We describe a novel method for identifying times when a spacecraft is in Earth’s magnetotail lobes solely using magnetometer data. We propose that lobe intervals can be well identified as times when the magnetic field is strong and relatively invariant, defined using thresholds in the magnitude of BX and the standard deviation σ of the magnetic field magnitude. Using data from the Cluster space...

Increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli produced by transient cervical nerve root compression is dependent on the severity of applied load. In addition, trauma in the nervous system induces local inflammation, Wallerian degeneration, and a host of other degenerative processes leading to axonal dysfunction. Here, axonal degeneration and inflammation were assessed following transient dorsal r...

PURPOSE To obtain validated clinical values suitable for developing a gustatory function test, including umami taste, in a Korean population. MATERIALS AND METHODS The investigation involved 297 participants with self-reported normal sense of taste and smell. Liquid solutions were used for the assessment of gustatory function. The test consisted of 30 taste solutions [six concentrations of fi...

Stochastic resonance (SR) occurs when the detection of a subthreshold signal is aided by the presence of random energy fluctuations in the signal modality, commonly called noise. SR is counterintuitive because such noise usually worsens performance. Nonetheless, SR has been demonstrated both theoretically and experimentally in human sensory systems. Using a psychophysically sophisticated paradi...

cystic fibrosis (cf) is an autosomal recessive disease, which affects many organs as it impairs chloride channel. this study was performed to evaluate growth status and its relationship with some laboratory indices such as cholesterol (chol), triglyceride (tg), albumin and total protein in children with cf referred to pediatrics center. this study was designed as a cross-sectional study in one ...

Objective: Generated acoustic trauma by suction and drill may cause sensorineural hearing loss after Tympanomastoid surgery. This study was carried out to determine the relationship of sensorineural hearing loss and chronic otitis media surgery at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Material and Methods: This prospective study included 386 patients of ch...

cystic fibrosis (cf) is an inherited disease that affects multiple organ systems. it is the most common cause of severe progressive lung disease and exocrine panceratic insufficiency. in our investigation 67 patients had cf. of these, 79% had panceratic insufficiency and 92% had lung disease under 2 years age. also 67% of patients were < 2 percentile and 28% between 3-10 percentile weight for a...