The present invention is directed at methods for preventing or minimizing the intensity of the serotonin syndrome in humans and lower animals which comprises administering proserotonergic agents and serotonin surge protectors. Conditions responsive to the compositions and methods include rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer, tissue wounds, skin wrinkles and cataracts. A majority logic circuit is coupled between the thermometer coded line and the digital peak detector, the logic circuit operating for correction of undesired code of said digital code in order to ensure the valid output of said value. The bias element is located between the cover and the base. The system eliminates the need for dedicated cabling between the sensor and the computing unit. The n-channel MOSFET including a second silicide layer formed on a sourcedrain regions, and containing F atoms at an areal density of not less than 5.