Pearl treatments

Hainsworth, J.D., Litchy, S., Barton, J.H., Houston, G.A., Hermann, R.C., Bradof, J.E., and Greco, RA., Single-agent rituximab as first-line and maintenance treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma a phase II trial of the Minnie Pearl Gancer Research Network, /. Clin. Oncol., 21,1746-2751, 2003. 

Stirring (300 rpm) was started, and the mass was heated and kept at the desired temperature for 2 hours. During this preliminary treatment, the elastomer was swollen and partially dissolved by the monomer. Finally, the remaining water containing the initiator in suspension was introduced, and the reaction was allowed to proceed until the monomer conversion reached the desired value. The polymer, in the form of pearls, was separated from the suspending liquid by centrifugation, washed thoroughly with water, and dried in an oven at reduced pressure. 

Calcium carbonate, mother-of-pearl, magnesite, dolomite and other inorganic materials which nature uses to provide an organism with solidity, have been categorized under the name bioceramic materials. Later some synthetic materials were added to this group. This means that the definition of a ceramic material, as given at the beginning of this book, must somewhat be adjusted as the heat treatment of a ceramic material obviously does not apply in the animal world. 

The greatest diversity of uses of tapioca starch is in the food industry (see Chapter 20). As an ingredient in foods, native and modified tapioca starch has been widely utilized. Tapioca pearls (previously called sago pearls since they were made from sago [Metroxylon spp.] starch) are also familiar to many. The pearls formed in spherical shape are a mixture of gelatinized and ungelatinized starch produced by heat-moisture treatment. To produce tapioca pearls the starch is wetted to equilibrium of 50%... 

A good pearl comes out of the oyster complete and ready for use. It needs no treatment other than washing, and having a hole drilled for stringing or mounting purposes. This makes it unique amoi gem and ornamental materials. 

Taburiaux, Jean (translated by Ceriog-Hughes, David) (1985) Pearls, their Origin, Treatment and Identification. NAG Press. 

Krause PJ, Lepore T, Sikand VK, Gadbaw J Jr, Burke G, Telford SR 3rd, Brassard P, Pearl D, Azlanzadeh J, Christianson D, McGrath D, Spielman A. Atovaquone and azithromycin for the treatment of babesiosis. N Engl J Med 2000 343(20) 1454-8. 

Patel T, Pearl J, Williams J, Haverstock D, Church D. Efficacy and safety of ten day moxifloxacin 400 mg once daily in the treatment of patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Community Acquired Pneumonia Study Group. Respir Med 2000 94(2) 97-105. 

Solulan . [Ametchol Amerchol Europe] Lanolin derivs. emulsifier, wetting agent, dispersant, lubricant, pearles-cent, spreading agent, dasticizer, emollient, solvent, conditioner, foam stabilizer for cosmetics, detergent systems, pharmaceuticals, waxes, polishes, leather treatment. 

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