1. The ability of activated charcoal, treated in differing ways with poly(hydroxyethylmethacrylate), to adsorb paracetamol was studied. 2. Activated charcoal was coated with 2,4 or 10% by weight of poly(hydroxyethy1methacrylate). Neither the percentage by weight (2, 4 or 10%) coating of activated charcoal by the polymer nor the procedure used to apply the coat affected the total adsorption of p...

Korgenski and Daly recommend charcoal horse blood agar (Regan-Lowe agar) for the detection of erythromycin resistance in Bordetella pertussis by agar dilution, Etest methodology, or agar diffusion. MICs for most isolates were #0.06 to 0.12 mg/ml by agar dilution and the Etest, while the MIC for the only resistant strain was 16 to 64 mg/ml (4). Charcoal agar may be suitable for discrimination be...

House dust mite sensitized asthmatics are advised to practice allergen avoidance. Charcoal pillows are used in Korea with unsubstantiated claims regarding their efficacy in alleviating asthma symptoms. We tested the effects of activated charcoal on breeding of house dust mites in culture. Twenty live adult house dust mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) were inoculated, 10 replicates, on cult...

We report on a procedure using powdered coconut charcoal to sequester organic contaminants and reduce toxicity in sediments as part of a series of toxicity identification and evaluation (TIE) methods. Powdered coconut charcoal (PCC) was effective in reducing the toxicity of endosulfan-spiked sediments by 100%. Powdered coconut charcoal also was effective in removing almost 100% of the toxicity ...

The clinical use of uncoated charcoal haemoperfusion systems, despite their efficacy, has hitherto been prevented by the occurrence of a number of adverse effects including charcoal embolism and marked thrombocytopenia. Charcoal coated with a synthetic hydrogel overcomes many of the disadvantages associated with the use of uncoated material in that there is a much reduced thrombocytopenia and n...

The mainly sources for indoor radon concentrations in all types of houses are the soil radon flux under the building (about 80%) and the radon exhalation from building materials (about20%). Our paper presents two methods for simultaneous measurement of this exhalation from soil and building materials: (1) -charcoal adsorption, respectively (2)-Lucas cell method. The both methods are applicable ...

common yew taxus baccata l. is an evergreen, slow growing   tree, indigenous of hyrcanian forests in iran. discovery of paclitaxel as an   anti tumor agent in the bark of taxus has increased importance of this   plant for treatment of breast and ovary cancer, especially 7000 women die annually   due to breast cancer in iran. regarding destructive method of paclitaxel   production and protection...

Young children often build various structures with wooden blocks; structures that are often used for pretend play, subtly improving children’s creativity and imagination. Based on a traditional Japanese wooden block toy, Tsumiki, we propose a novel interactive toy for children, named “TSU.MI.KI”, maintaining the physical assets of wooden blocks and enhancing them with automation. “TSU.MI.KI” co...

Currently hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is industrially produced in the Czech Republic (Lucebni zavody Draslovka Kolin) and is extensively used for Czech mill fumigation. Therefore we evaluated the potential of HCN fumigant for treatment of wooden transport packages (pallets). We tested the penetration of HCN trough wooden pallet materials using gas chromatography. The preliminary results on biologica...

Phenobarbitone elimination rate after oral charcoal Activated charcoal is used in treating poisoning by drugs to prevent their absorption. If given early and in a high dose (50 g) it will inhibit the absorption of over 90 % of most drugs.1 2A high proportion of many drugs with a long half life are excreted into the gut and reabsorbed. We report on the effect of activated charcoal, given orally ...