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Released: 22-Jan-2009 1:15 PM EST
When Choosing a Nursing Home, Look for Signs That Residents Have as Much Freedom as Possible
Kansas State University

Although a new nursing home quality rating system has several dimensions, experts say it fails to address perhaps the most important question: Are the residents who live there happy?

Released: 11-Nov-2008 7:40 PM EST
Veterinarian Testing Drugs Given to Horses Post-Surgery
Kansas State University

Kansas State University veterinarians are researching the interaction of two drugs commonly administered together to horses after surgery. The drugs are given to relieve pain and to help alleviate the gastrointestinal tract problems to which horses are prone. Research is showing that the drugs may not have the same type of potentially dangerous interaction in horses that they do in a test tube.

Released: 10-Nov-2008 4:10 PM EST
K-State Exploring Methods to Help Families in Economic Hard Times
Kansas State University

K-State's Institute of Personal Financial Planning is exploring new methods to help families cope with economic hard times.

Released: 10-Nov-2008 4:10 PM EST
Experts Recommend Ways Families Can Lower Financial Stress
Kansas State University

Financial problems are often a family problem and parents need to manage stress so they do not transfer their anxiety onto their children, according to experts at Kansas State University.

Released: 4-Nov-2008 3:45 PM EST
Veterinarian Discusses New Drug For Dogs With Cushing's Disease
Kansas State University

A new medication is available to treat dogs with Cushing's disease, but pet owners should be prepared for the cost of managing the disease, according to a veterinarian at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Released: 28-Oct-2008 12:10 PM EDT
Physics Lab Becoming A Frontrunner in Ultrafast Laser Research
Kansas State University

The J.R. Macdonald Laboratory at Kansas State University has shifted its research focus to ultrafast laser science. This change in emphasis could lead to innovations benefiting medicine, energy and other technologies.

Released: 17-Oct-2008 11:00 AM EDT
College is Still Affordable Despite Economic Woes
Kansas State University

K-State student financial aid expert discusses ways to pay for college in challenging economic times.

Released: 16-Oct-2008 11:00 AM EDT
Research on Clothing Temperature Ratings to Make It Easier to Pick the Right Winter Coat
Kansas State University

A Kansas State University professor is working to develop a standard formula for determining the temperature ratings for cold-weather clothing. The goal is to have all manufacturers doing the same testing so a consumer can compare one product to another.

Released: 16-Oct-2008 11:00 AM EDT
Textiles Professor Says Layering, Hats Key to Staying Warm
Kansas State University

A K-State textiles professor says layering clothing, wearing a hat and using thick fabrics is key to keeping warm.

Released: 6-Aug-2008 6:00 AM EDT
Veterinarian Says Pets Have A Place in Presidential Campaigns
Kansas State University

Ronnie Elmore, associate dean of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, has some campaign advice for this year's presidential candidates: Put your pets front and center.

Released: 27-Jun-2008 12:00 PM EDT
Four For The Fourth: Experts Offer Ways To Make Independence Day Safer
Kansas State University

From food to fireworks, Kansas State University experts suggest four ways to make this Fourth of July safer for the whole family.

Released: 26-Jun-2008 11:30 AM EDT
Algae from the Ocean May Offer a Sustainable Energy Source of the Future
Kansas State University

Research by two Kansas State University scientists could help with the large-scale cultivation and manufacturing of oil-rich algae in oceans for biofuel.

Released: 4-Jun-2008 12:00 PM EDT
When Helping Young People Deal With Cyberbullying, Adults Should Think Of Themselves As Guests In The Technological World
Kansas State University

A Kansas State University youth expert says parents need to keep their status as technology immigrants in mind when helping their children -- the technology natives -- deal with issues like cyberbullying.

Released: 4-Jun-2008 10:35 AM EDT
Survey Results To Help Kansas Schools Combat Bullying Effectively
Kansas State University

Two Kansas State University faculty members are working on a project that will survey K-State freshmen this fall about bullying in high school. They said this information could help schools across the state become more effective in preventing and dealing with bullying.

Released: 20-May-2008 5:00 PM EDT
'Trash-Talking' Instructor Teaches Ways Businesses Can Be Green And Profitable
Kansas State University

A Kansas State University instructor and his students tell businesses they can be profitable and environmentally friendly. And then they tell them how to do it.

   
Released: 28-Nov-2007 4:00 PM EST
Expectations Typically Lead to Holiday Stress, Says Professor
Kansas State University

Holiday stress is typically caused by high or unrealistic expectations, according to a Kansas State University expert on family relationships.


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