BDDC PRECONDITIONERS FOR ISOGEOMETRIC ANALYSIS

da Veiga, L.B.,Cho, D.,Pavarino, L.F.,Scacchi, S. WORLD SCIENTIFIC 2013 MATHEMATICAL MODELS & METHODS IN APPLIED SCIENCES Vol.23 No.6

Domain Decomposition preconditioners for Isogeometric Analysis

Lourenco Beirao da Veiga,Durkbin Cho,Luca F. Pavarino,Simone Scacchi 한국산업응용수학회 2012 한국산업응용수학회 학술대회 논문집 Vol.7 No.2

IsoGeometric Analysis using T-splines

Lourenco Beirao da Veiga,Annalisa Buffa,Durkbin Cho,Giancarlo Sangalli 한국산업응용수학회 2012 한국산업응용수학회 학술대회 논문집 Vol.7 No.1

Erector spinae plane block and altered hemostasis: is it a safe option? -a case series-

João Galacho,Mariano Veiga,Lucindo Ormonde 대한마취통증의학회 2020 Korean Journal of Anesthesiology Vol.73 No.5

Background: We described 5 cases of uneventful administration of the erector spinae plane (ESP) block to patients with altered hemostasis. Case: Five patients were admitted to the intensive care unit with altered hemostasis, defined by the activated partial thromboplastin time ratio or internatinal normalized ratio exceeding 1.5 times the normal value; platelet count equal to or below 80000/μl; or use of anticoagulation therapy. A multimodal analgesic regimen was used for all patients, which proved unsatisfactory and limited successful ventilator weaning, until the administration of the ESP block. Effective analgesia was observed in all patients, with at least 70% reduction in numeric pain scale scores and 83% reduction in opioid consumption, which enabled successful ventilator weaning. No neurologic or hemorrhagic complications were recorded during daily surveillance over 5 days. Conclusions: The ESP block may be a suitable regional analgesia technique for patients with altered hemostasis. Further studies are needed to support this finding.

Using NIR Spectrometry for Direct Control of Recovered Papers

Pascal Borel,Jacques Sabater,Guy Eymin Petot Tourtollet,Alain Cochaux,Joseph Veiga 한국펄프·종이공학회 2007 펄프.종이기술 Vol.39 No.5

Dietary crude protein levels during growth phase affects reproductive characteristics but not reproductive efficiency of adult male Japanese quails

Retes Pâmela Lacombe,Neves Danusa Gebin das,Bernardes Laryssa Fernanda,Alves Victoria Veiga,Gonçalves Natália de Castro,Lima Diego de Rezende,Alvarenga Renata Ribeiro,Pereira Barbara Azevedo,Seidavi A 아세아·태평양축산학회 2022 Animal Bioscience Vol.35 No.3

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the influence of different dietary crude protein (CP) levels during the growth phase on reproductive characteristics and reproductive efficiency as well as the body development of adult male Japanese quail. Methods: Three hundred one-day-old male quails were distributed into five treatments with diets containing different CP levels (18%, 20%, 22%, 24%, and 26%) in a completely randomized design, with six replicates of ten birds each. The CP diets were applied only during the growth phase (1 to 35 days). At 36 days of age, the birds were transferred to 30 laying cages with three males and nine females each, and all birds received the same diet formulated to meet production-phase requirements until 96 days of age. Results: The growth rate of the birds increased linearly (p<0.01) with increasing dietary CP, but the age of maximum growth decreased (p<0.05). At growth maturity, all birds had the same body weight (p>0.05). At 35 days of age, higher weight gain was obtained (p<0.05) with diets containing 22% CP or higher. No effects on feed conversion were observed in this phase. The increase in dietary CP enhanced (p<0.01) nitrogen intake and nitrogen excretion but did not affect (p>0.05) nitrogen retention. Testis size, seminiferous tubular area, number of spermatogonia, and germinal epithelial height at 35 days of age increased linearly (p<0.05) with dietary CP, while the number of Leydig cells decreased (p<0.01). The Sertoli cell number at 60 days of age increased linearly (p<0.01) with dietary CP. Dietary CP levels did not affect cloacal gland size, foam weight, foam protein concentration, semen volume, or flock fertility at 90 days of age. Conclusion: Dietary CP concentration affected body and testicular development in male Japanese quails but did not affect reproductive efficiency. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the influence of different dietary crude protein (CP) levels during the growth phase on reproductive characteristics and reproductive efficiency as well as the body development of adult male Japanese quail.Methods: Three hundred one-day-old male quails were distributed into five treatments with diets containing different CP levels (18%, 20%, 22%, 24%, and 26%) in a completely randomized design, with six replicates of ten birds each. The CP diets were applied only during the growth phase (1 to 35 days). At 36 days of age, the birds were transferred to 30 laying cages with three males and nine females each, and all birds received the same diet formulated to meet production-phase requirements until 96 days of age.Results: The growth rate of the birds increased linearly (p<0.01) with increasing dietary CP, but the age of maximum growth decreased (p<0.05). At growth maturity, all birds had the same body weight (p>0.05). At 35 days of age, higher weight gain was obtained (p<0.05) with diets containing 22% CP or higher. No effects on feed conversion were observed in this phase. The increase in dietary CP enhanced (p<0.01) nitrogen intake and nitrogen excretion but did not affect (p>0.05) nitrogen retention. Testis size, seminiferous tubular area, number of spermatogonia, and germinal epithelial height at 35 days of age increased linearly (p<0.05) with dietary CP, while the number of Leydig cells decreased (p<0.01). The Sertoli cell number at 60 days of age increased linearly (p<0.01) with dietary CP. Dietary CP levels did not affect cloacal gland size, foam weight, foam protein concentration, semen volume, or flock fertility at 90 days of age.Conclusion: Dietary CP concentration affected body and testicular development in male Japanese quails but did not affect reproductive efficiency.

Study on Wound Healing Activity of Punica granatum Peel

K.N. Chidambara Murthy,Vittal K. Reddy,Jyothi M. Veigas,Uma D. Murthy 한국식품영양과학회 2004 Journal of medicinal food Vol.7 No.2

The methanolic extract of dried pomegranate (Punica granatum) peels showed the presence of a high content of phenolic compounds (44.0%) along with other constituents. This extract was formulated as a 10% (wt/wt) water-soluble gel and was studied for its wound healing property against an excision wound on the skin of Wistar rats. The activity was compared with that of a commercial topical antibacterial applicant. The wound healing activity was assessed by measuring the percent contraction in skin and estimation of collagen content in terms of hydroxyproline content. Healed skin was also subjected to histopathological studies to examine the microscopic changes. The animals treated with 2.5% gel showed moderate healing (55.8% and 40.8% healing compared with negative and positive controls, respectively), whereas the group treated with 5.0% gel showed good healing (59.5% and 44.5% healing compared with negative and positive controls, respectively). The amount of hydroxyproline increased by twofold in the group treated with 5.0% gel. Histopathological studies also supported the wound healing on application of the gels. The group of rats that received 5.0% gel showed complete healing after 10 days, whereas in rats treated with 2.5% gel, healing was observed on day 12, in contrast to the positive control animals receiving the blank gel, which took 16–18 days for complete healing. The results of this study may be extended to different types of wounds so that the formulation could be exploited to develop it as a topical dermatological formulation. High-performance liquid chromatography analysis of the extract showed the presence of gallic acid and catechin as major components.

Identification and validation of putative biomarkers by in silico analysis, mRNA expression and oxidative stress indicators for negative energy balance in buffaloes during transition period

Kour Savleen,Sharma Neelesh,Guttula Praveen Kumar,Gupta Mukesh Kumar,Santos Marcos Veiga dos,Bacic Goran,Macesic Nino,Pathak Anand Kumar,손영옥 아세아·태평양축산학회 2024 Animal Bioscience Vol.37 No.3

Objective: Transition period is considered from 3 weeks prepartum to 3 weeks postpartum, characterized with dramatic events (endocrine, metabolic, and physiological) leading to occurrence of production diseases (negative energy balance/ketosis, milk fever etc). The objectives of our study were to analyze the periodic concentration of serum beta-hydroxy butyric acid (BHBA), glucose and oxidative markers along with identification, and validation of the putative markers of negative energy balance in buffaloes using in-silico and quantitative real time-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay. Methods: Out of 20 potential markers of ketosis identified by in-silico analysis, two were selected and analyzed by qRT-PCR technique (upregulated; acetyl serotonin o-methyl transferase like and down regulated; guanylate cyclase activator 1B). Additional two sets of genes (carnitine palmotyl transferase A; upregulated and Insulin growth factor; downregulated) that have a role of hepatic fatty acid oxidation to maintain energy demands via gluconeogenesis were also validated. Extracted cDNA (complementary deoxyribonucleic acid) from the blood of the buffaloes were used for validation of selected genes via qRTPCR. Concentrations of BHBA, glucose and oxidative stress markers were identified with their respective optimized protocols. Results: The analysis of qRT-PCR gave similar trends as shown by in-silico analysis throughout the transition period. Significant changes (p<0.05) in the levels of BHBA, glucose and oxidative stress markers throughout this period were observed. This study provides validation from in-silico and qRT-PCR assays for potential markers to be used for earliest diagnosis of negative energy balance in buffaloes. Conclusion: Apart from conventional diagnostic methods, this study improves the understanding of putative biomarkers at the molecular level which helps to unfold their role in normal immune function, fat synthesis/metabolism and oxidative stress pathways. Therefore, provides an opportunity to discover more accurate and sensitive diagnostic aids.

Slip Clip after successful microsurgery of a blister aneurysm: Should bypass always be the first option?

Paiva Aline Lariessy Campos,Aguiar Guilherme Brasileiro de,Flores Juan Antonio Castro,Veiga José Carlos Esteves 대한뇌혈관외과학회 2021 Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neuros Vol.23 No.3

Blood Blister-like aneurysms are intracranial non-saccular aneurysms with higher rupture risk due to its fragile wall. Diagnosis is performed in the acute phase of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. There are several treatment options based on reconstructive or deconstructive techniques. This paper aims to discuss the limitations of microsurgery clipping for a ruptured blister aneurysm. We report on a case of a female patient presented with a Fisher III subarachnoid hemorrhage. Cerebral angiography revealed an internal carotid artery blister aneurysm. Initially microsurgery clipping was successfully performed. However, after a few days the patient presented new subarachnoid hemorrhage. The new cerebral angiography showed growth of the previously clipped aneurysm, with displacement of the clip from the position adjacent to the artery. High-flow bypass was performed obtaining definitive treatment. This is a definitive approach for blister aneurysms. If microsurgery clipping is chosen, a strict follow-up is required due to the dynamic nature of this lesion and the chance of re-bleeding even after successfully clipping.

Patient-Reported Outcomes after Subpectoral Breast Augmentation with Microtextured or Macrotextured Implants Using the BREAST-Q

Alice Teixeira Leite,Miguel Sabino-Neto,Vanessa Contato Lopes Resende,Daniela Francescato Veiga,Lydia Masako Ferreira 대한성형외과학회 2022 Archives of Plastic Surgery Vol.49 No.3

Background Breast augmentation with implants is the most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgery in Brazil and worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess patient satisfaction and quality of life following subpectoral breast augmentation with either microtextured or macrotextured implants, using the BREAST-Q. Methods A prospective study was conducted with 40 women with hypomastia undergoing subpectoral breast augmentation. The patients were randomly allocated to two groups to receive either microtextured or macrotextured breast implants. All participants were assessed preoperatively (baseline) and after 2 and 4 months of surgery for quality of life and patient satisfaction with the surgical results, using the BREAST-Q augmentation module, a patient-reported outcome measure. Results The patients had amean age of 28.96.45 years. Themicrotextured (n¼20) and macrotextured (n¼20) groups were homogeneous for sex, age, education level, marital status, and number of children (p>0.05). Both groups showed significant improvement in satisfaction with breasts (p<0.001), psychosocial well-being (p<0.001), and sexual well-being (p<0.001) at the 2- and 4-month follow-up visits compared with baseline. The observed improvements were associated with high effect size values of 5.09, 3.44, and 3.90, respectively. In contrast, significant decreases from baseline in physical well-being scores (p¼0.001) were found 2 and 4 weeks after surgery in both groups. Conclusion Subpectoral breast augmentation with either microtextured or macrotextured breast implants improved satisfaction with breasts and quality of life in patients with hypomastia.