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- Adamatzky, Andrew, et al.
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East-West paths to unconventional computing
- 2017
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Ingår i: Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0079-6107 .- 1873-1732. ; 131, s. 469-493
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Unconventional computing is about breaking boundaries in thinking, acting and computing. Typical topics of this non-typical field include, but are not limited to physics of computation, non-classical logics, new complexity measures, novel hardware, mechanical, chemical and quantum computing. Unconventional computing encourages a new style of thinking while practical applications are obtained from uncovering and exploiting principles and mechanisms of information processing in and functional properties of, physical, chemical and living systems; in particular, efficient algorithms are developed, (almost) optimal architectures are designed and working prototypes of future computing devices are manufactured. This article includes idiosyncratic accounts of ‘unconventional computing’ scientists reflecting on their personal experiences, what attracted them to the field, their inspirations and discoveries.
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- Mayne, S., et al.
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Confusion Strongly Associated with Antibiotic Prescribing Due to Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes
- 2018
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Ingår i: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. - : Wiley. - 0002-8614. ; 66:2, s. 274-281
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- ObjectivesTo quantify the prevalence of documented urinary tract infection (UTI), nonspecific symptoms, and antibiotic treatment of suspected UTI in nursing homes (NHs) in the tropics and to describe the typical resident likely to receive antibiotic treatment for suspected UTI and factors associated with the development of confusion, fatigue, and restlessness. MeasurementsChartreviews of NH residents between August 28, 2015, and June 21, 2016, to determine the prevalence of documented UTI, new or worsening nonspecific and specific symptoms that are specific or nonspecific to the urinary tract, antibiotic use, medical conditions, and medication factors. ResultsUTI accounted for 33% of all current infections treated with antibiotics and 40% of all infections treated with antibiotics within the last 30days. One in 5 NH residents had received antibiotics within the last 30days, of which 45% were for UTI. The most significant factors independently associated with antibiotics for UTI were urinary catheter (OR=13, 95% CI=2.4-67, P=.003), urinary frequency (OR=10, 95% CI=2.2-47, P=.003), fever (OR=10, 95% CI=1.3-85, P=.028), new-onset hypotension (OR=10, 95% CI=1.4-73, P=.024), and confusion (OR=8.9, 95% CI=3.1-26, P<.001). Of these, confusion was the most prevalent factor in the population. ConclusionUTI is commonly documented in NH residents, with new or worsening confusion being one of the strongest factors associated with antibiotic treatment for suspected UTI.
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