OBJECTIVE Although studies demonstrate that exposure to brand-specific alcohol advertising is associated with an increased likelihood of youth consuming particular brands, the relationship between quantity of brand-specific advertising exposure and quantity of brand-specific consumption has not been firmly established. METHOD Using the Alcohol Brand Research Among Underage Drinkers (ABRAND) n...

INTRODUCTION Ceftriaxone is an extended spectrum cephalosporin that has been used for decades for combating infections caused by wide array of pathogens and prescription of antibiotic is in favor of specific brands without realizing the potency of the brand. The in-vitro activity of three brands of ceftriaxone and various antibiotics against clinical isolates is studied. METHODS This comparat...

This study tests the supposition that different types of restaurants appeal to or attract substantially divergent market segments. Instead of targeting specific markets, the analysis suggests that restaurant brand managers should take a mass marketing approach. The study examines the "Consumer Picks" survey data collected by WD Partners and the National Restaurant Association to determine the e...

OBJECTIVES To assess the fluoride concentration of different commercially available mouthrinses in central Saudi Arabia, and compare the obtained measurements with label values. METHODS This cross-sectional study identified 25 brands of mouthrinses in the markets of Riyadh city  between August and September 2013. Nineteen brands of mouthrinses whose labels indicate the percentage of sodium fl...

The French Observatory of Food Quality (Oqali) aims at collecting all nutritional data provided on labels of processed foods (nutritional information and composition), at branded products level, in order to follow nutritional labeling changes over time. This study carries out an overview of allergens labeling frequencies by distinguishing allergens used in recipes from those listed on precautio...

BACKGROUND The electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) industry has grown in size and organizational complexity in recent years, most notably with the entry of major tobacco companies in 2012 and the proliferation of vape shops. Many brands maintain retail websites that present e-cigarette marketing claims and sell directly to consumers. Understanding of the evolving composition of different types o...

In the modern world, industrialization has played a key role in development of mankind. Enormous indus- tries/brands have come into existence to cater ever-growing demand for goods consumers. While original brands are serving people with integrity, many illegal elements industry producing copycat products cheapest quality and sell them as Such malpractice is known counterfeiting which pressing ...

Brands play a significant role in economic development because they help consumers identify the origin of product or service. Brand ownership is acknowledged at time brand registration with Directorate General Intellectual Property. The first prerequisite for registering ensuring that it possesses all its attributes. Therefore, some characteristics distinguish from other brands. Despite these r...

Five brands of ethylene oxide- and autoclave-sterilized membrane filters were examined for their ability to recover fungi from natural waters. Results showed that the recovery on Gelman membranes was consistently higher than on the other brands tested.

OBJECTIVE Oral syringes are the preferred method for delivering paediatric enteral drugs; however, little is known about factors affecting accuracy, particularly at volumes <5 mL. We investigated volumetric accuracy for enteral syringes, using commercially available liquid drug formulations with various physicochemical properties at clinically relevant volumes. DESIGN In vitro experiment. I...