IntroductionGoing a step further than quantifying environmental impacts, establishing the environmental and energy payback times of a wind turbine can significantly impact the planning of a wind farm.This study applies the Life Cycle Assessment methodology to a wind turbine and verifies its environmental and energy payback times.MethodsThe Life Cyc
Sirtuin 1 (Sirt1) has been reported to be a critical positive regulator of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in pancreatic beta-cells.The effects on islet cells and blood glucose levels when Sirt1 is deleted specifically in the pancreas are still unclear.This study examined islet glucose responsiveness, blood glucose levels, pancreatic islet his
IntroductionMatrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is a powerful analytical technique that has been applied to a wide variety of applications ranging from proteomics to clinical diagnostics.One such application is its use as a tool for discovery PRO BEAUTY POWDER assays, such as monitoring the in
Abstract Since the withdrawal of recombinant-activated protein C, the anticoagulant therapy for sepsis was taken no notice.For instance, the international sepsis guidelines did not share a 50"x60" space for this therapy.However, we can see the signs of change recently.The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2016 introduced the development of recom
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated suicide risk factors in Hong Kong, which faces economic shocks and strict travel restrictions due to its unique economic structure and geographical location.However, there is a scarcity of reliable empirical evidence Health Fryers regarding the relationship between the pandemic and suicide mortalit