In this paper we present some algorithms for minimization of DC function (difference of two
convex functions). They are descent methods of the proximal-type which use the convex …

Autologous vein grafts is still commonly used for arterial reconstructive procedures. Their
success is limited by the development of neointimal hyperplasia. Clinical and experimental …

Objective: Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer that enhances myocardial contractility without
increasing myocardial oxygen use. Limited data are available on its renal-protective effect…

In light of the growing popularity of the use of computer management systems (CMSs) in
higher education today, this study critically evaluates CMS adoption through a content-specific …

The pathophysiology of coronary atherosclerotic plaques is a complex process. Early
detection of coronary atherosclerotic plaques is critical in the prevention, prognostic and …

Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is associated with oxidative stress and
affects the survival and homing of transplanted mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as well as …

There was no consensus on whether prognostic advantages existed when transplant conducted
at first complete remission (CR1) stage than at second complete remission (CR2) stage …

Antimicrobial peptides are major components of the innate self‐defence system and a large
number of peptides have been designed to study the mechanism of action. In the present …

The photophysics and conformation of single long-chain 2,5-dioctyloxy-p-phenylenevinylene
(DOO-PPV) polymers are investigated. The fluorescence intensity−time trace of an …

In this paper, an unconstrained optimization method using the nonmonotone second order
Goldstein’s line search is proposed. By using the negative curvature information from the …