A Water-Soluble Antibiotic in Rhubarb Stalk Shows an Unusual Pattern of Multiple Zones of Inhibition and Preferentially Kills Slow-Growing Bacteria

Organic extract of Rhubarb (Rheum officinale) roots is known to have several medicinal uses.However, not much research has been done with the rhubarb stalk.The aim of this research is to evaluate the anti-bacterial and anti-proliferative effects of the aqueous extract from rhubarb stalks.The crude aqueous extract was further purified using anion ex

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Prognostic models predicting transition to psychotic disorder using blood-based biomarkers: a systematic review and critical appraisal

Abstract Accumulating evidence suggests individuals with psychotic disorder show abnormalities in metabolic and inflammatory processes.Recently, several studies have employed blood-based predictors in models predicting transition to psychotic disorder in risk-enriched populations.A systematic review of the performance and methodology of prognostic

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Marketing to the selfie generation: a case study of " A" cigarette brand marketing communication in Indonesia

Background Incomplete bans of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship [TAPS] in Indonesia enable the tobacco industry to exploit both direct and indirect cigarette promotion.Alongside its annual SoundrenAline concert to promote Sampoerna A cigarette brand, PT HM Sampoerna used social media and its corporate website to develop its brand image

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