Background and Objective. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized
by a persistence of inflammation in large and small airways. We hypothesized that this …

The aim: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent
inflammatory reaction with a dominance of neutrophil involvement. It is established, that during a …

Background: European Union strategies and programmes identify research and innovation
as a critical dimension for future economic and social development. While European …

We assumed that even in asymptomatic young smokers, with relatively short smoking duration
and normal lung function, induced sputum could be found some changes indicative for …

To ensure economically efficient and ecologically safe application of N fertilizers for new
winter wheat varieties, investigations were carried out by the State Production Enterprise" …

In 1998-1999 field trials were carried out at the LUA Department of Crop Production and the
State Stende Plant Breeding Station to investigate the need for additional nitrogen …

In two field trials the efficiency of fertilizers was tested in the following treatments: 1) NPK 9-9-18+
8 CaO (basic fertilizer, containing no chlorine); 2) NPK 9-9-18+ CaO (basic fertilizer)+ …

In two field trials of 1998 different N mineral fertilizers used on triticale" Malno" by surface
application were compared, and their influence on the yield, quality and economic efficiency of …

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the relation between experiences of social discrimination
(homophobia, racism, and financial hardship) and symptoms of psychologic distress (…

The aim of the research was to study the possibility of a combined use of nectar plants as the
herb mass for soil fertilization by working the mass into the soil after the yield of nectar and …