Predictive analysis in many business domains is hampered by the massive quantities of information that must be analyzed. Given the relative strength of computers at processing large volumes of data, increasing the predictive powers of machines is an important goal. This paper describes a framework for human cognition that is based on empirical evidence for the role of prediction in cognition, a...

abstract background: esophageal replacement is indicated in certain circumstances including long gap esophageal atresia, severe strictures due to gastro-esophageal reflux (ger) and caustic burns. we analyzed our results of 18 patients who underwent esophageal replacement in our university hospital. methods: we reviewed esophageal replacements carried out in our department between june 1996 and ...

These experiments have demonstrated that liver glycogen may rise or fall after endotoxin administration, depending upon the antecedent diet and that total adrenalectomy followed by corticosteroid replacement abolishes the glycogenolytic effect of sublethal doses of endotoxin. It is concluded that the derangements of carbohydrate metabolism observed following the administration of sublethal quan...