This work describes a new strategy for optimal design of Multiplex-PCR primer sequences. The process is based on the Particle Swarm Optimization-Simplex algorithm (Mult-PSOS). Diverging from previous solutions centered on heuristic tools, the Mult-PSOS is selfconfigured because it does not require the definition of the algorithm's initial search parameters. The successful performance of this me...

One of the most important problems in rule induction methods is how to estimate which method is the best to use in an applied domain. While some methods are useful in some domains, they are not useful in other domains. Therefore it is very difficult to choose one of these methods. For this purpose, we introduce multiple testing based on recursive iteration of resampling methods for rule-inducti...

Results Overall, CF10 gave smaller wheals than MT, (combined sites and both histamines1.95 vs. 3.53, p<0.001). Wheals were also smaller at NJH than at AAC (combined devices and histamines 2.33 vs. 3.16, p<0.001). Comparing devicehistamine combinations as described by each company’s product insert, i.e. CF10 with 6mg/mL vs. MT with 1mg/mL, wheals were not significantly different (combined center...

We propose a mechanism and sys tem f o r the automatic generation of interactive mult imedia presentat ions f r o m their specifications. A presentat ion specifica(5on contains three parts: the resources, the temporal in format ion , and the spatial information. We use a ICON programming technique and a graphical user interface d l o w the presentation designer t o quickly specify what he/sh.e ...

introduction: feedback cards are recommended as a feasible tool for structured written feedback delivery in clinical education while effectiveness of this tool on the medical students’ performance is still questionable. the purpose of this study was to compare the effects of structured written feedback by cards as well as verbal feedback versus verbal feedback alone on the clinical performance ...

BACKGROUND The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and Mini-BESTest are clinical examinations of balance impairment, but the tests are lengthy and the Mini-BESTest is theoretically inconsistent with the BESTest. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to generate an alternative version of the BESTest that is valid, reliable, time efficient, and founded upon the same theoretical underpin...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Balance deficits a significant predictor of falls in older adults. The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) are tools that may predict the likelihood of a fall, but their capabilities and accuracies have not been adequately addressed. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the capabilities of the BESTest a...

OBJECTIVES To assess the usefulness, relative ease of administration, and patient acceptance of the clock drawing test as well as the time and change test for detecting dementia in Chinese elderly adults. DESIGN Prospective case-controlled study. SETTING Memory clinic and geriatric clinic of a district hospital, Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS A convenient sample of 85 subjects aged 65 years or o...

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