Due to the health-promoting properties of elderberry fruits, which result from their rich chemical composition, this raw material is widely used in herbal medicine and food industry. The aim study was demonstrate antibacterial activity fruit extracts. research showed that content phenolic acids flavonoids extracts determined activity. following were predominant: chlorogenic acid, sinapic t-cinnamic acid. Their average was, respectively, 139.09, 72.84, 51.29 mg/g extract. Rutin quercetin...

The objective of this study was to identify and compare the quality characteristics concentrations various compounds in eggs from several pure breeds lines hens reared under same environmental conditions fed a commercial feed. A total 280 aged 52 56 wk belonging 14 different or worldwide were included study. Their characterized by wide differences egg parameters. Breeds with higher lutein content lower beta-carotene (e.g. Hy line brown, Cochin miniature, Ayam Cemani) (P < 0.001)....

Background: Developmental knee joint deformities are a common problem in pediatric orthopedics. Children with valgus or varus deformity of the distal femur proximal tibia commonly treated hemiepiphysiodesis. Gait analysis patients lower limb plays an important role clinical practice. The purpose our study was to assess gait parameters who underwent hemiepiphysiodesis procedures due and compare them those healthy controls. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 35 (14 females 21 males) after...

Background: Patients with nonunion experience pain, mobility problems, and physical activity limitations; require long-term, costly treatment; cannot resume work. Some authors recommend the use of pharmaceutical agents as an adjunct therapy in fracture treatment. The aim this study was to assess effects ossein–hydroxyapatite complex used treatment Ilizarov external fixator. Methods: In retrospective study, we assessed 31 patients (nine women, 22 men) at a mean age 47 years (29–68 years), who...

Microbial safety is an important factor contributing to the egg quality. During acquisition, there significant risk of contamination eggshell surface with microscopic fungi. Mycelial hyphae may grow on and penetrate into content. However, no information populations fungi and, consequently, possible production mycotoxins. Therefore, aim study was identify species present acquired from different breeding systems measure number selected The qualitative analysis resulted in identification 41...

The transfer of hatchability results obtained under experimental conditions to the commercial ground with a positive financial effect proves value and usefulness these data. On other hand, finding on processes broiler breeders' egg incubation in literature is challenging. presented study aimed determine effects weight storage time physical, biochemical characteristics hatching eggs, embryogenesis Ross 308 breeders. laying day, eggs were divided into four groups: S - small (57-61 g), M medium...

Background: The biomechanical outcomes of intra-articular calcaneal fracture treatment have not been fully explored. purpose this study was to analyze pedobarographic assessments balance and body weight distribution over the lower limbs in patients following with Ilizarov method compare results those a control group. Materials Methods: data for our retrospective came from cases fractures treated Polish modification period between 2021 2022. experimental group (21 patients; 7 women, 14 men)...

The study showed that the hen housing system and egg storage conditions had significant influence on differences in qualitative traits of eggs. most rapid changes were observed eggs laid by hens kept free-range litter systems. After first week fungi found eggshell surface but growth was noted after 3 wk, regardless conditions. Higher humidity during causes dynamic development albumen. principal component analysis proved dependency between ergosterol trichothecene concentration Mycotoxins...

Chevron osteotomy is one of the most common approaches to hallux valgus corrective surgery. This procedure often combined with Akin proximal phalanx hallux. There are no definitive guidelines specifying indications for a given technique nor data on postoperative loss correction or effect type first-ray surgery development adjacent-joint arthritis. The aim this study was assess radiographic treatment outcomes via chevron and without osteotomy.The evaluated 117 patients treated in period...

The objective of the study was to develop a CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QD) based fluorescence method for determination synthetic antioxidant propyl gallate in rapeseed oil. is on quenching as result effective formation host‐guest inclusion complexes between analyte and β‐cyclodextrin (β‐CD) coating dots. developed successfully applied determine PG oil followed by SPE extraction phenolic compounds. average recovery range 100.87–104.87%, what confirms accuracy method. technique selective presence...

The aim of the study was to investigate effect modified lysozyme on microflora, physicochemical and sensory characteristics pork loin packaged in atmospheres stored at 4 ± 1 °C. Different gas compositions (M1 65:25:10 O2:CO2:N2; M2 50:40:10 M3 80:20 O2:CO2) were used. microbiological parameters (APC, Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas spp., lactic acid bacteria), indexes (pH, colour) as well a attribute, i.e., aroma analysed. Meat samples tested after five, 12, 19, 23, 28 days storage. Changes...

There have been no reports on arthroereisis screw insertion into the talus in patients with flexible flatfoot. We aimed to conduct a clinical and radiological assessment symptomatic pes planovalgus deformity treated talar screw. This study involved prospective of 27 surgically for flatfoot period 2021-2022. The following parameters were assessed this study: Meary's angle, Costa-Bartani calcaneal pitch surgery duration, length hospital stay, patient satisfaction, patients' retrospective...

The lysozyme in the chicken egg white consists of various bioactive amino acids. However, these compounds are inactive when they sequence parent proteins. They become active only isolated from aim this study was to modify with proteolytic enzymes under specific conditions reaction environment so as obtain biopeptides. physicochemical properties resulting preparations were also assessed. Our showed that modification hydrolytic (pepsin and trypsin) strictly specified resulted obtaining...

This study was conducted on vegetable soup with rabbit meat and meat, beef balls, carrots. The qualitative characteristics of the soups were adapted to needs elderly consumers. used in experiments industrially produced. aim this analyse changes mechanical, sensory, microbiological properties occurring during their storage (1, 7, 14, 21 days). Strength tests performed at temperatures 20 °C 55 °C. Both had a high protein content (4.7–6.5%), low sugar (0.3–0.5%) salt (0.8%), fibre 1.4%. texture...

(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects sex and age on outcomes hemiepiphysiodesis performed for genu valgum varum deformity correction. (2) Methods: We analyzed patients who had undergone O-Plate due or in period 2020-2023. group comprised 22 females 20 males aged between 3 14 years at time surgery. Age-stratification yielded a subgroup 3-10-year-olds (16 patients, treated limbs) 11-14-year-olds (26 28 limbs). assessed following parameters: hospital stay...

: Eating habits and behaviors play a central role in maintaining health overall well-being. In the case of young students, they affect not only appearance general mood but also cognitive ability, concentration, broader learning ability. For this reason, it is essential for people to have well-balanced wholesome diets.

Abstract In this study, the objective was to evaluate effect of age Hy-line Brown hens – 44 and 60 weeks (26 42 laying) housing system (enriched cages litter) on quality eggs. According our results, eggs with a better albumen were obtained from younger than older hens. Moreover, produced inferior related shell parameters, such as greater elastic deformation, poorer breaking strength, thinner shells. However, kept in litter laid superior characteristics less flexible even though thickness,...

Background: The purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive assessment the impact COVID-19 pandemic on epidemiology primary and revision arthroplasties hip knee joint. Methods: This compared data arthroplasty procedures from 2 hospitals (primary revision) conducted in two periods: period Poland (from 4 March 2020 15 October 2020) corresponding prior 2019 2019). We epidemiological data, demographic hospital stay duration these periods. Results: Our analysis demonstrated that total...

Background.The optimal duration of cast immobilization following distal radius fractures (DRFs) in elderly patients has not been established. Objectives.To assess the functional and radiological parameters DRF treatment using 2 different periods immobilization. Materials methods.We assessed 50 (33 women 17 men).The mean age at beginning was 71 years.The follow-up 1 year 3 months.One subgroup (n = 26) included treated with a for 4 weeks, whereas other 24) 6 weeks.The measures were assessed:...

The aim of this study was to describe the quality attributes a freeze-dried preparation obtained from freshwater mussel Sinanodonta woodiana (SW) soft tissue in respect its potential as novel pet food ingredient. After ecotoxicological testing raw material with MARA (Microbial Assay for Risk Assessment), basic physico-chemical properties powder, such approximate composition, bulk density, color parameters, water activity, electrophoretic analysis (SDS-PAGE), solubility, gelling and...

Background. Ankle joint injuries are an important orthopedic issue due to their high incidence and the variety of treatment methods available. This study assessed effect COVID-19 pandemic on epidemiology ankle injuries. There is lack papers which address this problem.Material methods. compared epidemiological data in adults children collected during period (2020) a corresponding prepandemic (2019). Epidemiological data, demographic methods, hospital stay duration, injury-to-surgery time were...

Pes planovalgus, or flexible flatfoot, deformity is a common problem in pediatric orthopedic patients. There no consensus on using the technique of arthroereisis treatment symptomatic pes planovalgus. The aim our study was to prospectively assess functional outcomes following planovalgus with use Spherus talar screw. Twenty-seven patients (11 females, 16 males), at mean age 10.5 years (7-14 years) were included prospective study. We assessed level physical activity (including sports) based...