<div style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Background:</strong> The <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style=&quo...<div style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Background:</strong> The <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy is commonly used for hyperthyroidism diagnosis. Uptake value of <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> on thyroid scintigraphy is an indicator of hyperthyroidism activity. Although, the correlation between free T3 value and free T4 value is not necessary clear in primary hyperthyroidism. <strong>Introduction: </strong>This study investigated the correlation between results of blood test and uptake of <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> on thyroid scintigraphy in primary hyperthyroidism. <strong>Methodlogy: </strong>In this retrspective study, uptake was calculated in patients diagnosed with primary hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease/Basedow’s disease) based on clinical findings, blood tests, thyroid ultrasound, and <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy (uptake ≥3%) at St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019. This uptake of <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> was compared with results of blood tests. <strong>Results:</strong> Fifty-four consecutively arriving patients at the hospital (12 men, 42 women;mean age 43.0 ± 14.0 years) were selected. Free T3 (n = 54) was 14.6 ± 6.8 pg/mL, free T4 (n = 53) was 5.0 ± 2.3 ng/mL, and uptake on thyroid scintigraphy was 10.0% ± 7.1%. The correlation coefficients were 0.60 (p < 0.01) between free T4 (all case), 0.39 (p < 0.01) between free T4 (under 7 ng/mL), 0.12 (p = 0.70) between free T4 (above 7 ng/mL) and <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy uptake. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In primary hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease), there is a correlation between free T4 value and <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy uptake, but there is no correlation in patients with high free T4 level.</span> </div>展开更多
Activated carbons calcined at 400˚C and 600˚C (AC-400 and AC-600), prepared using palm nuts, collected in the town of Franceville in Gabon, were used to study the dynamic adsorption of MnO<sub>4</sub>-<...Activated carbons calcined at 400˚C and 600˚C (AC-400 and AC-600), prepared using palm nuts, collected in the town of Franceville in Gabon, were used to study the dynamic adsorption of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions in acidic media on fixed bed column and on the kinetic modeling of experimental data of breakthrough curves of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions obtained. Results on the adsorption of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions in fixed-bed dynamics obtained on AC-400 and AC-600 adsorbents beds indicated that the AC-400 bed appears to be the most efficient in removing MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions in acidic media. Indeed, the adsorbed amounts, the adsorbed capacities at saturation and the elimination percentage of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions obtained with AC-400 (31.24 mg;52.06 mg·g<sup>-1</sup> and 41.65% respectively) were higher compared to those obtained with AC-600 (9.87 mg;16.45 mg·g<sup>-1</sup> and 17.79% respectively). The breakthrough curves kinetic modeling revealed that the Thomas model and the pseudo-first-order kinetic model were the most suitable models to describe the adsorption of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions on adsorbents studied in our experimental conditions. The results of the intraparticle diffusion model showed that intraparticle diffusion was involved in the adsorption mechanism of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions on investigated adsorbents and was not the limiting step and the only process controlling MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions adsorption. In contrast to AC-400, the intraparticle diffusion on AC-600 bed plays an important role in the adsorption mechanism of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions.展开更多
The quantization of the forced harmonic oscillator is studied with the quantum variable (<em>x</em>, <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><em><sub>v</sub><sup style="...The quantization of the forced harmonic oscillator is studied with the quantum variable (<em>x</em>, <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><em><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em></span>), with the commutation relation <img src="Edit_28f5b839-7de4-41e5-9ed8-69dc1bf72c2c.bmp" alt="" />, and using a Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">ö</span></span></span>dinger’s like equation on these variable, and associating a linear operator to a constant of motion <em>K</em> (<em>x, v, t</em>) of the classical system, The comparison with the quantization in the space (<em>x, p</em>) is done with the usual Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">ö</span></span></span>dinger’s equation for the Hamiltonian <em>H</em><span style="white-space:normal;">(</span><em style="white-space:normal;">x, p, t</em><span style="white-space:normal;">)</span>, and with the commutation relation <img src="Edit_cca7e318-5b35-4c55-8f09-6089970ce9a2.bmp" alt="" />. It is found that for the non-resonant case, both forms of quantization bring about the same result. However, for the resonant case, both forms of quantization are different, and the probability for the system to be in the exited state for the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization has fewer oscillations than the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>p</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization, the average energy of the system is higher in (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>p</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization than on the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization, and the Boltzmann-Shannon entropy on the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>p</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization is higher than on the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization.展开更多
文摘<div style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Background:</strong> The <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy is commonly used for hyperthyroidism diagnosis. Uptake value of <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> on thyroid scintigraphy is an indicator of hyperthyroidism activity. Although, the correlation between free T3 value and free T4 value is not necessary clear in primary hyperthyroidism. <strong>Introduction: </strong>This study investigated the correlation between results of blood test and uptake of <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> on thyroid scintigraphy in primary hyperthyroidism. <strong>Methodlogy: </strong>In this retrspective study, uptake was calculated in patients diagnosed with primary hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease/Basedow’s disease) based on clinical findings, blood tests, thyroid ultrasound, and <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy (uptake ≥3%) at St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019. This uptake of <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> was compared with results of blood tests. <strong>Results:</strong> Fifty-four consecutively arriving patients at the hospital (12 men, 42 women;mean age 43.0 ± 14.0 years) were selected. Free T3 (n = 54) was 14.6 ± 6.8 pg/mL, free T4 (n = 53) was 5.0 ± 2.3 ng/mL, and uptake on thyroid scintigraphy was 10.0% ± 7.1%. The correlation coefficients were 0.60 (p < 0.01) between free T4 (all case), 0.39 (p < 0.01) between free T4 (under 7 ng/mL), 0.12 (p = 0.70) between free T4 (above 7 ng/mL) and <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy uptake. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In primary hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease), there is a correlation between free T4 value and <sup>99m</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup style="margin-left:-7px;">-</sup> thyroid scintigraphy uptake, but there is no correlation in patients with high free T4 level.</span> </div>
文摘Activated carbons calcined at 400˚C and 600˚C (AC-400 and AC-600), prepared using palm nuts, collected in the town of Franceville in Gabon, were used to study the dynamic adsorption of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions in acidic media on fixed bed column and on the kinetic modeling of experimental data of breakthrough curves of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions obtained. Results on the adsorption of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions in fixed-bed dynamics obtained on AC-400 and AC-600 adsorbents beds indicated that the AC-400 bed appears to be the most efficient in removing MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions in acidic media. Indeed, the adsorbed amounts, the adsorbed capacities at saturation and the elimination percentage of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions obtained with AC-400 (31.24 mg;52.06 mg·g<sup>-1</sup> and 41.65% respectively) were higher compared to those obtained with AC-600 (9.87 mg;16.45 mg·g<sup>-1</sup> and 17.79% respectively). The breakthrough curves kinetic modeling revealed that the Thomas model and the pseudo-first-order kinetic model were the most suitable models to describe the adsorption of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions on adsorbents studied in our experimental conditions. The results of the intraparticle diffusion model showed that intraparticle diffusion was involved in the adsorption mechanism of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions on investigated adsorbents and was not the limiting step and the only process controlling MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions adsorption. In contrast to AC-400, the intraparticle diffusion on AC-600 bed plays an important role in the adsorption mechanism of MnO<sub>4</sub>-</sup> ions.
文摘The quantization of the forced harmonic oscillator is studied with the quantum variable (<em>x</em>, <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><em><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em></span>), with the commutation relation <img src="Edit_28f5b839-7de4-41e5-9ed8-69dc1bf72c2c.bmp" alt="" />, and using a Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">ö</span></span></span>dinger’s like equation on these variable, and associating a linear operator to a constant of motion <em>K</em> (<em>x, v, t</em>) of the classical system, The comparison with the quantization in the space (<em>x, p</em>) is done with the usual Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">ö</span></span></span>dinger’s equation for the Hamiltonian <em>H</em><span style="white-space:normal;">(</span><em style="white-space:normal;">x, p, t</em><span style="white-space:normal;">)</span>, and with the commutation relation <img src="Edit_cca7e318-5b35-4c55-8f09-6089970ce9a2.bmp" alt="" />. It is found that for the non-resonant case, both forms of quantization bring about the same result. However, for the resonant case, both forms of quantization are different, and the probability for the system to be in the exited state for the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization has fewer oscillations than the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>p</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization, the average energy of the system is higher in (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>p</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization than on the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization, and the Boltzmann-Shannon entropy on the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>p</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization is higher than on the (<em style="white-space:normal;">x</em><span style="white-space:normal;">, </span><em style="white-space:normal;"><sub>v</sub><sup style="margin-left:-8px;">∧</sup></em>) quantization.