CYCLING AND WALKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND, 1991-2006: REGIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, AND POINTERS TO EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS

Cycling and walking to work in New Zealand, 1991-2006: regional and individual differences, and pointers to effective interventions

Abstract Background Active commuting increases levels of physical activity and is more likely to be adopted and sustained than exercise programmes.Despite the potential health, environmental, social and economic benefits, cycling and walking are increasingly marginal modes of transport in many countries.This paper investigated regional and individu

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Probabilistic programming in Python using PyMC3

Probabilistic programming allows for automatic Bayesian inference on user-defined probabilistic models.Recent advances in Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling allow inference on increasingly complex models.This class of MCMC, known as Hamiltonian Monte Carlo, requires gradient information which is often Rear Endcap not readily available.PyMC3 i

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Pseudomyxoma peritonei in a young male

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon surgical entity, characterized by diffuse deposition of mucin within the peritoneal cavity secondary to mucinous tumors of the ovary or appendix.This gelatinous ascites or "jelly-belly" may result Spring in death from loss of intestinal function and intestinal obstruction.Preoperative diagnosis on cytolog

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