In this study, the scintillation and optical properties of pure and silver doped potassium chloride (KCl:Ag) single crystals were reported. Pure and doped KCl bulk single crystals with a good optical quality and free from cracks were grown from the melt using Czochralski technique. Different analysis methods were used to study the optical and scintillation properties of the grown crystals. The ...

We discuss the characterization of phantom materials that simulate the electromagnetic characteristics of various human tissues from 100 Hz to 10 MHz, and over a temperature range of 15 C to 40 C. The materials studied were: 1) a solution of potassium chloride in water, 2) a solution of propylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate, and salts, 3) a semi-solid material consisting of silicone and carbo...

OBJECTIVE C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive marker of inflammation and a prognostic marker in cardiovascular disease. Evidence suggests direct biological activities of CRP within the vascular wall. The study was designed to examine the vasoreactive effects of CRP. METHODS AND RESULTS Human internal mammary artery rings were obtained during cardiovascular bypass surgery and suspended in ...

Two-dimensional real-time observation of potassium ion distributions was achieved using an ion imaging device based on charge-coupled device (CCD) and metal-oxide semiconductor technologies, and an ion selective membrane. The CCD potassium ion image sensor was equipped with an array of 32 × 32 pixels (1024 pixels). It could record five frames per second with an area of 4.16 × 4.16 mm(2). Potass...

The thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC;SLC12A3) is central to sodium and blood pressure regulation. Metabolic syndrome induces NCC upregulation generating sodium-sensitive hypertension in experimental animal models. We tested the role of sensitivity hypertensive humans with metabolic syndrome. Conversely, oral potassium downregulation producing potassium-induced natriuresis. ...

Objective: Erectile dysfunction is a usual side effect of antipsychotic medications; this causes patients to avoid using drugs. The aim study investigate the effects iloperidone, paliperidone and loxapine on serotonin (5-HT), noradrenaline (NA), adenosine triphosphate (ATP) potassium chloride (KCl)-induced contractions vas deferens in mice.Materials Methods: mice were randomly divided into expe...

BACKGROUND Pseudo-Bartter syndrome encompasses a heterogenous group of disorders similar to Bartter syndrome. Sometimes a few status may be nested, as in our case presented here. CASE REPORT An 8-month-old boy was referred to our hospital with of intractable diarrhea, polyuria, persistent hypokalemia, abdominal distension and failure to thrive. He was born in the 34 6/7 gestational week (GW) ...

Abstract Shale instability is a significant problem, accounting for approximately 70% of wellbore challenges during drilling operations. To address this issue, shale inhibitors are commonly added to mud stabilize the encountered formations. Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have been recognized as effective due their environmental friendliness effectiveness. However, despite advantages, ...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the efficacy of potassium chloride (KCl) for low-residue euthanasia anesthetized pinnipeds in field settings which carcass retrieval disposal is not feasible. ANIMALS Stranded, free-ranging California sea lions (CSLs; Zalophus californianus ; n = 17) and northern elephant seals (NESs; Mirounga angustirostris 6) with life-threatening injury or disease between Ma...