The Hidden Markov Chain (HMC) models are widely applied in various problems. This succes is mainly due to the fact that the hidden model distribution conditional on observations remains a Markov chain distribution, and thus different processings, like Bayesian restorations, are handleable. These models have been recetly generalized to “Pairwise” Markov chains, which admit the same processing po...

INTRODUCTION Investigations play a pivotal role in the workup for infertility. The results must be interpreted carefully as these assess dynamic function. Evidence-based guidelines are useful in the selection of appropriate tests. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of current evidence-based guidelines for the investigation and management of the infertile couple is undertaken. RESULTS The main a...

This study evaluated if the transition to parenthood is a window of opportunity to provide couple relationship education (CRE) to new parents at high risk for future relationship problems. Fifty-three percent of eligible couples approached agreed to participate in CRE and of these 80% had not previously accessed CRE. Couples were a broad representative of Australian couples having their first c...