Left ventricular hypertrophy due to aortic stenosis, hypertension and other forms of heart disease is associated with abnormalities of diastolic function. It is uncertain whether these changes are an inherent consequence of the hypertrophic process or represent additional pathologic factors. To investigate this issue, echocardiographic indexes of left ventricular early diastolic function in hig...

In order to develop more efficient engines, it is essential to optimize the lubrication circuit of the power train systems. In this paper, during an engine design and development process, a network analysis of the engine lubrication system is described in detail. Two elements have been added to the lubrication circuit in the modified engine. These elements are hydraulic lifters and an Anti-drai...

This study examined the mortality among shipbreaking workers from 1985 to 1997, after the shipbreaking industry was banned in 1985-1986. The study cohort consisted of men including 2,850 flame cutters, 871 lifters, 240 odd-jobbers and 225 other workers registered in 1985 at Kaohsiung Shipbreaking Workers Union. Mortality (n=336) data examined were obtained from the Vital Statistics Registry fro...

Cardiac adaptation to high-intensity exercise is well recognized and often termed the athlete’s heart. The characteristic features of athlete’s heart are increased left ventricular (LV) volume, increased LV wall thickness and mass, resting bradycardia, and ECG repolarization abnormalities. These changes are particularly associated with endurance training causing eccentric LV hypertrophy, wherea...

A simulation model of the flow of Intermodal Terminal Units (ITUs) among inland intermodal terminals is presented. The intermodal terminals are inter-connected by rail corridors. Each terminal serves a user catchment area via a road network. The terminal is modelled as a set of platforms, which are served by a number of gantry cranes and front lifters. Given the schedule of train connections am...

in order to develop more efficient engines, it is essential to optimize the lubrication circuit of the power train systems. in this paper, during an engine design and development process, a network analysis of the engine lubrication system is described in detail. two elements have been added to the lubrication circuit in the modified engine. these elements are hydraulic lifters and an anti-drai...

Cardiac adaptation to high-intensity exercise is well recognized and often termed the athlete’s heart. The characteristic features of athlete’s heart are increased left ventricular (LV) volume, increased LV wall thickness and mass, resting bradycardia, and ECG repolarization abnormalities. These changes are particularly associated with endurance training causing eccentric LV hypertrophy, wherea...