alpha thalassemia (α-thal) is relatively common worldwide. most carriers are defective in either one or two alpha globin genes out of four functional ones, with deletions being more common than point mutations. the hematologic features are very important for the selection of the appropriate molecular tests while determining the genotype. the aim of this study was to compare hematologic features...

in this paper, the flow around bluff bodies with different cross sections and determination of forces acts on them are investigated.this paper presents the results of a numerical study on the flow characteristics and heat transfer over two equal square cylinders in a tandem arrangement. spacing between the cylinders is 5 widths of the cylinder and the reynolds number ranges from 1 to 200, pr=0....

objective(s): in this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of thyroid volume measurement using 99mtc pertechnetate single-photon emission computed tomography (spect) images, acquired by the standardized uptake value (suv)-shape scheme designed by our expert team.methods: a total of 18 consecutive patients with graves’ disease (gd) were subjected to both ultrasonographic and 99mtc pertechnet...

the density and viscosity values at t= (293.15 to 323.15) k for binary mixtures of nitromethane with 2-propanol, 2-butanol and 2-pentanol were measured over the entire composition range. from the experimental data, excess molar volumes, thermal expansion coefficients, excess thermal expansions, partial molar volumes at infinite dilution and deviations in viscosity were calculated. the results w...

abstract among activities that can be used to prevent piping phenomena and reduce seepage and exit gradient are installation of cutoff wall and drain under hydraulic structures. hence in this study, to investigating the influence of each mentioned parameter on uplift force and exit gradient a computer model has developed in which general equation of fluid flow into the isotropic and anisotropic...

background: mean platelet volume (mpv) correlates with platelet activity. the relation between mpv and long-term outcome in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (pci) has been investigated in several studies. the aim of the present study was to investigate the utility of mpv in prognosticating the long-term outcome after elective pci. methods: the study cohort included 2627 pa...

in this present study, volume of fluid method in openfoam open source cfd package will be extended to consider phase change phenomena with modified model due to condensation and boiling processes. this model is suitable for the case in which both unsaturated phase and saturated phase are present and for beginning boiling and condensation process needn't initial interface. both phases (liqu...

purpose the aim of this study was to evaluate predictor variables of race time in female ultra-endurance inliners in the longest inline race in europe. methods we investigated the association between anthropometric and training characteristics and race time for 16 female ultra-endurance inline skaters, at the longest inline marathon in europe, the ‘inline one-eleven’ over 111 km in switzerland,...

conclusions negative pressure inspiration is significantly impaired by an unstable chest wall. restoring mechanical stability of the fractured ribs improves respiratory outcomes similar to baseline values. results a wide variation in the mean inspiratory volumes and peak flows were measured between specimens; however, the effect of a flail chest wall and the subsequent internal fixation of the ...

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