Electrochemical Characterisation of Bio-Bottle-Voltaic (BBV) Systems Operated with Algae and Built with Recycled Materials.

Photobioelectrochemical systems are an emerging possibility for renewable energy. By exploiting photosynthesis, they transform the energy of light into electricity. This study evaluates a simple, scalable bioelectrochemical system built from recycled plastic bottles, equipped with an anode made from recycled aluminum, and operated with the green alga .

Analysis of Lymphocyte Immunological Reactivity in Patients with Pleural Effusions of Different Aetiology.

Background: The proportion of T and B lymphocytes in pleural fluids and blood may point to the presence of local immunological phenomena in pleural disorders.

Aim: Aim of study was to evaluate the lymphocyte phenotype and the ratio between helper (CD4+) and cytotoxic/suppressor (CD8+) lymphocytes in malignant and non-malignant effusions.

Material And Methods: We studied 48 patients with pleural effusions.

Analysis of Plasma Concentrations of Theophylline in Smoking and Nonsmoking Patients with Asthma.

Background: While dosing theophylline in asthmatics, we should consider that a lot of medicines, substances, conditions and diseases affect the clearance of theophylline, such as smoking, macrolide antibiotics, barbiturates, oral contraceptives, heart and liver insufficiency, alcohol, calcium-antagonists, pneumonia, viral infections, hypoxemia, etc.

Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the concentrations of theophylline during the day in smoking and nonsmoking patients with asthma.

Material And Methods: We have estimated the concentrations of theophylline 6 times daily by the HPLC method (Keith Muir, J Chromatography) in 20 smoking and 20 nonsmoking asthmatic patients, who were treated with theophylline sustained-release tablets 175 mg twice daily.

Role and Significance of Markers of Inflammation in the Asthmatic Disease.

Background: Asthma is characterized by airway inflammation which can be reversible.

Aim: Investigation the importance of eosinophils, ECP and IL-5 in asthmatics versus patients with obstructive bronchitis and healthy subjects. We investigated the values before and after the treatment in asthmatics.

The Effect of Combined Therapy ICS/LABA and ICS/LABA plus Montelukast in Patients with Uncontrolled Severe Persistent Asthma Based on the Serum IL-13 and FEV1.

Background: IL-13 is one of many cytokines responsible for the chronic inflammation of asthma.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of combined therapy ICS/LABA and ICS/LABA plus Montelukast in patients with uncontrolled severe persistent asthma by analyzing of serum IL-13 and FEV1 before the treatment and after 6 months of therapy.

Material And Methods: In study we included two groups.