Two-moment neutrino transport methods have been widely used for developing theoretical models of core-collapse supernova (CCSN), since they substantially reduce the computational burden inherent in multi-dimensional neutrino-radiation hydrodynamical simulations. The approximation, however, comes at a price; detailed structure angular distribution neutrinos is sacrificed, that main drawback this...

PURPOSE Although numerous studies have examined morphologic changes in the trabecular meshwork of glaucomatous eyes, few have systematically looked for segmental variations around the circumference of the meshwork. If segmental variations occur, studies based on random sections or on single trabeculectomy specimens may not give a complete picture of the histologic changes in glaucoma. The purpo...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the level of agreement between common clinical foot classification measures. METHODS Static foot assessment was undertaken using the Foot Posture Index (FPI-6), rearfoot angle (RFA), medial longitudinal arch angle (MLAA) and navicular drop (ND) in 30 participants (29 ± 6 years, 1.72 ± 0.08 m, 75 ± 18 kg). The right foot was measured on two occ...

Wrist-worn accelerometers are increasingly being used for the assessment of physical activity in population studies, but little is known about their value for sleep assessment. We developed a novel method of assessing sleep duration using data from 4,094 Whitehall II Study (United Kingdom, 2012-2013) participants aged 60-83 who wore the accelerometer for 9 consecutive days, filled in a sleep lo...

We explored the relative changes in ocular, corneal, and internal aberrations associated with normal aging with special emphasis in the role of ocular alignment and lens shape factor in the balance of aberrations. Ocular and corneal aberrations together with the angle kappa were measured for a 5-mm pupil diameter in 46 eyes with low refractive errors and ages ranging between 20 and 77 years. Th...

INTRODUCTION: Subjective facial analysis is a diagnostic method that provides morphological analysis of the face. Thus, the aim of the present study was to compare the facial and dental diagnoses and investigate their relationship. METHODS: This sample consisted of 151 children (7 to 13 years old), without previous orthodontic treatment, analyzed by an orthodontist. Standardized extraoral an...

BACKGROUND The measurements used in diagnosing biomechanical pathologies vary greatly. The aim of this study was to determine the concordance between Clarke's angle and Chippaux-Smirak index, and to determine the validity of Clarke's angle using the Chippaux-Smirak index as a reference. METHODS Observational study in a random population sample (n= 1,002) in A Coruña (Spain). After informed pa...

Methods Data was obtained retrospectively from 28 AIS patients who had finished treatment (27 girls, 1 boy, aged 11-15 (mean 13), Cobb angles 20-44 degrees (mean 31), 21 daytime and 7 nighttime braces.) Patients were labelled ‘progressed’ if their Cobb angle had increased more than 5 degrees by the end of treatment, and ‘non-progressed’ otherwise. A fuzzy model was developed to predict treatmen...

BACKGROUND Ultrasonography of the hip has gained wide acceptance as a primary method for diagnosis, screening and treatment monitoring of developmental hip dysplasia in infants. The aim of the study was to examine the degree of concordance of two objective classifications of hip morphology and subjective parameters by three investigators with different levels of experience. METHODS In 207 con...