Eight samples of flowering tops from six species of the genus Crataegus L., commonly called Hawthorn, from different geographic locations of Iran were standardized according to German Pharmacopoeia monograph on Crataegi folium cum flore (hawthorn leaf with flower) by high-performance thin-layer chromatograph-ic (HPTLC) fingerprinting combining with digital scanni...

Prone position in acute respiratory distress syndrome. P. Pelosi, L. Brazzi, L. Gattinoni. #ERS Journals Ltd 2002. ABSTRACT: In the last few years prone positioning has been used increasingly in the treatment of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and this manoeuvre is now considered a simple and safe method to improve oxygenation. However, the physiological mechanisms caus...

Depending on how this Asteraceae family member is classified, there are up to 12 different species of Echinacea. The most commonly used species for medicinal purposes is Echinacea purpurea, which is easy to cultivate and therefore, product demand does not put a stress on native populations of Echinacea species that are difficult to cultivate. Most preparations found in the market are derived fr...

Reviewing the scientific monograph Šavelková, Lívia, Jana Jetmarová and Tomáš Boukal, eds.: Indigenous Peoples Globalization.

The program of studying general nonlinear Markov processes was put forward in [6]. This program was developed by the author in monograph [10], where, in particular, nonlinear Lévy processes were introduced. The present paper is an invitation to the rapidly developing topic of this monograph. We provide a quick (and at the same time more abstract) introduction to the basic analytical aspects of ...

In this monograph we consider the class of continuous-time positive switched systems. We discuss several problems, including stability, performance analysis, stabilization via switching control, and optimization. The monograph starts with a chapter where several application examples are provided, to motivate the interest in this class of systems. The rest of the monograph is dedicated to the th...

boulardii) Natural Standard Bottom Line Monograph, Copyright © 2012 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution prohibited. This monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. You should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions. While some complementary a...

Searching for a Different Understanding of Operational Art, by MAJ Sean C Chang, 40 pages. Many think that operational art is about connecting strategic objectives to tactical actions or a creative process that enhances the effectiveness of military operations. This monograph seeks to explore a deeper understanding of operational art beyond the existing debate and investigates operational art f...