In this paper, the lateral limiting pressure on square pile groups in undrained soil is explored using two-dimensional finite-element modelling. A parametric study conducted to assess role of pile–soil adhesion, group size and spacing capacity corresponding failure mechanisms. Results from output show that large closely spaced piles exhibit significant reductions compared equivalent single valu...

Background: Cryopreservation of ovaries is an important technique in assisted reproduction technology. Physical forces like hydrostatic pressure have a pivotal role in reproduction systems. Due to changes in intrafollicular pressure during ovulatory process, this study designed to examine the effects of hydrostatic pressure on oocyte maturation and cell death in cumulus cells from cryopreserved...

background: control of blood sugar, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are key factors in diabetes management. cucurbita ficifolia (pumpkin) is a vegetable which has been used traditionally as a remedy for diabetes in iran. in addition, consumption of probiotics may have beneficial effects on people with type 2 diabetes. the aim of this study was an investigation of the effects of c. ficifolia and ...

background: designing the effective and early interventions can prevent progression of prediabetes to diabetes. few studies have shown the effect of flaxseed on glycemic control. this study aimed to assess the effect of flaxseed powder on insulin resistance (ir) indices and blood pressure in prediabetic individuals. materials and methods: in a randomized clinical trial, 99 prediabetic individua...

background: hypertension is one of the prevalent and dangerous complications of diabetes mellitus. as it is difficult to control hypertension, the necessity of using new techniques such as non-pharmaceutical methods and complementary therapy is doubled. this study aimed to determine the effect of aerobic exercise on the blood pressure of patients with type 2 diabetes. methods: this study was a ...

pressure ulcers result from immobility and continuous pressure on an area of body. besides imposing further restriction of movements and thus creating a vicious circle in the healing process, these ulcers are of significant importance in decreasing the life quality and increasing the costs of treatment in these patients. in this study we compared the outcome of treatment of pressure ulcers with...

Background: Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the world, especially in elderly patients, and often performed topically with sedative agents. Ketamine is one of the most commonly used agents and the effect of different doses on intraocular pressure is in dispute. The present study investigates the effect of a low dose of ketamine on intraocular pressure in patients undergoi...