This analysis compares the performance of 7 different diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome (MS) with regard to the prevalence of the syndrome, the characteristics of subjects with a positive diagnosis, and the ability to correctly identify individuals at high calculated cardiovascular (CV) risk or with signs of systemic inflammation or early organ damage. The diagnostic criteria proposed b...

An Italian dominating function (IDF) of a graph G is f : V(G) → {0, 1, 2} satisfying the condition that for every v ∈ V with f(v) = 0, Σu∈N(v)f(u) ≥ 2. The weight an IDF on sum f(V) Σv∈Vf(v) and domination number, γI (G), minimum IDF. perfect (PID) G, if vertex 0 total assigned by to neighbours exactly 2, i.e., all u are except one which 2 or two vertices w f(w) 1. PID-function Σu∈V(G) f(u). nu...

In 1998 and 2001, The World Health Organization and the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III proposed working criteria for the metabolic syndrome (MS), but they are not perfect for use in diverse ethnicities. In 2005, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and eight societies in Japan respectively proposed new criteria. However, there has been no report regardin...

Intensity Duration Frequency (IDF) curves are among the most common tools used in water resources management. They are derived from historical rainfall records under the assumption of stationarity. Change of climatic conditions makes the use of historical data for development of IDFs for the future unjustifiable. The IDF_CC, a web based tool, is designed, developed and implemented to allow loca...

BACKGROUND This study aims to identify which among the metabolic syndrome (MS) definitions are closely associated with pathological levels of leptin, adiponectin, resistin, tumour necrosis alpha (TNF-alpha) and C-reactive protein (CRP) among type 2 diabetics. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three hundred and five (160 males; 145 females) adult type 2 diabetic Saudis participated in this cross-sectional...

Abstract The recent advent of data protection laws and regulations has emerged to protect privacy personal information individuals. As the cases breaches vulnerabilities are rapidly increasing, people aware more concerned about their privacy. These bring a significant attention software development teams address concerns in developing applications. today’s adopts an agile, issue-driven approach...

BACKGROUND The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) is a useful model for application at large epidemiologic studies. The aim of this study was to determine the HOMA cut off values to identify insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in Qazvin, central Iran. METHODS Overall, 480 men and 502 women aged 20-72 yr attended in this cross sectional study from Sept...

AIM We have recently determined the optimal cut-off of the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance for the diagnosis of insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in non-diabetic residents of Tehran, the capital of Iran. The aim of the present study is to establish the optimal cut-off at the national level in the Iranian population with and without diabetes. METHODS Data...

BACKGROUND Hemostatic dressings are advanced topical dressings designed to control hemorrhage by enhancing clot formation. These dressings may be effective when used on injuries sustained in junctional zones. The Israeli Defense Forces Medical Corps (IDF-MC) chose to equip its medical personnel with the QuikClot Combat Gauze. There is a paucity of data describing clinical use and results of hem...