Thyroid surgery under nerve auto-fluorescence & artificial intelligence tissue identification software guidance.

Thyroid cancer is a common malignancy that requires comprehensive clinical evaluation prior to adequate surgical management. Over the last three decades thyroid surgery has tripled and is considered one of the most commonly performed procedures in general surgery. These procedures are associated with potential postoperative complications with significant deterioration in the patient's quality of life.

Validation of an Optical Technology for the Determination of pH in Milk during Yogurt Manufacture.

Current systems that allow inline pH control in the fermented dairy industry have drawbacks, such as protein adhesion on the non-glass pH probes, measurement distortion, frequent recalibration needs, and sensitivity to extreme pH conditions encountered during clean-in-place operations. Therefore, the objective of this study was to validate the feasibility of estimating the pH of milk during the yogurt making process by using a NIR light backscatter sensor measuring under different fermentation temperatures and milk protein concentrations using a mathematical model that correlates the light scatter signal with pH. Three replications of the experiment with two protein concentrations (3.

The dual prevalence of advanced degrees of obesity and heart failure: a study from the National Inpatient Sample database.

Background: National prevalence rates for obesity and heart failure (HF) have been steadily increasing, which predisposes patients to higher morbidity and mortality rates.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of HF stages in hospitalized patients according to their body mass index (BMI).

Setting: Academic institution.

Effects of Teosinte Flour () on Selected Physicochemical Characteristics and Consumer Perceptions of Gluten-Free Cocoa Cookies Formulated with Mung Bean () Flour.

, or teosinte, is a living fossil tree discovered in Olancho, Honduras, whose seeds have a desirable nutritional profile that can provide health benefits. As a result, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of teosinte flour obtained from seeds on selected physicochemical characteristics and consumer perceptions of gluten-free cocoa cookies formulated with mung bean () flour. Gluten-free cocoa cookies were prepared with different levels of teosinte flour (0%, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 100% by weight of mung bean flour) in substitution of mung bean flour.

Influence of Hesperidin on the Physico-Chemical, Microbiological and Sensory Characteristics of Frozen Yogurt.

Frozen yogurts contain yogurt culture bacteria, which might impart health benefits to their consumers. Global frozen yogurt market sales are expected to grow by 4.8% by 2028, which represents an important opportunity for the industry, consumers and researchers.

Electronic Prediction of Chemical Contaminants in Aroma of Brewed Roasted Coffee and Quantification of Acrylamide Levels.

The aim of this research was to apply an electronic device as indirect predictive technology to evaluate toxic chemical compounds in roasted espresso coffee. Fresh coffee beans were subjected to different thermal treatments and analyzed to determine volatile organic compounds, content of acrylamide and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, sensory characteristics and electronic nose data. In total, 70 different volatile compounds were detected and grouped into 15 chemical families.

Electronic Nose and Gas Chromatograph Devices for the Evaluation of the Sensory Quality of Green Coffee Beans.

The aim of this work is to discriminate between the volatile org9anic compound (VOC) characteristics of different qualities of green coffee beans () using two analysis approaches to classify the fresh product. High-quality coffee presented the highest values for positive attributes, the highest of which being fruity, herbal, and sweet. Low-quality samples showed negative attributes related to roasted, smoky, and abnormal fermentation.

Using Participatory Implementation Science to Advance Health Equity.

Participatory approaches to implementation science (IS) offer an inclusive, collaborative, and iterative perspective on implementing and sustaining evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to advance health equity. This review provides guidance on the principles and practice of participatory IS, which enables academic researchers, community members, implementers, and other actors to collaboratively integrate practice-, community-, and research-based evidence into public health and health care services. With a foundational focus on supporting academics in coproducing knowledge and action, participatory IS seeks to improve health, reduce inequity, and create transformational change.

Influences of Yogurt with Functional Ingredients from Various Sources That Help Treat Leaky Gut on Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction in Caco-2 Cells.

The impact of yogurts made with starter culture bacteria ( and ) and supplemented with ingredients (maitake mushrooms, quercetin, L-glutamine, slippery elm bark, licorice root, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, zinc orotate, and marshmallow root) that can help treat leaky gut were investigated using the Caco-2 cell monolayer as a measure of intestinal barrier dysfunction. Milk from the same source was equally dispersed into nine pails, and the eight ingredients were randomly allocated to the eight pails. The control had no ingredients.

Sepsis in cardiothoracic surgery.

Sepsis is a life-changing condition that can occur in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. It is characterized by a dysregulated inflammatory response to infection, often leading to higher rates of organ dysfunction and mortality. The importance of early recognition and prompt intervention in managing sepsis-related complications in cardiothoracic surgery is pivotal to adequate surgical practice.

Probiotic Characteristics of and as Influenced by New Food Sources.

The current research aimed to evaluate the potential effects of , , and on and subsp. survival and performance after exposure to different harsh conditions such as bile, acid, gastric juice, and lysozyme to mimic the digestive system from mouth to the intestine. Probiotic protease activity was observed to evaluate the proteolytic system.

Aortic Valve Papillary Fibroelastoma: Robotic Excision and Noncoronary Aortic Valve Repair.

Papillary fibroelastomas and cardiac myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors in adults. Their occurrence is rare and most are benign. Nevertheless, they have the potential to elicit highly morbid complications.

Isolated Fraction of Gastric-Digested Camel Milk Yogurt with Carao () Pulp Fortification Enhances the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of HT-29 Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells.

Functional foods have recently generated a lot of attention among consumers looking for healthy options. Studies have examined yogurt with carao to increase health benefits and probiotic characteristics. It has been determined that carao fruit and camel milk have high phenolic compound and antioxidant activity concentrations.

Effect of Microwave and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction on the Phytochemical and In Vitro Biological Properties of Willow ( Bark Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts.

White willow () is a medicinal plant used in folk medicine. In this study, aqueous and ethanolic willow bark extracts were obtained via ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), and analyzed regarding their phytochemical (total phenolics, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and tannins) content and in vitro biological properties (antibacterial and antifungal activity, acetylcholinesterase AChE inhibitory activity and anti-inflammatory effects). The highest phenolic, tannin, and flavonoid contents were found for willow bark extracts obtained via microwave-assisted extraction using ethanol as a solvent (SA-ME).

Formulation of Protein-Rich Chocolate Chip Cookies Using Cricket () Powder.

In the Western world, the successful introduction of insect consumption may need awareness of insect ingredient benefits, and consumers' anticipation of insect-based foods with sensory quality is crucial. The objective of this study was to develop protein-rich nutritional chocolate chip cookies (CCC) from cricket powder (CP) and analyze their physicochemical, liking, emotions, purchase intent, and sensory properties. The CP additions levels were 0%, 5%, 7.

Development of Gluten-Free Bread Using Teosinte () Flour in Combination with High-Protein Brown Rice Flour and High-Protein White Rice Flour.

Gluten-free bread is an important product that is under development using different sources, such as rice and starchy plants. Teosinte seeds are utilized by ethnic groups in Honduras to produce gluten-free flour to prepare traditional baked goods and beverages. The quality of gluten-free products could vary depending on flour properties, such as amylose content, particle size, and water absorption capacity.

Reduced-sodium roasted chicken: Physical/technological characteristics, optimized KCl-seasoning mixture, consumer perception, liking, emotions, and purchase intent.

For thousands of years, sodium chloride (NaCl) has been used as a preservative and flavor enhancer. In the organism, NaCl plays a role in nerve functions, osmotic pressure, and nutrient absorption. However, high consumption of NaCl could lead to health issues, such as hypertension and heart-related problems.

Attributes of Culture Bacteria as Influenced by Ingredients That Help Treat Leaky Gut.

Consumers are becoming aware of functional ingredients such as medicinal herbs, polyphenols, mushrooms, amino acids, proteins, and probiotics more than ever before. Like yogurt and its probiotics, L-glutamine, quercetin, slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, licorice root, maitake mushrooms, and zinc orotate have demonstrated health benefits through gut microbiota. The impact of these ingredients on yogurt starter culture bacteria characteristics is not well known.

Physico-chemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics of yogurt as affected by various ingredients.

l-Glutamine, quercetin, slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, N-acetyl-d-glucosamine, licorice root, maitake mushrooms, and zinc orotate have been reported to help treat leaky gut. The purpose of this research was to explore the impact of these functional ingredients on the physico-chemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of yogurt. The milk from same source was equally divided into 9 pails and the 8 ingredients were randomly assigned to the 8 pails.

Alternative Surgical Repair: Anomalous Left Coronary From the Pulmonary Artery Syndrome in Adulthood.

Late presentation of an anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) syndrome is uncommon because of the low survival rates past infancy. Different operative procedures have been described, often combined with coronary bypass grafting. However, none of these approaches address the difficulty in dissecting out the aortic root and infundibulum because of collateral circulation, often dense in the elderly.

Multivalvular Endocarditis: A Different Approach.

Active infective endocarditis (IE) with multivalvular involvement, the most severe form of IE, requires a demanding clinical and surgical management. Clinical guidelines describe the operative approach to multivalvular involvement as challenging with subpar postoperative outcomes. Quadruple valvular IE remains a rare clinical phenomenon, with high mortality rates and poor surgical outcomes.

Total Utilization-Upcycling of Mushroom Protein By-Product: Characterization and Assessment as an Alternative Batter Ingredient for Fried Shrimp.

Mushroom by-products are economical and eco-friendly raw materials with bioactive and functional characteristics that allow for potential uses as food ingredients. However, mushroom upcycling has yet to be fully exploited, despite the many opportunities that mushrooms may offer. The mushroom protein by-product (MPBP) resulting from mushroom protein production was characterized (chemical composition, physicochemical attributes, and functional properties) and incorporated into plant-based batter formulations to prepare four experimental groups with different ratios (, %) of wheat flour (W) to MPBP (100 W, 75 W/25 MPBP, 25 W/75 MPBP, and 100 MPBP).

Application of chickpea-based edible coating with chickpea husk polyphenols on the preservation of sunflower seeds.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of a chickpea-based edible coating with the addition of polyphenols on the chemical, microbiological, and sensory quality of roasted sunflower seeds throughout storage. Four different samples were prepared: roasted sunflower seeds (control sample, SF-C), roasted sunflower seeds with BHT (SF-BHT), roasted sunflower seeds with chickpea-based coating (SF-CCs), and roasted sunflower seeds with chickpea-based coating with chickpea polyphenolic extract (SF-CCPE). The samples were stored for 60 days at room temperature, and their chemical, microbiological, and sensory parameters were analyzed.

Leaky Gut and the Ingredients That Help Treat It: A Review.

The human body is in daily contact with potentially toxic and infectious substances in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The GIT has the most significant load of antigens. The GIT can protect the intestinal integrity by allowing the passage of beneficial agents and blocking the path of harmful substances.