Activation barriers (DeltaHMe(double dagger)) for adding methyl radicals to ions of the general formula CH3CR=OCH3+ have been measured by looking at the threshold energies for the reverse reaction, dissociative photoionization of ethers of the general formula RC(CH3)2OCH3. Dissociation by loss of a methyl radical has more favorable thermochemistry than loss of R*, yet the onset of R* loss occur...

BACKGROUND Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWH), e.g. enoxaparin, represent the standard thromboprophylactic agents in Europe after total hip replacement. The oral direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran etexilate provides comparable effectiveness and safety. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of dabigatran etexilate on perioperative blood loss and wound secretion in total hip arthr...

This contribution deals with a formula for the capacity an ATM multiplexer must at least have to accomodate the loss probability demands of all connections. So it can be used for connection admission control as well as for network resource management purposes. The formula is based on the buuerless uid ow multiplexer model. It allows for a more exact capacity evaluation than if equivalent bandwi...

When newer tables for parameters in Grant's formula for tonography are used, one obtains far higher values for the outflow facility than those generally accepted. The aim of this iinvestigation has, therefore, been to test the validity of the tonography formula. The outflow facility determined by constant-rate perfusion in enucleated eyes has been compared with the results of tonography on the ...

Prior design is one of the most important problems in both statistics and machine learning. The cross validation (CV) and the widely applicable information criterion (WAIC) are predictive measures of the Bayesian estimation, however, it has been difficult to apply them to find the optimal prior because their mathematical properties in prior evaluation have been unknown and the region of the hyp...

This report examines potential fairness problems associated with a model based approach to TCP-friendly ow control for non-TCP traac. In speciic, such an approach involves using a TCP-friendly formula that estimates the throughput of a TCP session with the same end-to-end traac characteristics as the non-TCP connection under consideration. The inputs to this formula include the round trip time,...

BACKGROUND Enteral formulas can be stored for up to 2 years. Fat oxidation during storage can lead to the loss of nutritive value and generation of toxic products such as lipid peroxides. METHODS Two standard enteral formulas were stored for short periods at high temperatures (1-4 weeks at 32-55°C) or for long periods at low temperatures (12-36 weeks at 4°C, 20°C, or 30°C). The present study ...

This letter presents the first vector network analyzer based subterahertz (sub-THz) phase-compensated channel sounder at 220–330 GHz using radio-over-fiber techniques that could enable long-range phase-coherent measurements. The optical cable solution enables measurements sub-THz bands, since it can effectively minimize loss. also proposes a novel phase compensation scheme to stabilize variatio...

OBJECTIVE To determine the risk factors for weight loss over 8% in full-term newborns at postpartum discharge from a Baby Friendly Hospital. METHODS The cases were selected from a cohort of infants belonging to a previous study. Healthy full-term newborns with birth weight ≥2.000g, who were exclusively breastfed, and excluding twins and those undergoing phototherapy as well as those discharge...

AIMS To compare effectiveness of a 1-year weight loss program in moderately and severely obese patients. METHODS The study sample included 311 obese patients participating in a weight loss program, which comprised a 12-week weight reduction phase (low-calorie formula diet) and a 40-week weight maintenance phase. Body weight and glucose and lipid values were determined at the beginning of the ...