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Blinds can have a major impact on building energy use and occupant comfort. During times of peak solar gain, shading can reduce cooling loads and overheating. But, if blinds are controlled inappropriately, unwanted solar gain may enter the building in heat-wave conditions, causing overheating. Therefore, the way blinds are controlled can have an important impact on building energy efficiency and on occupant comfort. To establish blind control strategy, occupant use of the blinds need to be exami

Background/Aims: The association between depression and chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection or pegylated interferon α and ribavirin therapy (PR therapy) has not been extensively studied in Korea. We aimed to clarify the prevalence of depression and its incidence during PR therapy in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients. Methods: In this prospective, multicenter study, 114 CHC patients were screened for depression using two self-reported scales, the Beck Depression Inventory-I (BDI-I) and the