Since meshless methods have been introduced to alleviate the difficulties arising in conventional finite element method, many papers on applications of meshless methods to boundary element method have been published. However, most of these papers use moving least squares approximation functions that have difficulties in prescribing essential boundary conditions. Recently, in order to strengthen...

The objective of this study was to compare renal interstitial hydrostatic pressure (RIHP) and sodium excretion in female and male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. The RIHP and pressure natriuresis responses were determined in female (n=13) and male (n=8) SD rats. Renal perfusion pressure (RPP) was controlled at two levels (100 and 120 mm Hg). Clearances were taken at each level and RIHP was measured w...

We investigated the effect of converting enzyme inhibition (CEI) on the relationship between renal perfusion pressure (RPP) and steady-state plasma renin activity (PRA) in uninephrectomized conscious dogs on normal-salt (80 meq Na+/day) and low-salt (10 meq Na+/day) diets. Stimulus-response curves for the renal baroreceptor were determined by measuring the steady-state PRA while the RPP was low...

Renal injury in the Dahl salt-sensitive rat mimics human salt-sensitive forms of hypertension that are particularly prevalent in black individuals, but the mechanisms that lead to the development of this injury are incompletely understood. We studied the impact of renal perfusion pressure (RPP) on the development of renal injury in this model. During the development of salt-induced hypertension...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a total body strength training program on oxygen uptake (VO2), heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and rate pressure product (RPP) during a submaximal walk and a weight-loaded walking test in healthy women 60-77 years old. METHODS The submaximal walk (2 mph and 3.5% grade) took place during stage 3 of a graded exercis...

Our purpose was to localize the intrarenal vascular sites of action of adenosine and glucagon. Renal blood flow (RBF) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) were measured in anesthetized dogs, and renal perfusion pressure (RPP) was varied by an adjustable aortic clamp. At normal RPP, RBF was increased by all agents. In contrast, GFR was increased by glucagon, decreased by adenosine and unchanged ...

To demonstrate the relevance of activity-based cost management (ABCM) for the occupational and environmental health community, the investigators used data generated by an ABCM model of a respiratory protection program (RPP) to develop options for solving a business problem. The RPP manager in this hypothetical but realistic business scenario is faced with a 25% budget cut and a 10% increase in ...

AIMS To investigate the use of atropine to achieve target heart rate (THR) and rate pressure product (RPP) during supine bicycle exercise stress echocardiography (SBESE) to increase the number of diagnostic stress tests. METHODS AND RESULTS Forty-four patients that were unable to achieve THR or RPP during SBESE performed to evaluate ischaemia were given 0.4-1.2 mg of atropine to augment THR a...

Leukocyte has been implicated in host-parasite interaction in periodontal diseases. Recent studies have revealed that neutrophil functions are depressed or defective in certain types of periodontal diseases such as localized juvenile periodontitis. In contrast, only a few reports have been provided for neutrophil functions in patients with rapidly progressive periodontitis (RPP) . The purpose o...

During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), occurrence of seizure must be confirmed. Cuff method, although simple and reliable, can sometimes miss an adequate EEG seizure. Predictable cardiovascular response occurs during ECT seizure. We examined if this can be an additional guide to detect cerebral seizure. In 164 modified ECT sessions, EEG and cuff methods were used for seizure monitoring. Heart ...