Aerosol Optical redken shades eq 07m driftwood Depth (AOD) is a crucial physical parameter used to measure the radiative and scattering properties of the atmosphere.Obtaining full-coverage AOD measurements is essential for a thorough understanding of its impact on climate and air quality.However, satellite-based AOD products can be affected by abno
Cardiac autonomic function in patients with diabetes improves with practice of comprehensive yogic breathing program
Background: The aim of this study was to observe the effect comprehensive yogic breathing (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga [SKY] and Pranayam) had on cardiac autonomic functions in patients with diabetes.Materials and Methods: This is a prospective randomized controlled intervention trial.Cardiac autonomic functions were assessed in 64 diabetics.Patients were
Analysis of innate defences against Plasmodium falciparum in immunodeficient mice
Abstract Background Mice with genetic deficiencies in adaptive immunity are used for the grafting of human cells or pathogens, to study human diseases, however, the innate immune responses to xenografts in these mice has received little attention.Using the NOD/SCID Plasmodium falciparum mouse model an analysis of innate defences responsible for the
The costs of the radiology ward by step-down method in Amir Alam hospital, Tehran, Iran
Payesh2009; 8: 235-244Accepted for publication: 19 August 2007[EPub a head of print-11 Jul.2009] Objective(s): To calculate the costs of the radiology ward by step-down method in Amir Alam hospital, Tehran, Iran.Methods: By employing the Step-down cost accounting (SDCA) method, the current cost, overhead cost, capital cost and depreciation charge e