Impact of thermal treatment on the quality, total antioxidant and antibacterial properties of fermented camel milk.

This study investigated the impact of thermal treatments on the quality, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of fermented camel milk during refrigerated storage. Two thermal treatment categories were applied: moderate (63 °C for 30 min and 72 °C for 15 s) and high (85 and 90 °C for 15 s and 30 min). Findings indicated that raw camel milk was found to be microbiologically unacceptable.

Improving Foaming Properties and Quality of Pasteurized Milk Using Antimicrobial Agents from Wild .

Pasteurized milk foam has become a quality issue in some applications, such as cappuccino-style drinks, as it should be stable and high-capacity. The extended shelf life of pasteurized milk is also a challenge. Some factors affect the foam capacity and stability; among them, the increasing amount of free fatty acids in raw milk is critical.

Prevalence of Non-typhoidal in the Retail Chicken Meat in Alexandria, Egypt.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent of contamination in retail chicken carcasses within Alexandria, Egypt, while also identifying the specific serotypes present. The research addresses the scarcity of comprehensive data concerning distribution and its phenotypic attributes in chicken meat across the Alexandria Governorate. A total of sixty raw chicken carcass samples were randomly acquired from six different markets in Alexandria.

Identification, Safety Assessment, and Antimicrobial Characteristics of Cocci Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Traditional Egyptian Dairy Products.

The main objective of this study is to isolate and identify lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from various Egyptian dairy products, examine their antibacterial and hemolysis potential, and ensure their safety when used as starter cultures in different dairy industries. Egyptian dairy products are often made without the use of commercial starter cultures, using raw milk and artisanal methods. The most popular traditional dairy products are Laban Rayeb and Zabady, as well as the cheese varieties of Ras, Domiati, and Karish.

Structure and physicochemical properties of rice starch modified with dodecenyl succinic anhydride and its use for microencapsulating Pediococcus acidilactici probiotic.

Polysaccharides are used as wall materials to extend the shelf life of lactic acid bacteria. Ice crystal formation during freezing leads to probiotic death. We prepared a series of dodecenyl succinic anhydride (DDSA)-modified rice starches with varying degrees of substitution and compared their functional properties.

Multiplex PCR-based genotyping of Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium from food sources and assessment of their antimicrobial resistance profiles in Egypt.

Background: Salmonellosis is a widespread zoonotic disease that poses a significant threat to livestock and public health. This study aimed to serotype 20 Salmonella isolates obtained from sixty retail chicken meats, assess Salmonella contamination from eggs, and evaluate antibiotic resistance profiles.

Methods And Results: Twenty eggs were randomly collected in the new Borg El Arab market.

Application of some inorganic metal oxide nanoparticles to control in raw milk.

Background: Nanoparticles are regarded as magical bullets because of their exclusive features. Recently, the usage of nanoparticles has progressed in almost all aspects of science and technology due to its ability to revolutionize certain fields. In the field of food science and technology, the application of nanoparticles is being researched in many various areas thus provides the dairy industry with a variety of new attitudes for developing the quality, prolong shelf life, ensure the safety and healthiness of foods.

Assessment of some chemical residues in Egyptian raw milk and traditional cheese.

Background: The assessment of risks related to food safety is becoming a challenge in developing countries with its consequent health hazards. Chemical risk assessment in dairy products is important to maintain consumer health locally and internationally. Since milk and dairy products are essential foods for a wide range of customers, mostly children, patients, and pregnant women, it is very important to estimate the risks of some chemical residues, such as pesticides, some heavy metals, and aflatoxins.

Relationship between the Dynamics of Flavor Compounds and Microbial Succession in the Natural Fermentation of Zhalajiao, a Popular Traditional Chinese Fermented Chili Paste.

Zhalajiao, a traditional Chinese fermented food, is popular due to its unique flavor. Traditional Zhalajiao fermentation is closely related to flavor compounds production. However, the mechanisms underlying the formation of these crucial flavor components in Zhalajiao remain unclear.

Safety assessment of based on comparative genomics and phenotypic analysis.

is sometimes used in food production; however, its acquisition of antibiotic resistance has become an alarming health concern. The species is closely related to and has good probiotic potential. This study aimed to investigate the antibiotic resistance of We analyzed the antibiotic resistance phenotype and whole-genome sequences of 60 isolates (23, 29, and 8 isolates from dairy products, Rice wine Koji, and human feces, respectively).

Impact of Salting Techniques on the Physio-Chemical Characteristics, Sensory Properties, and Volatile Organic Compounds of Ras Cheese.

Ras cheese is the main Egyptian hard cheese that is well-known worldwide. Herein, we investigated how different salting techniques affect the physio-chemical properties, sensory properties, and volatile compounds of Ras cheese over a six-month ripening period. Five Ras cheese treatments were made from pasteurized cow's milk using various salting techniques: traditional salting of Ras cheese, salting by applying all of the salt to the curd after the entire whey drainage, salting by applying all of the salt to the curd after half to two-thirds of the whey drainage, salting in a brine solution for 24 h without dry salting, and salting in a brine solution for 12 h and then dry salting.

New curative approach using embolization followed by moderate-dose radiotherapy after surgical failure for large right heart metastasis.

Purpose: Cardiac metastasis is a rare fatal event. An intracavitary right tumor mainly in the ventricle is difficult to manage. Literature reports suggest that cardiac surgery in oligometastatic patients could offer median survival of 1 year.

Arteriovenous fistulas thrombosis in hemodialysis patients with COVID-19.

Background: The current Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is associated with significant mortality, especially in patients suffering from end stage renal disease (ESRD) and hemodialysis patients. Several previous studies reported an over-risk of arterial and venous thrombosis, in particular pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis of catheter in COVID19 patients in intensive care unit. However, arteriovenous fistula (AVF) thrombosis has rarely been reported yet in these patients.

Ischemic Cholangiopathy Following Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization for Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Hepatectomy: an Underestimated and Devastating Complication.

Background: Ischemic cholangiopathy (IC) has a known poor prognosis. However, the risks and outcomes of this complication after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in hepatectomized patients are poorly documented. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of and to identify the predictive factors for IC following TACE for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after hepatectomy.

Physico-chemical, microstructural and rheological properties of camel-milk yogurt as enhanced by microbial transglutaminase.

Camel milk produces watery texture when it is processed to yogurt. Despite the extensive studies on microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) in dairy research, the effect of this enzyme on the properties of yogurt made from camel milk has not been studied. This study aims to investigate the impact of MTGase with and without bovine skimmed milk powder (SMP), whey protein concentrate (WPC),or β-lactoglobulin (β-lg) on physico-chemical, rheological, microstructural, and sensory properties of camel-milk yogurt during 15 days of storage period.

Arterio-venous fistula for automated red blood cells exchange in patients with sickle cell disease: Complications and outcomes.

Erythrocytapheresis (ER) can improve outcome in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). A good vascular access is required but frequently it can be difficult to obtain for sickle cell patients. Arterio-venous fistulas (AVFs) have been suggested for ER in SCD supported by limited evidence.

Early tumour response as a survival predictor in previously- treated patients receiving triplet hepatic artery infusion and intravenous cetuximab for unresectable liver metastases from wild-type KRAS colorectal cancer.

Background: Early tumour shrinkage has been associated with improved survival in patients receiving cetuximab-based systemic chemotherapy for liver metastases from colorectal cancer (LM-CRC). We tested this hypothesis for previously treated LM-CRC patients receiving cetuximab (500 mg/m) and triplet hepatic artery infusion (HAI) within European trial OPTILIV.

Methods: Irinotecan (180 mg/m), 5-fluorouracil (2800 mg/m) and oxaliplatin (85 mg/m) were given as chronomodulated or conventional delivery.

Intention-to-treat analysis of percutaneous endovascular treatment of hepatic artery stenosis after orthotopic liver transplantation.

Hepatic artery stenosis (HAS) is a rare complication of orthotopic liver transplantation (LT). HAS could evolve into complete thrombosis and lead to graft loss, incurring significant morbidity and mortality. Even though endovascular management by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ± stenting (PTA) is the primary treatment of HAS, its longterm impact on hepatic artery (HA) patency and graft survival remains unclear.

Rep-PCR characterization and biochemical selection of lactic acid bacteria isolated from the Delta area of Egypt.

Samples of raw milk and traditional dairy products were collected from different rural areas in the Delta region. 170 isolates from these products were identified using repetitive genomic element-PCR (Rep-PCR) fingerprinting. The identified isolates were tested for efficiency of biomass production and separation, acidifying activity, autolytic and aminopeptidase properties, antagonistic activities and exopolysaccharide production.

Osteosarcoma of the hand: a rare case for radiographic appearance, location, and age.

Objective: This case describes the history, process of correct diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with pain in her left fourth finger, later found to be an osteosarcoma.

Clinical Features: A 28-year-old woman presented with pain in her left fourth finger, which she also noticed had been "getting bigger." Moderate tenderness and decreased range of motion were noticed over the metacarpophalangeal joint of the involved finger.