OBJECTIVE Use comparison with indirect calorimetry to confirm the ability of our previously described equation to predict resting energy expenditure in mechanically ventilated patients. DESIGN Prospective, validation study. SETTING Eighteen-bed, medical intensive care unit at a teaching hospital. PATIENTS All adult patients intubated >24 hrs were assessed for eligibility. Exclusion criter...

The study verify validity of Altman’s Z score model and identify trend in top five cement industry India according to financial health. For this we are taking period years from 2008 2012 has been calculated using ratio analysis. It found that is appropriate predicator for current position industry. In context, Altman Z-score plays an important role judging the soundness company. present was con...

In 1995 and 2000, recommendations for infection control in electroneurodiagnostic laboratories were published in this journal (Altman 1995, Altman 2000). This article is an update of those recommendations, reviewing books, journal articles, and information appearing on the Internet from 1995 through 2008. Knowledge of current infection control practices and recommendations is essential for ever...

Objective: The primary aim of this study was measure and compare the axial length (AXL), keratometric indices (K1, K2) anterior chamber depth (ACD) by biometric devices; IOL Master OB 820, to seek evidence on level agreement for these parameters between two devices.
 Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
 Place Duration Study: Armed Forces Institute Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi Pakista...