tested a population sample of 3,118 youngsters aged 17 to 18 yr and their parents. In 233 of these families, another sibling was examined at age 17 to 18 yr.

Alcohol and mortality in the Busselton study.

Non-smoking Busselton men and women who classed themselves in 1966 as non-drinkers had significantly higher 13-year mortality from all causes and from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with non-smoking drinkers. Such findings are the first to be reported in women. Smoking had no observed effect on the mortality of Busselton's non-drinkers, but in drinkers, smoking was associated with significantly higher mortalities from all causes CVD, CHD, and cancer compared with those of smoking non-drinkers.

Electrocardiograms and 13 year cardiovascular mortality in Busselton study.

In 2119 unselected Busselton subjects 40 to 79 years of age, the 13 year mortality from cardiovascular disease was significantly higher in those whose initial electrocardiogram showed Q and QS patterns, left axis deviation, ST depression, T wave depression, flat or biphasic T waves, atrial fibrillation or flutter, and ventricular extrasystoles. In angina-free subjects whose electrocardiographic codes occurred in isolation from any other electrocardiographic abnormality, ventricular extrasystoles were associated with significantly higher mortality from cardiovascular disease compared with controls.

Final examinations in surgery: support for the retention of the clinical examination.

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Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking in Busselton, 1966-1978.

In Busselton, mass health examination (MHE) questionnaires about alcohol consumption indicate that more people are drinking wine and fewer people are drinking beer. The evidence suggests an increase in the number of women consuming alcohol. The proportion of drinkers was higher among patients attending doctors with interests in wineries and/or vineyards compared with those patients attending doctors without such interests.

Changing mortality due to strokes in men following treatment of Busselton hypertensives 1967-77.

Regular biennial health screenings of the Busselton population between 1966-75 resulted in the recognition of individuals with hypertension and a progressive increase in the adequacy of control of blood pressure in those on treatment. Between 1973-77 observed mortality from strokes (CVA) in males 50 yrs and over declined significantly as might be expected from the smaller numbers at risk from raised blood pressure. No favourable trends occurred in the incidence of CVA in women despite better control of hypertension.

Gastric mucosal damage by taurine and glycine conjugates of chenodeoxycholic acid.

Bile damage to gastric mucosa may be demonstrated by means of changes in the transmucosal movement of H+ and Na+ ions. In the present study pure 10 mM solutions of taurine and glycine conjugates of chenodeoxycholic acid were instilled into canine Heidenhain pouches. Solutions were prepared at pH 2, 4, and 8, as previous work had shown a greater damaging effect at low pH.