Color reproductions in most LCD are quite different from those of standard CRT (cathode ray tube) monitor display because of the nonlinear characteristic in subtractive color reproduction. Moreover, gray scale CCT (correlated color temperature) reproductions in a typical mobile phone LCD depend on the input RGB levels. A simple LUT (Look-up table) method for constant gray scale CCT and gamma ch...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor type and observer experience on the diagnostic performance in soft-copy interpretations of maxillary sinus inflammatory lesions on panoramic radiographs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety maxillary sinuses on panoramic images were grouped into negative and positive groups according to the presence of i...

Background and Purpose—The aim of this study was to determine if side of cerebral hemisphere lesion affects the prevalence and time course of pushing behavior (PB) after stroke. Methods—A total of 1660 patients with acute stroke were investigated. PB was assessed using the standardized Scale for Contraversive Pushing. Risk ratios were used to evaluate the differences in the prevalence of PB bet...

BACKGROUND/AIMS Mutations of the human transforming growth factor beta induced gene (TGFBI) were reported to cause lattice corneal dystrophy (LCD) in various nationalities. This study analysed the TGFBI gene in Vietnamese people with LCD. METHODS 13 unrelated families, including 34 patients and 21 unaffected members were examined. 50 normal Vietnamese people served as controls. Blood samples ...

We have used thiol cross-linking and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) to resolve structural transitions of myosin's light chain domain (LCD) and catalytic domain (CD) that are associated with force generation. Spin labels were incorporated into the LCD of muscle fibers by exchanging spin-labeled regulatory light chain for endogenous regulatory light chain, with full retention of function. ...

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is widely applied to monitor and improve highly integrated and automated manufacturing processes. Adopting proper SPC charts and corresponding detection mechanisms is crucial for a TFT-LCD manufacturing process. This study conducts an empirical study of highly complex TFT-LCD manufacturing processes to identify the most suitable SPC method. The TFT-LCD manufact...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine if side of cerebral hemisphere lesion affects the prevalence and time course of pushing behavior (PB) after stroke. METHODS A total of 1660 patients with acute stroke were investigated. PB was assessed using the standardized Scale for Contraversive Pushing. Risk ratios were used to evaluate the differences in the prevalence of PB b...

BACKGROUND Successful weight maintenance following weight loss is challenging for many people. Identifying predictors of longer-term success will help target clinical resources more effectively. To date, focus has been predominantly on the identification of predictors of weight loss. The goal of the current study was to determine if changes in anthropometric and clinical parameters during acute...