OBJECTIVES To utilize single photon emission computerized tomography performed in sequence to determine the osseo-integrating capabilities and osteoblastic activities of a new bone regeneration technique called the membrane--sandwich technique (Ogunsalu sandwich bone regenerating technique) and to compare the quality and quantity of bone formed by this bone regeneration unit to bone regeneratio...

A membrane filter procedure for enumerating Escherichia coli was developed and evaluated. The method quantifies E. coli within 24 h without requiring subculture and identification of isolates. It incorporates a primary selective-differential medium for gram-negative, lactose-fermenting bacteria; resuscitation of weakened organisms by incubation for 2 h at 35 degrees C before incubation at 44.5 ...

A new approach to the non-expansive two band decomposition of finite length signals is introduced. The technique is based on the time-varying perfect reconstruction filter banks concept. In this approach the main analysis filter bank is instantaneously switched, at the signal boundaries, to a shorter filter bank: the D1 or Haar filter bank. The technique can be applied to all types of two band ...