Consumer Acceptance of Novel Lucuma Fruit Ice Cream in the US Market.

This study explored the use of lucuma fruit powder in an ice cream formulation for the US market. Six ice cream prototypes were developed using five different lucuma fruit powder variants. A central location test was conducted with frequent ice cream consumers ( = 106) to assess acceptance, attribute intensity rating, ideal intensity levels, and purchase intent against a control sample with caramel flavor.

Sensitivity Response Analysis of Optical Surface Monitoring Systems Using the Fitzpatrick Scale: A Phantom Study.

Purpose: Optical surface monitoring systems (OSMSs) have gained substantial attention in modern radiation therapy, specifically in the context of surface guided radiation therapy, which offers real-time patient surface monitoring, ensuring accurate and effective radiation therapy treatments. The aim of this article is to evaluate the OSMS camera sensitivity toward different skin tones, categorized according to the Fitzpatrick scale, a universal classification of human skin tones, using a phantom.

Methods And Materials: This study used Catalyst and Sentinel OSMSs (C-RAD).

Modeling of Gamma Index for Prediction of Pretreatment Quality Assurance in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy of the Liver.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a predictive model to evaluate pretreatment patient-specific quality assurance (QA) based on treatment planning parameters for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for liver carcinoma.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively selected 180 cases of liver SBRT treated using the volumetric modulated arc therapy technique. Numerous parameters defining the plan complexity were calculated from the DICOM-RP (Radiotherapy Plan) file using an in-house program developed in MATLAB.

Improving Access to Eye Care in Rural Communities: PocDoc's Web-Based Visual Acuity Screening Tool.

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Assessment of Quality of Life after Hysterectomy using European Quality of Life Five Dimension Scale (EQ5D).

In several regions throughout the globe, caesarean sections constitute the most common nonobstetric surgery, followed by hysterectomy, which is the surgical excision of the uterus. While it is not the only solution for reproductive organ issues, it is the most effective technique to treat many illnesses over the long term. The uterus is a very critical reproductive organ for all age groups as this is not only essential for giving birth but also for hormonal-related physiology in women's life.

Telerehabilitation is as effective as outpatient visits in the management of early osteoarthritis knee and mechanical low backache.

Purpose: Teleconsultation services can be used to overcome the barriers imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic in providing basic orthopaedic rehabilitation services. Aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of rehabilitation provided via outpatient and teleconsultation in patients with mechanical low backache (LBA) and early osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joint utilizing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. The satisfaction level of patients receiving teleconsultation will also be assessed.

Radiobiological modelling of radiation-induced acute skin toxicity (dermatitis): A single institutional study of breast carcinoma.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to estimate the fitting parameters of the sigmoidal dose response (SDR) curve of radiation-induced acute dermatitis in breast cancer patients treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy for calculation of normal tissue complication probability (NTCP).

Materials And Methods: Twenty-five breast cancer patients were enrolled to model the SDR curve for acute dermatitis. The acute radiation-induced (ARI) dermatitis toxicity was assessed weekly for all the patients, and their scores were determined using the common terminology criterion adverse events version 5.

Radiobiological modeling of radiation-induced acute proctitis: A single-institutional study of prostate carcinoma.

Purpose: To estimate the fitting parameters of the sigmoidal dose response (SDR) curve of radiation-induced acute proctitis in prostate cancer patients treated with intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for the calculation of normal tissue complication probability (NTCP).

Materials And Methods: Twenty-five prostate cancer patients were enrolled and evaluated weekly for acute radiation-induced (ARI) proctitis toxicity. Their scoring was performed as per common terminology criteria for adverse events version 5.

Radiobiological modeling of radiation-induced acute rectal mucositis: A single-institutional study of cervical carcinoma.

Purpose: This study aimed to estimate the fitting parameters of sigmoidal dose-response (SDR) curve of radiation-induced acute rectal mucositis in pelvic cancer patients treated with Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) for the calculation of normal tissue complication probability (NTCP).

Materials And Methods: Thirty cervical cancer patients were enrolled to model the SDR curve for rectal mucositis. The patients were evaluated weekly for acute radiation-induced (ARI) rectal mucositis toxicity and their scoring was performed as per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.

Radiobiological modeling of radiation-induced acute mucosal toxicity (oral mucositis and pharyngeal mucositis): A single-institutional study of head-and-neck carcinoma.

Purpose/objective(s): This study aimed to estimate the fitting parameters of sigmoidal dose-response (SDR) curve of radiation-induced acute oral and pharyngeal mucositis in head-and-neck (H and N) cancer patients treated with Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) for the calculation of normal tissue complication probability (NTCP).

Materials And Methods: Thirty H-and-N cancer patients were enrolled to model the SDR curve for oral and pharyngeal mucositis. The patients were evaluated weekly for acute radiation-induced (ARI) oral and pharyngeal mucositis toxicity, and their scoring was performed as per the common terminology criteria adverse events version 5.

A mathematical model to predict the different isodose volumes using TRAK value in HDR intracavitary brachytherapy for revised Manchester and ICRU-89 based Point A plans using computer tomography images.

Purpose: To find out the simple relationship between Total Reference Air Kerma (TRAK) and various isodose volumes. Calculated isodose volumes were compared with experimental data for revised Manchester and International Commission on Radiation Units and measurements (ICRU)-89 Point A-based treatment plans. The accuracy of the formula was compared with the results of other relationships available in the literature.

Assessment of correlation of COVID-19 infection and periodontitis- A comparative study.

Background: Periodontal disease constitutes a group of diseases involving inflammatory aspects of the host caused by several microbial agents that affect periodontal tissues and could have systemic implications.

Objective: The present study was conducted to assess the correlation of COVID-19 infection and severity of periodontitis in subjects who has mild form of the disease as compared to subjects having moderate form of the disease.

Materials And Methods: The study included 116 subjects suffering from COVID-19 that were equally divided into two groups, each based on a convenient sampling methodology.

Improving functional properties of pea protein through "green" modifications using enzymes and polysaccharides.

Pea proteins have gained significant interest in recent years. The objective of this study was to enhance pea protein functional properties through enzymatic and/or conjugation modifications and understand the physicochemical properties of the modified proteins. Molecular changes of the proteins were characterized, and protein functionality, in vitro digestibility, and sensory properties were analyzed.

Degree of reduction in normal liver complication probability from free-breathing to breath-hold liver SBRT: a dose-escalation strategy using radiation dose-volume effect.

. This study aimed to analyze the degree of reduction in normal liver complication probability (NTCP) from free-breathing (FB) to breath-hold (BH) liver SBRT. The effect of the radiation dose-volume on the mean liver dose (MLD) was also analyzed due to dose prescription, normal liver volume (NLV), and PTV.

Mental Workload Estimation Based on Physiological Features for Pilot-UAV Teaming Applications.

Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) can be defined as the teaming of aerial robots (artificial agents) along with a human pilot (natural agent), in which the human agent is not an authoritative controller but rather a cooperative team player. To our knowledge, no study has yet evaluated the impact of MUM-T scenarios on operators' mental workload (MW) using a neuroergonomic approach (i.e.

Dosimetric impact of contrast-enhanced 4d computed tomography for stereotactic body radiation therapy of hepatocelluar carcinoma.

Background: A purpose of the study was to investigate the dosimetric impact of contrast media on dose calculation using average 4D contrast-enhanced computed tomography (4D-CECT) and delayed 4D-CT (d4D-CT) images caused by CT simulation contrast agents for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) of liver cases.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen patients of liver SBRT treated using the volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) technique were selected retrospectively. 4D-CECT, and d4D-CT were acquired with the Anzai gating system and GE CT.

Orthopaedic surgery and its allied associations on social media: an observational study.

Background: The use of social media in orthopaedic surgery and its allied associations has not been studied. There are various associations which are actively engaged in social media platforms to enhance their impact with their users across the globe. We evaluated the social media presence and extent of involvement of orthopaedics journals and their publishing companies, orthopaedics organizations, orthopaedics device firms, and health organizations.

Attitude and acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine amongst medical and dental fraternity - a questionnaire survey.

Background: The second wave of Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2) is proving more disastrous than the first because of the new mutant stains. Under these circumstances, vaccination is the only effective solution that can save millions of lives across the globe.

Objectives: The present study was conducted to assess the attitude and acceptance/willingness of health care professionals (medical and dental) towards COVID-19 vaccine.

Dosimetric analysis of cervical cancer stage IIB patients treated with volumetric modulated arc therapy using plan uncertainty parameters module of Varian Eclipse treatment planning system.

. The present study aims to investigate the dosimetric and radiobiological impact of patient setup errors (PSE) on the target and organs at risk (OAR) of the cervix carcinoma stage IIB patients treated with volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) delivery technique using plan uncertainty parameters module of Varian Eclipse treatment planning system and in-house developed DVH Analyzer program..

Fibular Strut Arthrodesis for Salvage of Campanacci Grade III Giant Cell Tumor of the Hallucal Proximal Phalanx: A Case Report.

Involvement of toe phalanges by giant cell tumor (GCT) is extremely rare; tumors in these locations tend to be aggressive. Whereas aggressive GCTs of the distal phalanx may be managed successfully by en-bloc resection without reconstruction or amputation, management of these lesions, when they involve the proximal phalanx, can be challenging. We present a Campannaci grade III GCT of the hallucal proximal phalanx in a 14-year old girl that had breached into the dorsal soft tissues and the metatarso-phalangeal joint.

Dissipation kinetics and dietary risk assessment of spiromesifen on major summer vegetables using good agricultural practices.

Dissipation kinetics and dietary risk assessment of spiromesifen is worked out on four summer vegetables, viz. okra, chilli, capsicum and brinjal (eggplant or aubergine) during March-April 2015 at the experimental farm of the Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan using good agricultutral practices.

Interplay effect modeling in stereotactic body radiotherapy treatment of liver cancer using volumetric modulated arc therapy.

To model the interplay effect and minimize it by a selection of optimum parameters value using a predictive model for SBRT of liver cancers. Ten cases of liver tumors treated with the VMAT technique were selected retrospectively. The dosimetric error due to the interplay effect was measured with a micro ionization chamber (0.

Impact of dose heterogeneity in target on TCP and NTCP for various radiobiological models in liver SBRT: different isodose prescription strategy.

Introduction: The impact of dose heterogeneity within the tumor on TCP and NTCP was studied using various radiobiological models. The effect of the degree of heterogeneity index (HI) on TCP was also analyzed.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-seven pre-treated liver SBRT cases were included in this study.

A Highly Unusual Clinical Presentation and Imaging Appearance of a Rare Diseases: Melorheostosis.

Introduction: Melorheostosis, on its own, is an extremely uncommon disease. It is non-hereditary, sclerosing bone lesion affecting the adjacent soft tissues. Long bones are commonly involved.