We studied the diagnostic performance of the IRIDICA PCR/electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (PCR/ESI-MS) assay applied on bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples, from 51 mechanically ventilated patients with suspected pneumonia, in a prospective study. In 32 patients with X-ray verified pneumonia, PCR/ESI-MS was positive in 66% and BAL culture was positive in 38% (p = 0.045), and either of...

A concise and efficient synthetic approach to producing a novel non-cyclic nucleotide EPAC antagonist ESI-09 and its new analogs is reported. Key features of the synthesis include a mild and reliable one-pot procedure for an isoxazole synthon, as well as a modified one-pot protocol for the cyanomethyl ketone key intermediate. The synthesis requires inexpensive starting materials and only three ...

objective: ipomoea mauritiana is used in both ayurveda and folk medicine systems. the tuberous roots are known to be diuretic, depurative, carminative, and anthelmintic. the objective of the current study was to identify phenolic antioxidants from i. mauritiana using spectrophotometric and lc-ms analysis. materials and methods: an activity-guided fractionation and purification process was used t...

this article has attempted to present a clear image of science production by the member states of the organization of islamic conference (oic) based on the essential science indicators (esi). esi indexes the most effective science productions of the world. the world bank, on the other hand, has classified the countries of the world according to their economic position. using the information acc...

The characteristics of an individual, the local labor market, and the firm where an individual is employed each may be associated with racial and ethnic disparities in employer-sponsored insurance (ESI). This study estimates two models to determine the relative effects of each of these three sets of characteristics on the likelihood a worker has a job with ESI. One model has two outcomes: the j...

Background and Objectives: MThe Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage is commonly used in clinical settings to determine the patients’ emergency severity. However, the reliability of this index is not sufficiently explored. The present study examines the inter-rater reliability of ESI by comparing triage ratings as performed by nurses and physicians. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional st...

Amendments to The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which went into effect on December 1, 2006 clearly address Electronically Stored Information (”ESI”) and that includes ESI found on small scale digital devices, such as cell phones and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). Failure to address ESI on small scale digital devices can lead to spoliation claims when these devices may contain relevant ESI.