Sustained acute kidney injury as an independent risk factor for neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes in a single NICU center.

Purpose: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is commonly seen in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and is potentially associated with adverse prognoses in later stages of life. Our study evaluated the impact of sustained AKI (SAKI) on both neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) and early growth restriction (EGR) in neonates.

Methods: This case-control study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of neonates diagnosed with SAKI in the NICU of a tertiary medical center during the period from January 2007 to December 2020.

Development from Flower Extracts of Products with Floral Fragrance and Multiple Physiological Activities.

To obtain a potential commercial product with floral fragrance and physiological properties from flower extracts, enfleurage was conducted for a short time and followed by further extraction through supercritical fluid extraction (SFE). The product extracted through SFE (called 100%SFE) exhibited low physiological activity (including 50.7% antityrosinase activity, 38.

[Effects of Ozone Pollution on Growth, Yields, and Mineral Metallic Element Contents of Paddy Rice].

The increase in the surface ozone (O) concentration causes air pollution, which has become a significant environmental issue that is of increasing concern. Ozone pollution not only directly harms human health, but also influences the agricultural ecosystem by impacting crop growth, which may then indirectly affect human health through food quality and the safety of agricultural products. The effects of O pollution on rice growth, yields, and mineral metal contents in grains were investigated through field experiments with increased O concentration treatment (remaining at 100 nL·L) in open top chambers (OTC).

Does Routine Triple-Time-Point FDG PET/CT Imaging Improve the Detection of Liver Metastases?

Prior reports have demonstrated the improved ability of delayed fluorine-18 (F) fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging (dual-time-point imaging) in detecting more patients with liver metastases. To evaluate whether routine triple-time-point FDG PET/CT imaging improves the detection of liver metastasis not visualized on initial imaging. To our knowledge, no triple-time-point imaging has been reported.

Highly efficient removal of victoria blue R and bioelectricity generation from textile wastewater using a novel combined dual microbial fuel cell system.

A novel combined dual microbial fuel cell (MFC) system was developed for the continuous removal of Victoria Blue R (VBR) and electricity generation. Anaerobic and aerobic VBR-degrading bacteria, Shewanella putrefaciens and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, respectively, were applied simultaneously. The effects of various factors on the performance of the novel system in the continuous mode were investigated, and optimal operating parameters for the system were determined.

Pigmented villous nodular synovitis mimicking metastases on F-FDG PET/CT in a patient with rectal mucosal melanoma: a case report.

Background: Mucosal melanomas are rare and have a high potential for metastasizing. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice for single distant metastases. Malignant melanoma usually shows the highest uptake of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG).

Three-Stage Single-Chambered Microbial Fuel Cell Biosensor Inoculated with YC211 for Continuous Chromium (VI) Measurement.

Chromium (VI) [Cr(VI)] compounds display high toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic potential. Biological analysis techniques (e.g.

A Green Microbial Fuel Cell-Based Biosensor for In Situ Chromium (VI) Measurement in Electroplating Wastewater.

The extensive use of Cr(VI) in many industries and the disposal of Cr(VI)-containing wastes have resulted in Cr(VI)-induced environmental contamination. Cr(VI) compounds are associated with increased cancer risks; hence, the detection of toxic Cr(VI) compounds is crucial. Various methods have been developed for Cr(VI) measurement, but they are often conducted offsite and cannot provide real-time toxicity monitoring.

[Long non-coding RNA HOTAIR in plasma as a potential biomarker for breast cancer diagnosis].

Objective: To investigate the expression of long non-coding RNA HOTAIR in the plasma of breast cancer patients and its value in the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Methods: HOTAIR levels were measured in 24 tumor tissues and 70 plasma samples from breast cancer patients using quantitative real-time PCR. The correlations of plasma HOTAIR level with the clinicopathological features of the patients were analyzed.

Determination of the sediment carrying capacity based on perturbed theory.

According to the previous studies of sediment carrying capacity, a new method of sediment carrying capacity on perturbed theory was proposed. By taking into account the average water depth, average flow velocity, settling velocity, and other influencing factors and introducing the median grain size as one main influencing factor in deriving the new formula, we established a new sediment carrying capacity formula. The coefficients were determined by the principle of dimensional analysis, multiple linear regression method, and the least square method.

Ground movement analysis based on stochastic medium theory.

In order to calculate the ground movement induced by displacement piles driven into horizontal layered strata, an axisymmetric model was built and then the vertical and horizontal ground movement functions were deduced using stochastic medium theory. Results show that the vertical ground movement obeys normal distribution function, while the horizontal ground movement is an exponential function. Utilizing field measured data, parameters of these functions can be obtained by back analysis, and an example was employed to verify this model.

The removal of kaolinite suspensions by acid-soluble and water-soluble chitosans.

Chitosan is a potential substitute for traditional aluminium salts in water treatment systems. This research compared the coagulant performance of acid-soluble chitosan with water-soluble chitosan and with coagulant mixtures of chitosan and aluminium sulfate (alum). We also assessed the coagulant performance of chitosan and poly-aluminium chloride (PAC) to remove kaolinite from turbid water.

Comparison of clinical effects of au-pt based and ni-cr based porcelain crowns.

Objective: To compare the long-term clinical effects of two kinds of crowns and bridges made of porcelain fused to Au-Pt alloy and Ni-Cr alloy.

Methods: A total of 131 teeth (64 patients) were rehabilitated using porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, among which 59 were rehabilitated with Au-Pt alloy metal ceramic crown and 72 with Ni-Cr alloy metal ceramic crown.The porcelain fracture, shade, marginal adaptation, gingival discoloration, and gingival status after finishing restoration and 36 months of follow-up were evaluated.

[Study on 31 cases with cesarean scar pregnancy treated by transvaginal surgery].

Objective: To study clinical efficacy on cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) treated by transvaginal surgery.

Methods: From Jan. 2008 to Mar.

Removal of high concentrations of NH(3) by a combined photoreactor and biotrickling filter system.

Average emission levels as high as 800 ppm(v) NH(3) have often been found during the anaerobic fermentation process. At these levels, NH(3) is regarded as an environmental toxic compound. High concentrations of NH(3) gas are difficult to treat in a single treatment process, suggesting that, in terms of economic cost and treatment performance, a coupled system may be a feasible technological alternative.

[Reflections on fostering a gender friendly environment in nursing education].

Gender mainstreaming is a worldwide issue. The United Nations and World Health Organization have emphasized the importance of incorporating gender perspectives and gender equity into government policy decisions. In traditional nursing education, females and female nurses play increasingly important, albeit still silent, roles in traditionally patriarchal working places.

Replacement of hazardous chromium impregnating agent from silver/copper/chromium-impregnated active carbon using triethylenediamine to remove hydrogen sulfide, trichloromethane, ammonia, and sulfur dioxide.

Activated carbon (AC) is widely used as an effective adsorbent in many applications, including industrial-scale air purification systems and air filter systems in gas masks. In general, ACs without chemical impregnation are good adsorbents of organic vapors but poor adsorbents of low-molecular-weight or polar gases such as chlorine, sulfur dioxide (SO2), formaldehyde, and ammonia (NH3). Impregnated ACs modified with metallic impregnating agents (ASC-carbons; e.

Removal of ethylene and bioaerosol by chlorine dioxide using a chemical scrubbing system in a fruit and vegetable storage facility.

Ethylene (C2H4) and bioaerosol are commonly present in the inside atmosphere of postharvest fruit and vegetable storage facilities, which may affect the aging of postharvest fruit and human health. We have assessed the feasibility of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) as the scrubbing solution in a chemical scrubbing tower for simultaneously removing C2H4 and bioaerosol emissions from a gas stream. Parameters such as the ClO2concentration, contact time, and liquid-to-gas (L/G) ratio were examined with the aim of determining the optimal operating conditions.

Tuberculosis among foreign-born persons in Taiwan, 2002-2005.

Background/purpose: The foreign-born population has been growing in Taiwan. Most foreign-born persons come from countries with a high burden of tuberculosis (TB). Monitoring the trend and characteristics of TB in this population is essential for TB control in Taiwan.

Removal of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide by carbons impregnated with triethylenediamine.

Activated carbon (AC) adsorption has long been considered to be a readily available technology for providing protection against exposure to acutely toxic gases. However, ACs without chemical impregnation have proven to be much less efficient than impregnated ACs in terms of gas removal. The impregnated ACs in current use are usually modified with metalloid impregnation agents (ASC-carbons; copper, chromium, or silver) to simultaneously enhance the chemical and physical properties of the ACs in removing specific poisonous gases.

[Clinical analysis of immediate implant and implant-supported complete denture for 12 patients with severe periodontitis].

Objective: To evaluate clinical results of implant-supported complete denture of 12 patients with severe chronic periodontitis.

Methods: After systematically periodontic treatment and controlling the inflammation, 12 cases with severe chronic periodontitis were extracted the residual teeth and received immediate implant placement. The implant-supported complete dentures were finished at 5 or 6 months after operation.

Relationship between carbon dioxide/methane emissions and the water quality/sediment characteristics of Taiwan's main rivers.

River and sediment have unique carbon dynamics and are important sources of the dominant greenhouse gases (GHG), carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4). To understand the relationship between CO2/CH4 emissions and water quality/sediment characteristics, we have investigated critical parameters in the river water. Eight parameters of water quality (dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential [ORP], chemical oxygen demand, biochemical oxygen demand [BOD5], suspended solid, nitrate [NO3-], NH4+, and bacteria) and four sediment characteristics (total organic carbon [TOC], total nitrogen [T-N], NO3-, and ammonium [NH4+]) were measured in two of the larger rivers in Taiwan, and relevant environmental conditions were recorded.