h-point standard addition method (hpsam) with simultaneous addition of both analytes in nonaqueous solution was applied for determination of levonorgestrel (lev) and ethinyl estradiol (ee)  in ld and hd tablets. the results showed that, simultaneous determination could be performed with the ratio 1 to 5 of lev-ee. the lod for lev and ee were obtained 5.1×10 -7 and 9.6×10 -7 m, respectively, and...

limited data exist about the production of extruded linseed as a feed ingredient in farm animal nutrition. the objective of this study was to produce and evaluate extruded linseed mixed with alfalfa hay, pistachio by-products, and sugar beet pulp or corn grain in different proportions of linseed: alfalfa hay: pistachio by-products at ratios of 70:15:15, 70:20:10, 70:10:20, and 80:10:10 for qual...

A simple objective method to quantify embryo dwarfism induced by infectious bronchitis virus in embryonated chicken eggs has been used to determine endpoints in virus titration and neutralization assays. The eggs and the respective embryos were weighed and embryo:egg weight (EE) ratios were calculated. The EE ratios were compared with the uninoculated control eggs and endpoints could be calcula...

We discuss the puzzling experimental results on baryon-antibaryon production in ee annihilation close to the threshold, in particular the fact that σ(ee → n̄n) > ∼ σ(ee → p̄p). We discuss an interpretation in terms of a two-step process, via an intermediate coherent isovector state serving as an intermediary between ee and the baryon-antibaryon system. We provide evidence that the isovector chann...

Pain represents a major clinical problem and one which has exercised generations of healthcare professionals. Earthworms are used as a traditional Chinese medicine, and have been applied pharmacologically and clinically since a long time in China. However, the analgesic effects of earthworm extract (EE) are seldom studied. Hence, we evaluated the analgesic effects of EE in mice. The obtained da...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Less than 25% of stroke patients arrive to an emergency department within the 3-hour treatment window. Stroke Warning Information and Faster Treatment (SWIFT) compared an interactive intervention (II) with enhanced educational (EE) materials on recurrent stroke arrival times in a prospective cohort of multiethnic stroke/transient ischemic attack survivors. METHODS A sin...

We have read with great interest the increasing number of publications reporting that oral contraceptive (OC) formulations can decrease CYP2C19 activity. For example, Palovaara et al. (2003) evaluated the effect of two OC formulations on the hydroxylation of omeprazole. One formulation contained EE (40 g) and LNG (60 g), whereas the second contained LNG (60 g) and was devoid of EE. The combinat...

We have read with great interest the increasing number of publications reporting that oral contraceptive (OC) formulations can decrease CYP2C19 activity. For example, Palovaara et al. (2003) evaluated the effect of two OC formulations on the hydroxylation of omeprazole. One formulation contained EE (40 g) and LNG (60 g), whereas the second contained LNG (60 g) and was devoid of EE. The combinat...

conclusions we observed no significant differences between the two groups in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, except for hdl-c. considering the importance of overweight and obese women’s health, studies with longer follow-up periods are recommended in this respect. results the differences in lipid and carbohydrate parameters were not significant between the two groups, except for hdl-c (adjus...

The enantioselective Pd-catalyzed allylation reaction of fluorinated allyl enol carbonates is presented; a key feature of this transformation is the important effect of the ligand-to-palladium ratio on the enantioselectivity of the alpha-fluoroketones, since using a ligand excess (L/Pd ratio = 1.25 : 1) led to moderate results (30-76% ee), while using a L/Pd ratio <1 : 1.67 (to as low as 1 : 4)...