Stretchable anisotropic conductive film (S-ACF) for electrical interfacing in high-resolution stretchable circuits.

In stretchable electronics, high-resolution stretchable interfacing at a mild temperature is considered as a great challenge and has not been achieved yet. This study presents a stretchable anisotropic conductive film (S-ACF) that can electrically connect high-resolution stretchable circuit lines to other electrodes whether they are rigid, flexible, or stretchable. The key concepts of this study are (i) high-resolution (~50 μm) but low-contact resistance (0.

Metabolic health is more closely associated with decrease in lung function than obesity.

Objective: Previous studies have evaluated the link between metabolic syndrome and obesity with impaired lung function, however findings have been controversial. We aimed to compare lung function among subjects with different metabolic health and obesity status.

Methods: Total 10,071 participants were evaluated at the Health Promotion Center in Seoul St.

The effect of photo-documentation of the ampulla on neoplasm detection rate during esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Background: A few studies have investigated quality indicators of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) for identifying upper gastrointestinal (GI) malignancy. The current study aimed to evaluate whether the rate of ampulla photo-documentation could be associated with the detection of upper GI neoplasms.

Methods: We used data from 111 962 asymptomatic patients who underwent EGD performed by 14 endoscopists at a health promotion center.

Continuous-wave THz vector imaging system utilizing two-tone signal generation and self-mixing detection.

We propose and demonstrate a continuous-wave vector THz imaging system utilizing a photonic generation of two-tone THz signals and self-mixing detection. The proposed system measures amplitude and phase information simultaneously without the local oscillator reference or phase rotation scheme that is required for heterodyne or homodyne detection. In addition, 2π phase ambiguity that occurs when the sample is thicker than the wavelength of THz radiation can be avoided.

Longer Observation Time Increases Proportion of Neoplasms Detected by Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Background & Aims: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is commonly used to detect upper gastrointestinal (GI) neoplasms. However, there is little evidence that longer examination time increases rate of detection of upper GI neoplasia. We investigated the association between length of time spent performing a normal screening EGD and rate of neoplasm detection.

Laminated metamaterial flat lens at millimeter-wave frequencies.

A flat and thin shape is obviously advantageous not only in terms of reducing the volume of a device, but also in handling and using it. Particularly, laminating or stacking flat devices is an intuitive and straightforward way of tailoring performance and functions. Here, we experimentally demonstrated a laminated flat lens for millimeter-wave frequencies that is based on split-ring resonators (SRRs) composed of multiple layers with different and/or identical index profiles and that exhibits characteristics that are linear combinations of those of the individual lenses.

Compact and stable THz vector spectroscopy using silicon photonics technology.

We present a compact and stable terahertz (THz) vector spectroscopy system using silicon photonics technology. A silicon-based integrated phase control circuit greatly reduces the physical size of the continuous-wave THz spectroscopy system and enhances environmental phase stability. Differential lightwave phase control using two carrier-injection electro-optic modulators enables fast and linear phase sweeps of THz-waves.

CW-THz vector spectroscopy and imaging system based on 1.55-µm fiber-optics.

We present a continuous-wave terahertz (THz) vector spectroscopy and imaging system based on a 1.5-µm fiber optic uni-traveling-carrier photodiode and InGaAs photo-conductive receiver. Using electro-optic (EO) phase modulators for THz phase control with shortened optical paths, the system achieves fast vector measurement with effective phase stabilization.

Total cholesterol and lipoprotein composition are associated with dry eye disease in Korean women.

Background: This study aimed to determine the relationship between dyslipidemia and dry eye disease (DED) in a Korean population.

Methods: This population-based study enrolled 5,627 adults (aged >19 years) who were participating in the first year of the fifth annual Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2010 to 2011. Clinically diagnosed DED and its symptoms were surveyed, and biochemical blood analysis data were collected.

Generation of frequency-modulated sub-terahertz signal using microwave photonic technique.

We present a photonic technique for generating a frequency- modulated sub-terahertz signal for non-destructive or noninvasive sensing and imaging applications. Large frequency deviation was achieved by using optical phase modulation and heterodyne photomixing with an uni-travelling photodetector. The operation principle is theoretically derived and explained.

Generation of two-mode optical signals with broadband frequency tunability and low spurious signal level.

For continuous millimeter and terahertz-wave applications, a two-mode optical signal generation technique that uses two arrayed waveguide gratings and two optical switch units is presented. In addition to easy and fast operation, this scheme offers broadband frequency tunability and high signal purity with a low spurious mode level. Mode spacing, which corresponds to the frequency of the generated MM/THz-wave signal after photomixing, was successfully swept in the range of 200 ~ 550 GHz and the optical spurious mode suppression ratio higher than 25 dBc was achieved.

An all-optical frequency up-converter utilizing four-wave mixing in a semiconductor optical amplifier for sub-carrier multiplexed radio-over-fiber applications.

A novel all-optical frequency up-converter utilizing four-wave mixing (FWM) in a semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) was proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The frequency up-converter converted an optical intermediate frequency (IF) signal (f(IF) = 2.5 GHz) to an optical radio frequency (RF) signal (f(RF) = 35 and 40 GHz) through mixing with an optical local oscillator (LO) signal (f(LO) = 37.

Effects of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor and non-selective NSAIDs on Helicobacter pylori-induced gastritis in Mongolian gerbils.

Background: It is still a point of controversy whether Helicobacter pylori-infected patients are more likely to develop mucosal damage while taking NSAIDs. Selective cyclooxygenase (COX-2) inhibitors may be associated with less severe gastric mucosal damage than conventional NSAIDs, but this association is undefined in H. pylori-induced gastritis.