Transition metal–boron complexes BnM have been predicted at density functional theory level to be molecular bowls (n 1⁄4 8–14) hosting a transition metal atom (M) inside or molecular tires (n 1⁄4 14) centered with a transition metal atom. Small Bn clusters prove to be effective inorganic ligands to all the VB–VIIIB transition metal elements in the periodic table. Density functional evidences ob...

The vancomycin dose necessary for the achievement of target serum trough concentrations during continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) remains to be elucidated. This was a retrospective cohort study of critically ill adults at a tertiary medical center on concurrent CVVH and vancomycin between 2006 and 2010 with a steady-state vancomycin trough concentration. The 87 included patients were g...

The rich partial textures and beating of the traditional tibetan bowl have tantilized listeners for centuries. In this paper we propose a real-time physical model of a singing bowl meant for use in performance. In order to be able to use it in a performance context, we control it using a rubboard musical controller. We feel that the mapping between the two instruments is uniquely natural and co...

We examine the geometry of a complete, negatively curved surface isometrically embedded in R3. We are especially interested in the behavior of the ends of the surface and its limit set at infinity. Various constructions are developed, and a classification theorem is obtained, showing that every possible end type for a topologically finite surface with at least one bowl end arises, as well as al...

The plasma peak, trough, and peak-trough concentrations of netilmicin given to preterm and term infants were measured after different regimens to determine which dosage would provide satisfactory peak and trough concentrations. In infants aged less than 7 days, dosage regimens of 3.0 or 2.5 mg/kg every 12 hours gave satisfactory peak levels (range 5.2-12.0 micrograms/ml) but troughs were above ...

Previous research has indicated a surprising statistically significant impact on the local economy in the city that wins the Super Bowl. An analysis of personal income growth in victorious Super Bowl cities from 1972-2000 cannot further confirm these results, finding no statistically significant effect on the local economies of these cities. JEL Classification Codes: L83 Sports; Gambling; Recre...

Concerns about increasing bacterial resistance to vancomycin, have caused the adult treatment guidelines to recommend higher trough concentrations based on the type and location of infectious disease. Although these recommendations are not specific to children, the values can be extrapolated. This prospective study was designed to evaluate efficacy of current vancomycin dosing recommendations t...

INTRODUCTION Vancomycin is the cornerstone of therapy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus in both community- and hospital-acquired infections. Monitoring vancomycin concentration is essential to prevent over- or underdosing of pediatric patients. However, only initial trough vancomycin concentrations may be needed to optimize dosages. The optimal rate of the trough serum level to the m...

An interesting empirical result in the assembly line literature states that slightly unbalanced assembly lines (in the format of a bowl with central stations less loaded than the external ones) present higher throughputs than perfectly balanced ones. This effect is known as the bowl phenomenon. In this study, we analyze the presence of this phenomenon in assembly lines with integer task times. ...

We study the phase behavior of bowl-shaped particles using computer simulations. These particles were found experimentally to form a metastable wormlike fluid phase in which the bowl-shaped particles have a strong tendency to stack on top of each other [M. Marechal, Nano Lett. 10, 1907 (2010)]. In this work, we show that the transition from the low-density fluid to the wormlike phase has an int...