In this study, a semi-empirical model that was willett mini bottle originally developed for stem volume estimation is used for aboveground biomass (AGB) estimation of a spruce dominated alpine forest.The reference AGB of the available sample plots is calculated from forest inventory data by means of biomass expansion factors.Furthermore, the semi-e
Metabolic retroconversion of trimethylamine N-oxide and the gut microbiota
Abstract Background The dietary methylamines choline, carnitine, and phosphatidylcholine are used by the gut marc bolan grab microbiota to produce a range of metabolites, including trimethylamine (TMA).However, little is known about the use of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) by this consortium of microbes.Results A feeding study using deuterated TMAO
Utility of medical record diagnostic codes to ascertain attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities in populations of children
Abstract Background To develop and evaluate machine learning algorithms to ascertain attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and learning pax 3 onyx disability (LD) using diagnostic codes in the medical record.Method Diagnoses of ADHD and LD were confirmed in cohorts of children in Olmsted County of Minnesota based on validated research criteria.Mod