Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for 1 in 3 deaths worldwide. However, current “state-of-the-art” prediction tools annually misdiagnose 31.6 million Americans. We propose a novel risk stratification tool by applying methods of machine learning to health claims data. Our neural network outperformed the current state-of-the-art in terms of area under the curve (AUC) and illustrated that area...

Life stages of Forcipomyia parasecuris sp. n. is described, illustrated and photomicrograph based on examination with scanning electron microscope and binocular microscope. The larvae were collected from rotting banana stump of a banana garden at lower Gangetic plain area in India. Absence of ocular sensillum and campaniform sensillum in ocular area of pupa, a synapomorphic character of this pr...

One of the most important natural factors and critical facilities in Tehran is presence of AlborzSlopes River-Valleys which have been considered as natural tourist places for citizens since a long time ago, especiallyin hot summers and play effective role in creating a balance between manmade and natural spaces. Importance ofthese river-valleys as ecological pathways is enhanced with the increa...

Pharmacokinetics of cefepime was studied after single dose intravenous administration at the dose rate of 5 mg/kg body weight in calves. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein at predetermined time intervals before and after drug administration. Serum was harvested and analysed for cefepime concentration by reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography. Following intravenous...

Dowling –Degos disease is a rare condition. It is inherited by an autosomal dominant gene. It usually presents in adult life as small, pigmented, asymptomatic macules in flexural regions. We report a 35-year-old woman with Dowling- Degos disease, in whom the reticular pigmentation confined to the genital area.

Menopausal health is important since this stage of life is not to be avoided. A recent article in BMC Women's Health from the Estonian Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy trial has concluded that quality of life is not related to hormonal therapy use. The commentary article discusses this finding and considers other factors related to symptoms and quality of life during menopause. Important factors ...

Hormoz Island with 41 km³ area located in south of Bandar Abbas in  Hormozgan Province in 27º 2´ to 27º 6´ N and 56º 25´ to 56º 31´ E geographical position. In this study, 191 species are introduced. These species belong to 44 families (One family of Angiosperms, 40 families of  Dicotyledones and 3 families of  Monocotyledones) and 142 genera. Of the species recognized, nine species (4.7%) are ...

This study examines urban quality of life by assessing the relationship between observed socioeconomic conditions and urban forest amenities in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. Using remote-sensing methods and techniques, and ordinary least squares regression, the paper determines the relationship between urban leaf area and a population density parameter with median income and median housing value. ...