Abstract Virus is known to resonate in the confined-acoustic dipolar mode with microwave of same frequency. However this effect was not considered previous virus-microwave interaction studies and microwave-based virus epidemic prevention. Here we show that structure-resonant energy transfer from microwaves can be efficient enough so airborne inactivated reasonable power density safe for open public. We demonstrate by measuring residual viral infectivity influenza A after illuminating...

Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) strains hold the responsibility for majority of E. infections. Numerous extraintestinal virulence factors (VFs) were possessed by ExPEC which are involved in pathogenesis infection. However, effect comorbidities or infection syndrome association VFs and mortality remains inconclusive.This study addressed whether specific sequence type (ST) extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL-EC) associated with different outcomes patients...

The use of tracheal implants for reconstruction remains a challenge in thoracic medicine due to the complex structure trachea mammalian organisms, including smooth muscles, cartilage, mucosa, blood vessels, cilia, and other tissues, difficulty achieving regeneration using from either allografts or synthetic biomaterials.This project used Lee-Sung strain pig, swine breed local Taiwan, as experimental subject. aorta pig was harvested, decellularized form scaffold, transplanted into allogeneic...

Sporadic case reports have shown that wedge resection and lobectomy can be performed via nonintubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) with a single incision. We report the feasibility safety of uniportal VATS for various lung lesions.From January 2014 to June 2015, we retrospectively reviewed records 116 consecutive patients who underwent diagnosis or treatment lesions. used combination intrathoracic intercostal nerve block, vagal target-controlled sedation maintain adequate...

This large-scale nationwide population-based study aimed to determine the recurrence rate and risk factors for after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). retrospective used data from Taiwan National Health Insurance Database identify individuals who underwent VATS PSP 2007 2014. All patients were followed up until December 31, 2017. Study variables included demographic characteristics, intensive care unit admission, lung resection status, use of...

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is one of the leading causes death around world. Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) an independent factor to improve OHCA survival. However, prevalence bystander CPR remains low worldwide. Community interventions such as mandatory school training or targeting family members high-risk patients are possible strategies rate. Real-time feedback, hands-on practice with a manikin, and metronome assistance may increase quality CPR....

Molecular mechanism underlying leptin-mediated neuronal protection against glucose-oxygen-serum deprivation (GOSD) insult was investigated by focusing on the interactions among leptin, Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and glutamate their impacts growth of neurons under GOSD. The trypan blue dye exclusion assay, 4, 6-diamidino- 2-phenylindole (DAPI) cytokine antibody array immunocytochemical staining determination kit, immunoblocking chemical blocking strategies were applied to serve study goal....

Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has recently been reported as an alternative to conventional VATS. However, preoperative image-guided localization is usually required for small nodules. The present study evaluated the efficacy of computed tomography-guided dye prior uniportal VATS undetermined pulmonary nodules.We retrospectively reviewed 298 consecutive patients who underwent treat nodules (diameter ≤ 1.5 cm). Propensity score matching incorporating parameters was used...

No studies have compared between uniportal and multiportal nonintubated thoracoscopic anatomical resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We aimed to compare short- long-term postoperative outcomes concerning these two methods.Our retrospective dataset comprised patients with NSCLC who underwent or January 2011 December 2019. The primary outcome was recurrence-free survival. Propensity scores were matched according age, sex, body mass index, pulmonary function, tumor size, stage,...

Patients with esophageal cancer who undergo minimally invasive esophagectomy are at risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy delivers humidified, warmed positive airway pressure but has not been applied routinely after surgery. Here, we aimed to compare high-flow and conventional in patients during intensive care unit hospitalization 48 h postoperatively.

Abstract Background Neuroblastoma varies widely in risk. Risk indicators infants with incidental neuroblastoma refine treatment confidence for observation or intervention. The potential of functional imaging, particularly PET/CT, remains to be defined. Procedure A retrospective review under 18 months diagnosed from 2008 May 2022 our institute was conducted. Before October 2015, patients were treated similarly symptomatic cases, undergoing biopsy surgical excision upon diagnosis (early...

Abstract In this paper, a focusing reflectarray based on the conductor‐backed strip dipole unit cell is proposed and designed for use in microwave virus sanitizer. Unlike traditional far‐field antennas that form planar phase front specified direction, to coherently add fields radiated from feeding antenna at predetermined focal point, typically within its radiating near‐field region ensure adequate power density inactivate H3N2 sample. Furthermore, has simple structure compared with...

In most developed countries, lung cancer is associated with the highest mortality rate among all cancers. The number of elderly patients increasing, reflecting global increase in aging population. Patients impaired or cardiac function are at a high risk during intubated general anesthesia, which may preclude them from surgical treatment. We evaluated safety and survival non-intubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) versus those for resection older patients.Patients aged ≥75 years...

An efficient compact rectenna based on a novel asymmetric loop-shaped planar inverted-F antenna (PIFA) is proposed for portable devices and wireless sensors. The element, or the PIFA, has uniplanar structure exhibits higher radiation efficiency. rectifier used half-bridge boost converter, which can double output dc voltage. In between PIFA matching circuit with harmonic suppression capability, further enhancing conversion For 2.45-GHz prototype design, peak efficiency of 61.4% achieved as...

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a treatment option for stabilizing neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in critical condition when standard therapy fails. However, the use of this approach Taiwan has not been previously reported. The charts all CDH treated our institute during period 2007–2014 were reviewed. After 2010, patients who could be stabilized conventional candidates ECMO. We compared demographic data and without ECMO support. clinical course...

Abstract A discrete‐time, second‐order notch filter is employed to study the microwave bandstop filter. By equating system function of transfer a serial line shunted with an equal‐length, two‐section open stub, simple and explicit expressions dictating bandwidth center frequency are obtained. Experimental results presented illustrate validity this design method. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 50: 1596–1600, 2008; Published online in InterScience...

This study aimed to compare our experiences of nonintubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for pneumothorax and lung tumor resections with that intubated VATS in pediatric patients. In total, 17 64 were performed between January 2012 December 2018. Patient characteristics, operation period, comorbidities, precedent surgery, diagnosis, type anesthesia, side procedure, perioperative outcomes collected from medical records. Perioperative outcome data included induction time,...