Portable Vis/NIRS are flexible tools for fast and unbiased analyses of constituents with minimal sample preparation. This study developed calibration models for dry matter content (DMC) and carotenoids in fresh cassava roots using a portable Vis/NIRS system. We examined the effects of eight data pre-treatment combinations on calibration models and assessed calibrations on processed and intact r...

AIMS To understand public and general practitioner (GP) opinion on the acceptability of randomized policy design (RPD) studies (cluster randomized trials) of prescription medicines in Scotland. METHODS We surveyed public opinion on the concept of RPD studies in a sample of 1040 adults to determine acceptability and understand how people feel when changes are made to their medicines. We also s...

OBJECTIVE To describe asymmetrical disappearance of reticular pseudodrusen (RPD) in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS SDOCTs and infrared images of four patients with RPD were retrospectively collected and evaluated during long-term follow-up of up to 47 months (range 35-47 months). RESULTS Unilateral fading of RPD was detected on SDOCTs and infrared images in ey...

Mechanical vibrations have a significant impact on ride comfort; the driver is constantly distracted as result. Volumetric engine inertial unbalances and road profile irregularities create mechanical vibrations. The purpose of this study to employ optimization algorithms identify structural elements that contribute vibration propagation provide optimal solutions for reducing induced by unbalanc...

Purpose Reticular pseudodrusen (RPD) are considered to be a distinct feature in AMD. Population studies have studied the epidemiology of RPD using standard color fundus photographs (CFP). However, recent studies have shown that RPD are better imaged using near-infrared (NIR) imaging. We studied the epidemiology of RPD in a large population-based study using NIR and CFP. Methods Participants a...

This article reviews the topic of how to identify and develop a removable partial denture (RPD) path of placement, and provides a literature review of the concept of the RPD path of placement, also known as the path of insertion. An optimal RPD path of placement, guided by mutually parallel guide planes, ensures that the RPD flanges fit intimately over edentulous ridge structures and that the f...

This retrospective clinical study aimed to assess patient's satisfaction with removable partial dentures (RPDs), as retention, chewing ability, aesthetics during the observation period. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 63 patients with RPDs, participated in this study. The following data was collected: Kennedy classification, denture design, denture support, satisfaction and success of RPD. ...