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What is an experimental population?

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The Endangered Species Act provides for the designation of reintroduced populations of threatened or endangered species as "experimental populations" and for the further designation of these populations as "essential" or "nonessential" to the continued existence of the species. Congress added this provision to the Act in 1982 to increase management flexibility during reintroductions of listed species.
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What is the minority population?

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Residency is based upon where you permanently reside. In the example above, you would qualify for in-state, but not in-district tuition.
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What is your patient population?

FAQs - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Dietetic Internship Prog...
The Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center (DVAMC) provides health care to men and women who have served our country. Our patient population is made up of Veterans from World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Persian Gulf Wars, and the Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom. Our patient population is 97% male and 3% female. The dietetic interns develop strong clinical skills from working with a variety of patients with complex medical and social needs.
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Are any "experimental" drugs being used?

STEP-BD (Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipola...
The medications prescribed in STEP-BD are fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in people, and most are in common clinical use. The only exception is inositol, a special type of glucose that is a naturally-occurring substance. One of the Randomized Care Pathways in STEP-BD includes inositol, which is added to a mood stabilizer to evaluate its benefit for refractory depression.
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Is neurofeedback experimental?

Frequently asked questions about neurofeedback
No. Since neurofeedback devices are required to carry an FDA label, their use by licensed health providers is completely permissible.
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Are any medications used in this study experimental?

TORDIA Home Page
Everyone participating in the study will be taking either citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac), or venlafaxine ER (Effexor XR). Prozac, Celexa, and Effexor XR have all been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of depression in adults. However, only Prozac has been FDA approved for treating depression in adolescents.
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Is this in the experimental stages?

Cardiovascular Services-USC University Hospital-Los Angeles,...
The procedure used is called myocardial perfusion imaging. It detects the blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium). This type of imaging has been used in association with the injection of radioisotopes such as thallium or technetium (thallium or technetium) scanning. Several studies have demonstrated that this type of scanning used with MRI can detect abnormalities of blood supply to heart muscle in women with chest pain that is not demonstrable with radioisotopes.
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Is this experimental surgery?

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Not at all. This is the "Gold Standard" of weight loss surgery. It is recognized and accepted by the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Family Practice and virtually every organization, worldwide, concerned with health or obesity issues.
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Is RFA Experimental?

Patient Information: Frequently Asked Questions
RFA has been used to treat benign bone tumors and some heart problems for more than 20 years. The procedure has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of liver tumors since 1996.
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Is FAS experimental?

The Alternative to Hysterectomy
No. Removal of fibroid tumors has been a well-recognized procedure for over 50 years. Our blood saving techniques and multiple lasers are what separate this procedure from a traditional myomectomy.
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What about experimental treatments?

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Unlike homeopathic remedies, experimental or investigational treatments involve taking medication which has shown promise in treating HIV or its complications in the laboratory. These medications have gone through a rigorous evaluation by the FDA for safety and are now being evaluated for their effectiveness. By enrolling in these investigational studies, it helps advance our ability to fight HIV.
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What happened to the Experimental Search System (ESS)?

Library of Congress Online Catalog (Library of Congress FAQ)
The Experimental Search System (ESS) is no longer available. The ESS was developed to investigate new search and retrieval capabilities that were not available on the Library's first mainframe-based online catalog (LOCIS) and the subsequent web-based online catalogs (WORD search and BROWSE search). Capabilities that were investigated included output options (such as email), relevance ranking, sorting options and linking from data in catalog records to digital resources available on the Internet.
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What's the population?

Frequently Asked Questions
Depends on who you speak to and who's statistics you believe, but generally reckoned to be around 3,200 and falling slightly.
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What is the population?

Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce
Our City has approximately 7 600 people and our trade area outside of the City limits has approximately 8000 people.
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The Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington, DC
The population is 29,863,000 (2005 est.). Since 1980, and especially during the Taliban regime, many Afghans took refuge abroad, mainly in Pakistan and Iran. Since 2001, Afghans are returning in record numbers every year.
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Sicily Guide - FAQ
According to the 1991 census, Sicily has a population of 4,966,386. For more information, visit Fast Facts page.
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Is EPD considered experimental? Is it approved by the FDA?

EPD FAQ (Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization FAQ)
EPD importation into the USA was stopped in 2002. LDA (Low Dose Antigens) is the USA replacement. Some historical and current status may be available at the web site of Dr. Shrader. The first answer may depend on your definition of the word experimental. Having been in use for over 20 years indicates that quite a bit is known about the EPD technique. The test data results are showing good consistent results from the treatment. of July, 2000, the EPD treatment is NOT APPROVED by the FDA.
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What is an experimental kernel version?

The linux-kernel mailing list FAQ
ADB) Linux kernel versions are divided in two series: experimental (odd series e.g. 1.3.xx or 2.1.x) and production (even series e.g. 1.2.xx, 2.0.xx, 2.2.x, 2.4.x and so on). The experimental series are fast moving versions which are used to test new features, algorithms, device drivers, etc. By their own nature the experimental kernels may behave in unpredictable ways, so one may experience data losses, random machine lockups, etc.
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Are there any experimental drugs I can take? Can I participate in research trials?

Select a Medical Service | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center
Currently, several research trials using experimental or known MS-approved drugs are ongoing, and you can participate if you wish. Our Web site is frequently updated with information on research trials being conducted at Lahey. You can also check with one of our MS specialists or nurses about any research studies that apply to your specific case. We keep an updated list of all MS research going on around the country.
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What is experimental setup at RARAF?

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RARAF has a 5 MV Singletron Accelerator, which produces beams of positive light ions. These charged particles are used to irradiate biological materials directly, or to produce monoenergetic neutrons that irradiate the biological material. RARAF also provides users with facilities and services such as dosimetry and microdosimetry, cell culture laboratories, x-ray machines, and computer support.
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What Is Experimental Science?

Hints and FAQs
Experimental science is actually the search for cause and effect relationships in nature. A hypothesis is your best guess at what this cause and effect relationship is. Your conclusions will allow you to predict the result of future cause and effect relationships. If you can do this, you can harness effects to do things. Technology is the area that applies the findings of the sciences to produce machines, or do things for us.
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Is embolization experimental?

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Embolization has been used to control hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) in many parts of the body, including the uterus for more than twenty years. Nothing is experimental about the procedure. Embolization has been approved by the FDA, and is covered by most insurance plans.
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What would I do with the experimental option?

Departments > Psychology
The General Experimental option is a flexible, multipurpose degree program. It prepares students to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify students for specialized employment opportunities in research and other areas. Some courses are designed to be taken in a sequence. You will be given information about the sequence when you create your formal degree plan.
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How many experimental sections will I see?

GRE Academic FAQs
There will be one experimental section, in addition to the three scored sections, which ETS uses to test out questions for future tests. The section could be Math, Verbal, or Analytical, and your performance on it will not affect your score in any way.
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What are Experimental Aircraft?

FAQ Gyros
Aircraft that are not fully certificated (as Cessnas or Beechcraft are) are classified as experimental. This means they have not met the stringent airworthiness standards for certificated aircraft.
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What is Experimental Travel?

U TRAVEL
Experiential travel includes activities like cultural, expedition cruising, wildlife safari and culinary tours.
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Why are you studying the Ashkenazi Jewish population?

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We are studying the Ashkenazi Jewish population because the population arose from a limited number of ancestors, and because there has been a long history of marriage within the faith. This has resulted in a more homogeneous (similar) bloodline than is found in many other populations. Please visit our fact sheet for more information.
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Are these disorders more prevalent in the Jewish population?

Frequently Asked Questions
this time there is not sufficient evidence to indicate a higher risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in the Jewish community. There are some studies that suggest an increase in affective disorders, including bipolar disorder, in the Jewish community. However, these studies have not been adequately substantiated at this time.
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What population do you serve?

Women's Community Clinic: About Us
We primarily aim to serve women who lack health insurance. Women come from all over the Bay Area, but mostly from the nearby neighborhoods, including Haight Ashbury, Western Addition, and Hayes Valley. We can care for women age 12 and older.
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What is the population of Jersey City?

FAQ'S of Jersey City
Jersey City is the State of New Jersey's second largest city. Given current population trends, it will be the largest by the year 2000! The population density is 15,368.9 persons/sq. mi. This may be compared to that of New York City, 23,320, and that of the nation as a whole, 661.9.
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