Abstract We discuss quantum key distribution protocols and their security analysis, considering a receiver-device-independent (RDI) model. The sender’s (Alice’s) device is partially characterized, in the sense that we assume bounds on overlaps of prepared states. receiver’s (Bob’s) requires no characterisation can be represented as black-box. Our are therefore robust to any attack Bob, such bli...

STUDY OBJECTIVE To compare the severity of sleep apneic events occurring in the supine posture vs the severity of sleep apneic events occurring in the lateral posture in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). DESIGN A retrospective analysis of apneic event variables in a group of 30 OSA patients who underwent a complete polysomnographic evaluation in our sleep disorders unit. P...

OBJECTIVE To assess subjective and objective outcomes in selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who underwent microdebrider-assisted extended uvulopalatoplasty (MEUP). DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS Fifty patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who had substantial retropalatal obstruction and more than 10 events per hour on the...

This study is the second in a series evaluating the effectiveness of Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) to address unique deficits inherent in autism spectrum disorders. RDI is a parent-based, cognitive-developmental approach, in which primary caregivers are trained to provide daily opportunities for successful functioning in increasingly challenging dynamic systems. This study reviewe...

This work investigated the effects of Vitamin E (VE) on aberrant crypt foci (ACF) incidence, oxidative stress parameters (serum and hepatic VE concentration, and homocysteine, glutathione (GSH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels), and expression of both cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and proliferating cellular nuclear antigen (PCNA) in experimental colorectal carcinogenesis. Male Wistar rats received s...

OBJECTIVES The goal was to compare the effect of an improved nasal airway on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by use of subjective and objective measures. METHODS A prospective study of 50 consecutive patients with nasal airway obstruction and OSA was carried out. RESULTS Subjectively, nasal breathing improved in 49 (98%) patients, whereas snoring decreased or disappeared in 17 (34%); the rema...

Approximately 25 % of individuals with Crohn's disease (CD), a life-long relapsing-remitting disease, are diagnosed during childhood and adolescence. Symptoms of CD, including abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhoea, can lead to reduced food intake, which may negatively have an impact on nutritional status during this critical period of growth and development. The aims of the present study were to...

At present and more so in the future, irrigated agriculture will take place under water scarcity. Insufficient water supply for irrigation will be the norm rather than the exception, and irrigation management will shift from emphasizing production per unit area towards maximizing the production per unit of water consumed, the water productivity. To cope with scarce supplies, deficit irrigation,...

Irrigated almond orchards in Spain are increasing acreage, and it is pertinent to study the effect of deficit irrigation on presence pests, plant damage, other arthropod communities. In an orchard examined from 2017 2020, arthropods diseases were studied by visual sampling under two treatments (T1, control T2, regulated (RDI)). Univariate analysis showed no influence aphid Hyalopterus amygdali ...

The tomato cultivated surface is one of the most important surfaces in world. This crop needs a sufficient and continuous supply water during vegetative growth. Therefore, production may be at risk warm water-scarce areas. implementation irrigation alternatives such as regulated deficit (RDI) great importance to reduce use improve quality tomatoes. objective this work was evaluate scheduling us...