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A recent report from Des Moines University discusses the clinical and nonclinical uses of ketamine, highlighting its evolution from an anesthetic agent to a versatile treatment for various conditions, including pain management and psychiatric disorders. The research emphasizes ketamine's impact on patient care and its recognition as a drug of abuse due to its hallucinogenic and sedative effects. Financial support for the study was provided by IOER and the NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism. The research has been peer-reviewed and offers valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of ketamine therapy. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Des Moines University in Iowa explored the potential use of IL-29, a cytokine in the IFN lambda family, for immunotherapy of cervical cancer. The study found that IL-29 inhibited the growth of cervical cancer cells by reducing cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis. The researchers also observed increased expression of anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic molecules in the presence of IL-29. These findings suggest that IL-29 may be a promising cytokine for the treatment of cervical cancer. The research has been peer-reviewed and published in Medical Oncology. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Des Moines University in Iowa explores a holistic approach to treating prostate cancer. The researchers suggest that natural products, such as green tea and pomegranate, along with regular exercise, may enhance current treatment protocols and improve quality of life for patients. The study discusses the viability of these natural agents as treatments for prostate cancer and its complications. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides promising evidence for alternative treatment options. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the traveling cram course in the science of politics organized by the U.S. Democratic National Committee. It states that the first three-day stop of the cram course called National Training Academy is Des Moines, Iowa in which a mix of skull sessions and lively talks were conducted at the Hotel Savery. It notes that the three-day instruction includes taping commercials, renting mailing lists and hiring pollsters, and other up-to-date advice.

The article reports on the 58th Iowa State High School Basketball Championship for Girls in Des Moines, Iowa. It provides an overview of the history of basketball in Iowa wherein the first Iowa girls' championship took place in 1919 and was contested two decades before the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It also mentions that Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has an annual budget of nearly 1 million dollar. Moreover, the author presents a detailed discussion regarding the basketball event.

This article reports on a speech delivered by former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Vice President Henry Agard Wallace during a farm meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1954. During the speech, Wallace recommended a flexible price-support system to sustain a granary program. He also addressed the purchase of agricultural surpluses by the federal government. Some 1,200 farmers cheered when Wallace finished speaking.

The article reports on the 17th biennial convention of the United Lutheran Church (UCLA) in America in KRNT Radio Theater in Des Moines, Iowa. The United Lutherans has been voted in the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., giving it a full membership to the interdenominational U.S. Protestant agency. Other issues tackled during the event were the opposed establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the Vatican and the fund raising that reached 6,730,500 U.S. dollars for the group's colleges and seminaries.

The article reports on the overnight visit of U.S. President Jimmy Carter to farmer Woodrow Wilson Diehl and his wife Mary in Des Moines, Iowa. It notes that Carter, the Diehls and eight other local farm families have discussed the costly effects of central Iowa's drought. Carter also discusses the federal disaster assistance for farmers who are eligible for payments within the year, along with the administration's proposed feed-grains set-aside program.

The article offers information on the increasing number of establishments in Mason City, Iowa which offer pornographic materials and sexual services including all-nude bars, porn bookstore, and adult moviehouse. It says that businessman Richard Davis requested for an adult moviehouse in Mason City, brought the case to the court, and won after being rejected by the mayor in the city. It mentions the construction of other porn-related establishments in the city such as the College Inn's all-nude dancers and the massage parlor owned by Robert and Monica Baldwin. According to Rosalie Rivedal, a waitress at Lytle's Sandwich Grill, she just get used to the scene in Mason City.

This section covers various issues in the U.S. as of September 1952. It cites the reason of the park board in Des Moines, Iowa to disallow night watchman A. T. Warrick's claim for new false teeth. The cheapest shoeshine in Baltimore, Maryland is reportedly being offered by ten-year-old Ronnie Lee Leslie. Aaron G. Bass was summoned to pay fines on five traffic tickets found in the glove compartment of his stolen car in New York City.

The article presents the highlights of the first major outdoor Olympic track and field warmups Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa and Pennsylvania Relays in Philadelphia in 1952. Denis Johansson has defeated favorite milers Don Gehrmann, Fred Wilt and Warren Druetzler. It cites the possibility that Johansson might improve his performance in Helsinki, Finland. The 400-meter hurdles in Philadelphia was won by Albin Rauch.

The article focuses on the Des Moines University of Lawsonomy, which was founded by Alfred William Lawson after he brought the old Des Moines University in 1943. School officials refused to define the course, Lawsonomy, but according to the newspaper owned by Lawson, it is a study of everything that is built from 47 principles based on books written by Lawson. The Senate Small Business Committee conducted a special meeting with Lawson on March 1952, wherein they were not able to squeeze important details.

The article features the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. Fair Director Ken Fulk stated that the fair is a small city unto itself. It notes that the farm families from Iowa towns like Burlington, Belle Plaine, Indianola and Clearfield come to show their livestock, spend a few dollars on the midway, ogle the new farm machinery and see what their neighbors' hogs look like. It mentions that the biggest line forms at the Ferris wheel, where dozens of fairgoers scream in delight as the huge jeweled wheel revolves in the darkened sky.

The article focuses on the statement released by the Police Burial & Protective Association in Des Moines, Iowa in 1973 concerning the repudiation of the bad reputation of the cops in the city.

The article focuses on the use of Becky, a lioness, to police the Children's Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa and solve problems in the zoo such as vandalism. It states that the zoo has no fund to hire an evening watchman. Thus, director Robert Elgin decided to let the lioness police the grounds. It mentions that Becky has been taught as a wrestling lion so she neither uses his claws nor bites and her parents used to guard the deer compound.

The article focuses on Democratic Governor Herschel Cellel Loveless of Iowa. It mentions that Loveless will continue his campaign despite his ailment for the seat of Republican Senator Thomas Martin, who announced his retirement. An overview of Herschel's early career as the city's street superintendent and later on as mayor is presented.

The article presents information on the prospects of acquisition of Time Inc. by Meredith Corp. (MDP). It is stated that Time Inc. may soon experience a stark change of scenery if the acquisition takes place and relocate the operations to Meredith's headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The article further offers information on restaurants in Des Moines including Centro, Des Moines Embassy Club, and Zombie Burger.