Ricemilks made from pigmented and aromatic rice varieties: Sensory analysis and physiochemical properties.

Along with dairy allergic/intolerant and vegetarian/vegan individuals, flexitarian consumers contribute to the market for plant-based milk alternatives. Niche pigmented (purple and red) and/or aromatic (aromatic brown and white) rice varieties were used to formulate ricemilks, which were compared to a product made from commercial nonaromatic white rice. Descriptive sensory analysis (9 trained panelists) and affective sensory testing (161 consumers) were used to explore perceptions of ricemilks.

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.

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.

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.

Social Determinants and COVID-19 in a Community Health Center Cohort.

Associations between social determinants of health (SDOH), demographic factors including preferred language, and SARS-CoV-2 detection are not clear. We conducted a retrospective cohort study among those seeking testing for SARS-CoV-2 at a multi-site, urban community health center. Logistic regression and exact matching methods were used to identify independent predictors of SARS-CoV-2 detection among demographic, SDOH, and neighborhood-level variables.

Three-dimensional analysis of upper airway and craniofacial morphology in orthodontic adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A comparative retrospective study.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate craniofacial characteristics and upper airway morphology in adolescents with Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) compared to controls (CON).

Materials And Methods: Records from July 2014 to May 2018 of patients who were seeking orthodontic treatment at a single institute and had full pre-treatment orthodontic records including cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) were reviewed. Comprehensive cephalometric variables were measured to determine craniofacial morphology.

Construction of a Pediatrics Risk Score to Predict High Health Care Costs Among a Community Health Center Cohort.

Risk-stratification strategies are needed for ambulatory pediatric populations. The authors sought to develop age-specific risk scores that predict high health care costs among an urban population. A retrospective cohort study was performed of children ages 1-18 years who received care at Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC), a community health center in New Haven, Connecticut.

Examining and Improving Provider Adherence to the Primary Care Mental Health Integration Model.

Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a national leader in integrated care, known in the VHA as the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) model. This model is associated with improved quality of services and same-day access for veterans. There has been some recent development of PCMHI/integrated care competencies within VHA and across the nation.

Leadership Perceptions and Practices of Hospitality in Senior Care.

Senior care providers are increasingly focused on hospitality to distinguish themselves from competitors. A mixed-methods approach was used to examine perceptions of hospitality from leadership (i.e.

Impact of Pain, Opioids, and the Mu-opioid Receptor on Progression and Survival in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer.

Objectives: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is frequently associated with pain requiring opioid therapy. Opioids, however, have been implicated in causing tumor progression, ultimately shortening survival. We examined the impact of pain, opioid use, and the mu-opioid receptor (MOP-R) expression in tumor tissue on progression-free survival and overall survival of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Nasoalveolar Molding for Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair.

Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is a powerful tool in the treatment of patients with unilateral or bilateral cleft lip and palate. The primary goal of NAM is to improve alignment of critical anatomic elements before surgical repair of the unilateral or bilateral cleft lip. Modifications of the position of the alveolar segments and their associated lip elements, the lower lateral cartilages, and the columella achieved with NAM are helpful for creating a suitable platform for tension-free lip repair.

Screening for Social Determinants of Health Among Children: Patients' Preferences for Receiving Information to Meet Social Needs and a Comparison of Screening Instruments.

To characterize optimal strategies for screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) among children, the authors performed a cross-sectional study of parents and adolescents ages ≥13 years in a community health center. Participants were queried about how they prefer to receive information about social needs resources and 2 screening instruments were compared: Well Child Care, Evaluation, Community Resources, Advocacy, Referral, Education (WE CARE) and Accountable Health Communities (AHC). In July 2019, 154 parents and 21 adolescents were surveyed.

The Association of Loneliness and Non-prescribed Opioid Use in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between loneliness and non-prescribed opioid use in patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD).

Methods: This was a cohort study conducted at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Haven, CT. Patients who were treated for OUD by health center providers and prescribed buprenorphine were eligible.

Qualitative analyses of nursing home residents' quality of life from multiple stakeholders' perspectives.

Purpose: Quality of life has been defined in various ways by nursing home stakeholders over the years. As such, analyzing the levels of agreement or disagreement among these stakeholders to ascertain if staff and leadership align with resident-identified factors for "good" quality of life has become important to include in the literature. This study sought to identify contributory factors to resident quality of life, as well as analyze areas of commonality in qualitative responses.

Miniature Fiber Optic Acoustic Pressure Sensors With Air-Backed Graphene Diaphragms.

Graphene has been known to possess exceptional mechanical properties, including its extremely high Young's modulus and atomic layer thickness. Although there are several reported fiber optic pressure sensors using graphene film, a key question that is not well understood is how the suspended graphene film interacts with the backing air cavity and affects the sensor performance. Based on our previous analytical model, we will show that the sensor performance suffers due to the significantly reduced mechanical sensitivity by the backing cavity.

Using patient aligned care team marketing to identify cognitive impairment in primary care.

Introduction: Cognitive impairment is a growing concern that is costly for individuals and health care systems and is often undiagnosed. Early recognition of cognitive impairment allows patients and families the opportunity to discuss long-term care planning and to arrange financial and legal affairs. Identification of cognitive impairment allows for better evaluation and accommodation of functional deficits.

Radiologic Evaluation of the Distal Radius Indices in Early And Late Childhood.

The osseous anatomy of the distal radius is well documented in adults. Three commonly discussed variables are the volar tilt (also known as palmar tilt or palmar inclination), radial inclination, and radial height. These values are not well defined in the growing skeleton.

Towards Traceable Transient Pressure Metrology.

We describe our progress in developing the infrastructure for traceable transient measurements of pressure. Towards that end, we have built and characterized a dual diaphragm shock tube that allows us to achieve shock amplitude reproducibility of approximately 2.3 % for shocks with Mach speeds ranging from 1.

Automated Piston Gauge Calibration System.

Piston gauges or pressure balances are important primary standards for the realization of the SI unit of pressure, the pascal. Because of their long-term stability, they are also used as secondary or working standards in the dissemination of the pressure scale. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) operates and maintains a calibration service for these devices, and has recently undertaken a modernization effort.