Balance or Imbalance

My interpretation explores the fine line between what is beautiful and what is ugly. It is inspired by the stubborn manner in which hope grows – even in the midst of disaster, destruction and povert

Analysis of the Unisex Sizing System of Current Medical Uniforms: Understanding User Satisfaction

The purpose of this research is to analyze the medical uniform wearers\u27 needs and to re-develop the medical uniform, with a focus on diversifying sizing for preferred fit and satisfaction, and also to enhance textile application/usage. If a medical team is outfitted in well-designed, functional uniforms, it suggests a well-run organization where patients can entrust their care to those professionals. Uniforms contribute to the perceived quality of care, and there is a direct correlation to the medical teams\u27 abilities to inspire confidence and professionalism. Current medical uniforms have been developed based on the male figure. Due to this, there were significant needs overall for improving the design of the female medical uniforms. With consideration of manufacturing cost and fit satisfaction, the study suggests specific improvements should be made to female pants design and fit, along with the coat design and fit using new comfortable textiles for better performance of medical staff members

Design and baseline characteristics of the finerenone in reducing cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in diabetic kidney disease trial

Background: Among people with diabetes, those with kidney disease have exceptionally high rates of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality and progression of their underlying kidney disease. Finerenone is a novel, nonsteroidal, selective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist that has shown to reduce albuminuria in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) while revealing only a low risk of hyperkalemia. However, the effect of finerenone on CV and renal outcomes has not yet been investigated in long-term trials. Patients and Methods: The Finerenone in Reducing CV Mortality and Morbidity in Diabetic Kidney Disease (FIGARO-DKD) trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of finerenone compared to placebo at reducing clinically important CV and renal outcomes in T2D patients with CKD. FIGARO-DKD is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, event-driven trial running in 47 countries with an expected duration of approximately 6 years. FIGARO-DKD randomized 7,437 patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate >= 25 mL/min/1.73 m(2) and albuminuria (urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio >= 30 to <= 5,000 mg/g). The study has at least 90% power to detect a 20% reduction in the risk of the primary outcome (overall two-sided significance level alpha = 0.05), the composite of time to first occurrence of CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, or hospitalization for heart failure. Conclusions: FIGARO-DKD will determine whether an optimally treated cohort of T2D patients with CKD at high risk of CV and renal events will experience cardiorenal benefits with the addition of finerenone to their treatment regimen. Trial Registration: EudraCT number: 2015-000950-39; ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02545049

Balance or Imbalance

My interpretation explores the fine line between what is beautiful and what is ugly. It is inspired by the stubborn manner in which hope grows – even in the midst of disaster, destruction and poverty</p

Vulnerability Assessment of Korean Electric Power Systems to Late-Time (E3) High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulses

High-altitude electromagnetic pulses (HEMPs) are bursts of electromagnetic energy that result from nuclear weapon detonations at altitudes at or above 30 km. A HEMP is comprised of three components: E1, E2, and E3. E1 and E2 are instantaneous emissions that can damage electronic components, whereas E3 generates low-frequency, geomagnetically-induced currents in transmission lines and power transformers. These currents can lead to the half-cycle saturation of power transformers and increased reactive power consumption. This study assessed the impact of the E3 HEMP on Korean electric power systems. For this assessment, two publicly available E3 HEMP environments were identified. A Direct Current (DC)equivalent model of Korean power systems was developed to calculate the geomagnetically-induced currents and increased the reactive power absorption of transformers in power systems. The vulnerability assessment involved two types of analysis: Static power flow analysis and dynamic transient stability analysis. The maximum electric field limit was determined by performing a steady-state analysis. The capability of the Korean electric power systems to maintain synchronism and acceptable voltages in the transient stability time frame following an E3 HEMP event was evaluated. Furthermore, the effects of detonations at five target locations were compared. It was concluded that Korean electric power systems cannot maintain their stability when affected by an E3 HEMP

Redesigning Medical Uniforms in a Junior Level Collaborative Studio

The purpose of this Collaborative Studio was focused holistically on the intersection of effective problem-solving skills including in-depth analysis of the problem and empathetic attitudes towards the problem, as well as self-directed learning (SDL) skills and successful collaboration skills.</p