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Scrotal Calcinosis: Analysis of 5 Cases

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis (ISC) is an uncommon benign process, characterized by solitary or multiple, painless, strict scrotal nodules in the lack of systemic metabolic disorder. Its nature and reason have remained unknown and theories of origin contain idiopathic calcification arising within normal scrotal collagen, dystrophic calcification of inflamed scrotal epidermoid cysts, eccrine duct milia or dartoic muscle, and secondary to minor trauma. A total of 5 cases were found for ISC in our department of pathology. All patients underwent surgical excision of the lesions with overlying skin. Age range was from 25 to 49 years with a mean age of 31.4 years. Three of the patients with multiple lesions (3/5). The common appearance of the masses were hard, slowly growing, semi-mobile, lobulated, and well-circumscribed subcutaneous nodules. Diameter of the lesions ranged 0.7cm to 3cm. Grossly, there were firm, white with chalky and gritty areas. H&E stains revealed basophilic masses in dermis with foreign body giant cell reaction in 4 cases. No recurrences were noted. ISC is a rare, benign, disease of the scrotal skin that is characterized by calcium depositions of various sizes surrounded by a granulomatous reaction. In spite of the debate about the origin of this entity, surgery still seems to be the treatment of option and provides a good clinical outcome.
Customer Choice and Routing in Queueing Networks

We study self-interested routing in stochastic networks, taking into account the discrete stochastic dynamics of such networks. We analyze a two station multiclass queueing network in which the system manager chooses the scheduling rule used, and individual customers choose routes in a self-interested manner. We show that this network can be unstable in Nash equilibrium when the scheduling rule is chosen naively by the system manager. We also design a non-trivial scheduling rule that negates the performance degradation due to self-interested routing and achieves a Nash equilibrium with excellent performance.
Curriculum Variation in MBA Programs: Executive MBA Programs Magnified

Business schools differentiate by offering prospective students various curriculum and program options. The purpose of this study is to determine differentiation between MBA programs based on their core curriculum. This study compared the curricula for full-time, part-time, and executive programs using discriminant function analysis with program type as the criterion variable and courses as the predictor variables. Course data was partitioned into meaningful subgroups based on shared subject matter that could discriminate between program types. Frequency distributions for course data were also computed and stratified by program type. The results revealed significant differences in the required courses of executive MBA programs, particularly within the course clusters for Finance and Accounting; Marketing, and People and Government. Exploratory research further examined the courses offered most often within these clusters to expand upon the findings. A multitude of program structures are available today to cater to a student's needs, including one- or two-year full- time programs, part-time programs, executive programs, and online and/or distance learning programs. One might assume these programs vary solely based on course scheduling designed to accommodate student needs. Though all these programs serve the same purpose—a master's level education in business administration—is it possible that variation beyond timing exists among program types? Does the actual content of each program vary? This analysis focuses on the required course offerings that make up these programs to determine if the offerings can be distinguished among full-time, part-time, and executive programs.
Preterm birth: associated risk factors and outcome in tertiary care center

Background: The major cause of infant mortality and morbidity is preterm birth. WHO has defined it as any birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation or fewer than 259 days since the last day of menstrual period. Objective of present study was to identify major etiological factors associated with preterm birth, and their effects on mode of delivery and neonatal mortality and morbidity. Methods: Retrospective cohorts study, which was conducted in M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, over period of 12 months (January 2015 to December 2015). The study included 343 women who delivered preterm they were followed from admission to discharge. Various parameters were analyzed like maternal characteristics, gestational age, associated risk factors, tocolysis, administration of steroids, and neonatal outcome. Results: The incidence of preterm birth among the total deliveries was approximately 18.01%. Although the risk factors included many, the most common occurring were hypertensive disorders during pregnancy approximately 32.9%, followed by preterm rupture of membranes (18.1%), idiopathic 14.9%, and previous LSCS at 12.2%. Neonatal mortality was 6.9% (24 neonates), and stillborn were 0.5% (2 neonates). Conclusions: Various risk factors for preterm labour are modifiable hence early detection and treatment prevents maternal morbidity and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Specific emphasis on regular antenatal checkups.
A Microwear Analysis of Tools from Site 10-241, Easter Island-­ An Inland Processing Site

Methods Eighteen items were selected for analysis in order to sample a variety of artifact classes and artifact proveniences (Table I). After the sample items were processed through detergent, weak hydrochloric acid, and weak sodium hydroxide baths, and allowed to air dry, each item was then analyzed using an incident light microscope with a magnification range of 80X-1000X. Patterns of striations, polishes, and abrasion were compared with those developed on experimental tools and previous obsidian studies of archaeological materials (Church and Ellis 1993; Hurcombe 1992) to determine activities performed and the nature of worked materials. the range of activities performed at the site.
Software Assessments Benchmarks And Best Practices

Thank you very much for downloading software assessments benchmarks and best practices. Maybe you have knowledge that, people have look hundreds times for their favorite novels like this software assessments benchmarks and best practices, but end up in malicious downloads. Rather than enjoying a good book with a cup of tea in the afternoon, instead they cope with some malicious bugs inside their computer.
Clopidogrel pharmacogenetics of east, south and other Asian populations

have also shown that Malay–Singaporean subjects, who are Asians of Austronesian descent, and Indian– Singaporean subjects, who are of South Asian descent, have an increased prevalence of the *2 LOF polymorphism when compared with Caucasian subjects. The homozygous *2 genotype, which is associated with the highest level of on-treatment platelet reactivity and is present in 2–3% of the Caucasians, was present in 6% of the Chinese, 9% of the Malays, and 13% of the Indians in our study. The prevalence of *2 polymorphisms among the Indian subjects in our study was higher than that observed in Caucasian populations but similar to other studies on Indian subjects from the Indian subcontinent. 5
A tutorial on training recurrent neural networks , covering BPPT , RTRL , EKF and the " echo state network " approach - Semantic Scholar

: This tutorial is a worked-out version of a 5-hour course originally held at AIS in September/October 2002. It has two distinct components. First, it contains a mathematically-oriented crash course on traditional training methods for recurrent neural networks, covering back-propagation through time (BPTT), real-time recurrent learning (RTRL)
2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults

and ASCVD risk reduction, both prior to and in concert See the “2013 AHA/ACC Guideline on Lifestyle 10 for healthy adults. Drug This table the relevant relationships of authors with industry and other entities provided by the during the document development process Both compensated and uncompensated relationships reported. These relationships reviewed updated in conjunction with all meetings and conference calls of the Expert Panel during the document development process. Authors with relevant relationships during the document development process recused themselves voting on recommendations relevant to their relationships. In the spirit of full transparency, and AHA asked members to provide updates approve the version of this table, which includes current relevant relationships (2013). review the NHLBI and ACC/AHA’s current comprehensive policies for managing relationships with industry and other entities, please http://www.nhlbi. nih.gov/guidelines/cvd_adult/coi-rwi_policy. htm Per ACC/AHA policy: A person is deemed to have a significant interest in a business the paucity of evidence from nonstatin RCTs. Inherent biases of observational data are well understood and include biases in the decisions on whom to treat and who is adherent to therapy, as well as multiple measurement biases, including verification of statin use, type and dose of statin used, consistency of use over time, and outcome ascertainment. All of these problems are addressed in intent-to-treat analyses of RCTs, which is why the FDA requires well-designed RCTs to determine drug efficacy for ASCVD event reduction and common adverse effects.
A Comparative Study Of Different Methods For Line Balancing Problem

A production flow line plays a vital role in developing the line efficiency by reducing the production time. Line balancing problem of production flow has been occurred since long time ago. However, the problem still could not be solved since the researcher only focused on the problem of resource allocation. Thus, various types of production system and line balancing methods in the production flow line need to be analysed to choose the best methods which are suitable for the problem occurs. In this research, Largest Candidate Rule (LCR), COMSOAL and Hoffman method will be used and compared to choose the best line balancing method. These three methods will be used Delmia Quest software to get the simulation. In result, a case study has been used from by assuming a 22 workstations. A simulation was first done for the existing production line and show that the estimated production rate is 108 units/day. The results have been analysed based on utilization percentage. The first scenario is focusing on low utilization machines by adding machine on sub assembly workstation. The second scenario is also focusing on low utilization machines by reducing number of workstations from 22 to 9 workstations. Next, the third scenario is focusing on production rate per day by increasing number of final assembly workstation
Algebraic Coding Theory: Revised Edition

This is the revised edition of Berlekamp's famous book, "Algebraic Coding Theory", originally published in 1968, wherein he introduced several algorithms which have subsequently dominated engineering practice in this field. One of these is an algorithm for decoding Reed-Solomon and BoseChaudhuriHocquenghem codes that subsequently became known as the BerlekampMassey Algorithm. Another is the Berlekamp algorithm for factoring polynomials over finite fields, whose later extensions and embellishments became widely used in symbolic manipulation systems. Other novel algorithms improved the basic methods for doing various arithmetic operations in finite fields of characteristic two. Other major research contributions in this book included a new class of Lee metric codes, and precise asymptotic results on the number of information symbols in long binary BCH codes. Selected chapters of the book became a standard graduate textbook. Both practicing engineers and scholars will find this book to be of great value. Readership: Researchers in coding theory and cryptography, algebra and number theory, and software engineering.
Accuracy of two indirect diagnostic tests for detection of subclinical mastitis in lactating dairy cattle

The study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of modified californian mastitis test and bromothymol blue test, in detecting subclinical mastitis affecting crossbred dairy cattle. A total of 90 milk samples from apparently healthy quarters of lactating cattle belonging to frieswal breed (Sahiwal and Holstien Friesian) were put to modified californian mastitis test (MCMT), bromothymol blue (BTB) card test and cultural examination. The number of positive samples for MCMT, BTB and cultural examination were 50, 52 and 45, respectively. The percentage agreement of MCMT and BTB Card test with bacteriological examination were found to be 77.25 per cent and 54.75 per cent, respectively. The accuracy of MCMT and BTB was found to be 87.77% and 77.9, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of MCMT was comparatively higher than BTB. The study concluded that MCMT is more reliable test for diagnosis of sub-clinical mastitis as compared to BTB card
Probing force and the relationship of the probe tip to the periodontal tissues

Abstract. Recently an increasing pocket depth was found to be related to an increasing probing force. The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether or not a plateau value in pocket depth measurements exists and to study, with different probing forces, the location of the tip of the probe in relation to the periodontal fibers and the alveolar bone. Two groups of patients were selected for this study; in one group a number of teeth had to be extracted for periodontal reasons (the extraction group) and in the other a single periodontal surgical procedure was required (the surgery group). All patients received preliminary treatment consisting of plaque control and removal of subgingival deposits. At the time of the investigation the gingival condition was assessed by means of a new index, the Periodontal Pocket Bleeding Index (P.P.B.I.) The criteria were: 0 - no bleeding of the pocket after probing with a force of 0.75N, and 1 - bleeding of the pocket within 30 sec after probing with a force of 0.75N. After local anesthesia in the extraction group, reference marks parallel to the long axis of the experimental teeth were cut with a cylindrical diamond burr. By means of the pressure probe, pocket depth measurements were performed with increasing forces of 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 and 1.25N. After extraction and staining of the remnants of the periodontal fibers, the distance from the most coronal intact connective tissue fibers to the most apical point of the reference marks was measured. In the surgery group using the same pressure probe, interproximal measurements with increasing forces of 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 and 1.25N were made from the apical border of the restorations to the bottom of the pocket. The same measurement, this time to the crest of the alveolar bone, was repeated after a flap had been raised. Results with the P.P.B.I. showed that oral hygiene procedures resulted in a mean index of 0.36 in the surgery group and 0.43 in the extraction group. The results of the present study indicated that 1) using a probe of 0.63 mm diameter, the optimal force level for clinical pocket depth measurements is 0.75N, 2) a force of 0.75N is clinically well tolerated and meets with few objections from patients, 3) when a probing force of 0.75N is used the tip of the probe in both shallow and deep periodontal pockets is located at the most coronal intact connective tissue fibers, 4) a plateau value in pocket depth measurements is found when a probing force of 1.25N is employed, and 5) the mean width of the connective tissue attachment is approximately 1.9 mm.
Fixed Point Methods for the Simulation of the Sharing of a Local Loop by a Large Number of Interacting TCP Connections

We study the interaction of a large number of connections over the Internet, sharing the same local loop and controlled by TCP. We focus on the case when the connections are homogeneous and the access router has a Fair-Queueing scheduling discipline, whereas the Internet is represented by a set of First-In-First-Out (FIFO) routers. We use both simulation and analytical results to determine the characteristics of the throughput obtained by each connection under a realistic description of the traffic offered to the network. The key idea for the analysis consists in a fixed point method which is based on the exact description of one TCP connection and a simplified description of the interaction with the other connections. The convergence of this fixed point method is substantiated by extensive simulations. The validation of the approach is carried out using NS simulation in cases where both methods can be used. We show that the goodput obtained by each connection and its fluctuations can be accurately evaluated from this approach.
The Reasons behind the weaknesses of writing in English among pre-year students’ at Taibah university

This paper is intended to explore the reasons behind the weakness of writing among preyear students at Taibah University. For the purpose of this study, only one research question was provided and discussed. The participants of this study were 10 pre- year male students at Taibah University “Yanbu Branch” in Saudi Arabia for the academic year 2012-2013. This study is a qualitative study. The data for this study was collected through semi-structured interview from male students only. The findings of this study revealed that grammatical weakness, knowledge and understand, less practice and educational background were the main themes discovered by the students. The implementation of this study may help the teachers to resolve the problem and may find some strategies to help them. It is hoped that this study would enhance the findings all over the world to improve students writing, especially in the Arab society.
Knowledge on Reproductive Health Issues Among the Unmarried Adolescent Girls

Objective: To assess the level of knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding reproductive health issues. Materials and methods: A cross sectional descriptive type of study was carried out among 150 unmarried adolescent girls of Vashantek slum in Dhaka city by face to face interview using a semistructured questionnaire from January to June 2008. Results: The mean age of the respondents were 16.4±2.9 years ranging from 10-19 years. Out of 150 respondents, 130 had history of menstruation and their median age of menarche was 13 years. The correct knowledge was high among the adolescent having secondary level of education than the SSC and above or primary level of education and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). About three-fourths of the respondents had sufficient knowledge about hygienic menstrual practice. Majority of the girls could mention the legal age of marriage. Regarding the demerits of early marriage, majority mentioned some of the demerits but not all. Three-fifths of the respondents had no knowledge on importance of family planning and regarding the methods of family planning, majority of them had no knowledge. Majority of the respondents heard the disease AIDS but regarding the knowledge on causative agent half of them had no knowledge. More than two-fifths had no knowledge on mode of transmission of AIDS. It was also found that majority of the respondents had no knowledge on symptoms of AIDS and three-fifths had no knowledge on prevention of AIDS. Conclusion: So formal, informal and special educational program may be taken to educate the adolescent girls on reproductive health issues and government should be more concerned about this.
The state of knowledge management in logistics SMEs: evidence from two Finnish regions

ABSTRACT In the present study, we report on the current state of knowledge management (KM) implementation in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the logistics sector in Finland. In particular, we propose that KM practices could be utilised in the logistics industry to overcome threats from the competition and grasp opportunities presented by the current transitional period of on-going major changes such as digitalisation. Based on survey data collected in June 2017, we find that Finnish logistics SMEs focus on acquiring knowledge by recruiting and providing compensation for knowledge sharing, creation and utilisation. Conversely, there seems to be a lack of strategic approach towards management of knowledge resources, training, and development of employees and utilisation of modern information technology. Overall, logistics companies are in danger of underutilising their renewal capabilities and creative potential if they continue to overemphasise the traditional aspects of KM, such as acquiring knowledge through recruiting new employees.
Evaluation of satisfaction in patients with chronic renal disease on hemodylysis

Objective : To identify the level of satisfaction in patients with chronic renal disease on hemodialysis regarding their care and the physical structure of the hemodialysis unit of the Hospital (cid:147)de Base(cid:148) of Sao JosØ do Rio Preto, SP. Methods: This descriptive study used a Liket-type scale to collect data from 81 patients from the nephrology department. Results : Almost all patients were very satisfied (53 %) or satisfied (47%) regarding their care and the physical structure of the hemodialysis unit. A few limitations of the service were also reported. Conclusion: Patients(cid:146) satisfaction with the service led to reflection among health care providers regarding their practice and served as an indicator for continuous improvement of the hemodialysis service.
Intestinal Obstruction Caused by a Fruit Seed: A Rare Case Without Gastrointestinal Disease

We report here a rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by a peach seed. A 15-year-old boy was admitted to our hospital because of abdominal pain and vomiting. The patient had no history of previous gastrointestinal surgery and his medical comorbidity was autism. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed an obstruction of the ileum by a foreign body. Surgical treatment was successfully performed, and we found a peach seed in the ileum. He was discharged eight days after the operation without postoperative complications. Intestinal obstruction caused by plant seeds without gastrointestinal disease is rare.