The thermodynamic minimum energy for desalination (the energy required for separating an infinitely small amount of fresh water from salt water) is the same for all processes. Energy differences between processes are due to the difference in efficiency of the process.
June 25, 2003 -- Daily prednisone for 10 days reduces the relapse rate for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated and discharged from the emergency room, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial published in the June 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Prednisone may be prescribed for many conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose of prednisone should be taken soon, just take that dose.