All-optical image processing and compression based on Haar wavelet transform.

Fast data processing and compression methods based on wavelet transform are fundamental tools in the area of real-time 2D data/image analysis, enabling high definition applications and redundant data reduction. The need for information processing at high data rates motivates the efforts on exploiting the speed and the parallelism of the light for data analysis and compression. Among several schemes for optical wavelet transform implementation, the Haar transform offers simple design and fast computation, plus it can be easily implemented by optical planar interferometry.

Retro-orbital granulocytic sarcoma: case report.

Granulocytic sarcomas (chloromas) are rare extra-medullary tumors arising from primitive granulocytic cells. The term "chloroma" is derived from the Greek word chloros (green), and it refers to the frequently greenish color of the tumor, which is due to the presence and oxidation of the myeloperoxidase enzyme. These tumors can arise de novo or can be associated with other myeloid disorders, such as acute or chronic myeloid leukemia, myeloproliferative or myelodysplastic conditions.

[Digoxin-like immunoreactive factors. Review of the literature].

It is confirmed by several studies that in normal subjects a substance recognized by antibodies anti digoxin exists. Such a substance can be found at increased concentration in pregnant women, neonates, in liver or kidney diseases. A limited increase in concentration has been also registered in patients with essential hypertension and in normotensive patients with a family history of hypertension.

Lingual thyroid and hypothyroidism. Report of a case in a middle aged woman.

There are approximately 400 reported cases of lingual thyroid (LT) with a clear cut prevalence in paediatric age. These glands are probably quantitatively deficient and function at marginal levels. Thyro-stimulating hormone (TSH) causes hypertrophy producing local symptoms and in younger patients may induce dangerous obstruction.