BACKGROUND Mycoplasma genitalium is a common cause of non-gonococcal non-chlamydial urethritis and cervicitis. Testing of asymptomatic populations has been proposed, but prevalence in asymptomatic populations is not well established. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of M. genitalium in the general population, pregnant women, men who have sex with men (MSM), commercial sex workers (CSWs) and ...

BACKGROUND Guidelines recommend implementation of multimodal interventions to help prevent recurrent TIA/stroke. We undertook a systematic review to assess the effectiveness of behavioral secondary prevention interventions. STRATEGY Searches were conducted in 14 databases, including MEDLINE (1980-January 2014). We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing multimodal interventions a...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the regression, persistence, and progression of untreated cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN2) lesions managed conservatively as well as compliance with follow-up protocols. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Medline, Embase, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) from 1 January 1973 to 20 August 201...

In this paper, we introduce the concepts of I2-Cauchy, I∗ 2 -Cauchy double sequence of fuzzy numbers and study their some properties and relations, where I2 denotes the ideal of subsets of N× N.

The boron-rich cobaltabisdicarbollide (COSAN) and its 8,8'-I2 derivative (I2-COSAN), both of purely inorganic nature, are shown to cross through synthetic lipid membranes. These results reveal unexpected properties at the interface of biological and synthetic membranes.

ion [2] [3] PrepareMeal(*I1) Kautz Plan Recognition 09/09/97 page 22 Abstraction [3] [4] End(*I1) Although the recognized plan is not fully specified, enough is known to allow the observer to make predictions about future actions of the agent. For example, the observer can predict that the agent will boil water:ion [3] [4] End(*I1) Although the recognized plan is not fully specified, enough is ...

BACKGROUND Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity. The two most common surgical techniques for its correction are the modified Ravitch technique and the minimally invasive Nuss technique. Despite both procedures being used widely, data comparing them are scarce. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies to evaluate these pro...

BACKGROUND Discontinuation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces the immunological benefit of treatment and increases complications related to human immune-deficiency virus (HIV). However, the risk factors for ART discontinuation are poorly understood in developing countries particularly in Ethiopia. This review aimed to assess the best available evidence regarding risk factors for ART discon...

An implicit surface is defined as the zero set of a scalar function over 3-space. Sign of implicit function determines whether a point is inside or outside the implicit surface: f (P )  = 0 P is on the surface. < 0 P is inside the surface. > 0 P is outside the surface. An algebraic function is an implicit function where the function is polynomial. By using an A-patch representation of algebra...

We analyzed the effect of molecular iodine (I2), potassium iodide (KI) and a subclinical concentration of thyroxine (T4) on the induction and promotion of mammary cancer induced by N-methyl-N-nitrosourea. Virgin Sprague-Dawley rats received short or continuous treatment. Continuous I2 treated rats exhibited a strong and persistent reduction in mammary cancer incidence (30%) compared to controls...