Unraveling the nutritional potential of millet by-products through extraction of high value compounds for the development of novel food products.

Millets are drought-resistant crops that generate significant amount of by-products (bran, husk, stalk etc.) during harvesting and processing. These by-products are storehouse of nutrients and high value compounds including polyphenols, dietary fiber, proteins etc.

Fermentative production of vitamin B by and and its promising health benefits: A review.

Cobalamin, generally known as vitamin B, is a crucial component required for humans in several physiological processes. It has been produced from sources that are derived from animals, making it difficult for vegetarians and vegans to consume the recommended amount each day. The importance of vitamin B in red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and brain processes has been highlighted.

Thermodynamic and network characteristics of optimized lysine-modified kutki millet starch hydrogels.

Unlabelled: Three-dimensional polymeric network of hydrogels avoids its dissolution into the aqueous region. Hydrogels must have strong structural integrity to be used for drug/nutraceutical delivery. A three factor-three-level Box-Behnken design was used to understand the effects of starch concentration, NaCl, and pH on the textural and structural integrity of Lysine modified kutki millet starch hydrogels.

Hydrothermal extraction of dietary fiber from pearl millet bran: optimization, physico-chemical, structural and functional characterization.

Pearl millet bran is rich source of dietary fiber and several other bioactive compounds and is an unexploited by-product of millet processing industries. The utilization of pearl millet bran for extraction of dietary fiber can be an effective method for its valorization. Hydrothermal extraction of dietary fiber from pearl millet bran is a simple eco-friendly technique in terms of minimal consumption of toxic solvents, increased extraction yield, high purity and considered as an economically viable technique.

Effect of montmorillonite (MMT) on the properties of soybean meal protein isolate-based nanocomposite film loaded with debittered kinnow peel powder.

The synthetic, non-renewable nature and harmful effects of plastic packaging have led to the synthesis of eco-friendly renewable bio-nanocomposite film. The present work was aimed at the formulation and characterization of bio-nanocomposite film using soybean meal protein, montmorillonite (MMT), and debittered kinnow peel powder. The composition of film includes protein isolate (5% w/v), glycerol (50% w/w), peel powder (20% w/w), and MMT (0.

Valorization of pineapple rind for bromelain extraction using microwave assisted technique: optimization, purification, and structural characterization.

Huge amount of waste is generated by the pineapple processing industries which raises concerns regarding its safe disposal into the environment. This ever-increasing problem of waste management can be solved by the valorization of pineapple by-products to high-value compounds. The extraction of proteolytic enzyme, bromelain from pineapple rind using green techniques can help to overcome the drawbacks associated with conventional methods.

Biovalorization of mango byproduct through enzymatic extraction of dietary fiber.

Mango is considered one of the most important tropical fruits worldwide in terms of its consumption and consumer acceptability. Its processing generates huge quantities of mango byproducts, which is often discarded unscrupulously into the environment and, therefore, needs effective waste management practices. The extraction of mango peels' dietary fiber using enzymatic method can be a useful valorization strategy for management of mango by-products.

"It just made me feel better": qualitative examination of the implementation of a novel virtual psychosocial support program for adolescents with cancer.

Purpose: Adolescents with cancer routinely report feelings of isolation and exclusion, including from medical decision-making. To address this problem and support adolescents, we designed and implemented the novel, virtual, weekly Teens4Teens peer support group and patient education program. We examined the views of participating adolescents, program guest speakers, and program moderators as they pertained to the need for the program, its feasibility, acceptability, and perceived impact.

Exploring the needs of children and caregivers to inform design of an artificial intelligence-enhanced social robot in the pediatric emergency department.

Background & Objective: Socially assistive robots (SARs) are a promising tool to manage children's pain and distress related to medical procedures, but current options lack autonomous adaptability. The aim of this study was to understand children's and caregivers' perceptions surrounding the use of an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced SAR to provide personalized procedural support to children during intravenous insertion (IVI) to inform the design of such a system following a user-centric approach.

Methods: This study presents a descriptive qualitative needs assessment of children and caregivers.

Information needs across time after a hematological cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study of patient and clinician perspectives.

Objective: The aim of this study was to characterize the information needs experienced by adult patients across the continuum of their hematological cancer.

Methods: Individual semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 28 adults with hematological cancer and 18 clinicians recruited from across Canada and analyzed using interpretive description.

Results: Distinct information needs were organized across seven points of the cancer continuum: prior to diagnosis, at diagnosis, prior to treatment, during treatment, after treatment, relapse/non-response, and end of life.

Ultrasonic extraction of soy protein isolate: Characterization and comparison with microwave and enzymatic extraction methods.

Soy meal as an agro-industrial by-product produced by the soybean oil processing industry is rich in protein. To valorize soy meal, the present study was aimed at the optimization of soy protein isolate (SPI) extraction by ultrasound treatment, its characterization, and comparison with microwave, enzymatic, and conventionally extracted SPI. Maximum yield (24.

Evaluation of nutritional profile, phytochemical potential, functional properties and anti-nutritional studies of peels.

The aim of this work was to determine the proximate, mineral, amino acid composition, antioxidant activity, anti-nutritional factors, total dietary fiber, total phenolic content and technological properties of peels. Moreover, analytical techniques including FT-IR and SEM were also conducted to study the morphological and structural properties of peels. Considering the proximate, mineral, and amino acid composition, peels was found to be a good source of ash (3.

Evaluation of cooking characteristics, textural, structural and bioactive properties of button mushroom and chickpea starch enriched noodles.

The present study was conducted out to develop nutritionally enriched noodles by supplementing wheat flour with mushroom and chickpea starch at different concentrations and its effect on physico-chemical, bioactive, cooking, microbial and sensory properties, morphological and textural properties has been investigated. The prepared noodles contained high levels of protein, and low levels of carbohydrate, energy with the incorporation of mushroom flour and chickpea starch concentration. The lightness (L*) (71.

Optimization of ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction of resistant starch from green banana peels and its structural characterization.

The global consumption of a large quantity of banana generates a huge quantity of banana peels which creates the problem of its disposal and proper management. The utilization of banana peels for the extraction of resistant starch can be a valuable strategy of waste valorization with economic viability at the industrial level. Green techniques like ultrasound can be efficacious in terms of increasing the extraction efficiency and yield of resistant starch.

Comparing Fusion Rates Between Fresh-Frozen and Freeze-Dried Allografts in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.

Objective: The objective of this retrospective study is to compare the fusion rates in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery using freeze-dried versus fresh-frozen allografts.

Methods: The study comprised 79 patients. Fifty-one patients received freeze-dried allograft (106 total spinal levels) and 28 patients received fresh-frozen allograft (50 total spinal levels).

Standardization of ultrasound assisted extraction for the recovery of phenolic compounds from mango peels.

Huge amount of mango peels is generated by the mango processing industries with rich composition of phenolic compounds having high antioxidant activity. In the present investigation, ultrasound assisted extraction was found to be an efficient extraction technique for recovery of phenolic compounds. The highest phenolic content was obtained using aqueous solution of ethanol (50%) over other extraction solvents.

Recent insights into polysaccharide-based hydrogels and their potential applications in food sector: A review.

Hydrogels are ideal for various food applications because of their softness, elasticity, absorbent nature, flexibility, and hygroscopic nature. Polysaccharide hydrogels are particularly suitable because of the hydrophilic nature, their food compatibility, and their non-immunogenic character. Such hydrogels offer a wide range of successful applications such as food preservation, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food packaging.

The effect of mind-body exercise on cognitive function in cancer survivors: A systematic review.

Objective: Cancer-related cognitive impairments experienced by cancer survivors cause many to seek non-pharmacological intereventions to manage these symptoms. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of one such intervention, mindbody exercise (MBE), on cognitive function in cancer survivors.

Design: Searches for relevant studies were conducted in four electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Patterns of Concerns Among Hematological Cancer Survivors.

Background: Advances in treatment for hematological cancers warrant greater attention on survivorship concerns.

Objective: The aims of this study were to describe survivorship concerns among hematological cancer survivors, identify subgroups of survivors with distinct classes of concerns, and examine sociodemographic and clinical differences across subgroups.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of data from 1160 hematological cancer survivors, who rated their degree of concern regarding 20 physical, emotional, and practical changes.

Recent insights into carrageenan-based bio-nanocomposite polymers in food applications: A review.

Nanotechnology has proven as progressive technology that enables to contribute, develop several effective and sustainable changes in food products. Incorporating nanomaterials like TiO, SiO, Halloysite nano clay, Copper sulfide, Bentonite nano clay, in carrageenan to develop innovative packaging materials with augmented mechanical and antimicrobial properties along with moisture and gas barrier properties that can produce safe and healthy foods. Intervention of carrageenan-based bio-nanocomposites as food packaging constituents has shown promising results in increasing the shelf stability and food quality by arresting the microbial growth.

Therapeutic Potential of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention of Viral Diseases: A Review.

Nowadays, despite enormous scientific advances, viral diseases remain the leading cause of morbidity worldwide, and their potential to spread is escalating, eventually turning into pandemics. Nutrition can play a major role in supporting the immune system of the body and for the optimal functioning of the cells of the immune system. A healthy diet encompassing vitamins, multi-nutrient supplements, functional foods, nutraceuticals, and probiotics can play a pivotal role in combating several viral invasions in addition to strengthening the immune system.

Modification of Kutki millet (Panicum sumatrense) starch properties by the addition of amino acids for the preparation of hydrogels and its characterization.

Starch is a biopolymer containing hydrophilic groups and is used in hydrogels preparation. Amino acids are multifunctional monomers of proteins that can be used as a cross linker to modify the starch by incorporating new functional groups into its chains. In this study, the Kutki millet starch was isolated and modified with lysine (positively charged), aspartic acid (negatively charged), and threonine (neutral) at varying pH levels.