BACKGROUND & AIMS There are few well-designed studies evaluating the effect of oral nutrition supplements in patients with cancer cachexia. The aim of this study, in a posthoc analysis, was to examine the effect of dietary compliance on intake and body composition in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. METHODS Two hundred patients were randomised to receive 2 cans/day of a protein a...

The autonomic nervous system (cANS) is essential for proper heart function, and complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias and even sudden cardiac death are associated with an altered cANS function. A changed innervation state may underlie (part of) the atrial and ventricular arrhythmias observed after myocardial infarction. In other cardiac diseases, such as congenital heart disease, aut...

In this work a machine vision system for inspection (VSI) is presented whose capabilities are able to detect seaming defects in metal cans for fishing food. Conventional method for quality inspection of seaming for cans, and their main dimensional features, are firstly shown. Then, the structure and algorithms for VSI are proposed for this application. This VSI is currently mounted over a conve...

by Zheng Wen, M.S. Washington State University August 2007 Co-Chairs: Ali Saberi and Sandip Roy This thesis is motivated by the need to better understand the analysis and control of linear systems subject to constraints. We contribute to this field by pursuing research on two specific topics: 1) the external stability of linear systems subject to actuator saturation, and 2) the security of Comm...

The auditory steady state response (ASSR) has recently gained attention with respect to estimates of hearing sensitivity and configuration of hearing loss. The present investigation compared behavioral thresholds to estimated ASSR thresholds in subjects with confirmed CANS lesions to determine if this population can be accurately evaluated with ASSR techniques. Comparisons were made between the...

[Purpose] This study investigated changes in the activation of the main elbow muscle while performing tasks similar to activities of daily living (ADL) with and without a cock-up splint. [Methods] Sixteen participants performed a simulated feeding task and picked up light and heavy cans in the Jebsen-Taylor hand function test. The activation of the biceps brachii, the triceps brachii, and the b...

Master thesis regulations [10] Clarification for students on delivery of the PhD report: The student has to contact each member of the examination panel and deliver him a copy (all or at least one of the copies in paper for the record/library) ONE week before the defence. You don't need to contact the DAC admin or FIB for this. A few days after the defence you can contact FIB (academic office) ...

Master thesis regulations [10] Clarification for students on delivery of the PhD report: The student has to contact each member of the examination panel and deliver him a copy (all or at least one of the copies in paper for the record/library) ONE week before the defence. You don't need to contact the DAC admin or FIB for this. A few days after the defence you can contact FIB (academic office) ...

Master thesis regulations [10] Clarification for students on delivery of the PhD report: The student has to contact each member of the examination panel and deliver him a copy (all or at least one of the copies in paper for the record/library) ONE week before the defence. You don't need to contact the DAC admin or FIB for this. A few days after the defence you can contact FIB (academic office) ...

Master thesis regulations [10] Clarification for students on delivery of the PhD report: The student has to contact each member of the examination panel and deliver him a copy (all or at least one of the copies in paper for the record/library) ONE week before the defence. You don't need to contact the DAC admin or FIB for this. A few days after the defence you can contact FIB (academic office) ...