Parallel addition in integer base is used for speeding up multiplication and division algorithms. k-block parallel addition has been introduced by Kornerup in [14]: instead of manipulating single digits, one works with blocks of fixed length k. The aim of this paper is to investigate how such notion influences the relationship between the base and the cardinality of the alphabet allowing block ...

Abstract Purpose In the quantitative forensic toxicological analyses using instruments, major methods to be employed are conventional matrix-matched calibration method (MMCM). However, nowadays, needs for standard addition (SAM) increasing. spite of this situation, there no reports guidelines validations SAM. review, principle, how perform it, advantages, disadvantages, reported application dat...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Alvimopan, a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist, decreased time to gastrointestinal recovery and hospital length of stay in open bowel resection patients in Phase 3 trials. However, the benefit in laparoscopic colectomy patients remains unclear. METHODS A retrospective case series review was performed to study addition of alvimopan to a well-establish...