Data-Driven Visual Performance Analysis in Soccer: An Exploratory Prototype.

In soccer, understanding of collective tactical behavior has become an integral part in sports analysis at elite levels. Evolution of technology allows collection of increasingly larger and more specific data sets related to sport activities in cost-effective and accessible manner. All this information is minutely scrutinized by thousands of analysts around the globe in search of answers that can in the long-term help increase the performance of individuals or teams in their respective competitions.

BKViz: A Basketball Visual Analysis Tool.

The amount of data available in the sports field is difficult for coaches, analysts, and players to comprehend using classic analytics methods. Thus, new methods are necessary to help users break down that information and analyze it at a deeper level. The BKViz visual analytics system focuses on individual basketball games using classic and novel methods to reveal how players perform together and as individuals.

EXIT procedure in twin pregnancy: a series of three cases from a single center.

Background: Indications for the ex utero intrapartum therapy (EXIT) procedure have evolved and nowadays in addition to secure the airway, obtain vascular access, administer surfactant and other resuscitation medications, EXIT is used to resect cervical or thoracic masses, for extracorporeal membrane circulation (ECMO) cannulation, as well as to rescue maximum intra-thoracic space for ventilation of the remaining functional lung tissue or in cases in which resuscitation of the neonate may be compromised. EXIT procedure in twin pregnancy has been rarely reported and some doubts have been raised about its strategy and safety in such cases.

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of 3 twin pregnancy cases where the EXIT procedure have been performed in our center.

The relationship between dioxin-like polychlorobiphenyls and IGF-I serum levels in healthy adults: evidence from a cross-sectional study.

Objective: Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and dioxin-like polychlorobiphenyls (DL-PCBs) have been associated with the pathogenesis of several diseases like cancer, diabetes and growth disorders. Because it has been suggested that organohalogenated contaminants could influence IGF-I levels in adults, the potential relationship between DL-PCBs and IGF-I serum levels was studied in 456 healthy adults from a representative sample of the general population of the Canary Islands (Spain).

Design: Free circulating serum levels of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 were measured through an ELISA methodology, while the serum levels of the 12 DL-PCBs congeners (IUPAC numbers # 77, 81, 105, 114, 118, 123, 126, 156, 157, 167, 169, and 189) were measured by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Chryseobacterium indologenes infection in a newborn: a case report.

Introduction: Chryseobacterium indologenes is an uncommon human pathogen. Most infections have been detected in hospitalized patients with severe underlying diseases who had indwelling devices implanted. Infection caused by C.

Diagnosis and management of fetal intrapericardial Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia with massive pericardial effussion.

Herniation of the liver into the fluid-filled pericardial sac resulting in a thoracic mass is a particularly rare form of Morgagni hernia (congenital diaphragmatic hernia of Morgagni). We report an early antenatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia of Morgagni with pericardium effussion at 21 weeks' gestation. Two pericardiocentesis were performed at 21 and 22 4/7 weeks' gestation because of recurrence of pericardial effussion.

Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) serum concentrations in healthy children and adolescents: relationship to level of contamination by DDT-derivative pesticides.

Context: Serum levels of Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) play a critical role in children growth and in the pathogenesis of several diseases. In addition, recent studies suggest that DDT-derivative organochlorine pesticides (OC-DDTs) could influence IGF levels in human beings.

Objective And Design: Because it has been suggested that IGF-I peak levels at puberty could determine IGF-I levels in adulthood, we developed a cross-sectional study of the potential association between serum levels of OC-DDTs and IGF system in 160 serum samples from young people (81 boys and 79 girls) living in the Canary Islands (Spain).

Kluyvera meningitis in a newborn.

Kluyvera is described infrequently in association with clinically significant infections in humans. It can produce a wide range of clinically significant manifestations. We describe a newborn with ventriculoperitoneal shunt, who was successfully treated for Kluyvera meningitis.

Serum levels of insulin-like growth factor-I in relation to organochlorine pesticides exposure.

Context: Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) and organochlorine pesticides (OCs) have been involved in the pathogenesis of several diseases like cancer, diabetes and growth disorders.

Objective And Design: The potential relationship between the serum levels of various OCs and serum IGF-I was investigated in adults (176 men and 247 women) from a representative sample of the general population of the Canary Islands (Spain).

Results: After adjustment for potential confounders, which include body mass index, age, and IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), IGF-I levels were significantly lower in the 247 women who showed detectable levels of p,p'-DDD (a DDT-metabolite) than in women who presented non-detectable levels of this pesticide (p=0.

[Limitations of myocardial blush grade in the evaluation of myocardial perfusion in patients with acute myocardial infarction and TIMI grade 3 flow].

Introduction And Objectives: An analysis was made of variability in the measurement of the angiographic index blush between a university hospital and an independent core laboratory, as well as its correlation with perfusion analyzed by intracoronary myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) and the ventricular function at the sixth month.

Methods: The study comprised 40 patients with a first ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, single-vessel disease and open infarct-related artery. Perfusion was quantified by angiography (median fifth day, range 3-7) with blush in our laboratory and in an independent core laboratory.

[Papulonecrotic tuberculid].

Papulonecrotic tuberculid (PTB) is a form of cutaneous tuberculosis with characteristic clinical and histological manifestations. The incidence of PNT is very low in Spain. We present the case of a 22-year-old male patient from a middle-class social and economic background, with clinical and histological criteria of PNT, but who showed negative for molecular traces of mycobacteria using PCR.

[Acquired flat angiomas in the form of a port-wine stain].

The development of flat angiomas in the form of a "port-wine stain" is an infrequent event in adults. We describe two cases of acquired flat angioma in the form of a "port-wine stain", which began in the second decade of life and grew slowly and steadily until reaching a large size. In the first case, it affected the front and back of the trunk, and in the second patient, the neck and left shoulder.

Usefulness of a comprehensive cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging assessment for predicting recovery of left ventricular wall motion in the setting of myocardial stunning.

Objectives: We sought to evaluate the usefulness of a comprehensive assessment of four cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)-derived myocardial viability indexes in the setting of myocardial stunning.

Background: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging allows the simultaneous assessment of several viability indexes.

Methods: We studied 40 patients with a first ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI) and an open infarct-related artery.

Significance of exercise-induced ST segment elevation in Q leads in patients with a recent myocardial infarction and an open infarct-related artery Analysis with angiography, intracoronary myocardial contrast echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance.

Aims: The significance of exercise-induced ST segment elevation in Q leads in patients with a recent myocardial infarction and without significant residual stenosis in the infarct-related artery has not been defined. We aimed to elucidate the role of myocardial perfusion and viability in this scenario.

Methods And Results: Sixty-six patients with a first myocardial infarction, single-vessel disease and an open artery were studied.

Usefulness of quantitative intravenous myocardial contrast echocardiography to analyze microvasculature perfusion in patients with a recent myocardial infarction and an open infarct-related artery: comparison with intracoronary myocardial contrast echocardiography.

Aims: We analyzed the usefulness of quantitative intravenous myocardial contrast echocardiography to study microvasculature perfusion after infarction in comparison with intracoronary myocardial contrast echocardiography.

Methods And Results: Thirty-two patients with a first ST elevation myocardial infarction, single-vessel disease and an open artery (TIMI 3) were studied before discharge. Myocardial perfusion in the risk area was quantified with intracoronary and intravenous myocardial contrast echocardiography.

[Study of post-infarction coronary perfusion using quantitative analysis of myocardial echocardiography with intravenous injection of contrast].

Introduction And Objectives: After a myocardial infarction, damage to the microcirculation indicates a worse prognosis. We compared the usefulness of the quantitative analysis of myocardial contrast echocardiography with intravenous injection of contrast (MCE-iv) with intracoronary injection (MCE-ic) for analyzing coronary perfusion.

Patients And Method: We studied 42 patients with a first ST-elevation myocardial infarction, single-vessel disease and a patent artery (TIMI 3, stenosis < 50%).

[Reliability of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging indicators of myocardial viability for predicting the recovery of systolic function after a first acute myocardial infarction with a patent culprit artery].

Introduction And Objective: To assess the reliability of early analysis of the most frequently used cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR)-derived indexes for predicting systolic function recovery and ventricular remodeling in patients after a first acute myocardial infarction with a patent culprit artery.

Patients And Method: 17 patients were studied with an initial CMR protocol that included regional assessment of wall thickness and wall thickening, low-dose dobutamine response, first-pass gadolinium myocardial perfusion imaging and delayed enhancement. These results were compared with those obtained for segmental and global function in a second CMR study 6 months later.

[Myocardial echocardiography with intracoronary injection of contrast in post-infarction patients. Implications and comparison with angiography and magnetic resonance imaging].

Objectives: We analyzed the safety and feasibility of myocardial echocardiography with intracoronary injection of contrast, its effect on left ventricular remodeling and systolic function, and its relationship with angiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the evaluation of post-infarction coronary microcirculation.

Patients And Method: Thirty patients with a first ST-elevation myocardial infarction and a patent infarct-related artery were studied. Mean perfusion score of the infarcted area was analyzed with myocardial echocardiography.

The effect of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T common variant on hypertensive risk is not solely explained by increased plasma homocysteine values.

The C677T transition of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene causes a moderate increase in total plasma homocysteine (tHcy). We studied the effect of MTHFR TT homozygosity and mild hyperhomocysteinemia on arterial hypertension. Normotensive controls (n = 223) and hypertensive subjects (n = 235) were matched for age, gender, and history of cardiovascular disease.

Persistent truncus arteriosus type 4 with survival to the age of 54 years.

We describe a case of persistent truncus arteriosus type 4 in an unrepaired 54-year-old woman with the peculiarities of long survival, absence of pulmonary arteries and good clinical status.