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    A Novel Combination Method for Image Restoration Based on Bootstrap Filter and DWT

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    In our paper, we propose a novel combination of two methods based on the bootstrap filter. We will use the fusion technique to combine the restored images from the bootstrap multivariate kernel density filter and the bootstrap kernel-diffeomorphism filter. Experimental results have shown that our method has proved the image restoration results

    AI solutions for human problems

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    Abstract Background Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition. Persistent bacterial colonisation in the stable state with increased and sometimes altered bacterial burden during exacerbations are accepted as key features in the pathophysiology. The extent to which respiratory viruses are present during stable periods and in exacerbations is less well understood. Methods This study aimed to determine the incidence of respiratory viruses within a cohort of bronchiectasis patients with acute exacerbations at a teaching hospital and, separately, in a group of patients with stable bronchiectasis. In the group of stable patients, a panel of respiratory viruses were assayed for using real time quantitative PCR in respiratory secretions and exhaled breath. The Impact of virus detection on exacerbation rates and development of symptomatic infection was evaluated. Results Routine hospital-based viral PCR testing was only requested in 28% of admissions for an exacerbation. In our cohort of stable bronchiectasis patients, viruses were detected in 92% of patients during the winter season, and 33% of patients during the summer season. In the 2-month follow up period, 2 of 27 patients presented with an exacerbation. Conclusions This pilot study demonstrated that respiratory viruses are commonly detected in patients with stable bronchiectasis. They are frequently detected during asymptomatic viral periods, and multiple viruses are often present concurrently

    Energy levels of Z = 11−21 nuclei (IV)

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    Compilation of experimentally determined properties of energy levels of Z = 11−21 nuclei with special emphasis on nuclear spectroscopy

    Energy levels of Z = 11−21 nuclei (IV)

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