Dosimetry using MRI: can it really be that difficult?

Is it Really that Difficult to Parse German?

This paper presents a comparative study of probabilistic treebank parsing of German, using the Negra and TüBa-D/Z treebanks. Experiments with the Stanford parser, which uses a factored PCFG and dependency model, show that, contrary to previous claims for other parsers, lexicalization of PCFG models boosts parsing performance for both treebanks. The experiments also show that there is a big diff...

Delayed phases of contrast MRI, can it be valuable in multiple sclerosis active phase diagnosis?

Background: Observing the enhancing plaques in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most valuable diagnostic modalities in confirming the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), its recurrence and for better detection of active disease. Since active lesions discovery can improve designating diffusion in time diagnosis of MS and controlling disease activity, and there is not any definite...

“Not Everything That Is Faced Can Be Changed, but Nothing Can Be Changed Until It Is Faced”: A Response to Recent Commentaries

E-learning: Just How Difficult Can It Be?

This paper reports the partial results of a study using the Hybrid Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale (Hybrid BARS) to identify the competencies considered essential for effective performance in a university e-learning environment. The competencies were developed in accordance with social constructivist principles and in the context of a Learning Management System. Students and staff at the un...

Managing wheeze in preschool children: How difficult can it be?

Wheeze is a common symptom in infants and preschool children. Up to 30% of children wheeze at least once before the age of 3 years and 2% of those have it severe enough to warrant hospital admission. Not only parents but also physicians have difficulty in recognizing wheeze. Wrong diagnosis of the underlying condition leads to inappropriate and unnecessary management and patient morbidity. Asth...