The main objective of this research was to test the hypothesis that bioavailable protein and, more specifically, sulfur-containing amino acids within protein, can be degraded by proteolytic enzymes produce odor-causing compounds--mainly volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs)--during biosolids storage. To achieve these objectives, samples digester effluent and cake solids were collected at 11 different wastewater treatment plants in North America, analyzed for acid content general protein-degrading...

Aims To compare the differences and to assess correlations regarding foveal microvasculature, refractive errors optical biometry in children with history of type 1 retinopathy prematurity (ROP) treated either laser photocoagulation or intravitreal injection antivascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF). Methods This is a retrospective comparative case series. Measurements fovea microvasculature included retinal thickness subfoveal choroid thickness, size avascular zone (FAZ), fovea,...

This paper presents two analytic correlated multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) block fading channel models and their time-variant extensions that encompass the popular Kronecker model more general Weichselberger as special cases. Both static offer compact representations of spatial- and/or time-correlated channels. When transmit antenna array is such associated MIMO has a small angle spread (AS), which occurs quite often in cellular downlink, our admit reduced-rank representations. They...

Purpose . To compare refractive and biometric outcomes in patients with type 1 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) treated intravitreal injection ranibizumab (IVR) versus bevacizumab (IVB), at a corrected age 3 years. Methods A retrospective case series compared cycloplegic statuses who received either IVR or IVB for ROP, from April 2011 to 2014. Results total 62 eyes (33 patients) ROP were evaluated (26 13 36 20 patients). There no differences birth including gestational body weight between...

Aims This study aimed to report the 3-year follow-up results of clinical course and structural changes choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) in eyes with a history chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). Methods is retrospective patients CSC complicated CNV. Patients were recorded best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) treatment modalities. OCT was used evaluate presence subretinal fluid (SRF), type CNV, retinal thickness (CRT) subfoveal...

A 27-year-old pregnant female underwent cesarean section due to preeclampsia. Two days after the delivery, she presented with acute onset of blurred vision in left eye. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) revealed characteristic findings macular neuroretinopathy (AMN) both eyes. During follow-up, her improved gradually, but outer nuclear layer thinning disruption ellipsoid zone was identified from OCT. OCT angiography arranged and vascular defect superficial deep plexus, which correlated...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is increasingly being used instead of surgical resection for the treatment hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor measuring ≦2 cm. However, long-term outcomes RFA, especially in comparison to resection, are still debated. We compared and RFA patients with a solitary HCC cm from 10-year cohort study. From Jan 2006 Dec 2016, 156 resectable who underwent (n = 83) or 73) at Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation were enrolled. Patient characteristics, overall survival...

Abstract Rationale: Managing retinal detachment due to posterior holes is problematic since standard laser retinopexy or scleral buckling may be difficult apply and have brought serious complication. Another surgical method in treating hole related desired. Patient concerns: Three high myopia patients with previous vitrectomy membrane peeling history suffered from blurred vision pole was diagnosed. Diagnoses: diagnosed either as paracentral breaks macular both indirect ophthalmoscope exam...

Lipopolysaccharide-induced tumor necrosis factor alpha (LITAF) has been identified as a suppressor in human cancers. Present study, we assessed biological role of LITAF gastric cancer.The clinical impacts expression were cancer using public databases. The was cells siLITAF transfection.High correlated well with worse prognosis, including pathological stage (p=0.034) and T (p=0.047), shorter survival. Herein, present novel finding that miR-1-3p could inhibit by directly binding to the...

To assess the 3-year outcome of half-dose verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT) in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) detected choroidal neovascularization (CNV), we performed a retrospective, interventional study. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to fluorescein angiography: point source leakage group 1 and diffuse oozing 2. Data collected from patients including changes best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), size CNV,...

Based on a Volterra-type channel model, we suggest coded solution for compensating the nonlinear distortion of TDMA satellite waveforms. The resulting receiver system uses iterated detection principle that iteratively equalizes and then decodes equalized symbols. Computer simulation results show significant improvement over conventional approach can be achieved.

Part II of Field Research: Impact Centrifuge Torque and Polymer Dose on Odor Production from Anaerobically Digested BiosolidsA study was performed to optimize the operation a high solids centrifuge in terms dewatering performance as well subsequent generation odors biosolids cake. The results are presented two paper series, one dealing with performance, second covering impact odors.This is series will present how polymer...Author(s)Matt HigginsKathy HamelYen-Chih ChenSudhir MurthyE.J....

To describe the technique and outcomes of using either inverted or free internal limiting membrane flap in management retinal detachment due to paracentral breaks. This retrospective observational case series includes nine patients who received surgery for breaks developed from primary rhegmatogenous origin, secondary iatrogenic after prior peeling, during tractional detachment. Either flaps were inserted identified breaks, followed by air fluid exchange gas tamponade. Visual acuity...

To report the 5-year results of chorioretinal atrophy (CRA) progression in patients with punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC) or multifocal choroiditis (MFC).A retrospective study included PIC/MFC secondary CRA formation. The area was measured and rate calculated. Multiple regression analysis performed to investigate risk factors associated progression.Forty-five eyes 36 were included. mean size significantly increased after an average 4.83 years follow-up 0.69 mm2/year. Moreover, we had...

In this paper, we investigate a coded solution to compensate for the nonlinear distortion of TDMA satellite waveforms. Based on Volterra-type channel model and turbo principle, present turbo-like system that includes simple rate-1 encoder at transmit side in addition conventional encoder; receive iteratively equalizes effect decodes received symbols. Some other design alternatives are also explored computer simulated performance is presented. Numerical results show significant improvement...

This paper presents a general reduced-rank channel model and corresponding low-complexity estimation scheme for wideband spatial-correlated multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems. We focus on orthogonal frequency division multiplex (OFDM) based The proposed is useful many post-channel-estimation applications such as state information (CSI) feedback, precoder design user/channel selection. Our work an extension of earlier investigation narrowband MIMO channels. Like the case, wide...

A recent resurgence in the incidence of syphilis has sparked a new interest this old disease. Syphilitic uveitis remains challenging disease, among variable infections, due to diagnostic complexity and wide clinical manifestations. Here, we provide recommendations regarding manifestations, diagnosis, treatment for patients with syphilitic Taiwan based on an expert meeting consensus from experienced specialists.

To investigate biometric and refractive results in patients with type 1 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) treated by intravitreal injection (IVI) ranibizumab (R) bevacizumab (B) at the corrected age 6. This is a single-center retrospective study. Infants diagnosed ROP IVI either R or B as primary therapy were included. Data on axial length, anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT) obtained using A-scan ultrasound. Cycloplegic refraction, keratometry (K), best-corrected visual acuity...

Background: Muscle depletion (MD) is a critical factor that influences clinical outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although its role cancer prognosis recognized, integration into widely used prognostic systems remains underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of MD on overall survival (OS) HCC and improve existing noninvasive models by incorporating MD-related metrics. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted 1072 treated at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital...