Biodiesel is synthesized via the transesterification of lipid feedstocks with low molecular
weight alcohols. Currently, alkaline bases are used to catalyze the reaction. These catalysts …

Background Sleep-disordered breathing is a common condition associated with adverse
health outcomes including hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The overall objective of …

Background and Methods. The use of corticosteroids to treat optic neuritis is controversial.
At 15 clinical centers, we randomly assigned 457 patients with acute optic neuritis to receive …

Background The use of androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer has increased
substantially over the past 15 years. This treatment is associated with a loss of bone-mineral …

With the looming expansion of the elderly population of the US, a thorough understanding
of “normal” aging-related changes on the respiratory system is paramount. The respiratory …

Of all the arachidonic acid metabolites, only prostaglandin E (PGE) has been shown to have
a clear role in the regulation of cellular and humoral immune responses. In cellular immune …

The effects of marital status on the diagnosis, treatment, and survival of patients with cancer
were examined in population-based data on 27779 cancer cases. Unmarried persons with …

We evaluated the association between nutritional status and cognitive functioning in 260
noninstitutionalized men and women older than 60 years who had no known physical illnesses …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether positive affect has an independent effect on functional
status, mobility, and survival in an older Mexican American sample. DESIGN: A 2‐year …

Biodiesel is a particularly attractive renewable fuel as it can be used in existing engines, is
environmentally friendly, and is readily synthesized from animal fats and vegetable oils. …