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View article: 3D fault detection method using TransVNet
3D fault detection method using TransVNet Open
Introduction In seismic structural interpretation, fault detection plays a crucial role as it serves as the foundation and key step for identifying favorable oil and gas zones. Currently, many re-searchers are utilizing deep learning for a…
View article: Gas Prediction in Tight Sandstone Reservoirs Based on a Seismic Dispersion Attribute Derived from Frequency-Dependent AVO Inversion
Gas Prediction in Tight Sandstone Reservoirs Based on a Seismic Dispersion Attribute Derived from Frequency-Dependent AVO Inversion Open
Accurate gas prediction is crucial for identifying gas-bearing zones in tight sandstone reservoirs. Traditional seismic techniques, primarily grounded in elastic theory, often overlook inelastic dispersion effects inherent to such formatio…
View article: Three-Dimensional Borehole-to-Surface Electromagnetic Resistivity Anisotropic Forward Simulation Based on the Unstructured-Mesh Edge-Based Finite Element Method
Three-Dimensional Borehole-to-Surface Electromagnetic Resistivity Anisotropic Forward Simulation Based on the Unstructured-Mesh Edge-Based Finite Element Method Open
Geophysics is a discipline that studies the properties of subsurface media using physical methods, among which electromagnetic methods have long been an important technical approach in resource exploration. The anisotropy of resistivity in…
View article: Application of Obstacle Automatic Recognition Algorithm in Geometry System Design
Application of Obstacle Automatic Recognition Algorithm in Geometry System Design Open
In seismic data acquisition, surface obstacles significantly impact the collection of effective information by affecting the uniformity of source placement or causing missing shots due to the inability to traverse large towns, aquaculture …
View article: Gut-derived uremic toxins and cardiovascular health in chronic kidney disease
Gut-derived uremic toxins and cardiovascular health in chronic kidney disease Open
A BSTRACT Uremic toxins (UTs) are bioactive compounds that accumulate in chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to impaired renal clearance, exacerbating disease progression and cardiovascular (CV) complications. These toxins originate from endo…
View article: AG-Net3D: Embedding Attention Gate Into U-Net for 3D Seismic Data Fault Detection
AG-Net3D: Embedding Attention Gate Into U-Net for 3D Seismic Data Fault Detection Open
Automatic fault detection of seismic data plays a remarkable role in ensuring the efficiency even effectiveness of oil and gas field exploration. Deep learning methods such as U-Net are becoming competitive alternatives for traditional one…
View article: Overview of clinical status, treatment, and long-term outcomes of pediatric autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease: a nationwide survey in Taiwan
Overview of clinical status, treatment, and long-term outcomes of pediatric autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease: a nationwide survey in Taiwan Open
This retrospective study investigated the incidence, medication use, and outcomes in pediatric autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). A 1:4 matched control g…
View article: Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Level Is Positively Associated with Vascular Reactivity Index in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Level Is Positively Associated with Vascular Reactivity Index in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) significantly influences endothelial function. This study assessed the correlation between serum 25(OH)D and endothelial function using the vascular reactivity index (VRI) in patients with type 2 d…
View article: Serum sclerostin level is positively associated with endothelial dysfunction measured by digital thermal monitoring in patients with type 2 diabetes: A prospective cross-sectional study
Serum sclerostin level is positively associated with endothelial dysfunction measured by digital thermal monitoring in patients with type 2 diabetes: A prospective cross-sectional study Open
Sclerostin and dickkopf-1 (DKK1), extracellular inhibitors of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, have been associated with vascular aging and atherosclerosis. This study aimed to assess the correlation of sclerostin and DKK1 co…
View article: The Association between Serum Adiponectin Levels and Endothelial Function in Non-Dialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
The Association between Serum Adiponectin Levels and Endothelial Function in Non-Dialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Open
Adiponectin is the richest human circulating adipokine with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and insulin-sensitizing effects. We evaluated the association between serum adiponectin levels and endothelial function in chronic kidney disease (…
View article: Is pinworm infection still a public health concern among children in resource-rich regions? Trends in pinworm infection prevalence and associated factors among children in Hualien County, Taiwan: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Is pinworm infection still a public health concern among children in resource-rich regions? Trends in pinworm infection prevalence and associated factors among children in Hualien County, Taiwan: a retrospective cross-sectional study Open
Background Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is a common intestinal parasitic infection in children. A gradual decrease in the prevalence of pinworm infection has been noted in resource-rich settings, such as Taiwan. However, the influence…
View article: Serum Adipocyte Fatty-Acid Binding Protein as an Independent Marker of Peripheral Artery Disease in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
Serum Adipocyte Fatty-Acid Binding Protein as an Independent Marker of Peripheral Artery Disease in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
The adipocyte fatty-acid binding protein (A-FABP) is predominantly expressed in macrophages and adipocytes and is an essential mediator of inflammation and atherosclerosis pathogenesis. Atherosclerosis is an aggravating factor for peripher…
View article: Is pinworm infection still a public health concern among children in resource-rich region? The prevalence and time-trend analysis of pinworm infection among school-aged children in Hualien County, Taiwan: A retrospective longitudinal study
Is pinworm infection still a public health concern among children in resource-rich region? The prevalence and time-trend analysis of pinworm infection among school-aged children in Hualien County, Taiwan: A retrospective longitudinal study Open
Background: Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is a common parasitic intestinal infection in children. A gradual decrease in prevalence of pinworm infection has been noted in resource-rich settings, such as Taiwan. However, the influence of …
View article: Negative Correlation of Serum Adiponectin Level with Aortic Stiffness in Elderly Diabetic Persons
Negative Correlation of Serum Adiponectin Level with Aortic Stiffness in Elderly Diabetic Persons Open
Adiponectin has anti-inflammatory activity against atherosclerosis. Aortic stiffness is a common manifestation of atherosclerosis in diabetes mellitus and elderly persons. This study aimed to evaluate whether low serum adiponectin levels w…
View article: Individual, Prenatal, Perinatal, and Family Factors for Anxiety Symptoms Among Preschool Children
Individual, Prenatal, Perinatal, and Family Factors for Anxiety Symptoms Among Preschool Children Open
Anxiety is one of the most common psychological disorders among children. Few studies have investigated the prevalence and comprehensive factors for anxiety among preschool children in China. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of an…
View article: Positive correlation of serum angiopoietin-like protein 3 levels with metabolic syndrome in patients with coronary artery disease
Positive correlation of serum angiopoietin-like protein 3 levels with metabolic syndrome in patients with coronary artery disease Open
Objectives: Angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) regulates triglyceride metabolism by reversibly inhibiting the lipoprotein lipase activity. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an independent risk factor for further cardiovascular disease. This …
View article: Valine-279 Deletion–Mutation on Arginine Vasopressin Receptor 2 Causes Obstruction in G-Protein Binding Site: A Clinical Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Case and Its Sub-Molecular Pathogenic Analysis
Valine-279 Deletion–Mutation on Arginine Vasopressin Receptor 2 Causes Obstruction in G-Protein Binding Site: A Clinical Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Case and Its Sub-Molecular Pathogenic Analysis Open
Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (CNDI) is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in arginine vasopressin receptor 2 (AVPR2) or aquaporin 2 genes, rendering collecting duct cells insensitive to the peptide hormone arginine vasopre…
View article: Comparison of Growth Velocity Among School Age Children With Different Body Mass Index From Childhood Into Early Adolescence in Hualien County, Taiwan: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Comparison of Growth Velocity Among School Age Children With Different Body Mass Index From Childhood Into Early Adolescence in Hualien County, Taiwan: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the contribution of high body mass index (BMI) to growth velocity among school-aged children who remained in the same BMI categories for a 6-year period. Methods: This retrospective cohort study i…
View article: Socio-Demographic Factors Affect the Prevalence of Hematuria and Proteinuria Among School Children in Hualien, Taiwan: A Longitudinal Localization-Based Cohort Study
Socio-Demographic Factors Affect the Prevalence of Hematuria and Proteinuria Among School Children in Hualien, Taiwan: A Longitudinal Localization-Based Cohort Study Open
Objective: Child hematuria/proteinuria is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in later life, and mass urinary screening could detect asymptomatic glomerulonephritis at an early stage. This study aimed to evaluate the longitudina…
View article: Associations between High Serum Adipocyte Fatty Acid Binding Protein and First Hospitalization in Kidney Transplantation Patients: A 5-Year Follow-up Study
Associations between High Serum Adipocyte Fatty Acid Binding Protein and First Hospitalization in Kidney Transplantation Patients: A 5-Year Follow-up Study Open
Adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (A-FABP) is predictive of type 2 diabetes mellitus incidences and metabolic syndrome and is independently associated with atherosclerosis. The present study aimed to assess the association between serum…
View article: Increased Serum Leptin Level Predicts Bone Mineral Density in Hemodialysis Patients
Increased Serum Leptin Level Predicts Bone Mineral Density in Hemodialysis Patients Open
Background . Leptin acts through the adipose-bone axis to regulate bone mineral density (BMD). This study evaluated the relationship between BMD and serum leptin levels in patients on hemodialysis. Methods . In this cross-sectional study i…
View article: Glycofullerenes Inhibit Particulate Matter Induced Inflammation and Loss of Barrier Proteins in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes
Glycofullerenes Inhibit Particulate Matter Induced Inflammation and Loss of Barrier Proteins in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes Open
Exposure to particulate matter (PM) has been linked to pulmonary and cardiovascular dysfunctions, as well as skin diseases, etc. PM impairs the skin barrier functions and is also involved in the initiation or exacerbation of skin inflammat…
View article: High-Serum Angiopoietin-Like Protein 3 Levels Associated with Cardiovascular Outcome in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
High-Serum Angiopoietin-Like Protein 3 Levels Associated with Cardiovascular Outcome in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Open
Background . Angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) plays a pivotal role in lipid metabolism and angiogenesis, and there is growing interest regarding the association between ANGPTL3 and coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aims to inv…
View article: Association between constipation and childhood nocturnal enuresis in Taiwan: a population-based matched case-control study
Association between constipation and childhood nocturnal enuresis in Taiwan: a population-based matched case-control study Open
Background The relationship between constipation and childhood nocturnal enuresis (NE) has been previously reported; however, this relationship remains controversial. The present study aimed to evaluate the association between constipation…
View article: Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Levels Are Positively Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Levels Are Positively Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Open
Background . Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) acts as a potent metabolic regulator. Serum FGF21 levels were significantly higher in obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relat…
View article: Water-Soluble Fullerenol C60(OH)36 toward Effective Anti-Air Pollution Induced by Urban Particulate Matter in HaCaT Cell
Water-Soluble Fullerenol C60(OH)36 toward Effective Anti-Air Pollution Induced by Urban Particulate Matter in HaCaT Cell Open
Particulate matter (PM), a widespread air pollutant, consists of a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles suspended in air. Many diseases have been linked to PM exposure, which induces an imbalance in reactive oxygen species (ROS) g…
View article: Correlation between sclerostin and Dickkopf-1 with aortic arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes: A prospective, cross-sectional study
Correlation between sclerostin and Dickkopf-1 with aortic arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes: A prospective, cross-sectional study Open
Background: Sclerostin and Dickkopf-1 are extracellular inhibitors of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway, which is implicated in the development of arterial stiffness. However, the correlation between aortic stiffness and scler…