Evaluating the Acceptability of Flavored Raisin Paste as a Nutrient Dense Ingredient
Participants will be able to identify the acceptability of raisin paste flavored with six different flavors. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - August 26, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: C. Bueno, E.A. Shuff, J.A. MacKenzie, J.E. Painter Tags: Monday, October 5 Source Type: research
Electrosprayed poly(butylene succinate) microspheres loaded with indole derivatives: A system with anticancer activity
Publication date: October 2015 Source:European Polymer Journal, Volume 71 Author(s): Sara K. Murase, Mireia Aymat, Aureli Calvet, Luis J. del Valle, Jordi Puiggalí Electrospraying of poly(butylene succinate) and its mixture with different indole derivatives was successfully performed using chloroform as solvent and relatively low flow rates and concentrations. Morphology of particles (size, diameter distribution and surface texture) and encapsulation efficiency were dependent on the loaded drug and specifically on the type of substituent (methyl or phenyl) and its position in the indole core. In general, par...
Source: European Polymer Journal - August 5, 2015 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Surgical site infection after valvular or coronary artery bypass surgery: 2008‒2011 French national SSI-RAISIN surveillance
Conclusion Although patient risk factors were more strongly associated with SSI occurrence, this study provided evidence for the existence of a ward-level effect. This should be taken into account when considering possible corrective interventions. (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 30, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Details of development of the resource for adults with asthma in the RAISIN (randomized trial of an asthma internet self-management intervention) study
Conclusions:
Our multifaceted approach to online intervention development underpinned by theory, using evidence from the literature, co-designed with end users and a multidisciplinary panel has resulted in a resource which end users find relevant to their needs and easy to use. Living well with Asthma is undergoing evaluation within a randomized controlled trial. (Source: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making)
Source: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making - July 28, 2015 Category: Information Technology Authors: Deborah MorrisonFrances MairRekha ChaudhuriMarilyn McGee-LennonMike ThomasNeil ThomsonLucy YardleySally Wyke Source Type: research
Determination of Trace Elements in Edible Nuts in the Beijing Market by ICP-MS
Publication date: June 2015 Source:Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, Volume 28, Issue 6 Author(s): Liang Liang YIN, Qing TIAN, Xian Zhang SHAO, Xiang Yin KONG, Yan Qin JI Nuts have received increased attention from the public in recent years as important sources of some essential elements, and information on the levels of elements in edible nuts is useful to consumers. Determination of the elemental distributions in nuts is not only necessary in evaluating the total dietary intake of the essential elements, but also useful in detecting heavy metal contamination in food. The aim of this study was to deter...
Source: Biomedical and Environmental Sciences - July 23, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Effect of new training technique on affinity of cynomolgus monkeys for animal care personnel.
Authors: Nishimoto A, Tachibana Y, Takaura K, Ochi T, Koyama H
Abstract
To confirm our hypothesis that the sex and age of cynomolgus monkeys influences the effect of training, we employed a new training technique designed to increase the animal's affinity for animal care personnel. During 151 days of training, monkeys aged 2 to 10 years accepted each 3 raisins/3 times/day, and communicated with animal care personnel (5 times/day). Behavior was scored using integers between -1 and 5. Before training, 35 of the 61 monkeys refused raisins offered directly by animal care personnel (Score -1, 0 and 1). After tr...
Source: Experimental Animals - June 6, 2015 Category: Research Tags: Exp Anim Source Type: research
Determination of Trace Elements in Edible Nuts in the Beijing Market by ICP-M.
Abstract
Nuts have received increased attention from the public in recent years as important sources of some essential elements, and information on the levels of elements in edible nuts is useful to consumers. Determination of the elemental distributions in nuts is not only necessary in evaluating the total dietary intake of the essential elements, but also useful in detecting heavy metal contamination in food. The aim of this study was to determine the mineral contents in edible nuts, and to assess the food safety of nuts in the Beijing market. Levels of Li, Cr, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Mo, Cd, Cs,...
Source: Biomedical and Environmental Sciences : BES - June 1, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Yin LL, Tian Q, Shao XZ, Kong XY, Ji YQ Tags: Biomed Environ Sci Source Type: research
Cereal killer.
Abstract
'Why do we never have cornflakes?' my younger teenage son asks. He does enjoy his wholegrains and raisins, but his mates prefer the 'sunshine breakfast'.
PMID: 25872833 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Nursing Standard)
Source: Nursing Standard - April 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Newnham D Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research
Food for Thought: Complications of Acute Gastric Distension in Prader–Willi Syndrome
A 24-year-old man with Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and emesis 3 days after ingesting 8 pounds of raisins and 48 ounces of peanut butter during a food binge. On physical examination, he was afebrile and found to have a diffusely tender abdomen without peritoneal signs. Laboratory test results were significant for a normal white blood cell count, amylase level of 180 U/L, lipase level of 114 IU/L, and a lactate level of 3.2 mEq/L. A computed tomography of the abdomen showed massive distention of the stomach, duodenal bulb, and second portion of the duodenum (FigureA). (Source: Clinica...
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - March 30, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: May Min, Jason Ferreira, Charles Wang Tags: Image of the Month Source Type: research
Structural insight into how the human helicase subunit MCM2 may act as a histone chaperone together with ASF1 at the replication fork
MCM2 is a subunit of the replicative helicase machinery shown to interact with histones H3 and H4 during the replication process through its N-terminal domain. During replication, this interaction has been proposed to assist disassembly and assembly of nucleosomes on DNA. However, how this interaction participates in crosstalk with histone chaperones at the replication fork remains to be elucidated. Here, we solved the crystal structure of the ternary complex between the histone-binding domain of Mcm2 and the histones H3-H4 at 2.9 Å resolution. Histones H3 and H4 assemble as a tetramer in the crystal structure, but M...
Source: Nucleic Acids Research - February 16, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Richet, N., Liu, D., Legrand, P., Velours, C., Corpet, A., Gaubert, A., Bakail, M., Moal-Raisin, G., Guerois, R., Compper, C., Besle, A., Guichard, B., Almouzni, G., Ochsenbein, F. Tags: Structural Biology Source Type: research
The green halo: Mechanisms and limits of the eco-label effect
Publication date: Available online 7 February 2015 Source:Food Quality and Preference Author(s): Patrik Sörqvist , Andreas Haga , Linda Langeborg , Mattias Holmgren , Maria Wallinder , Anatole Nöstl , Paul B. Seager , John E. Marsh Consumers believe that “eco-labeled” products taste better, which, at least in part, may be an effect of the label. The purpose of the current series of experiments was to examine some mechanisms and limits of this eco-label effect. In Experiment 1, an eco-label effect of similar magnitude was found for taste ratings of both conventional and organic bananas. Experiment 2 showed...
Source: Food Quality and Preference - February 8, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
An Enriched, Cereal-Based Bread Affects Appetite Ratings and Glycemic, Insulinemic, and Gastrointestinal Hormone Responses in Healthy Adults in a Randomized, Controlled Trial [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]
Conclusions: Consumption of the cereal-based bread contributed to appetite control by reducing hunger and enhancing satiety. In addition, consumption of this bread improved glycemic, insulinemic, and gastrointestinal hormone responses in healthy adults. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02090049. (Source: Journal of Nutrition)
Source: Journal of Nutrition - February 2, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gonzalez-Anton, C., Lopez-Millan, B., Rico, M. C., Sanchez-Rodriguez, E., Ruiz-Lopez, M. D., Gil, A., Mesa, M. D. Tags: Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research
A randomized study of raisins versus alternative snacks on glycemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
In this study, compared to alternative processed snacks, those who consumed raisins had a significant 23% reduction in postprandial glucose levels (P = 0.024). Also compared to snacks, those who consumed raisins had a 19% reduction in fasting glucose and 0.12% reduction in hemoglobin A1c, although these latter findings did not achieve statistical significance. Regarding blood pressure, compared to alternative processed snacks, those who consumed raisins had a significant 8.7 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure (P = 0.035) (7.5% [P = 0.031]) but did not experience a significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure. C...
Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - January 23, 2015 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Phys Sportsmed Source Type: research
Study of free and glycosidically bound volatile compounds in air-dried raisins from three seedless grape varieties using HS–SPME with GC–MS
Publication date: 15 June 2015 Source:Food Chemistry, Volume 177 Author(s): Dong Wang , Jian Cai , Bao-Qing Zhu , Guang-Feng Wu , Chang-Qing Duan , Guang Chen , Ying Shi Volatile compounds in air-dried raisins from Turpan, China were analysed, with 77 volatiles identified in Flame Seedless, Thompson Seedless, and Crimson Seedless raisins, 37 of which had never been reported as raisin volatiles. Odour activity values (OAVs) of these volatiles were calculated; 20 compounds had OAVs above 1. The aroma characters of the three varieties were quite similar except for some differences in the intensity of each aroma cha...
Source: Food Chemistry - January 23, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Can raisins ameliorate hypercholesterolemia-induced nephropathy? What is the evidence?
ConclusionRaisins protect the kidney from hypercholesterolemia-induced injury. Consumption of raisins or its pharmaceutical preparations is advised, particularly for those who consume a high-fat diet. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Histology)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Histology - December 1, 2014 Category: Cytology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
