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Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordIdentification of Cancer: Mesothelioma’s Disease Using Logistic Regression and Association RuleAvishek ChoudhuryMalignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) or malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an atypical, aggressive tumor that matures into cancer in the pleura, a stratum of tissue bordering the lungs. Diagnosis of MPM is difficult and it accounts for about seventy-five percent of all mesothelioma diagnosed yearly in the United States of America. Being a fatal disease, early identification of MPM is crucial … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 7 Dec 2018 · 7,230 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDETECTION OF DIABETIC MACULOPATHY IN HUMAN RETINAL IMAGES USING MORPHOLOGICAL OPERATIONSG.S. Annie Grace Vimala, S. KajamohideenDiabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a common retinal complication associated with diabetes. Adverse changes in the retinal blood vessels lead to loss of vision without any symptoms. Diabetic retinopathy is frequent, blinding complication of the patient with high blood sugar levels that characterize diabetes. Automatic Recognition of DR lesions like Exudates, in digital fund us images can contribute to the diagnosis … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 3 · 15 Jul 2014 · 7,076 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordWireless Body Area Sensor Networks Signal Processing and Communication Framework: Survey on Sensing, Communication Technologies, Delivery and FeedbackKhalid Abu Al-Saud, Massudi Mahmuddin, Amr MohamedProblem statement: The Wireless Body Area Sensor Networks (WBASNs) is a wireless network used for communication among sensor nodes operating on or inside the human body in order to monitor vital body parameters and movements. This study surveys the state-of-the-art on Wireless Body Area Networks, discussing the major components of research in this area including physiological sensing and preprocessing, WBASNs … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 1 Nov 2011 · 9,159 accessesView PDF Cite

EditorialOpen accessAll words, across the recordNeutrophil Extracellular Traps as Therapeutic Targets for Inflammatory DiseaseRory R. KoenenNeutrophilic granulocytes, or neutrophils are the most abundant circulating white blood cell and constitute a first line of defense against pathogens. They are characterized by a large polymorphic lobular nucleus and the presence of many secretory granules in their cytoplasm. Neutrophils are essential for a functional host defense, as is evidenced by the occurrence of severe infections in individuals with … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 25 Feb 2015 · 8,740 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDetection of Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis Infections in General Jordanian PatientsA. A. Shehabi, Z. M. Awwad, M. Al-Ramahi et al.Problem statement: Both M. genitalium and T. vaginalis were recognized as important cause of sexually transmitted infections in developed countries. This study investigated the prevalence of M. genitalium and T. vaginalis in general Jordanian patients and their role of causing genitourinary tract diseases. Approach: A cross sectional study of 383 Jordanian adult patients aged between 19-78 years were investigated for … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,458 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordBiocontrol of Botrytis allii Munn the Causal Agent of Neck Rot, the Post Harvest Disease in Onion, by use of a New Iranian Isolate of StreptomycesM. Jorjandi, G.H. Shahidi Bonjar, A. Baghizadeh et al.Problem statement: Soil actinomycetes particularly Streptomyces spp. have showed antagonistic activity against wide range of plant pathogens. In the recent decades they have attracted high interests as biocontrol agents. Onion neck rot or gray mold caused by Botrytis allii have imposed economic post harvest damages to onion bulbs and decreased its storage durability and market value. Approach: To investigate for … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 9,942 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDetection of Respiratory Abnormalities Using Artificial Neural NetworksMahdi J. Baemani, Amirhasan Monadjemi, Payman MoallemProblem Statement: Lung disease is a major threat to the human health regarding the industrial life, air pollution, smoking, and infections. Lung function tests are often performed using spirometry. Approach: The present study aims at detecting obstructive and restrictive pulmonary abnormalities. Lung function tests are often performed using spirometry. In this study, the data were obtained from 250 volunteers with … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2008 · 6,639 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordPrevalence of Human Papillomavirus Types Among Mexican Women with Intraepithelial Lesions and Cervical Cancer: Detection with MY09/MY011 and GP5+/GP6+ Primer SystemsGloria Fernández-Tilapa, Berenice Illades-Aguiar, Dinorah Nashely Martínez-Carrillo et al.Squamous cervical carcinoma (SCC) is the most common cancer found in Mexican women. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a prerequisite for this disease. In Mexico little is known about the prevalence of HPV-types and knowledge of the circulating genotypes by region is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and genotypes of HPV in biopsies from … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 7,309 accessesView PDF Cite