Ultrasonication of Micellar Casein Concentrate to Reduce Viscosity-Role of Undissolved Material.

This research reveals the underlying mechanisms that make high-intensity ultrasound an effective tool to reduce the viscosity of micellar casein concentrates and to enhance the solubility of the respective powders. Micellar casein concentrates (MCC) gained great importance in the production of valuable food products with high protein content, but the processing properties of the reconstituted solutions are deficient. Even though several presumptions were established, the reasons why ultrasound is able to reduce the product viscosity and what limitations occur when using sonication technology are still not clear yet.

Characterization of bitter peptides in casein hydrolysates using comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography.

Casein hydrolysates are important additives to foods for elderly and sports nutrition. However, due to the enzymatic generation of so-called bitter peptides, their application is limited. Therefore, the procedure needs to be optimized in order to restrict their occurrence.

Retrospective Review of Multitarget Stool DNA as a Screening Test for Colorectal Cancer.

Objectives: To review the effectiveness of noninvasive multitarget stool DNA testing as a screening test for colorectal cancer.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of patients referred to 2 high volume outpatient procedural centers for colonoscopy for positive Cologuard test. Positive findings for colorectal cancer based on pathologic findings and also advanced adenomas were recorded.

Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater: a case report, review and recommendations.

Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the ampulla of Vater is a rare presentation of biliary obstruction. Here, we present a case of NET and discuss the current recommendations that necessitate different management and surgical treatment than other sites. A 56-year-old Caucasian female presented with 2 years of right upper quadrant pain.

Advantages of determining the fertile window with the individualised Natural Cycles algorithm over calendar-based methods.

This study aims to compare the accuracy of fertile window identification with the contraceptive app Natural Cycles against the Rhythm Method and Standard Days Method (SDM). Menstruation dates, basal body temperature (BBT), and luteinising hormone (LH) test results were collected anonymously from Natural Cycles app users. The fraction of green days (GDs) and wrong green days (WGDs) allocated by the various algorithms was determined over 12 cycles.