Various domains require hierarchical classification. In medicine, learning partial diagnoses can be helpful when time and information constraints are present. Hierarchical neural networks provide a good means to perform partial diagnosis. We implemented a hierarchical backpropagation-based model for the domain of thyroid diseases, and compared the results against those of nonhierarchical networ...

This study analyzes the characteristics of sex u a l abuse committed within the family against age g roups classified according to the Bra z i l i a n Statute for Children and Adolescents (the prevailing legislation on matters pertaining to minors) and treated at the Re f e rence Center for C h i l d ren and Adolescents and the Gu a rd i a nship Councils in Ribeirão Pre t o, São Paulo St a t e ...

Individual trees of giant sequoia (Sequoia gigantea [Lindl.] Decne.) have demonstrated a capacity to attain both a long life and very large size. It is not uncommon to find old-growth giant sequoia trees in their native range that are 1,500 years old and over 15 feet in diameter at breast height. The ability of individual giant sequoia trees to survive over such long periods of time has often b...

and Introduction Introduction According to the Montreal definition, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a condition that develops when reflux of the stomach contents into the oesophagus causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications.[1] GORD is a chronic disorder which impacts health related quality of life (HR-QOL) and reduces work productivity.[2–4] During the past two decades, the ...