Abstract: Using optimization tools such as genetic algorithms to construct a fuzzy expert system (FES) focusing only on its accuracy without considering comprehensibility may result in a system that is not easy to understand or so called a black box model. To exploit the transparency features of FESs for explanation in higher-level knowledge representation, a FES should provide high comprehensi...

Abstract: Using optimization tools such as genetic algorithms (GAs) to construct a fuzzy expert system (FES) focusing only on its accuracy without considering the comprehensibility may result in a system that is not easy to understand. To exploit the transparency features of FESs for explanation in higher-level knowledge representation, a FES should provide high comprehensibility while preserve...

In this paper, we propose a hybrid generative/discriminative classification scheme and apply it to the detection of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on tissue microarray (TMA) images. In particular we use probabilistic latent semantic analysis (pLSA) as a generative model to perform generative embedding onto the free energy score space (FESS). Subsequently, we use information theoretic kernels on the...

We present the first-ever documented evidence of mitotic figures in a case of sinonasal myxoma diagnosed in a 37 year-old gentleman. A 37 year-old gentleman was referred to the Otolaryngology clinic with left nasal discharge for six months. Preoperative images demonstrated obstruction of the left nasal airway with complete opacification of the left maxillary sinus, obscuration of the osteomeata...

A major purpose of treating patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is to prevent or delay chronic lung infections with CF-pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria. In the intermittent stage, bacteria can usually be eradicated from the lungs with antibiotics, but following eradication, the next lung colonisations often occur with bacteria of identical genotype. This may be due to re-colonisation from the p...

Middle turbinate resection in FESS: Do or do not? - IJOAS- Print ISSN No: 2582-4147 Online No:- 2582-421X Article DOI 10.18231/j.ijoas.2023.001, IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science-J Otorhinolaryngol Sci

introduction:bleeding is a common concern during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess) that can increase the risk of damage to adjacent vital elements by reducing the surgeon’s field of view. this study aimed to explore the efficacy of topical tranexamic acid in reducing intraoperative bleeding. materials and methods:this double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted in 60 patients...

Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) is a relatively common disease with serious impacts on patient quality of life. Recurrence of polyps after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a dilemma. Vitamin D3 (VD3) is known to inhibit the proliferation of nasal polyp-derived fibroblasts. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of oral VD3 on the...