| This paper is composed of two parts. The rst part surveys the literature regarding optimum nonlinear l-tering from the (continuous-time) stochastic analysis point of view, and the other part explores the impact of recent applications of neural networks (in a discrete-time context) to nonlinear ltering. In particular, the results obtained by using a regularized form of radial basis function (R...

In clinical trials response variables are measured at different times and doses. This paper explores methods to determine the dose that optimizes the response based on multiple responses and doses. Linear dose-response modeling can be performed using repeated measures analysis (using PROC MIXED) for change in response (Y) using dose (X) as a continuous explanatory variable with time, dose, and ...

background: high level radiation areas have been recognized on various parts of the earth. mahallat hot spring region is one of these areas. study of exposure in these areas can be helpful in investigating the effects of ionizing radiation. internal and external exposure to the staff was studied. materials and methods: used materials and instruments include: rss-112 ionizing chamber for environ...

abstract introduction:  this study was performed to compare the effects of low-dose interferon beta-1(cinnovex,30 mcg) and high-dose interferon beta-1(rebif,44 mcg) on the reduction of the number and size of plaques in magnetic resonance imaging (mri) in patients with multiple sclerosis (ms). methods and materials: this historical cohort study, which was performed in 2014 in sanandaj (western p...

Introduction:  Skin  sparing  is  one  of  the  most  desirable  characteristics  of  high  energy  photon  beams. However, the photons emerging from the target of linacs are contaminated by secondary  electrons  as  a  result  of  their  interactions  with  air,  collimators,  flattening  filter  and  any  other  objects in their path. This phenomenon tends to increase the skin dose received b...

There has been a major progress in the area of radioprotective agents since the early 1980s in terms of biological and mechanistic evaluation of the large number of naturally occurring or synthesized compounds. This information led to the development of a new generation of derivative compounds. The development of radio protective agents has been the subject of intense research in view of their ...

Introduction: Nowadays tendency to apply more degrees of freedom in high-tech radiotherapy systems, and consequent complex process to optimize dose calculation and delivery algorithms, is a challenge of radiation therapy optimization. Faster MLC speed, dose rate, Gantry angle variation, and other degrees, which have been utilized in IMRT, IMAT, VMAT, improved modulation of inte...

Introduction: Accurate evaluation of femoral and tibial torsion is essential for children or adult with legs deformity, becuse incorrect legs morphogenesis can lead to pathological situation. CT scan is commonly used for the measurement of skeletal bone parameters. But, disability in imaging from standing and sitting posture and absorb dose of patients are deficits of this meth...