A Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive test that can be used to estimate the blood flow through the vessels. Presently, few flow phantoms are being used to be qualified for long-term utilize and storage with high physiological flow rate Doppler ultrasound. The main drawback of the two hydrogel materials items (Konjac (K) and carrageenan (C) (KC)) that it is not fit for long-term storage and easy to deteriorate. Thus, this research study focuses on the characterization and construction of a robust and elastic wall-less flow phantom with suitable acoustical properties of TMM. The mechanisms for the fabrication of a wall-less flow phantom utilizing a physically strong material such as K, C, and gelatin (bovine skin)-based TMM were explained. In addition, the clinical ultrasound (Hitachi Avius (HI)) system was used as the main instrument for data acquisition. Vessel mimicking material (VMM) with dimensions of 15.0 mm depth equal to those of human common carotid arteries (CCA) were obtained with pulsatile flow. The acoustical properties (speed of sound and attenuation were 1533±2 m/s and 0.2 dB/cm. MHz, respectively) of a new TMM were agreed with the IEC 61685 standards. Furthermore, the velocity percentages error were decreased with increase in the Doppler angle (the lowest % error (3%) it was at 53 • ). The gelatin from bovine skin was a proper material to be added to KC to enhance the strength of TMM during for long-term utilize and storage of high-flow of blood mimicking Fluid (BMF). This wall-less flow phantom will be a suitable instrument for examining in-vitro research studies.
Low-level laser has been used for a variety of clinical applications as a practical nonmedicinal treatment, due to its ability to modulate blood rheology and improve biostimulation. This article research aim was to evaluate the proper level of specific absorption rate (SAR) of human blood during low-level laser treatment. Measurements were conducted on human blood in vitro, at different laser powers (wavelength 532 nm at powers of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mW) and exposure duration. Dielectric parameters were observed as a function of frequency from 40 Hz-30 MHz by utilizing an Agilent 4294A impedance analyzer at average room temperature of 25 °C. The SAR increased steadily with increasing frequency until it attained saturation peak, and thereafter exhibited a decrease trend. The SAR values range from 0.173-1.417 W kg −1 for blood irradiated using laser power of 50 mW and range from 0.178-0.754 W kg −1 for 60 mW. These values of SAR within 5-10 min of radiation present better stimulation results. Using laser powers of 70 and 80 mW for irradiations, the SAR values within the range from 0.003-0.791 W kg −1 and 0.130-0.491 W kg −1 , respectively, were computed. The SAR values here portend high risk associated to blood than its stimulation mechanism because the blood already attained a plateau and became saturated. This causes imbalance within the blood molecules resulting in a decrease in SAR as the frequency increases. This is due to a phase lag that develops between the electric field and induced dipole alignment creating a significant drop in the SAR of blood. The rate of inhibition increases rather than stimulation since the thermal radiation becomes exceedingly high resulting in crenation and hemolyzation of the blood. Therefore, we recommend using a laser at an output of power 50 mW for 5-10 min to reach the maximum capacity of SAR for more absorption and optimal stimulation.
The effective prompt response function full width at half maximum, PRF FWHM of 637 ps (obtained from the prompt gamma pairs of 477 keV and 700 keV associated with the yrast 2+ state in 206Po), and 1007 ps (obtained from the Compton gamma pairs of 189 keV and 237 keV associated with the 192Os(18O,16O)194Os 2 neutron transfer reaction) were used in fitting the time difference spectra obtained from the gamma coincident pairsof 206 keV and 374 keV in a symmetrised LaBr3(Ce) associated with the gamma transitions in 192Os, using the Half-life program. The values of half-life measured by fitting these PRF FWHM of 637 ps and 1007 ps separately show an excellent agreement of 282(16) ps and 272(21) ps, respectively, which correspond to the global half-life value of 282(4) ps for the 192Os. The mean value of 277(12) ps from these two measurements was used in calculating the B(E2; IL ->IL-2) of 4233(114) e2fm4, which is equivalent to be 81(19) W.u.
The research work investigates the dielectric properties (dielectric constant, dielectric loss and conductivity) of both diabetic and non-diabetic patients’ blood in order to enhance of low level laser therapy (LLLT). Knowing the dielectric properties of blood, profile dose threshold exposure duration can improve LLLT for diabetic mellitus disease. This was achieved, using impedance analyser 4294A, frequency range 40 kHz - 30 MHz. Measurements were taken before and after blood irradiated with a portable diode-pumped solid state laser of wavelength 532 nm at power of 60 mW in standard cuvettes. Control diabetic patient’s bloods were high in dielectric parameter compared with the control non-diabetic patient’s blood. After exposure for 5 and 10 minute’s duration, the value of dielectric loss for the blood exposed for 5 minutes duration appreciated significantly. This is attributed to the energy acquired by haemoglobin and oxygen activation that increased cell membrane resistance, protecting the K+ions efflux and thus prevent perilous balance of Ca+2 ions. Laser power of 60 mW for 5 minutes exposure proved effective in LLL diabetic mellitus therapy.
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