Introduction to Analyzing and Evaluating Medical Terminology

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Learning Left Main Bifurcation Shape Features with an Autoencoder

Geometric characteristics of the coronary arteries have been suggested as potential markers for disease risk. However, evaluation of such characteristics rely on judgement by human experts, and are thus variable and may lack sophistication. Here we apply recent advances in 3D deep learning to automatically obtain shape representation of the Left Main Bifurcation (LMB) of the coronary artery. We train a Variational Auto-Encoder based on the FoldingNet architecture to encode LMB shape features in a 450-dimension feature vector. The geometric features of patient-specific LMBs can then be manipulated by modifying, combining or interpolating the feature vectors before decoding. We also show that these vectors, on average, perform better than hand-crafted features in predicting measures of adverse blood flow (oscillating shear index or 'OSI', relative residence time 'RRT' and time averaged wall shear stress 'TAWSS') with a R2 goodness of fit value of 84.1% compared to 79.7%. These learned representations can also be used in other downstream predictive modelling tasks where an encoded version of a LMB is needed

Towards automated coronary artery segmentation: A systematic review

Background and Objective: Vessel segmentation is the first processing stage of 3D medical images for both clinical and research use. Current segmentation methods are tedious and time consuming, requiring significant manual correction and hence are infeasible to use in large data sets. Methods: Here, we review and analyse available coronary artery segmentation methods, focusing on fully automated methods capable of handling the rapidly growing medical images available. All manuscripts published since 2010 are systematically reviewed, categorised into different groups based on the approach taken, and characteristics of the different approaches as well as trends over the past decade are explored. Results: The manuscripts were divided intro three broad categories, consisting of region growing, voxelwise prediction and partitioning approaches. The most common approach overall was region growing, particularly using active contour models, however these have had a sharp fall in popularity in recent years with convolutional neural networks becoming significantly more popular. Conclusions: The systematic review of current coronary artery segmentation methods shows interesting trends, with rising popularity of machine learning methods, a focus on efficient methods, and falling popularity of computationally expensive processing steps such as vesselness and multiplanar reformation

Interface Interaction Designer Integrated With Widgets

Application is a completely intuitive wire framing tool, principally went for experienced web designer that permits you to outline, make, and test wireframes and models. The application contains highlights like determination modes, widget styles, and the dynamic board administrator. It has three straightforward targets; the unmistakable presentation of Main gatherings of data, Layout/structure of data and Core representation and depictions of client interface co-operations. Similarly as with different tool in the rundown, Application gloats a move and customize highlight that permits you to gather your wireframe effortlessly and without a requirement for coding and all tasks can be imparted to different engineers to permit outline groups to work collectively on the same wire frame. Applications intelligence implies that the architect has the capacity offer thoughts with associates, customers and partners from the soonest phases of advancement, and its proficiency implies any adjustments and further improvements can be made rapidly

Cluster radioactivity in superheavy nuclei 299-306122

Cluster radioactivity is an intermediate between alpha decay and spontaneous fission. It is also an exotic decay obtained in superheavy nuclei. When a cluster decay is detected in superheavy nuclei, the daughter nuclei is having near or equal to doubly magic nuclei. We have investigated cluster decay of isotopes of He, Li, Be, Ne, N, Mg, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar and Ca in the superhaevy nuclei region 299-306122. We have also compared the logarithmic half-lives of cluster decay with that of other models such as Univ [1], NRDX [2], UDL [3] and Horoi [4]. From this study it is concluded that  cluster decay of 4He, 22Ne, 26Mg, 28Si 30Si, 34S, 40Ca and 46Ca are having shorter logarithmic half-lives compared to exotic cluster decay modes

Importance of Angle-dependent Partial Frequency Redistribution in Hyperfine Structure Transitions Under Incomplete Paschen-Back Effect Regime

Angle-frequency coupling in scattering of polarized light on atoms is represented by the angle-dependent (AD) partial frequency redistribution (PRD) matrices. There are several lines in the linearly polarized solar spectrum, for which PRD combined with quantum interference between hyperfine structure states play a significant role. Here we present the solution of the polarized line transfer equation including the AD-PRD matrix for scattering on a two-level atom with hyperfine structure splitting (HFS) and an unpolarized lower level. We account for the effects of arbitrary magnetic fields (including the incomplete Paschen-Back effect regime) and elastic collisions. For exploratory purposes we consider a self-emitting isothermal planar atmosphere and use atomic parameters that represent an isolated Na\,{\sc i} D$_2$ line. For this case we show that the AD-PRD effects are significant for field strengths below about 30G, but that the computationally much less demanding approximation of angle-averaged (AA) PRD may be used for stronger fields.Comment: 15 pages, 9 figures, Accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journa

Isolation and characterization of altered root growth behavior and salinity tolerant mutants in rice

Generation, screening and isolating mutants for any developmental and adaptive traits plays a major role in plant functional genomics research. Identification and exploitation of mutants possessing contrasting root growth behavior and salinity tolerance in rice will help us to identify key genes controlling these traits and in turn will be useful for manipulating abiotic stress tolerance through tilling and genetic engineering in rice. In this study, we have screened about 1500 mutants (M2 generation) generated by treating an upland drought tolerant genotype Nagina 22 with Ethyl Methane Sulfonate (EMS), for their root growth behavior and salinity tolerance under hydroponic conditions. Six independent mutant lines possessing significantly shorter roots and three mutant lines exhibiting greater degree of salinity tolerance than the wild type plants were identified. The identified mutant lines were advanced to M5 generation to allow the mutants to reach homozygosity, and the fixed mutants were confirmed for their phenotype. One mutant namely N22-C-241-5-6 was found to possess significantly shorter roots than wild type N22, and it was also noticed that the mutant was devoid of root cap. Among the three salinity tolerant mutant lines identified, N22-C-334-3 was found to possess a greater degree of tolerance upto 250 mM Nacl stress at germination stage. These identified mutant lines can be used for further physiological, biochemical and molecular biology experiments to identify candidate gene(s) controlling root growth behavior and salinity tolerance in rice.Keywords: Rice, mutation, EMS, altered rood growth and salinity tolerant mutantAfrican Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 12(40), pp. 5852-585

Systematics of proton decay of actinides

255-262The phenomenon of proton emission from nuclear ground states limits the possibilities of the creation of more exotic proton rich nuclei that are usually produced by fusion-evaporation nuclear reactions. In the energy domain of radioactivity, proton can be considered as a point charge having highest probability of being present in the parent nucleus. Conclaves et al.1 studied the two-proton radioactivity of nuclei of mass number Aet al.2 reviewed the theories of proton emission to analyse the properties of nuclear matter. Maglione et al.3 analysed the proton emission from the some deformed nuclei. We have studied proton decay in almost all actinide nuclei. We have calculated the energy released during the proton decay (QP), penetration factor (P), and half-lives of proton decay. Proton decay half-lives are also longer than that of other decay modes such as alpha decay and spontaneous fission. To check the Geiger-Nuttal law for proton decay in actinide nuclei, we have plotted the logarithmic proton decay half-lives versus 1/sqrt(Q). The competition of proton decay with different decay modes such as alpha decay and spontaneous fission are also studied. We have also highlighted possible proton emitters with the corresponding energies and half-lives in the actinide region