Comparison of Cricket Protein Powder and Whey Protein Digestibility.

With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, the search for alternative protein sources has become critical. This study evaluated the digestibility of cricket protein powder compared with that of whey protein powder. Cricket protein powder had a slightly lower protein content but higher fat content than whey protein powder.

Detection of visual defects on rotationally symmetric objects.

The paper describes a method using digital image processing in the detection of vaguely defined visual defects on objects symmetric with respect to a rotation axis. Automotive wheels and hubcaps, fans, turbines, symmetrical ceramic goods, merchandise, etc., are examples of such objects.

[Treatment of the Shoulder Impingement Syndrome with PRP Injection].

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This study aimed to explore the effects of new therapeutic procedures in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. The primary goal of the study was to confirm the hypothesis that the application of the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome will have a positive effect on both the subjective and objective evaluation of their condition. The clinical condition before and after the treatment was evaluated.

Non-invasive monitoring of hydraulic surge propagation in a wounded tobacco plant.

Background: When a plant is wounded, a rapid hydraulic surge, acting probably as a systemic signal, spreads from the site of injury throughout the plant and leads to small transient deformation of tissues. So far, the propagation of hydraulic surge has been monitored by contact and thus potentially invasive methods.

Results: Here we present a non-invasive optical method, which allows simultaneous monitoring of micrometric shift of two opposite stem margins.

In vivo knee rotational stability 2 years after double-bundle and anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate knee rotational stability at least 2 years after anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (SB) and double-bundle ACL reconstruction (DB) in comparison with the contralateral healthy knee joint. The Cincinnati, Lysholm and IKDC scores were analysed too.

Methods: There were 40 patients in both groups, the mean follow-up was 27 months.