We introduce a new implementation of a three-input multiplier. This multiplier is capable of accepting three binary inputs, and producing the product, a*b*c. Although this implementation requires more space, it reduces the number of clock cycles required to multiply three numbers. In this paper, we present the front end 4-bit partial product array that can be incorporated into a typical multipl...

We have investigated GnRH immunization for the treatment of urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence in ovariectomized bitches. It has been reported that decreasing LH secretion through the use of GnRH agonists temporarily restores continence in some bitches. Therefore, decreasing the circulating LH concentrations by immunizing against GnRH might temporarily maintain continence in incontinent ...

It has long been known that human vision is more sensitive to contours at cardinal (horizontal and vertical) orientations, compared with oblique orientations; this is the "oblique effect." However, the real-world relevance of the oblique effect is not well understood. Experiments here suggest that this effect is linked to scene perception, via a common bias in the image statistics of scenes. Th...

It is well established that scenes and objects elicit a highly selective response in specific brain regions in the ventral visual cortex. An inherent difference between these categories that has not been explored yet is their perceived distance from the observer (i.e. scenes are distal whereas objects are proximal). The current study aimed to test the extent to which scene and object selective ...

Phenmetrazine (3-methyl-2-phenylmorpholine, compound I11 ; Preludin) is a member of a group of anorexic drugs based on amphetamine or 2-amino-1-phenylpropane (compound I). The metabolism of two of these drugs, amphetamine and methamphetamine, and of the related norephedrine (compound 11) has already been studied in this laboratory (Dring et al., 1970; Caldwell et al., 1972; Sinsheimer et al., 1...

Fifteen years ago, an intriguing area was found in human visual cortex. This area (the parahippocampal place area [PPA]) was initially interpreted as responding selectively to images of places. However, subsequent studies reported that PPA also responds strongly to a much wider range of image categories, including inanimate objects, tools, spatial context, landmarks, objectively large objects, ...

BACKGROUND Urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI) is the most common cause of urinary incontinence in neutered bitches and is most common in dogs weighing >20 kg. OBJECTIVES To describe a population of neutered bitches with USMI and investigate their initial presentation, the relationship between weight and age at neuter, and treatment. ANIMALS One hundred and sixty-three female d...

Erratum Background The INTEGRATE study investigates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a “Personalized Prevention Approach for Cardiometabolic risk” (PPA CMR). This is a combination of an online risk estimation as used in the Dutch guideline ‘the Prevention consultation’ (Dutch PC-guideline) [1] and a tailored lifestyle intervention. The different steps of PPA CMR are described in our ...

OBJECTIVES We assessed the feasibility of delivering the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) via an interactive DVD (ie, OEP-DVD) in combination with monthly physical therapist phone calls to older adults. DESIGN This pre-post (baseline and 6-month follow-up) study included an intervention group (n=61) based in a rural location and a control group (n=21) based in a city. SETTING Sechelt and Vanc...