2024
The solution-diffusion model for water transport in reverse osmosis: What went wrong?
Fan H, Heiranian M, Elimelech M. The solution-diffusion model for water transport in reverse osmosis: What went wrong? Desalination 2024, 580: 117575. DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2024.117575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSolution-diffusion modelRO membranesReverse osmosisWater transport mechanismPore flow modelDesalination membranesDesalination technologiesFrictional interactionTransport mechanismWater transportConcentration gradient of waterFree volumeMembrane poresEnergy efficiencyOsmosisLow costPressure gradientState-of-the-artTheoretical findingsWater flowState-of-the-art desalination technologiesConcentration gradientPoreThe physical basis for solvent flow in organic solvent nanofiltration
Fan H, He J, Heiranian M, Pan W, Li Y, Elimelech M. The physical basis for solvent flow in organic solvent nanofiltration. Science Advances 2024, 10: eado4332. PMID: 38875330, PMCID: PMC11177934, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado4332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrganic solvent nanofiltrationOrganic solvent nanofiltration membranesMembrane pore structureSolvent nanofiltrationNonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulationsMolecular dynamics simulationsPore structureSolvent transport mechanismsSolvent moleculesSolvent flowSolvent permeanceSolvent affinityOSN membranesFlory-Rehner theoryDynamics simulationsSolvent transportMembrane technologyChemical separationNanofiltrationPressure gradientPermeanceStructureTransport mechanismMolecules
2023
Serial stenosis assessment—can we rely on invasive coronary physiology
Ilic I, Timcic S, Odanovic N, Otasevic P, Collet C. Serial stenosis assessment—can we rely on invasive coronary physiology. Frontiers In Cardiovascular Medicine 2023, 10: 1172906. PMID: 37200979, PMCID: PMC10185833, DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1172906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPressure gradientFluid dynamics
2022
Endovascular Assessment of Liver Hemodynamics in Patients with Cirrhosis Complicated by Portal Hypertension
Ferral H, Schepis F, Gaba R, Garcia-Tsao G, Zanetto A, Perez-Campuzano V, Haskal Z, Garcia-Pagan J. Endovascular Assessment of Liver Hemodynamics in Patients with Cirrhosis Complicated by Portal Hypertension. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2022, 34: 327-336. PMID: 36516940, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.12.014.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHepatic venous pressure gradientPortal hypertensionPortosystemic pressure gradientTransjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shuntVenous pressure gradientIntrahepatic portosystemic shuntSurgical patientsRisk stratificationHemodynamic measurementsPortosystemic shuntLiver hemodynamicsTreatment optionsShunt diameterMeticulous techniquePatientsClinical practiceGold standardHypertensionManagement optionsPressure gradientCirrhosisComplicatedHemodynamicsOptionsShunt
2020
Transmission risk of respiratory viruses in natural and mechanical ventilation environments: implications for SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Africa
Sopeyin A, Hornsey E, Okwor T, Alimi Y, Raji T, Mohammed A, Moges H, Onwuekwe EVC, Minja FJ, Gon G, Ogbuagu O, Ogunsola F, Paintsil E. Transmission risk of respiratory viruses in natural and mechanical ventilation environments: implications for SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Africa. BMJ Global Health 2020, 5: e003522. PMID: 32863269, PMCID: PMC7462043, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-003522.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2016
Preclinical study of patient-specific cell-free nanofiber tissue-engineered vascular grafts using 3-dimensional printing in a sheep model
Fukunishi T, Best CA, Sugiura T, Opfermann J, Ong CS, Shinoka T, Breuer CK, Krieger A, Johnson J, Hibino N. Preclinical study of patient-specific cell-free nanofiber tissue-engineered vascular grafts using 3-dimensional printing in a sheep model. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2016, 153: 924-932. PMID: 27938900, PMCID: PMC5715716, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2016.10.066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationComputed Tomography AngiographyComputer-Aided DesignEndothelial CellsExtracellular MatrixMacrophagesModels, AnimalMyocytes, Smooth MuscleNanostructuresNanotechnologyNeointimaPhlebographyPrinting, Three-DimensionalProsthesis DesignSheep, DomesticTime FactorsTissue EngineeringVascular PatencyVascular RemodelingVena Cava, InferiorVenous PressureConceptsTissue-engineered vascular graftsSimilar mechanical propertiesComplex anatomical shapesMechanical propertiesVascular graftsNative inferior vena cavaBiodegradable scaffoldsComputer-aided designFeasible technologyNanofiber scaffoldsBiomechanical evaluationPrintingPressure gradientMandrelWall thicknessScaffoldsTechnologyAnatomic requirementsThicknessLayerDepositionEndothelialization
2002
Assessment of therapeutic benefit of antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis C: is hepatic venous pressure gradient a better end point?
Burroughs A, Groszmann R, Bosch J, Grace N, Garcia-Tsao G, Patch D, Garcia-Pagan J, Dagher L. Assessment of therapeutic benefit of antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis C: is hepatic venous pressure gradient a better end point? Gut 2002, 50: 425. PMID: 11839726, PMCID: PMC1773121, DOI: 10.1136/gut.50.3.425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic venous pressure gradientChronic hepatitis CVenous pressure gradientHepatitis CAntiviral therapyEnd pointChronic hepatitis C.Major healthcare problemBest end pointHepatitis C.HVPG measurementTherapeutic benefitTherapeutic evaluationTherapyHealthcare problemPatientsPressure gradientResponse
1997
The portal pressure response to beta-blockade is greater in cirrhotic patients without varices than in those with varices
Escorsell A, Ferayorni L, Bosch J, Garcia-Pagan J, Garcia-Tsao G, Grace N, Rodes J, Groszmann R. The portal pressure response to beta-blockade is greater in cirrhotic patients without varices than in those with varices. Gastroenterology 1997, 112: 2012-2016. PMID: 9178694, DOI: 10.1053/gast.1997.v112.pm9178694.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic venous pressure gradientPortal pressure responseVenous pressure gradientCirrhotic patientsPortal pressurePortal hypertensionDevelopment of varicesSingle oral dosePressure responseSystemic hemodynamicsEsophageal varicesOral doseVaricesPatientsAbstractTextBeneficial effectsHypertensionTimololHgEarly stagesPressure gradientCirrhosisAIMSHemodynamicsDose
1987
Isolated perfused Ambystoma proximal tubule: hydrodynamics modulates ultrastructure
Tripathi S, Boulpaep E, Maunsbach A. Isolated perfused Ambystoma proximal tubule: hydrodynamics modulates ultrastructure. American Journal Of Physiology 1987, 252: f1129-f1147. PMID: 3591955, DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1987.252.6.f1129.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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