Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor devices includes forming channel regions over a substrate. The channel regions, in parallel with one another, extend along a first lateral direction. Each channel region includes at least a respective pair of epitaxial structures. The method includes forming a gate structure over the channel regions, wherein the gate structure extends along a second lateral direction. The method includes removing, through a first etching process, a portion of the gate structure that was disposed over a first one of the channel regions. The method includes removing, through a second etching process, a portion of the first channel region. The second etching process includes one silicon etching process and one silicon oxide deposition process. The method includes removing, through a third etching process controlled based on a pulse signal, a portion of the substrate that was disposed below the removed portion of the first channel region.

Abstract: Provided is a method for diagnosing and monitoring progression of cancer or effectiveness of a therapeutic treatment. The method includes detecting a methylation level of at least one gene in a biological sample containing circulating free DNA. Also provided are primer pairs and probes for diagnosis or prognosis of cancer in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A nasal dilator includes a right nasal inserter, a left nasal inserter and a connecting portion. The right nasal inserter has a cylindrical first body, with a first hollow portion inside the first body, and a plurality of first communication holes on the outer side of the first body to communicate with the outside air. The left nasal inserter has a cylindrical second body, with a second hollow portion inside the second body, and a plurality of second communication holes on the outer side of the second body to communicate with the outside air. The connecting portion is used to connect the first body and the second body, and connect through the outer edge of the bottom of the two.

Abstract: This invention provides a nasal device comprising: a main body being tubular in shape having a hollow structure which extends from the end of front side to the end of rear side, wherein the main body is insertable into a nasal cavity; a front opening portion at the end of a front side of the main body and is configured to open the hollow structure towards the outside of the nasal device; a rear opening portion at the end of a rear side of the main body and is configured to open the hollow structure towards the outside of the nasal device; and a pressing portion placed at the rear end of the main structure and can move sideways from the rear end view in between a protruding position of the main body and an overlapping position that overlaps with the hollow structure.

Abstract: A periodontal pocket depth measuring device comprising: a main body; a probe tabular in shape extending from a side of the main body and the probe is mounted within the main body, the probe comprises a concave structure which is located at the front end of the protruding direction and in the middle of the tabular width direction; a lip extending from the side of the main body along the same protruding direction as the probe, wherein the lip can freely move in parallel to the protruding direction, the lip is slidably mounted into the main body and is located close to the probe; and a measuring portion measuring the depth by measuring the movement in a direction opposite to the lip protruding direction.

Abstract: This invention provides a nasal device comprising: a main body being tubular in shape having a hollow structure which extends from the end of front side to the end of rear side, wherein the main body is insertable into a nasal cavity; a front opening portion at the end of a front side of the main body and is configured to open the hollow structure towards the outside of the nasal device; a rear opening portion at the end of a rear side of the main body and is configured to open the hollow structure towards the outside of the nasal device; and a pressing portion placed at the rear end of the main structure and can move sideways from the rear end view in between a protruding position of the main body and an overlapping position that overlaps with the hollow structure.

Abstract: A respiratory tract bore opening keeping device includes generally a main body that has two sides each connected to a resilient plate. The resilient plates each have a distal end that is remote from the main body and includes a protruding section having an increased thickness formed thereon. The main body has an outer side on which an upper lip positioning section and a lower lip positioning section are formed. The main body has an inner side on which an upper tooth positioning section and a lower tooth positioning section are formed in such a way that the lower tooth positioning section is in front of the upper tooth positioning section. The keeping device is depositeable in the mouth of a person with lips and teeth respectively positioned on the lip and teeth positioning sections to change the configuration of the tongue and the location of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A respiratory tract bore opening keeping device includes generally a main body that has two sides each connected to a resilient plate. The resilient plates each have a distal end that is remote from the main body and includes a protruding section having an increased thickness formed thereon. The main body has an outer side on which an upper lip positioning section and a lower lip positioning section are formed. The main body has an inner side on which an upper tooth positioning section and a lower tooth positioning section are formed in such a way that the lower tooth positioning section is in front of the upper tooth positioning section. The keeping device is depositeable in the mouth of a person with lips and teeth respectively positioned on the lip and teeth positioning sections to change the configuration of the tongue and the location of the lower jaw.