Mandibular growth retardation, coupled with relative macroglossia in E14 Dmm/Dmm mice, suggests that the concerted development of the palate and lower jaw complex in the mutant is aberrant. Detection of micrognathia and pseudomacroglossia in homozygotes, before the time of palate closure, supports the hypothesis that a relationship exists between growth retardation of Meckel's cartilage and malformation of the secondary palate, as predicted by the Pierre-Robin sequence.

The present study empirically investigates how much pharmacists' recommendations and consumer decisions influence the marketing of drugs to price-sensitive consumers. The results indicate that consumers rely on physicians and their own decisions than pharmacists' recommendations in choosing prescription drugs. Consumers rely more on pharmacists' recommendations in purchasing over-the-counter drugs. To reveal the relationships among physicians, pharmacists, and consumers, pharmacists and consumers were surveyed using existing questionnaires. The findings indicate recommendations from pharmacists' that patients consult with physicians about the choice of lower priced, though acceptable, prescription and over-the-counter drugs have a significant effect on consumer decisions. Pharmacists indicated that they were willing to recommend low-cost alternative drugs. Consumers were willing to follow pharmacists' recommendations. The behavior of both pharmacists and consumers had significant impact on cost reduction.

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Considers the growing importance of automatic data collection (ADC) and electronic data interchange (EDI) in logistics and distribution, and the need for an additional paradigm. ADC and EDI require additional conceptual consideration in logistics pedagogy. The utilization of the Internet to acquire knowledge globally is a new and progressive way to advance business logistics. Presents some theoretical hypotheses and procedural guidelines for improved logistical linkages.

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