An automated protocol to construct flexibility parameters for classical forcefields: applications to metal-organic frameworks.

In this work, forcefield flexibility parameters were constructed and validated for more than 100 metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). We used atom typing to identify bond types, angle types, and dihedral types associated with bond stretches, angle bends, dihedral torsions, and other flexibility interactions. Our work used Manz's angle-bending and dihedral-torsion model potentials.

Printability and microstructure of directed energy deposited SS316l-IN718 multi-material: numerical modeling and experimental analysis.

In the present paper, the interrelated aspects of additive manufacturing-microstructure-property in directed energy deposition of SS316L-IN718 multi-material were studied through numerical modeling and experimental evaluation. The printability concept and solidification principles were used for this purpose. The printability analysis showed that the SS316L section is more susceptible to composition change and lack of fusion, respectively due to the high equilibrium vapor pressure of manganese and the more efficient heat loss in the initial layers.

COVID-19 Diagnosis Using Capsule Network and Fuzzy -Means and Mayfly Optimization Algorithm.

The COVID-19 epidemic is spreading day by day. Early diagnosis of this disease is essential to provide effective preventive and therapeutic measures. This process can be used by a computer-aided methodology to improve accuracy.

Prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease and the Associated Risk Factors in the Adult Population of Borujerd City, Iran.

Cardiovascular events are the leading cause of mortality and are highly associated with lifestyle. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and its major risk factors in the western Iranian city of Borujerd. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 801 subjects older than 35 years of age, recruited via cluster sampling in Borujerd.

Metabolic Syndrome and the Iodine-Dose/Creatinine Clearance Ratio as Determinants of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury.

Background: Finding patients at risk of developing contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is important because of its associated complications. In the present study, the contribution of different variables, such as the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), the volume creatinine clearance (V/CrCl) ratio, the iodine-dose (I-dose)/CrCl ratio, or hypertension, to CI-AKI was evaluated.

Methods: A total of 255 patients undergoing elective coronary angiography with or without intervention were enrolled and divided into a MetS and a control group.

Reflection on Mobile Applications for Blood Pressure Management: A Systematic Review on Potential Effects and Initiatives.

Introduction: Ischemic heart disease and stroke have been considered as the first global leading cause of death in last decades [1]. Blood pressure (BP) management is one of the easiest ways suggested for preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases before the patient develops complications and death-following outcomes. Appearance of technology advancements in the health system has motivated researchers and health providers to study its different aspects and applications in order to improve disease prevention and management.

Successful Treatment of a Catheter-Induced Superior Vena Cava Syndrome through Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis: A Case Report.

Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is a medical condition resulting from the obstruction of the blood flow through the large central veins. Recently, central venous catheters have been reported as the increasingly common cause of this syndrome. We describe a 56-year-old woman with previous history of metastatic colon cancer, who had recently undergone central venous catheter insertion for her second chemotherapy course.

Successful Nonsurgical Treatment of a Radial Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Transradial Coronary Angiography.

Transradial coronary angiography has been known as an alternative to the transfemoral approach with fewer serious complications. Radial artery pseudoaneurysms present as a rare complication of transradial catheterization. Although some methods have been applied for the obliteration of pseudoaneurysms, the use of radial bands such as the TR Band (Terumo Medical Corporation, Somerset, NJ) is a novel efficient technique only suggested by a few reports.

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Coexisting with Acute Pericarditis and Myocardial Bridge.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a stress-induced cardiomyopathy that occurs primarily in postmenopausal women. It mimics clinical picture of acute coronary syndrome with nonobstructive coronary arteries and a characteristic transient left (or bi-) ventricular apical ballooning at angiography. The exact pathogenesis of TCM is not well recognized.

Aspirin Resistance in Different Doses by Bleeding Time and Urinary 11-dehydro-thromboxane B2.

The aim of the present study was the evaluation bleeding time (BT) in comparison to Urinary 11-dehydro thromboxane B2 (TXB2) regarding different ASA frequent dosages used in Borujerd city. This is a double blind randomized clinical trial on 370 subjects aged 35 years and older, referred to clinical offices in Borujerd. All ischemic heart disease’s patients were randomly assigned to 4 ASA dose groups (80 mg, 81 mg, 100 mg and 325 mg) and one group-matched control group without any IHD.

Metabolic syndrome and inflammatory biomarkers in adults: a population-based survey in Western region of iran.

Background: There is evidence that inflammation may be involved in pathogenesis of MetS. Inflammatory biomarkers are moving to the forefront as the potent predictors of MetS.

Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the association between MetS and some inflammatory biomarkers.

Intracoronary adenosine to prevent myonecrosis in patients with stable angina undergoing percutaneous interventions: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Background: Significant elevation of cardiac biomarkers after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with increased mortality. However, clinical importance of lesser degrees of cardiac enzyme elevation has not been well understood. Multiple factors might have an etiologic role, and the incidence of myonecrosis has not changed dramatically despite pharmacological and technological advances in PCI.

Determination of normal range of bleeding time in rural and urban residents of Borujerd, Iran: A pilot study.

Background: Bleeding time test is used to assess the function of platelets in human body. The aim of this project was thus to estimate the sample size required to determine the normal range of bleeding time (BT) in Borujerd (a city in Iran). A pilot study was designed to determine the range of normal BT in a small group of normal people.

Evaluation of fibrinolytic medical therapy for patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Background: Fibrinolytic therapy is the standard therapeutic method for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study endeavored to assess the delay in arrival to the emergency department and door to needle time for thrombolytic therapy.

Methods: This study was conducted on 80 patients with AMI whom referred to our clinic from January 2009 to January 2010.