Let Xni, i= 1,⋯, n be iid random variables on an arbitrary measurable space (X, B). Suppose
L (Xni)= Qn1, i= 1,⋯, n and let P0 be a fixed probability measure on (X, B). We consider …

BACKGROUND Intestinal morphology and function vary geographically. AIMS These
functions were assessed in asymptomatic volunteers in European, North American, Middle …

Gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis may contribute to complications such
as malnutrition and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. To determine whether cirrhotic …

Monte Carlo ray tracing programs are now being used to solve many optical analysis
problems in which the entire optomechanical system must be considered. In many analyses …

Health-care-seeking behaviors related to bowel complaints may vary between ethnic
groups. A survey of a nonpatient population in El Paso, Texas, was conducted in order to …

Survey questionnaires can be used to characterize normal bowel habits and the prevalence
of bowel dysfunction. To determine whether ethnic and sex-related differences in bowel …

One criterion proposed in the literature for selecting the smoothing parameter (s) in
RosenblattParzen nonparametric constant kernel estimators of a probability density function …

Eighty-six feral cats from a sheep grazing area in the Tasmanian Midlands and 21 from King
Island were examined for internal parasites. Major food items in order of decreasing …

The value of utilizing an orthodontic specialist in treating these patients cannot be
overemphasized, but it should be borne in mind that the ultimate responsibility for the entire …

Prevalence estimates for irritable bowel syndrome from surveys in Western countries are
4.4% to 22%, generally higher in women than men, and only a minority seek health care …