Publications by authors named "S Y L Ching"

: IgE to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) is associated with (lone star tick) bites, accounting for the regional distribution of the alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). Longitudinal studies describing risk factors for incident alpha-gal sensitization are lacking. The objective of this project was to assess the incidence of alpha-gal IgE seroconversion and identify associated demographic, occupational, and geographical risk factors among US military personnel.

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Migraine is a common neurological disorder that presents considerable challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. These changes are especially relevant in rapidly developing regions such as Asia, with an increasingly productive population and ongoing advancements in healthcare systems and infrastructure. Despite its substantial impact, migraine management remains inadequate, potentially due to deficiencies in medical education.

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This paper investigates the controllability properties of a general class of recurrent neural networks that are widely used for hypothesis generation in theoretical neuroscience, including the modeling of large-scale human brain dynamics. Our study focuses on the control synthesis of such networks using constant and piecewise constant inputs, motivated by emerging applications in non-invasive neurostimulation such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). The neural network model considered is a continuous Hopfield-type system with nonlinear activation functions and arbitrary input matrices representing interactions among multiple brain regions.

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  • * The study identified key risk factors for peripheral neuropathy, including diabetes, age over 50, low education level, male gender, and hypertension.
  • * Researchers emphasize the importance of proactive screening for peripheral neuropathy among healthcare providers to avoid complications, especially in those at higher risk.
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  • The Department of the Air Force conducts antibody testing for hepatitis B and hepatitis A among new recruits at basic training in San Antonio.
  • The results, alongside vaccination records, inform vaccination strategies during training.
  • Analysis from 2023 indicates a significantly higher presence of hepatitis A antibodies compared to hepatitis B antibodies in the trainee population.
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