Thermodynamic effect of RNA virus infection on the human cardiovascular system.

In this work, analysis of cardiovascular system under the influence of RNA virus infection has been performed from a thermodynamic perspective. An exergetic efficiency of the system has been defined for this purpose. Results show that except for asymptomatic case, the exergetic efficiency reduces as the viral load goes up.

A Brief on Biological Thermodynamics for Human Physiology.

Thermodynamics, the science of energy interactions, governs the direction of processes found in nature. While the subject finds wide applications in science and technology, its connection to biological sciences and in particular to bio-engineering is becoming increasingly important. In this work, after a brief introduction to the fundamental concepts in thermodynamics, we focus on its application in human physiology.

Performance analysis of human respiratory system based on the second law of thermodynamics.

The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive thermodynamic model of the human respiratory system and quantify the effects of inspiratory air temperature, relative humidity (RH), lung capacity and O fluctuation in metabolic reaction on the human respiratory system under three different physiological conditions, i.e. rest, moderate level of physical activity and extreme level of physical activity.

Transdermal co-delivery of glucosamine sulfate and diacerein for the induction of chondroprotection in experimental osteoarthritis.

The aim of this work was to develop a transdermal delivery system consisting of a glucosamine sulfate-laden xanthan hydrogel containing a nanoemulsion-loaded diacerein. The system was intended to prevent cartilage degradation typical of osteoarthritis. The nanoemulsion, made of soybean oil as the oil phase; soybean lecithin, Tween 80, and poloxamer 407 as surfactants; and propylene glycol as cosurfactant, was formed within the hydrogel.

Three dimensional numerical analysis of hemodynamic of stenosed artery considering realistic outlet boundary conditions.

Background And Objective: Mortality rate increases globally among which one third is due to diseased blood vessels. Due to late diagnoses of the disease in vessels (severe stenoses), qualitative and rapid assessment becomes difficult. Earlier assessment of stenoses can lead to formulation of effective treatment protocol.