Rapid Detection and Identification of Overdose Drugs in Saliva by Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Using Fused Gold Colloids

The number of drug-related emergency room visits in the United States doubled from 2004 to 2009 to 4.6 million.Consequently there is a critical need to rapidly identify the offending drug(s), so that the appropriate medical care can be administered.In an effort Leads Nylon to meet this need we have been investigating the ability of surface-enhanced

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The Ozone Layer and Metered Dose Inhalers

The stratospheric ozone layer plays a crucial role in protecting living organisms against ultraviolet radiation.Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) contained in metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) contribute to ozone depletion and in accordance with the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer established 10 years ago, phase-out strageies have b

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