Optimizing Non-Thermal Magnetic Field to Minimize Weight Loss and Tissue Degradation: Identifying Possible Enzyme Inhibition Mechanisms.

This research investigates potential mechanisms of novel magnetic field (MF) treatments in inhibiting cell-wall-degrading enzymes, aiming to reduce weight loss and preserve the post-harvest quality of tomatoes ( L.) as a climacteric fruit. The optimization of the processing parameters, including MF intensity (1, 2, 3 mT), frequency (0, 50, 100 Hz), and duration (10, 20, 30 min), was accomplished by applying an orthogonal array design.

[Development and Application of Family Management in Nursing Care].

The concept of family management has gained increasing acceptance in the United States for over two decades and is today applied in care worldwide. However, this concept is still largely novel to clinical professionals in Taiwan. This article was written to present the history and current application of family management to promote greater recognition of the related opportunities and potentials in the nursing field.

Identification and validation of SPP1 as a potential biomarker for COPD through comprehensive bioinformatics analysis.

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a challenging respiratory condition characterized by persistent airflow limitation and progressive lung function decline. The identification of robust biomarkers is crucial for early diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, and guiding therapeutic strategies.

Methods: In this study, we employed a comprehensive bioinformatics approach utilizing multiple Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets to identify potential COPD biomarkers.

Effects of a home-based multicomponent exercise programme on frailty in postcardiac surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Aims: A randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the effects of a home-based multicomponent exercise programme on frailty in patients who underwent cardiac surgery.

Methods And Results: A convenience sample of 92 patients who underwent cardiac surgery at two medical centres in Taiwan were recruited and randomly allocated to the intervention (n = 46) and control (n = 46) groups. The intervention group underwent a 12-week home-based multicomponent exercise programme, including individual nursing consultation, home-based exercise intervention, nutritional assessment and guidance, and continuous support.

Internet of Things (IoT)-Driven Fermentation System for Enhanced Cordycepin Production in Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes) under Hypoxic Conditions.

Cordycepin, known for its tumor-suppressive and antiviral properties, has garnered attention due to its therapeutic and biological potential. Current Cordyceps militaris - based cordycepin production methods involve time-consuming and cost-intensive solid-state fermentation. Using an internet of things (IoT) architecture, we developed an active air-feed regulation fermentation system (AAFRFS) to detect CO2 emitted during C.

Erratum: Non-invasive glucose extraction by a single polarization rotator system in patients with diabetes: erratum.

[This corrects the article on p. 4909 in vol. 15, PMID: 39346983.

Effect of induced extrinsic and intrinsic hand and forearm muscular fatigue on the control of finger force during piano playing.

This study aimed to investigate the effect of hand muscle fatigue on finger control and force efficiency during piano performance, which is crucial for skilled piano playing among professional pianists engaged in prolonged periods of high-intensity practice or concert preparation. Thirty-one professional pianists were recruited as participants. This study was divided into three sequential experimental parts: pre-fatigue test, fatigue protocol, and post-fatigue test.

Comparison Between Topographic-Based and Manifest-Based Astigmatism Corrections in the Second (Visumax 800)-Generation Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgery: A Real-World Study.

: To evaluate the effectiveness of astigmatism correction between topographic- and manifest-based methods in individuals who underwent second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery. : This study was conducted with participants who underwent second-generation KLEx surgery. After exclusion, there were 46 and 43 participants in the manifest and topographic groups, respectively.

Comparison of Visual and Refractive Outcomes Between Refractive Lens Exchange and Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgery in Moderate to High Myopia.

: To evaluate the visual and refractive outcomes of keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery and refractive lens exchange (RLE) surgery in moderate to high myopia patients. : A retrospective cohort study was performed, and patients receiving KLEx or RLE surgeries with myopia within -3.00 to -10.

Enhancement of Interferon-γ Secretion by Extract Supplementation After Exhaustive Endurance Exercise in Healthy Men: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial.

To investigate the effects of 12-week extract supplementation on immune responses and inflammatory cytokines after exhaustive endurance exercise (EEE), emphasizing its novel focus on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) cytokine secretion and the implications of interferon-γ (IFN-γ) as a marker for immune modulation. Twenty healthy men were recruited and assigned into maca and placebo groups using a matched-pair design based on their maximal oxygen consumption (V̇O). All participants consumed 2.

Conquering the 'Collected Treasures' of Older Adults With Dementia: A Qualitative Study on Caregiver Strategies and Challenges.

Aim: To explore hoarding scenarios in older adults with dementia, document management strategies and assess caregiver challenges in these scenarios.

Design: This study employed interpretative phenomenological analysis to guide data collection and analysis.

Methods: Purposive sampling recruited 20 caregivers of older adults with dementia from long-term care facilities and community elderly centres in Taiwan.

Aggregation-induced emission and absorption enhancement of mixed-valent rhenium oxide quantum dots by triethylamine: Implications for food safety monitoring.

Food freshness monitoring and volatile amine detection are key to food safety. In this study, we demonstrated the applicability of mixed-valence rhenium oxide quantum dots (MV-ReOQDs), synthesized via the hydrothermal reaction of α-cyclodextrin and rhenium ion precursors, in triethylamine (TEA) sensing. Spectroscopic correlation techniques showed that the developed MV-ReOQDs possessed mixed-valent rhenium, α-cyclodextrin as capped ligand, partially carbonized surface, and amorphous phase structure.

Epileptic Patients with More Clinic Visits Are More Likely to Be Diagnosed with Dementia-A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.

Objective: This retrospective cohort study assessed dementia risk in epilepsy patients associated with the compliance to epileptic treatment visits.

Methods: We used Taiwanese insurance claims data to establish an epilepsy cohort ( = 39,216) diagnosed in 2000-2015 and a matched control cohort without epilepsy ( = 156,864), evaluating the incident dementia by the end of 2016.

Results: The dementia incidence was 2.

Thiol-linked hyaluronic acid-mediated encapsulation of RCR-stabilized gold nanoclusters for hyaluronidase sensing and cellular imaging.

Encapsulating peptide-stabilized gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) with thiolated hyaluronic acid (HA-SH) and selectively adding cysteine to the peptide sequence increased their photoluminescence. We found that peptide compositions with cysteine in the middle emitted the most. RCR-stabilized AuNCs can be purified using size-exclusion chromatography to characterize their optical characteristics, chemical composition, and possible structure.

Predisposing factors for poor outcomes after intense pulsed light treatment for dry eye disease: A retrospective case-control study.

To evaluate the potential risk factors for poor dry eye disease (DED) outcomes after intense pulse light (IPL) treatment. A retrospective case-control study was conducted, and patients who received IPL were enrolled. A total of 63 eyes were included in the present study after exclusion and were divided into a fair outcome group and a poor outcome group according to posttreatment improvements in DED-related signs and symptoms.

Carpet Grass Polyphenol Reductive Degradation of Aqueous Nitrate-A Conceptual Field Application Study.

Rainwater flowing along the ground, and from hard surface such as pavement and roofs, becomes surface water runoff, which flows to surface waters, and infiltrates into the ground to become groundwater. Surface water runoff can contain elevated levels of nitrates (NO ) from various sources including animal wastes and fertilizers. Reducing elevated levels of NO in surface water runoff can minimize and/or prevent groundwater and surface water contamination.

Performance Improvement of TiO Ultraviolet Photodetectors by Using Atomic Layer Deposited AlO Passivation Layer.

This study employed atomic layer deposition (ALD) to fabricate an AlO passivation layer to optimize the performance of ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors with a TiO-nanorod-(NR)-containing active layer and a solid-liquid heterojunction (SLHJ). To reduce the processing time and enhance light absorption, a hydrothermal method was used to grow a relatively thick TiO-NR-containng working electrode. Subsequently, a 5-nm-thick AlO passivation layer was deposited on the TiO NRs through ALD, which has excellent step coverage, to reduce the surface defects in the TiO NRs and improve the carrier transport efficiency.

Development and Validation of Virtual Reality Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Program Evaluation Study.

Introduction: As research on cognitive training methods for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) progresses, fully immersive virtual reality cognitive training (fi-VRCT) has shown promise in enhancing cognitive function. However, its effectiveness in improving instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and fostering independence is still unclear. This study aims to address these uncertainties by developing and validating a fi-VRCT program focused on IADL, with the goal of enhancing both cognitive function and IADL performance in older adults with MCI.

The impact of job stress on job satisfaction and turnover intentions among bank employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: The main objective of this study is to explore the relationships among job stress, job satisfaction, and turnover intentions among bank employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on variations across different demographic characteristics.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, and data were collected from 501 bank employees using the Job Stress Questionnaire (JSQ), the Simplified Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), and the Intention to Leave Scale (ILS). Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses were used to test the research hypotheses.

Contributions of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 Genotypes to the Risk of Metastasis in Gastric Cancer.

Background/aim: In gastric cancer (GCa) tissues, the mRNA and protein levels of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) are significantly elevated compared to adjacent non-cancerous tissues. Moreover, the abnormal up-regulation of TIMP-1 has been associated with a poor prognosis. However, the role of TIMP-1 genotypes in susceptibility to GCa has seldom been investigated.

Impacts of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Genotypes, Smoking, Alcohol Drinking, and Infection on Gastric Cancer.

Background/aim: In gastric cancer (GCa) tissues, mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) is notably reduced compared to healthy tissues. Furthermore, abnormally low or elevated serum levels of MMP-8 have been linked to a significantly poor prognosis. The involvement of MMP-8 genotypes in susceptibility to GCa remains underexplored.

Non-invasive glucose extraction by a single polarization rotator system in patients with diabetes.

This study utilizes a Mueller matrix-based system to extract accurate glucose levels from human fingertips, addressing challenges in skin complexity. Integration of domain knowledge and data science aims to enhance prediction accuracy using a Random Forest model. The primary goal is to improve glucose level predictions by selecting effective features based on the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (PPMCC).

From Tradition to Innovation: Analyzing Strategies and Support for Enhancing Badminton Course Teaching Quality through Educational Technology.

This study aims to explore the impact of Multimedia-Assisted Teaching (MAT) on the quality of physical education (PE) instruction in universities, with a particular focus on badminton courses. A quasi-experimental design was employed, including pre-tests and post-tests, involving two badminton classes at Ming Chuan University, with a total of 101 students. These two classes were assigned to an experimental group (using MAT) and a control group (traditional teaching methods).

The outcomes of first-generation (visumax 500) and second-generation (Visumax 800) keratorefractive lenticule extraction surgeries for astigmatism.

To evaluate the efficiency, predictability, and residual astigmatism between first- and second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgeries in a prominent astigmatism population. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, and individuals who underwent first- and second-generation KLEx surgeries were enrolled. A total of 31 and 35 eyes were categorized into first and second KLEx groups, respectively.

Successful treatments of idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN) syndrome-related macular edema and exudation by intravitreal aflibercept injection in a senile patient: A case report.

Rationale: The prevalence of idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN) syndrome is <1/1,000,000, and it tends to occur in young women. Panretinal photocoagulation, focal laser photocoagulation, peripheral cryopexy, vitrectomy, and corticosteroid therapy are the traditional treatments. We reported a case of a senile patient with IRVAN syndrome who presented with severe exudation in both eyes and macular edema in the left eye, successfully treated by serial intravitreal aflibercept injections.