Analysis of Learning Influence of Training Data Selected by Distribution Consistency.

This study suggests a method to select core data that will be helpful for machine learning. Specifically, we form a two-dimensional distribution based on the similarity of the training data and compose grids with fixed ratios on the distribution. In each grid, we select data based on the distribution consistency (DC) of the target class data and examine how it affects the classifier.

FC-K Derived from Kimchi Is a Probiotic Strain That Shows Anti-Allergic Activity.

A rise in the occurrence of allergic diseases is attributed to the dysregulated balance of type 1/type 2 immunity, where type 2 T-helper (Th2) cells predominate over type 1 T-helper (Th1) cells, leading to an abnormally increased production of IgE in response to unharmful antigens. Kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented food, is a rich source of beneficial lactic acid bacteria. In this study, we investigated the ability of FC-K derived from kimchi to induce type I immunity in the presence of Th2 polarizing conditions in vitro and in vivo.

How to perform parathyroid 4D CT: tips and traps for technique and interpretation.

Parathyroid four-dimensional (4D) computed tomography (CT) is an imaging technique for preoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas that involves multidetector CT image acquisition during two or more contrast enhancement phases. Four-dimensional CT offers an alternative or additional tool in the evaluation of primary hyperparathyroidism. The purpose of this article is to describe the 4D CT technique and provide a practical guide to the radiologist for imaging interpretation.

Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return in patients with pulmonary hypertension.

Anomalous pulmonary venous return is an uncommon congenital malformation, and may be partial or total. Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) is more common than total anomalous pulmonary venous return, and is often associated with other congenital cardiac anomalies. Whilst many patients with PAPVR remain asymptomatic, some may present in later age with symptoms related to left-to-right shunt, right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.