One of the well-known evolutionary algorithms inspired by biological evolution is genetic algorithm (GA) that is employed as a robust and global optimization tool to search for the best or near-optimal solution with the search space. In this paper, this algorithm is used to solve unequalsized machines (or intra-cell) layout problems considering pick-up and drop-off (input/output) points. Such p...

to evaluate off-label and off-nccn guidelines uses of antineoplastic drugs in a major chinese hospital.totally 1122 patients were selected from july to december 2011. then, the off-label and off-nccn guidelines uses of antineoplastic drugs were analyzed.in 798 of 1122 patients (71.12%), drugs were used for off-label. in 317 of 1122 patients (28.25%), the drugs were prescribed for off-label and ...

  Background : Determining the validity of current median sensory nerve conduction techniques for diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).   Methods: Eighty five patients with clinical diagnosis of CTS were compared with the same number of healthy people. The validity of electrodiagnostic tests were compared in a case-control manner. These electrodiagnostictechniques included long-segment, sh...

introduction wedge modifiers are commonly applied in external beam radiotherapy to change the dose distribution corresponding to the body contour and to obtain a uniform dose distribution within the target volume. since the radiation dose delivered to the target must be within ±5% of the prescribed dose, accurate dose calculation by a treatment planning system (tps) is important. the objective ...

background: introduction: searching for an ideal marker for diagnosing neonatal infection is still an important concern in every country. there are many biomarkers reported for neonatal sepsis. haptoglobin is an acute phase reactants which rise in response to infection and injuries. in this report we discussed the efficacy of serum haptoglobin level in different cut off levels in early onset ne...

BACKGROUND The newborn screening programme for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) has led to the prevention of severe developmental delay associated with this condition. In the UK, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) screening cut-off points have changed over time, in some instances prompted by changing methodological platforms. The use of borderline cut-off points varies throughout the country. OB...

INTRODUCTION There has been extensive research on defining the appropriate body mass index (BMI) cut-off point for being overweight and obese in the Asian population since the World Health Organisation (WHO) Expert Consultation Meeting in 2002. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed the literature on the optimal BMI cut-off points for Asian populations. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, National Institu...