The application of sewage sludge (SS) to agricultural soil can help meet crop nutrient requirements and enhance soil properties, while reusing an organic by-product. However, SS can be a source of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and mobile genetic elements (MGEs), resulting in an increased risk of antibiotic resistance dissemination. LY3214996…[Read more]

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of multicomponent training on baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and heart rate (HR) complexity of prefrail older adults. Twenty-one prefrail community-dwelling older adults were randomized and divided into multicomponent training intervention group (MulTI) and control group (CG). MulTI performed…[Read more]

The presented experimental results with our implementation on the Raspberry pi platform have justified the effectiveness of the proposed lightweight jointly learning model for underwater object detection compared with the state-of-the-art approaches.The timing of individual neuronal spikes is essential for biological brains to make fast responses…[Read more]

Since the rediscovery of the anterolateral ligament, extra-articular augmentation (EA) has evolved from controversial to an essential consideration in contemporary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction and lateral extra-articular tenodesis are 2 common methods. Indications among early…[Read more]

Aural fistula developed posteriorly is very rare, and it mimicked a temporal tumor or mastoiditis with a protruding auricle. Careful observation of the skin and consideration from developmental aspects are needed for an accurate diagnosis.Sinonasal inverted papilloma (SIP) is a benign tumor originating from the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.…[Read more]

The literature on organ donation in Taiwan lacks a discussion of the roles of medical staff, organ donors, and transplant coordinators in organ donation. The biggest plight of organ donation is lack of the organ donations. When we probed the possibilities of not finish the organ donation procedure, such as religions, traditions and cultural…[Read more]