A three-dimensional (3D) electrochemical flow-through reactor equipped with GAC packed bed, polarized by the electric field, was evaluated for removal of persistent organic contaminants from real sewage effluent. The performance investigated 27 consecutive runs at two anodic current densities, i.e., low density (LCD) 15 m-2, and high (HCD) 100 m-2. In HCD experiments, adsorption ability saturat...

Graphene-based sponges doped with atomic nitrogen and boron were applied for the electrochemical degradation of persistent organic contaminants in one-pass, flow-through mode, a low-conductivity supporting electrolyte. The B-doped anode N-doped cathode was capable >90% contaminant removal at geometric anodic current density 173 A m?2. achieved via direct electron transfer, anodically formed O3,...

Hydroxyl radical (•OH) scavenging demand can be an indicator that represents the water quality characteristics of raw water. It is one key parameters predicting UV/H2O2 system performance and affects operating parameters. Based on •OH demand, we developed a model predictive control strategy to meet target compound removal efficiency energy consumption simultaneously. Selected pharmaceutically a...

BACKGROUND The measurement of functional residual capacity (FRC) in ventilated patients could help track the extent of acute lung disease, monitor recruitment of unstable lung units, or guide the use of PEEP. Quantitative analysis of computed tomography (CT) images of the lungs is currently the accepted standard for FRC measurement (FRC-CT), but is impractical for routine use. Gas dilution and ...

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a serious adverse reaction to contrast agents used in radiography. It important study the epidemiology of CIN and risk factors for developing complication order improve quality care that patients receive during coronary interventions. The aim was investigate incidence after angiography (CAG) with iopromide analyse cost-effectiveness using this agent multidi...

BACKGROUND Drug-eluting balloons (DEB) may be promising technology for treating atherosclerotic arterial disease. In fact, several DEBs have been clinically available for the treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR), de novo coronary lesions, and peripheral artery disease. OBJECTIVE We sought to elucidate the mechanism of action and in vivo safety and efficacy of a novel iopromide-base...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of curcumin on contrast nephropathy in rabbits.MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this study, 14 adult, 2.5-3 kg white male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups. Goups consisted control group (n=2) contrast-induced (n=6) and Curcumin (n=6). group, was administered via gastric gavage at a dose 500 mg/kg one day before agent administration. Iopromide in...

The iodinated X-ray contrast media are the most widely administered intravascular pharmaceuticals and are known to persist in the aquatic environment. A rapid method using direct injection liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (DI-LC-MS/MS) has been developed to measure eight ICM. These include iopamidol, iothalamic acid, diatrizoic acid, iohexol, iomeprol, iopromide, plus both ioxagli...

Multidrug resistance was an obstacle in cancer chemotherapy because the cells decreased their intracellular drug accumulation by energy-dependent compounds efflux pumps such as Pglycoprotein (P-gp). This study observed some iodinated radiographic contrast media, diatrizoate, iopromide and iotrolan affected the cellular energetic state and the kinetics of P-gp in drug-sensitive K562 and drug res...