Let n, p, k be three positive integers. We prove that the numbers n k 3 F 2 (1 − k, −p, p−n ; 1, 1−n ; 1) are positive integers which generalize the classical binomial coefficients. We give two generating functions for these integers, and a straightforward application. z k k! , where for an indeterminate a and some positive integer k, the raising factorial is defined by (a) k = a(a + 1). .. (a ...

PURPOSE Complaints from spinal cord injury (SCI) patients are typically related to physical disability affecting activities of daily life. However, difficulties with voiding and defecation and/or sexual function can also be major concerns. The general population and even physicians are generally unaware of these complaints; therefore, this study focuses on surveying SCI patients regarding chall...

We investigate non-homogeneous linear differential equations of the form x′′(t) + x′(t) − x (t) = p (t) where p (t) is either a polynomial or a factorial polynomial in t. We express the solution of these differential equations in terms of the coefficients of p (t), in the initial conditions, and in the solution of the corresponding homogeneous differential equation y′′(t) + y′(t) − y (t) = 0 wi...

Insomnia disorder is characterized by chronic dissatisfaction with sleep quantity or quality that is associated with difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings with difficulty returning to sleep, and/or awakening earlier in the morning than desired. Although progress has been made in our understanding of the nature, etiology, and pathophysiology of insomnia, there is still no univ...

BACKGROUND Severe traumatic stressors such as war, rape, or life-threatening accidents can result in a debilitating psychopathological development conceptualised as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Pathological memory formation during an alarm response may set the precondition for PTSD to occur. If true, a lack of memory formation by extended unconsciousness in the course of the traumatic ...

INTRODUCTION Fractures have been described mainly following falling accidents in horse-related injuries. Horse bites are uncommon accidents. We present a case of open fracture of the forearm due to horse bite. CASE REPORT A 35-year-old male farm-worker presented to the emergency room with alleged history of horse bite to the right forearm about 2 hours prior to presentation while feeding the ...

OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with major morbidity and mortality but OSAS is frequently under recognized. To promote awareness of OSAS, the Swiss Lung League launched an online questionnaire combined with annual advertisements in mass media. Characteristics of participants, prevalence of sleep apnea, OSAS-related symptoms, and their association with accidents ...

Frequencies and circumstances of falls were assessed among 1030 middle-aged and elderly people who participated in the NILS-LSA (National Institute for Longevity Sciences, Longitudinal Study of Aging) from November, 1997 to March, 1999 and responded to the questionnaires. The variables analyzed in the present study were demography and history of falls in the past one year. Circumstances of fall...