This paper focuses on the evaluation of an ideal midsagittal plane (iMSP) extraction algorithm. The algorithm was developed for capturing the iMSP from 3D normal and pathological neural images. The main challenges are the drastic structural asymmetry that often exists in pathological brains, and the sparse, nonisotropic data sampling that is common in clinical practice. A simple edge-based, cro...

We analyze a second-order accurate implicit-symplectic (IMSP) scheme for reaction-diffusion systems modeling spatiotemporal dynamics of predator-prey populations. We prove stability and errors estimates the semi-discrete-in-time approximations, under positivity assumptions. The numerical simulations confirm theoretically derived rates convergence show an improved ac...

This talk concerns numerical approximations of oscillating patterns in reaction-diffusion systems. Stability analysis on a test reactiondiffusion system with oscillating solution allows comparisons in terms of stability regions and stepsize restrictions of some time integrators. Moreover, a dissipation and dispersion analysis are also carried out, see [1]. We consider the well known and commonl...

Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts were isolated from a child suffering from acute gastroenteritis and successfully passaged in a calf and mice (designated hereafter SNU-H1) in the Republic of Korea; its molecular genotype has been analyzed. The GAG microsatellite region was amplified by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), with a 238 base pair product, which is commonly displayed in C. parvum. The i...

BACKGROUND Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (MSP) in children can be due to non-inflammatory conditions, such as the benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) or idiopathic MSP (IMSP). Aim of the study was to evaluate type and persistence of MSP in a cohort of schoolchildren with MSP followed for 3 years, in order to identify the main risk factors. METHODS Healthy schoolchildren, aged 8-13 years...

BackgroundVitamin D deficiency is known as a one of the underlying causes of Idiopathic musculoskeletal pain (IMSP). This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between serum vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) status in patient with Non-specific Musculoskeletal Pain and healthy children.Materials and MethodsSeventy-seven children (aged 3–14 years), with IMSP were included as cases and 90 healthy subj...

backgroundvitamin d deficiency is known as a one of the underlying causes of idiopathic musculoskeletal pain (imsp). this study aimed to evaluate the correlation between serum vitamin d (cholecalciferol) status in patient with non-specific musculoskeletal pain and healthy children.materials and methodsseventy-seven children (aged 3–14 years), with imsp were included as cases and 90 healthy subj...

Introduction Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (MSP) in children can be due to various non-inflammatory conditions, such as the benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) or idiopathic MSP (IMSP). MSP heavily influences patient’s quality of life and is often misdiagnosed or included in the vast category of unspecific MSP. A careful differential diagnosis and knowledge of possible risk factors are ne...

Risk factors and socio-demographic determinants of tuberculosis relapse in the pediatric population. The aim study was to evaluate risk (TB) population identify sociodemographic for establishing reduction recommendations development. Material methodology: a retrospective, case-control conducted, which included group – 27 relapses TB control with 109 new cases diagnosed children (age 0-18 years)...