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Five compounds were isolated altogether from the two medicinal plants. Glycerol monotricosanoate (1), palmarumycin BG1 (2) and de-O-methyllasiodiplodin (3) were isolated from Gouania longipetala. In addition, epicatechin (4) and its dimer procyanidin B2 (5) were isolated from the stem bark of Glyphaea brevis. Their structures were elucidated by using spectroscopic experiments. They exhibited radical scavenging and moderate antibacterial effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents the cases on the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in the treatment of acute ventilatory failure following corrective spinal surgery. Attempt to prevent intubation; Decrease of chest wall movement; Incidence of post-operative complications.

Presents several medical issues in Great Britain. Effects of antidepressant on electroconvulsive therapy; Diagnosis and treatment of asthma in childhood; Assessment on the cause of tuberculosis in unvaccinated children and young adults.

Examines the problem of arm length in the screening for scoliosis. Confirmation on the discrepancy between the actual and predicted mortality figures; Use of linear logistic regression analysis; Purpose of the mortality probability chart; Emphasis on the accuracy of clinical score.