[Design and development of a multifunctional moxibustion treatment machine based on heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy].

A multifunctional moxibustion treatment machine is designed and developed to assist the heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy. Through the motion control of the stepping motor by programmable logic controller (PLC), the automatic control is obtained for the acupoint detection of heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy and the manual operation of moxibustion. The skin temperature is monitored in real-time, using infrared non-contact temperature measurement technology.

[Analysis of the Spatial Changes in Bacterial Communities in Urban Reclaimed Water Channel Sediments: A Case Study of the North Canal River].

Sediment bacteria have attracted much attention because of their important roles in energy flow and pollutant cycle transformation. The changes in the spatial distribution pattern of bacteria are the basis for research on the biodiversity generation and maintenance mechanisms. However, there are few studies on the spatial variation in benthic microorganisms and its biogeographic models.

Speckle-tracking imaging to monitor myocardial function after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in myocardial function in patients after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using longitudinal and circumferential strain on speckle-tracking imaging.

Methods: A total of 145 patients who successfully underwent CABG surgery with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 50% or greater were enrolled in this study. Patients were classified into 4 groups based on age: group 1 (33-59 years), group 2 (60-64 years), group 3 (65-69 years), and group 4 (70-79 years).