AbsfractRecently, a number of empirical studies have demonstrated the existence of long-range dependence (LRD) or self-similarity in VBR video traffic. Since previous LRD models cannot capture all shortand long-term correlation and rate-distribution while still retaining mathematical tractability, there exist many doubts on the importance of SRD, LRD, and ratedistribution on traffic engineering...

| Recently, a number of empirical studies have demonstrated the existence of long-range dependence (LRD) or self-similarity in VBR video traac. Since previous LRD models cannot capture all short-and long-term correlation and rate-distribution while still retaining mathematical tractability, there exist many doubts on the importance of SRD, LRD, and rate-distribution on traac engineering. In thi...

BACKGROUND Reliable and valid outcome measures are needed to be able to evaluate recovery, effects of rehabilitation interventions, and changes over time. The ABILHAND Questionnaire is a measure of a patient's self-reported ability to perform complex daily activities involving use of the hand. This instrument is commonly used in stroke rehabilitation settings, but data about the measurement var...

This work addressed the study of subnucleus reticularis dorsalis (SRD) neurons in relation to their supraspinal input and the spinal terminating sites of their descending axons. SRD extracellular unitary recordings from anesthetized cats aimed to specifically test, 1) the rostrocaudal segmental level reached by axons of spinally projecting (SPr) neurons collateralizing or not to or through the ...

PURPOSE We report a case of bilateral serous retinal detachment (SRD) associated with inferior posterior staphyloma (IPS) treated successfully with scleral shortening. PATIENT AND METHODS A 63-year-old woman presented with bilateral visual loss due to an SRD with IPS. The best-corrected visual acuity levels were 0.6 (20/30) and 0.5 (20/40) in the right and left eye, respectively. The patient ...

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of one-year treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) with intravitreal aflibercept (IVA) injections on a practical protocol. The medical records of 51 eyes of 43 patients who were diagnosed with DME and had received IVA treatments were reviewed. The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and the central macular thickness (CMT) were measured ...

BACKGROUND The association between stressful life events and onset of bipolar episodes is unclear. The association between bipolar episode onset and types of life events that disrupt social routines, and potentially sleep, has not yet been investigated. METHODS Thirty-nine bipolar patients with primarily manic (n = 20) or depressed (n = 19) index episodes were interviewed with the Bedford Col...

We present a case of bilateral serous retinal detachment (SRD) as a presenting sign of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph(+) ALL). A 45-year-old woman presented with decreased vision and was found to have bilateral serous retinal detachment. Peripheral blood smears revealed leukocytosis of 53.9x10(3)/microL with 64.6% lymphoblasts. A bone marrow aspirate revealed ...

Metabolic Syndrome (MS) has become a major health hazard in the current world by triggering cardiovascular and renal pathologies. Chia seed is rich source of bioactive food components (n-3 fatty acids, antioxidants fiber, among others) with several benefits on health. Therefore, we hypothesized that intake chia could counteract kidney failure MS protecting against lipid accretion, oxidative str...

This paper proposes a spatial-Radon domain CT image reconstruction model based on data-driven tight frames (SRD-DDTF). The proposed SRD-DDTF model combines the idea of joint image and Radon domain inpainting model of [1] and that of the data-driven tight frames for image denoising [2]. It is different from existing models in that both CT image and its corresponding high quality projection image...