Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing and/or treating a NSAID-induced gastric ulcer. The method comprises administrating an effective amount of a lactic acid bacterium set to a subject. The lactic acid bacterium set comprises Lactobacillus plantarum GKD7 and Pediococcus acidilactici GKA4.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip including a dielectric structure sandwiched between a first electrode and a bottom electrode. A passivation layer overlies the second electrode and the dielectric structure. The passivation layer comprises a horizontal surface vertically below a top surface of the passivation layer. The horizontal surface is disposed above a top surface of the dielectric structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a complex probiotic composition and a method for improving exercise performance of a subject with low intrinsic aerobic exercise capacity. The complex probiotic composition, which includes Lactobacillus rhamnosus GKLC1, Bifidobacterium lactis GKK24 and Clostridium butyricum GKB7, administered to the subject with the low intrinsic aerobic exercise capacity in a continuation period, can effectively reduce serum lactic acid and serum urea nitrogen after aerobic exercise, reduce proportion of offal fat and/or increase liver and muscle glycogen contents, thereby being as an effective ingredient for preparation of various compositions.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer on a substrate; forming a contact hole in the first IMD layer; forming a bottom electrode layer in the contact hole; forming a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) stack on the bottom electrode layer; and removing the MTJ stack and the bottom electrode layer to form a MTJ on a bottom electrode. Preferably, the bottom electrode protrudes above a top surface of the first IMD layer.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies against human Mac-1 are provided. These antibodies can bind to different states of Mac-1 so as to alter the biofunctions of Mac-1. These antibodies can modulate Th1/Th2 cytokine secretions by TLR-activated immune cells and can be used for the treatments of diseases related to acute and chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infectious diseases, and cancers.

Abstract: A swimming aid device has a generally grid-shaped frame, a toes strap, an instep strap, and a heel strap. A reinforced rib and a crossbar are disposed on the front portion of the frame. The toe strap is disposed on the front portion of the frame. The instep strap is disposed on a central portion of the frame. The heel strap is disposed on a rear portion of the frame. A female fastening device is disposed at an end of the toe strap. A male fastening device engages with the female fastening device. A first blocking plate is disposed at an end portion of the cross strap. The first blocking plate has a first distal protruded bar. A second blocking plate is disposed at an end portion of the instep strap. The second blocking plate has a second distal protruded bar.

Abstract: A swimming aid assembly comprises a generally grid-shaped frame with transverse bars and longitudinal rods. Each transverse bar connects a leaf. The reinforced ribs are disposed on the frame. A first retaining ring is at an end of the toe strap. A longitudinal instep strap and a longitudinal first heel strap are crossed by a first cross strap. The first heel strap is at an end portion of the first cross strap upward. The longitudinal instep strap and a longitudinal second heel strap are crossed by a second cross strap. The second heel strap is at a middle portion of second cross strap downward. The first cross strap is at an end portion of the instep strap. The second cross strap is at a center portion of the instep strap. A second retaining ring is at an end of the instep strap. A third retaining ring is at an end of the first cross strap.

Abstract: A flipper assembly comprises a rectangular, grid-shaped frame with a plurality of longitudinal strips spacedly disposed therein, a plurality of danglable leaves, and a plurality of transverse crossbars. Each of the crossbar is disposed under the frame spacedly and attached to an upper surface of a leaf respectively. Two pairs of straps are disposed at two opposite sides of the frame respectively. The total weight of the largest sized flipper assembly is only 710 grams. Another flipper assembly comprises a sandal, a rectangular frame with a plurality of longitudinal strips spacedly disposed therein, a plurality of danglable leaves, and a plurality of transverse crossbars. Each of the crossbar is disposed under the frame spacedly and attached to an upper portion of a leaf respectively. A strap is disposed on the upper surface of the sandal.