Quantitative analysis of blend uniformity within a Three-Chamber feed frame using simultaneously Raman and Near-Infrared spectroscopy.

This study reports the use of Raman and Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to simultaneously monitor the drug concentration in flowing powder blends within a three-chamber feed frame. The Raman probe was located at the top of the dosing chamber, while the NIR probe was located at the top of the filling chamber. The Raman and NIR spectra were continuously acquired while the powder blends flowed through the feed frame.

Inpatient Management of Diabetes Mellitus among Noncritically Ill Patients at University Hospital of Puerto Rico.

Objective: To describe the state of glycemic control in noncritically ill diabetic patients admitted to the Puerto Rico University Hospital and adherence to current standard of care guidelines for the treatment of diabetes.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients admitted to a general medicine ward with diabetes mellitus as a secondary diagnosis. Clinical data for the first 5 days and the last 24 hours of hospitalization were analyzed.