Abstract In this paper an algebraic substructuring preconditioner is considered for nonconforming nite element approximations of second order elliptic problems in D domains with diagonal anisotropic di usion tensor Using a block Gauss elimination and a substructuring idea part of the unknowns is eliminated and the Schur complement obtained is preconditioned by a spectrally equivalent matrix Whe...

Purpose behind developing these guidelines: Over one decade ago, the "Guidelines for the Treatment of Graves' Disease with Antithyroid Drug, 2006" (Japan Thyroid Association (JTA)) were published as the standard drug therapy protocol for Graves' disease. The "Guidelines for the Treatment of Childhood-Onset Graves' Disease with Antithyroid Drug in Japan, 2008" were published to provide guidance ...

UNLABELLED Graves' (GD) hyperthyroidism induces accelerated bone turnover that leads to decreased bone mineral density (BMD). The role of the VDR gene in predisposition to primary osteoporosis has been recognized. Recent studies show associations between the VDR gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to autoimmune diseases. Here we analyzed if VDR gene polymorphisms: BsmI, ApaI, TaqI, and FokI m...

It has been reported that various types of immunoactivators can induce Graves' disease. We describe here a case of Graves' disease during treatment with sizofiran, an immunoactivator. A 42-year-old woman who had previously been in an euthyroid state with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, experienced thyrotoxicosis during continuous administration of sizofiran as immunotherapy for endometrial carcinoma. ...

Background: Thyroid-associated eye disease (TED), previously known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy is a cosmetically and functionally debilitating disease that is seen worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical severity of ocular manifestations of Graves’ disease according to sex, age and duration in northern Iran. Methods: Between April 2011 and March 2...

Background: Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease, characterized by the presence of antibodies directed to TSH receptor or nearby regions as well as antibodies to double strands DNA (dsDNA) anticardiolipin and nuclear antibodies. This study evaluated anticardiolipin and rheumatoid factor, such as IgA and IgM antibodies in patients with Graves’ disease. Patients and methods: Anticardiolipin a...

In the present article, we give analytical solutions for temperature distribution in a rectangular parallelepiped with help of multivariable I-function. The results established this paper are general character from which several known and new can be deduced. We also special particular cases our main findings.