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The efficacy of pineapple juice as a negative oral contrast agent in magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography

South African Journal of Radiology, 2020
Background: During magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), the pancreatobiliary ducts can be obscured by the high-intensity signal from the stomach and duodenum.
Sheryl Mohabir, Richard D. Pitcher, Rubeshan Perumal, Matthew D.M. Goodier   +3 more
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A Comprehensive Review on Nutrition, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Food Application Perspectives of Bioactive Rich Superfruits

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
The review critically evaluated and compared the selected superfruit phytochemistry, their bioactive composition and the key health benefits majorly emphasizing the antioxidant potential. It has highlighted the translational challenges in formulating functional foods by addressing the issues related to delivery system, bioavailability mechanism and the
Sharath Kumar Nagaraja, Javid Iqbal Mir, Mahendra Kumar Verma, Aamir Hussain Dar   +3 more
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Micro and Nanoencapsulation of Omega‐3 Fatty Acids: Functional Applications and Future Perspectives in Food Systems

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Whey protein‐based microencapsulation for omega‐3 PUFA delivery in food systems. Objective: Enhance oxidative stability & bioavailability of omega‐3 PUFAs using whey protein as an encapsulating agent. Current methods: Spray drying & coacervation—effective but limited by heat sensitivity and encapsulation efficiency. Emerging technologies: Electrospray &
Jihan M. Kassem, Fadwa W. Abdulqahar, Ahmed A. Zaky, Mohamed Said Boulkrane, Aya Darwish, Amr Farouk, Beraat Ozçelik, Osama Magouz, Xueming Liu, Tamer M. El‐Messery   +9 more
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Turmeric and curcumin: From traditional medicine to modern therapeutic applications

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a medicinal plant, has maintained its cultural and therapeutic significance over centuries in Ayurveda, Unani, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, novel formulations and delivery methods are being developed to address these challenges.
Azma Nadeem, Khurram Afzal, Asad Abbas, Talha Bin Iqbal, Abdul Malik, Javaria Saeed, Mutjardah Zarrish, Bipindra Pandey   +7 more
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Disappearance of multiple pancreatic cysts after prednisolone treatment in a patient with autoimmune pancreatitis

Clinical Case Reports, 2018
Key Clinical Message Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) with multiple pancreatic cysts is rare. The severe narrowing of the branched pancreatic ducts found in active AIP with a chronic pancreatitis background may have caused pancreatic juice outflow ...
Junji Kohisa, Atsunori Tsuchiya, Masatoshi Ikemi, Shuji Terai   +3 more
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Electrospun encapsulation of grape pomace extract: in vitro antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antihyperglycemic properties

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND The escalating prevalence of lifestyle‐ and aged‐related conditions, including diabetes, chronic inflammation, and cardiovascular disorders, underscores the urgent need for natural therapies. Such alternatives should offer reduced side effects compared to conventional pharmaceuticals while playing a proactive role in disease ...
Estefani Tavares Jansen, Elder Pacheco da Cruz, Laura Martins Fonseca, Marjana Radünz, Taiane Mota Camargo, Alvaro Renato Guerra Dias, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze   +6 more
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A Folding Magnetic Soft Sheet Robot With Real‐Time Reconfigurable Magnetization for Targeted Drug Delivery

SmartBot, EarlyView.
Magnetic robots have the characteristics of small size, non‐cable drive and motion agility, but multi‐angle folding and real‐time reconfigurable magnetization are difficult to be integrated into small‐sized soft structures. Here, the authors propose a magnetic soft sheet robot based on the dynamic magnetization characteristics of magnetorheological ...
Dezheng Hua, Yurui Shen, Ting Zhang, Fan Yang, Jun Wu, Xinhua Liu   +5 more
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Value of Ca 19-9 Assay in Serum and Duodenal Juice in the Differential Diagnosis of Pancreatic Disease

The International Journal of Biological Markers, 1987
Levels of CA 19-9 in the serum and duodenal juice of nine patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC), ten patients with chronic calcifying pancreatitis (CCP) and ten healthy volunteers (C) were determined by immunoassay.
Gianfranco Tappero, Paolo Piantino
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Global Fluoride Toxicology Landscape: Bibliometric Approaches and Scientific Mapping

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study analyzed research trends in the 100 most‐cited articles on fluoride toxicology, a topic widely debated due to the toxic effects associated with levels deemed safe for human exposure. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science‐Core Collection, extracting data such as citation count, authors, keywords, journal ...
Maria Karolina Martins Ferreira, Deiweson Souza‐Monteiro, Priscila Cunha Nascimento, Luciana Eiró‐Quirino, Leonardo Oliveira Bittencourt, Fatemeh Vida Zohoori, Esperanza Angeles Martinez‐Mier, Marilia Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf, Rafael Rodrigues Lima   +8 more
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Billroth II With Braun Anastomosis Versus Roux‐En‐Y Reconstruction Following Distal Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
The efficacy of Billroth II with Braun (BIIB) anastomosis in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy remains uncertain. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta‐analysis comparing BIIB with Roux en Y (RY) for distal laparoscopic gastrectomy. ABSTRACT Introduction The efficacy of Billroth II with Braun (BIIB) anastomosis in laparoscopic distal ...
Wendy Chang, Lucas Monteiro Delgado, Jessica Ng, Bryan Tran   +3 more
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