Numerous procedures have been used to stain and clear nematode-infected plant tissues (7). Staining with acid fuchsin and destaining with lactophenol (4,7) has been the most widely used technique. More rap id means, of clearing and staining roots include autoclaving (1), exposure to saturated chloral hydrate (6), and root macera t ion after staining (3). However, extreme care is required for th...

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PURPOSE Numerous federal bodies and professional societies have produced guidelines and standards for the reprocessing of endoscopes, but few specifically address the reprocessing of cystoscopes. MATERIALS AND METHODS This document presents a summary of the current recommendations for reprocessing flexible cystoscopes, and highlights particular aspects of instrument reprocessing that are uniq...

OBJECTIVES The combination of fibrin sealant and bioabsorbable sheet is known to provide a better sealing effect on alveolar air leakage compared to the single use of fibrin sealant. However, there is little evidence that reveals the optimum techniques for their combined application. Presently we developed a novel Rub + Soak B method that comprises the attachment of thrombin-impregnated sheet t...

A 25-YEAR-OLDwhitemanpresentedwithalifelong history of severe, sometimes excruciatingpain inhis legs,whichwereconstantly red and hot. He insisted on having his legs and feet constantly in ice water to relieve his severe discomfort. He required treatment with oxycodone and acetaminophen (Percocet) every 4 hours for pain. His mother recalled that from the age of 2 years his feet and legs intermit...

The use of sheeting materials within the construction industry is becoming increasingly common as building and way they are used evolves. Recently, magnesium-based boards have received more attention alternatives for traditional materials. This due to some their enhanced properties, particularly fire resistance lower embodied carbon. However, lack standardised documentation has caused concern r...

Psoralen-UV-A (PUVA) therapy with topical 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) is a widely used treatment for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.1,2 The current regimen for bath PUVA involves soaks in a diluted 8-MOP bath followed by UV-A irradiation twice weekly. Bath PUVA has several advantages over oral PUVA as it avoids the adverse effects of oral psoralen administration (gastrointestinal dist...