Probiotic Greek yogurt: effect of the addition of prebiotic fat substitutes on the physicochemical characteristics, probiotic survival, and sensory acceptance.

In this research communication we evaluate the impact of the addition of prebiotic components (inulin, polydextrose, and modified starch, 40 g/l) as fat substitutes on the physicochemical characteristics, probiotic survival, and sensory acceptance of probiotic (Lacticaseibacillus casei 01, 108 CFU/ml) Greek yogurts during storage (7 °C, 28 d). All formulations had probiotic counts higher than 107 CFU/ml during storage and simulated gastrointestinal conditions (SGIC). The prebiotic components increased the probiotic survival to the enteric phase of the SGIC, with inulin producing the most pronounced effect.

Longer duration of B cell depletion is associated with better outcome.

Objective: To report on the long-term follow-up, clinically and serologically, of 98 patients with SLE treated with B cell depletion (BCD) over a 12 year period, focusing on the duration of the depletion.

Methods: A retrospective review of clinical and serological features of all SLE patients treated with BCD from January 2000 until December 2012 in the Centre for Rheumatology, University College London Hospital. Clinical activity was assessed by the classic BILAG score at baseline and 6 and 12 months after the treatment.

Urine protein-to-creatinine concentration ratio in samples collected by means of cystocentesis versus manual compression in cats.

Objective-To compare urine protein-to-creatinine concentration (UPC) ratios in samples collected by means of cystocentesis versus manual compression in cats. Design-Evaluation study. Animals-43 client-owned cats requiring urinalysis.