This article summarizes the experimental knowledge on efficacy, possible modes of action,
and aspects of application of phytogenic products as feed additives for swine and poultry. …

The last two decades have seen a substantial increase in the use of aromatic herbs and
essential oils as feed additives in animal nutrition. One of the main reasons for this trend is to …

The relationship between an elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pco 2 ) and
reduced alveolar ventilation resulting from respiratory failure primarily affecting the respiratory …

Background Evidence is weak for the ability of long-term non-invasive positive pressure
ventilation (NPPV) to improve survival in patients with stable hypercapnic chronic obstructive …

Purpose The evolution of the epidemiology and mortality of extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) remains unclear. The present study investigates the evolving epidemiology …

Background High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) has become a frequently used noninvasive
form of respiratory support in acute settings; however, evidence supporting its use has only …

Background Average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) has been introduced as a
new additional mode for a bilevel pressure ventilation (BPV) device (BiPAP; Respironics; …

Rationale The conventional approach of low-intensity non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
(NPPV) produces only minimal physiological and clinical benefits in patients with stable …

Background. There is a discrepancy between demand and supply of donor organs for kidney
transplantation. Health care providers can influence the willingness to donate or hold an …

Background and Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a specific instrument
for measuring health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients receiving home mechanical …