Epimerization of ergot alkaloids in feed

Chronic intake of cereals contaminated with ergot alkaloids can cause ergotism and result in the loss of toes and fingers or even death.Today, due to common risk management practices, ergotism is rare as a human disease but remains a problem in livestock husbandry.Each alkaloid coexists under two forms (R and S), though Cables and adapters only the

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Edge Artifacts in Point Spread Function-based PET Reconstruction in Relation to Object Size and Reconstruction Parameters

Objective(s): We evaluated edge artifacts in relation to phantom diameter and reconstruction parameters in point spread function (PSF)-based positron emission tomography (PET) image reconstruction.Methods: PET data were acquired from an original cone-shaped phantom filled with 18F solution (21.9 kBq/mL) for 10 min using a Biograph mCT scanner.The i

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Theoretical-methodological foundations on risk management associated with nursing care to the critically-ill patients

Introduction: the scientific development regarding the medical technology achieved in recent years, the multiple procedures and invasive techniques to which patients are subjected during their stay in intensive care units, associated with risks and adverse events.In a general sense, the role of nursing professionals is considered of vital importanc

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