The R package MixSim is a new tool that allows simulating mixtures of Gaussian distributions with BODY BALM different levels of overlap between mixture components.Pairwise overlap, defined as a sum of two misclassification probabilities, measures the degree of interaction between components and can be readily employed to control the clustering comp
Genome-wide analysis of CpG islands in some livestock genomes and their relationship with genomic features
CpG islands (CGIs) are an important group of CpG dinucleotides in the guanine- and cytosine-rich regions as they harbour functionally relevant epigenetic loci for whole genome studies.As a matter of fact, since there has not been a formal comparative analysis of CGIs in domestic even-toed ungulate genomes, this study was performed to serve this com
Towards a Formative Assessment of Classroom Competencies (FACCs) for postgraduate medical trainees
Abstract Background An assumption of clinical competency is no longer acceptable or feasible in routine clinical practice.We sought Link Bearing to determine the feasibility, practicability and efficacy of undertaking a formal assessment of clinical competency for all postgraduate medical trainees in a large NHS foundation trust.Methods FY1 doctors
Postoperative spinal orthosis may not be necessary for minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background With the progress and success in minimally invasive surgery of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF), the musculoskeletal injury was minimized.However, the role of postoperative orthosis in MIS TLIF has not been established and there is little evidence supporting the routine use of orthosis in MIS TLIF.Methods This i