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Abstract Chronic use of anthraquinone laxatives has been blamed for the induction of habituation and the development of colonic cancer, but there are no definitive studies which have demonstrated this. [...]

Abstract Bacopa monniera (BM), a traditional Ayurvedic medicine, used for centuries as a memory enhancing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, sedative and antiepileptic agent. The plant, plant extract and isolated bacosides (the [...]

Summary The effect of an ethanolic extract of propolis, with and without CAPE, and some of its components on cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) activity in J774 macrophages has been investigated. [...]

Byline: P. Falcone, F. Borrelli, H.E. Tseng, J. Asgari, D. Hrovat We present and discuss an in-vehicle experimental validation of an integrated steering and braking Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithm. The experimental results are obtained in autonomous path following tests, where the vehicle autonomously performs a double-lane change manoeuvre by simultaneously coordinating the front steering and the braking torques at the four wheels. The manoeuvres are performed at high speed on slippery surfaces to operate close to the vehicle stability limits. Experimental tests of double-lane change manoeuvres at 70 kph are shown and complex countersteering manoeuvres are presented and discussed.

Byline: F. Borrelli, P. Falcone, T. Keviczky, J. Asgari, D. Hrovat In this paper, a novel approach to autonomous steering systems is presented. A model predictive control (MPC) scheme is designed in order to stabilise a vehicle along a desired path while fulfilling its physical constraints. Simulation results show the benefits of the systematic control methodology used. In particular we show how very effective steering manoeuvres are obtained as a result of the MPC feedback policy. Moreover, we highlight the trade off between the vehicle speed and the required preview on the desired path in order to stabilise the vehicle. The paper concludes with highlights on future research and on the necessary steps for experimental validation of the approach.

Izzo AA, Di Carlo G, Borrelli F, Ernst E. Int J Cardiol 2005:98:1-14. Use of herbal medicines among patients under cardiovascular pharmacotherapy is widespread. In this paper, we have reviewed [...]