Background & Aims: Viral hepatitis B is a substantial contributor of dreadful liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and imposes ponderous burden on the ministry of health around the world.There are no adequate data on the prevalence of Hepatitis-B surface antigen (HBsAg) among Afghan refugees, especially in one of their favorable host co
AC-DC electric locomotive generally used feedback-resistor braking mode, which took energy from traction power network to ensure the cooling fan working, resulting in great resources waste and environmental pollution.So, a kind of energy feedback BABY DERMA solution applied to the braking mode of AC-DC electric locomotive was presented.Principle an
A novel multidimensional index modulation-based differential chaos shift keying (DCSK) technique, designated as Joint Subcarrier Time Reference Index Modulation-aided Differential Chaos Shift Keying (JSTRIM-DCSK), is proposed for efficient data transmission in chaotic communication systems.The JSTRIM-DCSK system integrates subcarrier, time slot, an
Abstract Background This article discusses the study design and methods used to contextualize and assess the social capital of seniors living in congregate housing residences in Calgary, Alberta.The project is being funded as a pilot project under the Institute of Aging, Canadian Institutes for Health Research.Design/Methods Working with seniors li
BackgroundSpontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare coronary artery disease that frequently occurs in young, female patients without risk factors, and conservative treatment is often recommended for its management.The patient reported here is a male patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Case summaryWe described a 28-year-old