Computed-tomography-based three-dimensional analysis of bilateral differences in phalanges.

Three-dimensional analysis of bones, especially for preoperative planning of corrective osteotomy in fracture malunion, assumes that the bilateral extremities exhibit a symmetrical mirror image when projected onto each other. No studies are available for phalanges. Three-dimensional bone models of all phalanges of 20 healthy participants (40 hands) were created from computed tomography data.

Risk factors for concomitant positive midstream urine culture in patients presenting with symptomatic ureterolithiasis.

In patients with symptomatic ureterolithiasis, immediate treatment of concomitant urinary tract infection (UTI) may prevent sepsis. However, urine cultures require at least 24 h to confirm or exclude UTI, and therefore, clinical variables may help to identify patients who require immediate empirical broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical intervention. Therefore, we divided a consecutive cohort of 705 patients diagnosed with symptomatic ureterolithiasis at a single institution between 2011 and 2017 into a training (80%) and a testing cohort (20%).

Structural modifications to water-soluble wheat bran arabinoxylan through milling and extrusion.

Feruloylated arabinoxylan (AX) is one of the most predominant dietary fiber in cereal grains. In recent decades, soluble AX has gained interest, as a result of its well-established health benefits. Apart from enzymatic degradation during cereal storage, food processing causes AX degradation.

Characterization of Efficiency and Mechanisms of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Decontamination of Seeds for Sprout Production.

The consumption of fresh fruit and vegetable products has strongly increased during the past few decades. However, inherent to all minimally processed products is the short shelf life, and the risk of foodborne diseases, which have been increasingly related to such products in many parts of the world. Because of the favorable conditions for the growth of bacteria during the germination of seeds, sprouts are a frequent source for pathogenic bacteria, thus highlighting the need for seed decontamination to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.