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Review Of The Active Function Of Birch Juice And Its Product Development, Xu Lingfei, Zhang Guofeng, Wang Weiwei, Zhang Wenjun

Food and Machinery

Birch juice is a natural beverage with numerous health benefits including providing essential vitamins and minerals,treating kidney disease,relieving gout,exhibiting antibacterial and anti -inflammatory properties,and enhancing immunity.As a rising focus in the food industry,birch juice has potential commercial value,but there are few systematic reviews on birch juice and its products.In order to promote the sustainable development of the birch juice industry in China,based on the main components,efficacy and application of the birch juice,this review summarized the current situation of the birch juice product development and the problems faced by the birch juice industry,and prospected the future development of the birch juice …

Special Characteristics Of Airline Food And Quality Control During Processing , Transportation , And Storage, Zhang Qian, Yuan Yuan, Tao Yuan, Yan Bowen

Food and Machinery

To comprehensively improve the whole -process efficiency and quality of airline food,this paper introduced the special characteristics of airline food regarding the nutrition,safety,and flavor under high altitude conditions,especially the changes in passengers' perception of food.The novel technologies and initiatives for quality control throughout the entire supply chain,from processing to cold chain logistics and to the supervision of finished products were described systematically.Furthermore,the development trends of the airline food industry were discussed,including raw material traceability,intelligent production modes,functional packaging innovation,and development of reheating technology.

Research Progress And Industry Status Of Novel Processing Technology Of Nutritious Rice Products, Ding Jian, Li Yupeng, Qian Mingji, Jin Zhengyu, Lin Qinlu, Cui Bo, Lai Xiarong, Wai Jinfu, Fang Yong

Food and Machinery

With the enhanced national health awareness,there is an increasing consumers ’ demand for healthy food,and more attentions are drawn to nutritious rice products.Therefore,the development of novel nutritious rice products is of great significance for diversifying the nutritional staple rice foods,improving glucose metabolism,avoiding chronic diseases,and promoting a healthier diet.The latest physical and biological processing technologies in improving the nutritional function of rice products are reviewed.The current status of the nutritious rice products industry is summarized and prospect is outlined for industrial development based on market demands.

The Green Wall Of Silence, Frank Rosenblatt

Journal Articles

This chapter contemplates the “Green Wall of Silence” through several examples. In Iraq, following the detainee abuse scandal at the U.S. military operated prison in Abu Ghraib in 2004, military officials announced that the abuse was the result of just a “few bad apples,” reaching this conclusion through a series of investigations that chilled or blocked witnesses from revealing actual truths, and avoided examining the role of higher-level officials who contributed to the abuses. In Afghanistan, military leaders lauded U.S. Army Corporal Pat Tillman for his conduct in a heroic firefight with the enemy, but concealed from the public the …

February 18, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Navigating Pregnancy With Cardiovascular Disease: Pathophysiology, Risk Stratification, And Maternal–Fetal Outcomes, Osman Türkmen, Serra Akar İnan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Pregnancy induces significant cardiovascular changes, including increases in heart rate, blood volume, and cardiac output, which may exacerbate existing heart conditions or unmask previously undiagnosed heart diseases.. This review outlines the types of cardiovascular diseases that affect pregnant women, organized by the modified World Health Organization risk classification. It covers key areas, including how pregnancy impacts the heart, common maternal and fetal complications, and effective management strategies. The review emphasizes the importance of preconception counseling, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring to ensure the best maternal and fetal outcomes. It also highlights practical guidelines for healthcare providers and discusses the latest …

In Vitro Anticancer, Antioxidant And Chelating Activities Of Natural Organosulfur Compounds Originated From Türkiye: An Investigation On Breast And Colorectal Cancer Cells, Ümmügülsüm Polat Korkunç, Hi̇lal Çalik, Leyla Polat Köse, Rabi̇a Çakir Koç, Emi̇ne Karakuş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim:Taşköprü garlic, cultivated in the Taşköprü region of Kastamonu province, is a very famous in Türkiye.This study aimed to determine the anticancer and antioxidant effects of extracts from Kastamonu Taşköprü garlic on human breast cancer and colorectal cancer cells.Materials and methods:Taşköprü garlic, which contains natural organosulfur compounds, has a geographical registration. Taşköprü garlic, which contains natural organosulfur compounds (OSCs), has a geographical registration.Garlic contains oil- and water-soluble OSCs known to exhibit anticancer activity by interfering with MCF-7 and Caco-2 proliferation and tumor metastasis. In this study, the antiproliferative activity of oil- and water-soluble garlic extracts with and without glutathione at …

Are Cinnamon Derivatives Effective And Safe For Diabetes?, Methi̇ye Mancak, Ufuk Koca Çalişkan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aimCinnamon spice is obtained by drying the tree bark of the Cinnamomum Schaeff genus. Cinnamomum genus belongs to the Lauraceae family and there are approximately 250 different species around the world. The most common species in the market are Cinnamomum verum J. S. Presl, C. cassia (L.) J. Presl, C. burmannii (Nees & T. Nees) Blume and C. loureiroi Nees. Cinnamon and its by-products are used for many years for their antidiabetic effect. In this research, the major chemical content and in vitro antidiabetic activities of different commercially available cinnamon samples were evaluated to conclude whether they are safe to …

Ascorbic Acid Exhibits More Of A Protective Effect Than Estradiol Against Nephrotoxicity Induced By Malathion In Rats: A Histopathological And Molecular Docking Study, Mohammad Alhilal, Mahmoud Salem, Ahmed Albakoush, Suzan Alhilal, Basant Farag, Sobhi M. Gomha

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/Aim: Despite the known harmful effects associated with malathion toxicity in various organs, it continues to be widely used for plant protection and insect control. This study is the first to compare the protective effects of estradiol and ascorbic acid against malathion-induced nephrotoxicity through histopathological assessment and molecular docking analyses.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted using 20 female albino rats that were distributed into sham, malathion, malathion + estradiol, and malathion + ascorbic acid groups. Nephrotoxicity was induced by daily treatment with malathion, and the effects of estradiol and ascorbic acid on nephrotoxicity were evaluated. After 4 weeks …

The Unremarked: A Cultural Analysis On Access To Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy For Autism By Ethnic-Minority And Immigrant Children, Yamel C. Herrera

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

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Nurse Practitioner Autonomy: How The Rejection Of Sb 1700 Restricts Access To Necessary Healthcare In Rural South Texas, Cara Hudson

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Predicting Diabetes Self-Management Education Engagement: Machine Learning Algorithms And Models, Xiangxiang Jiang, Gang Lv, Minghui Li, Jing Yuan, Z Kevin Lu

Faculty Publications

Introduction Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is endorsed by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as an essential component of diabetes management. However, the utilization of DSME remains limited in the USA. This study aimed to investigate current DSME participation among the older population and to identify comprehensive factors of DSME engagement through employing various machine learning (ML) models based on a US nationally representative survey linked to claims data.

Research design and methods Data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey were employed, and this study included data on US Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes from 2017 to 2019. Comprehensive variables following the …

Design Of Active And Passive Dual Modes Refrigerated Container And Analysis Of Environmental Characteristics In The Container, Ren Xiaofen, Zhang Lei, Tong Shanhu, She Xiaohui, Li Chenxu

Food and Machinery

［［Objective ］］ Improved cold chain transportation equipment and analyzed the impact of active and passive dual modes on the environmental distribution characteristics inside cold chain containers.[Methods ] An active and passive dual -mode refrigerated container (temperature control range is -1~10 ℃) was proposed,which integrated refrigeration unit,fiber air supply pipe and phase -change cold storage plate.The system operated in passive cooling mode,and switched to active cooling mode when the air temperature inside the box was greater than 10 ℃.[Results ] The results showed that the velocity distribution in the active and passive dual mode box was uniform,and the air flow could …

Optimization Of The Preparation Process Of Compound Panax Ginseng Cream And Its In Vitro Whitening Effects, Tang Panpan, Cui Chengbi, Jiang Xin, Qi Xin

Food and Machinery

［［Objective ］］ This study aimed to optimize the production process of composite red ginseng cream to enhance its whitening effects.[Methods ] The preparation process conditions of the composite Panax ginseng cream were optimized using orthogonal tests,assessing active ingredient content,antioxidant capacity,tyrosinase inhibition,and suppression of melanin production in B 16 mouse melanoma cells.[Results ] The optimal conditions for preparing the composite red ginseng cream were material -liquid ratio 1∶6 (g/mL ),inoculation of lac tic acid bacteria 1%,and fermentation at 37 ℃ for 2 d.Under the control of these conditions,the cream contained 15.5 mg/g of total saponins,8.2 mg/g of total flavonoids,and 331.5 mg/g …

The Effect Of Brown Rice Flour Particle Size On The Quality Of Brown Rice Noodles, Xiong Shaobai, Yang Xiaoli, Chen Tingting, Luo Shunjing, Liu Chengmei

Food and Machinery

［［Objective ］］ This study aimed to investigate the effect of brown rice particle size on the quality of brown rice noodles. ［［Methods ］］ Brown rice flours with average particle sizes (D[4,3]) of 370,86,62,47,and 30 μm were prepared using low -temperature impact milling.Noodles were made from each flour,and their starch short -range ordered structure,crystalline structure,cooking quality,and texture properties were analyzed. ［［Results ］］ Both the short -range order and relative crystallinity of starch in brown rice noodles first increased and then decreased with decreasing particle size.Hardness and chewiness also followed this trend.Noodles prepared from flour with a moderate particle size (D[4,3] of …

Effects Of Different Milling Methods On The Physicochemical Properties Of Tartary Buckwheat Leaf Powder, Feng Yuxia, Qu Meilin, Cheng Zhe, Li Yunlong

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ The effect of milling methods on tartary buckwheat leaves was discussed.［Methods ］ Tartary buckwheat leaves（Heifeng 1） were used as raw materials and the effects of the different grinding treatments (electric stone mill,ultra -microcrushing,steel grinding,grainmill ) on the physical -chemical characteristics such as particle size,specific surface area,density,angle of repose,nutrient composition and hydration characteristics of tartary buckwheat leaf powder were investigated.［Results］ The contents of protein -soluble dietary fiber,chlorophyll and functional components GABA,rutin and quercetin in tartary buckwheat leaf powder prepared by ultrafine grinding were significantly higher than those of other methods.The particle size of tartary buckwheat leaf powder was small …

Identification Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Wolfberry Juice, Cai Wenwen, Zhang Gensheng, Shan Yongkai, Zhang Hongcheng, Qiao Jiangtao

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ This paper aims to promote the deep processing of wolfberry products.［Methods］ High -performance liquid chromatography -quadrupole time -of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC -QTOF -MS/MS ) was used to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze polyphenolic compounds in wolfberry juice.［Results］］ A total of seven polyphenolic compounds were identified in red wolfberry juice,including five phenolamides and two flavonoids;Eight polyphenolic compounds were identified in black wolfberry juice,including three phenolamides and five flavonoids (four of which were anthocyanins ).Quantitative analysis of the identified compounds showed that phenolamides accounted for over 80% of the polyphenolic compounds in red wolfberry juice,while flavonoids were the dominant compounds in …

Reducing Disparities In Breastfeeding Among African American Women Through Professional Support, Latonia Feagin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This project involved developing a toolkit and implementing a staff education program to increase provider self-efficacy and knowledge concerning breastfeeding, increase provider understanding of the importance of a toolkit for addressing the gap in breastfeeding among African American women, and increase the intention of providers to use the toolkit by a minimum of 20%. The clinic reported breastfeeding in only 21% of African American patients, attributing this mainly to provider lack of breastfeeding self-efficacy and knowledge. It is essential for providers to deliver evidence-based, culturally sensitive breastfeeding information. This project involved evaluating provider self-efficacy, knowledge, understanding the importance of a …

Nine Students To Study Abroad Thanks To Gilman Scholarships, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

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Cardiac Screening Findings And Referral Patterns In Male African-American Basketball Players: Analysis Of The Heartbytes Registry, Douglas Corsi, Avinash Saraiya, Maggie Doyle, Vacha Shah, Blaise O'Malley, Grace Qiu, Renee Lanstaff, Imran Masood, Brian Osler, Alexander G. Hajduczok, Drew Johnson, David Shipon

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes. Male African American basketball players (MABP) demonstrate particularly elevated risk for SCD. Despite increasing screening and preventative efforts, the incidence of SCD remains elevated in this population. This retrospective analysis of the HeartBytes National Youth Cardiac Registry (2015-2023) aimed to characterize cardiac screening findings, including symptoms, family history, physical exam, and electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in MABP compared to other youth athletes undergoing cardiac screening. We secondarily examined referral patterns based on screening results between the two groups. Of 8,303 individuals screened, 200 MABP were identified. MABP …

Nanrilkefusp Alfa (Sot101), An Il-15 Receptor Βγ Superagonist, As A Single Agent Or With Anti-Pd-1 In Patients With Advanced Cancers, Stephane Champiat, Elena Garralda, Vladimir Galvao, Philippe A Cassier, Carlos Gomez-Roca, Iphigenie Korakis, Peter Grell, Aung Naing, Patricia Lorusso, Romana Mikyskova, Nada Podzimkova, Milan Reinis, Kaissa Ouali, Andreu Schoenenberger, Joachim Kiemle-Kallee, Sascha Tillmanns, Richard Sachse, Ulrich Moebius, Radek Spisek, David Bechard, Lenka Palova Jelinkova, Irena Adkins, Aurelien Marabelle

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Nanrilkefusp alfa (nanril; SOT101) is an interleukin (IL)-15 receptor βγ superagonist that stimulates natural killer (NK) and CD8

Status And Prospects Of The Infants And Young Children Complementary Foods Step-Feeding System, Dai Zhiyong, Zhang Rongbin, Hu Wei, Gan Huanhua, Yu Jing, Chen Xuan, Li Mengyi, Ren Guopu

Food and Machinery

Complementary foods for infants and young children refer to cereal -based complementary foods,canned complementary foods,as well as complementary nutritional supplements,which are suitable for 6~36 months infants and young children.This paper summarizes the current status of national standards,the step -feeding system,and the products for infants and young children's complementary foods,discusses the characteristics and the step -feeding system in conjunction with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative,and proposes the five phases suitable for infants and young children's step -feeding according to the texture of the foods "Moderately thick,extremely thick/puree,minced & moist,soft & bite -sized,regular (easy to chew )",and further discussed the establishment …

Effects Of Differential Protein Removal On The Properties Of Early Indica Rice Flour, Cao Yijun, Feng Wei, Wang Ren, Zhang Hao, Wang Tao

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ To investigate the mechanism of the effect of deproteinisation on the physicochemical and functional properties of rice flour.［Methods ］ Enzymatic and alkaline methods were used to remove protein from early rice flour,and the damaged starch content,size distribution,morphology,solubility,swelling power,pasting characteristics and textural characteristics of the deproteinized rice flour were analyzed.［Results］ Sodium dodecyl sulfate -polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS -PAGE ) and confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM ) showed that the alkaline method equally removed the protein subunit where as the enzymatic method showed a better homogeneity of protein removal from the surface of starch.The size distribution of the control showed …

Two-Dimensional Correlation Infrared Spectroscopy And Hyperspectral Imaging To Detect The Changes Of Polysaccharide During The Drying Process Of Polygonatum Sibiricum, Fu Shuya, Xie Anguo, Liu Yunhong

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ To study the changes of polysaccharide in the drying process of "one steam and one preparation" of Polygonatum sibiricum.［Methods ］ The slices were steamed by atmospheric pressure water isolation steaming,and then dried by heat pump at 60 ℃.Near infrared spectroscopy (NIR ),hyperspectral imaging (HSI ) and middle and far infrared spectroscopy were used to analyze the characteristic spectra of the drying process of Polygonatum sibiricum,and the changes of polysaccharide during the drying process were studied by combining two -dimensional correlation infrared spectroscopy (2D-IR) analysis method.［Results］ The content of polysaccharide was 3.39% after steam heating for 11 h,and 6.67% …

Dietary Intake And Risk Assessment Of Sweeteners In Prepared Beverages Among Adolescents In Hunan Province , China, Huang Yan, Xu Wenyang, Yu Lan, Li Zheng, Jin Huihua

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ To verify the content of sweeteners in ready -made beverages in Hunan province,China,and the potential health risks to adolescents.［Methods ］ Total 850 samples of prepared beverages were collected from beverage stores across Hunan province,and the content of sweeteners in ready -made beverages was detected by high performance liquid chromatography -tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC -MS).Combined with the consumption of ready -made beverages among adolescents,the exposure levels of sodium saccharin,cyclamate and acesulfame in ready -made beverages among adolescents in Hunan province were evaluated.［Results］ The average daily exposure and P 97.5 exposure of ready -made beverage cyclamate in adolescents in Hunan …

Study On The Inhibitory Mechanism Of Epigallocatechin Gallate Against Foodborne Pathogens And Its Application, Chen Xiaomin, Huang Zexuan, Tan Lihao, Yu Yigang

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ The bacteriostatic mechanism of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG ) against Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus ) and Salmonella typhimurium (S.typhimurium ) and the elimination effect of S.aureus and S.typhimurium in purple yam chip were studied.［Methods ］ The bacteriostatic effect of EGCG in vitro was determined by microbroth gradient dilution method,and the bacteriostatic mechanism of EGCG was further determined by potassium ion determination,PI staining,OD260 nm value,OD280 nm value and cell morphology observation.Finally,the clearance rate of S.aureus and S.typhimurium in purple yam chip was studied by EGCG combined with pasteurization.［Results］ The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC ) of EGCG for S.aureus and S.typhimurium was …

Optimization Of Fermentation Process Conditions Of Polyphenol-Enriched Highland Barley Monascus Rice And Its Antioxidant Activity Research, Wu Haiyu, He Bingtao, Yang Jing, Fan Meixiang, Dang Bin

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ This study aimed to provide the basis for the development of highland barley monascus food.［Methods ］ Using highland barley as raw material,the suitable monascus strains with rich polyphenols were screened out,and the fermentation process of highland barley and monascus rice was optimized.The composition,content and antioxidant activity of polyphenols in highland barley after fermentation with monascus were determined by LC -MS/MS.［Results］ Based on the contents of polyphenols and flavonoids,the suitable monascus species ACCC 30352 for the enrichment of polyphenols in highland barley monascus rice fermentation was screened.The optimal fermentation process for polyphenol enrichment of highland barley was determined by …

Extraction Of Flavonoids From Goji (Lycium Barbarum L.) Leaves By Ultrasonic-Assisted Two-Phase Aqueous Method And The Inhibitory Activity Of The Extract On Pancreatic Lipase, Jia Xiaofeng, Gao Die, Liu Jinwang, Xu Yuying, Fan Yanli

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ This study aimed to achieve high yield and green extraction of flavonoids from Goji (Lycium barbarum L.) leaves using ultrasonic assisted aqueous two -phase method,and to evaluate the activity of extract.［Methods ］ Single factor and PB (Plackett -Burman ) experiments were conducted to investigate the influence of various factors on the extraction efficiency of flavonoids.Three parameters were chosen to optimize the extraction conditions using a Central Composite Design (CCD ) of the response surface experiment:the amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG 400),the amount of ammonium sulfate,and the solid -liquid ratio.The extract's activity was assessed using an activity inhibition test …

Research Progress On Application Of Dextran In Food, Chang Guowei, Li Zhide, Liu Guiyun, Liang Dafeng, Huang Zengwei

Food and Machinery

Dextran is a kind of microbial polysaccharide consisting of a glucose chain linked by α-1,6-glucoside bond.Its application research has been carried out in many food fields.In this review,the structure and function analysis of new sources of dextran and the research trend of producing bacteria in recent years were summarized,and the research status of innovative applications of dextran in the field of protein deep processing,bread baking,prebiotics,etc.,were described.The existing problems in current research and policy and future research directions were also discussed.

Application Of Quantum Dot Immunochromatography In Rapid Detection Of Veterinary Drug Residues, Song Qianzhao, Wang Yao, Hu Xiaofei, Cao Li, Sun Yaning

Food and Machinery

In recent years,immunochromatography has been a key player in the field of rapid detection of food of animal origin,providing a strong guarantee for the efficient supervision of veterinary drug residues.As a new type of fluorescent material,quantum dots can be used as a marker material in immunochromatographic detection,which can effectively improve the detection performance and has broad application prospects in the research field of rapid detection technology.This paper summarized the classification,synthesis,and preparation of immune probes of quantum dots,reviewed the application of quantum dot -based immunochromatographic assay in the rapid detection of veterinary drug residues in animal -derived food,prospected the research of …