Introduction: Obesity is considered a public health problem and it associated with various musculoskeletal disorders, that haven´t been reviewed systematically. Therefore, the objective of this study was to describe relationship between these changes in individuals obesity. Methods: Lilacs, PubMed, Scielo, Scopus Web Science electronic databases were systematically until July 2018, conducted ac...

This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examined the efficacy and safety of the combination of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and antipsychotic medication (except for clozapine) versus the same antipsychotic monotherapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS). Two independent investigators extracted data for a random effects meta-analysis and pre-specified subgroup and me...

The folding and oxidation of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor solubilized from Escherichia coli inclusion bodies was investigated. During the folding process, two intermediates, I1 and I2, were detected by kinetic studies using high performance liquid chromatography. I1 exists transiently and disappears quickly with the concomitant formation of I2. In contrast, I2 require...

1. For any instance I1 of π1, I2 = f(I1) is an instance of π2 such that OPTπ2(I2) ≤ OPTπ1(I1). 2. For any feasible solution S2 of I2, S1 = g(I1, S2) (g maps S2 into an instance of I1) we have Costπ1(I1, S1) ≤ Costπ2(I2, S2). Note that OPTπ2(I2) ≤ OPTπ1(I1) ≤ Costπ1(I1, S1) ≤ Costπ2(I2, S2). Therefore, if there is an approximation factor ∆ for π2 then there is an approximation factor ∆ for π1 as...

In this paper we introduce and investigate I2-convergence, I∗ 2 -convergence, I2-limit points, and I2-cluster points of a double sequence in a fuzzy 2-normed linear space. We prove a decomposition theorem for I2-convergence of double sequences. The notions of I2-double Cauchy and I∗ 2 -double Cauchy sequence are defined, and some of their properties are studied.

Abstract Background Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3, PUFA) show promise for improving muscle mass, strength and measures of physical performance that may ameliorate sarcopenia. Purpose To perform an updated meta-analysis n-3 interventions with detailed subgroup analysis on performance/strength sub-group duration, age, BMI, sex, location, amongst others. Methods We followed The Preferre...

(6) Let G be a column Y-constant line Y-increasing matrix over E2 T and i1, i2, j1, j2 be natural numbers. Suppose 〈i1, j1〉 ∈ the indices of G and 〈i2, j2〉 ∈ the indices of G. If (G◦ (i1, j1))2 = (G◦ (i2, j2))2, then j1 = j2. (7) Let G be a line X-constant column X-increasing matrix over E2 T and i1, i2, j1, j2 be natural numbers. Suppose 〈i1, j1〉 ∈ the indices of G and 〈i2, j2〉 ∈ the indices o...

The purpose of this article is to describe and clarify a tool that is at the core of the definition phase of most quality improvement projects. This tool is called the critical to quality (CTQ) flowdown. It relates high-level strategic focal points to project objectives. In their turn project objectives are linked to and decomposed into CTQs, which are made operational in the form of measuremen...

BACKGROUND Increased vegetable and fruit consumption is encouraged to promote health, including the maintenance of a healthy body weight. Population health strategies (e.g. 5-A-Day or similar campaigns and subsidies on vegetables or fruit) that emphasize increased consumption may theoretically lead to increased energy intake and weight gain. METHODS We undertook a systematic review of trials ...