Egg White-Based Gels with Candelilla Wax: A Study of Rheological, Mechanical, Calorimetric and Microstructural Properties.

Bigels (BGs) are innovative composite systems that integrate oleogel and hydrogel structures, and are gaining increasing attention for their unique textural and functional properties in food applications. This study evaluated the rheological and mechanical properties of egg white-based bigels incorporating candelilla wax (CW) as an oleogelator. The results indicate that different egg white protein (EWP) (5-10%) concentrations and hydrogel-to-oleogel ratios (20:80 to 80:20) significantly influenced the structural and functional properties of the bigels.

Findings in Child Development in Children Who Grew Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Two Countries.

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented situation for families worldwide, with its potential impact on child development remaining uncertain, particularly within Latin American communities. This study aimed to analyze child development in children from Costa Rica and Mexico who grew up during COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 183 children; a historical control group of Costa Rican children (n = 171) was also included.

Refrigerated amniotic membrane maintains its therapeutic qualities for 48 hours.

During wound healing, the migration of keratinocytes is critical for wound closure. The application of amniotic membrane (AM) on wounds with challenging contexts (e.g.

Men's mourning experiences for the death of a loved one: An integrative review.

Objective: To analyze the current state of knowledge regarding men's mourning experiences following the death of a loved one.

Method: An integrative review was conducted using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies published in English or Spanish between 2017 and 2022 that investigated men's mourning experiences. Studies focused on grief in participants with different sexes or gender identities, maladaptive grief, persistent complex bereavement disorder, prolonged grief disorder, bereavement over pets, or losses other than a human death were excluded.

A systematic review of the implications of lipocalin-2 expression in periodontal disease.

Objective: Evidence suggests that lipocalin-2 (LCN-2), a bone-derived protein, is upregulated in periodontal diseases. This systematic review aimed to evaluate LCN-2 concentrations in individuals with periodontal diseases, identifying the most suitable body fluids for its detection, the type of periodontal disease with the highest LCN-2 expression, its association with other inflammatory markers and systemic diseases, and whether its expression can be modified by periodontal treatment.

Methods: A systematic search of Google Scholar, PubMed, and ProQuest up to August 2024 was conducted.