The use of contrast media such as organic iodine molecules and gadolinium contrast agents is commonplace in diagnostic imaging. Although there is widespread perception that side effects and drug interactions may be the leading problems caused by these compounds, various degrees of interference with some laboratory tests have been clearly demonstrated. Overall, the described interference for iod...

In the first half of the last century tuberculosis was the main focus of attention amongst all respiratory diseases. Bronchial asthma is a serious global health problem. The present study was carried out to estimate magnesium levels in serum in pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchial asthma cases and to compare them with the serum magnesium levels of controls. This study was undertaken in 120 subj...

Membrane separation is a very well known technology having a large number of applications. Separation of metal ions by selective membrane transport is of great importance from both fundamental and practical viewpoints. According to IUPAC, a membrane is defined as a heterogeneous phase which acts as a barrier to the flow of molecules and ionic species in liquid or vapour phase. Membranes can be ...