Biomech Model Mechanobiol
December 2024
This study presents a novel methodology for high-resolution 3D bladder modeling during filling, developed by leveraging improved imaging and computational techniques. Using murine bladder filling data, the methodology generates accurate 3D geometries across time, enabling in-depth mechanical analysis. Comparison with a traditional spherical model revealed similar stress trends, but the 3D model permitted nuanced quantifications, such as localized surface curvature and stress analysis.
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December 2024
A cough that persists for more than 8 weeks is defined as a chronic cough. In routine practice, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and postnasal drip are the most common causes of chronic cough. A 58-year-old non-smoking male patient with no known comorbidities presented with a 3-month history of non-productive cough.
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December 2024
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reported to have a high prevalence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. There is scarcity of literature on relationship between OSA and diabetes in Indian population.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital and 80 consecutive and consenting patients with diabetes were enrolled over 24 months from 01 Sep 2014 to 31 Aug 2016.
Background: Various methods are available to screen for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in asthma, but their comparative performance remains uncertain.
Objectives: To identify the optimal screening algorithm for ABPA in asthmatic patients and evaluate the crude cost of various diagnostic approaches.
Methods: We performed a post hoc analysis of prospectively collected data from consecutive adult asthmatic patients evaluated for ABPA.