In this article, we have proposed an epidemic model based on the probability cellular automata theory. The essential mathematical features are analysed with the help of stability theory. We have given an alternative m...In this article, we have proposed an epidemic model based on the probability cellular automata theory. The essential mathematical features are analysed with the help of stability theory. We have given an alternative modelling approach for the spatiotemporal system which is more realistic from the practical point of view. A discrete and spatiotemporal approach is shown by using cellular automata theory. It is interesting to note that both the size of the endemic equilibrium and the density of the individuals increase with the increase of the neighbourhood size and infection rate, but the infections decrease with the increase of the recovery rate. The stability of the system around the positive interior equilibrium has been shown by using a suitable Lyapunov function. Finally, experimental data simulation for SARS disease in China in 2003 and a brief discussion are given.展开更多
Radiology education and training is of paramount clinical importance given the prominence of medical imaging utilization in effective clinical practice.The incorporation of basic radiology in the medical curriculum ha...Radiology education and training is of paramount clinical importance given the prominence of medical imaging utilization in effective clinical practice.The incorporation of basic radiology in the medical curriculum has continued to evolve,focusing on teaching image interpretation skills,the appropriate ordering of radiological investigations,judicious use of ionizing radiation,and providing exposure to interventional radiology.Advancements in radiology have been driven by the digital revolution,which has,in turn,had a positive impact on radiology education and training.Upon the advent of the corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,many training institutions and hospitals adhered to directives which advised rescheduling of non-urgent outpatient appointments.This inevitably impacted the workflow of the radiology department,which resulted in the reduction of clinical in-person case reviews and consultations,as well as in-person teaching sessions.Several medical schools and research centers completely suspended face-to-face academic activity.This led to challenges for medical teachers to complete the radiology syllabus while ensuring that teaching activities continued safely and effectively.As a result,online teaching platforms have virtually replaced didactic face-to-face lectures.Radiology educators also sought other strategies to incorporate interactive teaching sessions while adopting the e-learning approach,as they were cognizant of the limitations that this may have on students’clinical expertise.Migration to online methods to review live cases,journal clubs,simulation-based training,clinical interaction,and radiology examination protocolling are a few examples of successfully addressing the limitations in reduced clinical exposure.In this review paper,we discuss(1)The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on radiology education,training,and practice;(2)Challenges and strategies involved in delivering online radiology education for undergraduates and postgraduates during the COVID-19 pandemic;and(3)Difference between the implementation of radiology education during the COVID-19 pandemic and pre-COVID-19 era.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No 10471040）, the Natural Science Foundation of Shan＇xi Province, China （Grant No 2006011009）, and part of this work have been done at the time when M. Haque was visiting North University of China.
文摘In this article, we have proposed an epidemic model based on the probability cellular automata theory. The essential mathematical features are analysed with the help of stability theory. We have given an alternative modelling approach for the spatiotemporal system which is more realistic from the practical point of view. A discrete and spatiotemporal approach is shown by using cellular automata theory. It is interesting to note that both the size of the endemic equilibrium and the density of the individuals increase with the increase of the neighbourhood size and infection rate, but the infections decrease with the increase of the recovery rate. The stability of the system around the positive interior equilibrium has been shown by using a suitable Lyapunov function. Finally, experimental data simulation for SARS disease in China in 2003 and a brief discussion are given.
文摘Radiology education and training is of paramount clinical importance given the prominence of medical imaging utilization in effective clinical practice.The incorporation of basic radiology in the medical curriculum has continued to evolve,focusing on teaching image interpretation skills,the appropriate ordering of radiological investigations,judicious use of ionizing radiation,and providing exposure to interventional radiology.Advancements in radiology have been driven by the digital revolution,which has,in turn,had a positive impact on radiology education and training.Upon the advent of the corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,many training institutions and hospitals adhered to directives which advised rescheduling of non-urgent outpatient appointments.This inevitably impacted the workflow of the radiology department,which resulted in the reduction of clinical in-person case reviews and consultations,as well as in-person teaching sessions.Several medical schools and research centers completely suspended face-to-face academic activity.This led to challenges for medical teachers to complete the radiology syllabus while ensuring that teaching activities continued safely and effectively.As a result,online teaching platforms have virtually replaced didactic face-to-face lectures.Radiology educators also sought other strategies to incorporate interactive teaching sessions while adopting the e-learning approach,as they were cognizant of the limitations that this may have on students’clinical expertise.Migration to online methods to review live cases,journal clubs,simulation-based training,clinical interaction,and radiology examination protocolling are a few examples of successfully addressing the limitations in reduced clinical exposure.In this review paper,we discuss(1)The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on radiology education,training,and practice;(2)Challenges and strategies involved in delivering online radiology education for undergraduates and postgraduates during the COVID-19 pandemic;and(3)Difference between the implementation of radiology education during the COVID-19 pandemic and pre-COVID-19 era.
