Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) consists of high moisture content and is favoured for its juice products. The popular fruit has a tempting taste, sweet aroma attractive flesh colour. It enriched with phytochemicals antioxidant properties that are beneficial to human health. Due convenience, the majority individuals likely consume watermelon juice. However, little known about storage temperatures may affect properties. This study investigated effect temperature at room temperature,...

This study aimed to introduce an alternative, inexpensive, and straightforward polymer with specific mechanical dielectric properties suitable for the fabrication of a clinical-grade kidney phantom. Two polymer-based phantom materials, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone elastomer (SE), were investigated their capability meet requirements. The concentration ratios base curing agent (B/C) 9.5/1.5, 19/3, 10/1, 20/2, 10.5/0.5, 21/1 PDMS 4.5/5.5, 10/12, 5/5, 11/11, 5.5/4.5, 12/10 SE. All...

Watermelon is a natural product that contains high level of antioxidants and may prevent oxidative damage in tissues due to free radical generation following an exposure ionizing radiation. The present study aimed investigate the radioprotective effects watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. Nakai) juice against induced by low dose X-ray mice. Twelve adult male ICR mice were randomly divided into two groups consisting radiation (Rx) supplementation (Tx) groups. Rx received filtered...

Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) are known to have sufficient amino acid content. In this study, watermelons grown and consumed in Malaysia were investigated for their content, L-citrulline L-arginine, by the isocratic RP-HPLC method. Flesh rind juiced, freeze-dried samples used separation quantification of L-arginine. Three different mobile phases, 0.7% H 3 P0 4 , 0.1% : ACN (90 10), tested on two columns using Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C 18 Gemini C with a flow rate 0.5 mL/min detection wavelength...

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of dual time point imaging (DTPI) 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/CT (PET/CT) for detecting infective lesions in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). Methods: Eleven were consecutively recruited and evaluated. After intravenous injection 369 ± 153 MBq FDG, all underwent FDG PET/CT at two different points: early scan 57 23 min delayed 136 42 min. The maximum standardized uptake values...

Nutritional intervention of fruit juice supplementation is able to maximize exercise performance. Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. and Nakai] contains high L-citrulline content consumption watermelon may promote ergogenic effects. The aim the present study was investigate role 100% flesh rind for 14 days on swimming performance in rats. Twenty four male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into groups: Cx group supplemented with filtered tap water (negative control), L-cit...

This study aimed to establish the local diagnostic reference levels (LDRLs) of computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) examinations based on body size with regard noise magnitude as a quality indicator. The records 127 patients (55 males and 72 females) who had undergone CTPAs using 128-slice CT scanner were retrieved. dose information, scanning acquisition parameters, patient demographics recorded in standardized forms. was categorized into three groups their anteroposterior...

<span>This study aimed to evaluate the learning styles among healthcare students and relationship with their academic achievement. This cross-sectional was conducted 137 from six different courses. Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire developed based on original visual, aural/auditory, read/write, kinesthetic (VARK) assessment. The divided into two sections: demographic status style perspective. A total of 119 respondents (86.8%) has chosen unimodal as styles, while...

The study aimed to investigate the effects of different tube potentials and concentrations iodinated contrast media (CM) on image enhancement, contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) noise in micro-computed tomography (µCT) images. A phantom containing five polyethylene was filled with 2 mL deionized water CM (Omnipaque 300 mgI/mL) at four concentrations: 5, 10, 15, 20 mol/L, respectively. scanned a µCT machine (SkyScan 1176) using various potentials: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 kVp, fixed current; 100 µA,...

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in parathyroid hormone (PTH) level rabbit foetal bodies exposed ultrasound at different gestational stages. A total 9 pregnant rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were insonated for 60 minutes middle 1(st), 2(nd) and 3(rd) stages group (n=14 newborns), B (n=7 newborns) C (n=24 respectively. Seven with 41 newborns severed as negative control group. Blood samples withdrawn from each newborn Parathyroid Hormone-Intact (PTH-I) test. Results...

Emerging syntheses and findings of new metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) have become an important aspect in various fields including diagnostic imaging. To date, iodine has been utilized as a radiographic contrast medium. However, the raise concern threats on iodine-intolerance patient led to search media with lower toxic level. In this animal modeling study, 14 nm iron oxide (IONPs) silane-polyethylene glycol (SiPEG) perchloric acid assessed for toxicity level compared conventional iodine. The...

Prenatal Ultrasound (US) is commonly used as a routine procedure on pregnant women. It generally perceived safe due to the use of non-ionizing radiation. However, neurotoxicity diagnostic prenatal US was detected have correlation with high susceptibility early developing fetus. This research involved in vivo experimental model by using 3(rd) trimester Oryctolagus cuniculus and exposing them exposures for 30, 60, 90 minutes at their gestational day (GD) 28-29. The output power intensities,...

Medical imaging phantoms are considered critical in mimicking the properties of human tissue for calibration, training, surgical planning, and simulation purposes. Hence, stability accuracy phantom play a significant role diagnostic imaging. This study aimed to evaluate influence hydrogen silicone (HS) water (H2O) on compression strength, radiation attenuation properties, computed tomography (CT) number blended Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) samples, verify best material simulate kidney tissue....

Abstract Background Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a reliable radiographic modality to assess trabecular bone microarchitecture. The aim of this study was determine the effect CBCT image reconstruction parameters, namely, threshold value and voxel size, on microstructure assessment. Methods Five sectioned maxilla adult Dorper male sheep were scanned using system with resolution 76 μm 3 (Kodak 9000). images reconstructed different parameters analysed. size (76, 100 200 ) values (±15%...

Abstract Iterative reconstruction (IR) in Computed Tomography (CT) scan examinations are known for noise reduction to achieve a higher level of diagnostic. This study aims evaluate the radiation dose and image quality performance different iterative levels on CT Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) examination establish figure merit (FOM) between both parameters. Thirty adult patients who underwent CTPA were retrospectively included present study. Scanning acquisition protocol information, together...

Engineered nanoparticles have been extensively explored in various biomedical settings including nanoparticulate imaging agents due to its promising benefits mankind. Iodine-intolerance patients caused alarming concerns searching new contrast media with lower toxicity effect. However, proper potential mechanism of has yet be fully established despite early acceptance and emerging usage. By using animal model system, our aim is assess acute 14 nm iron oxide (IONPs) coated citric acid, nitric...

[18F]sodium fluoride ([18F]NaF) is recognised to be superior [99mTc]-methyl diphosphate ([99mTc]Tc-MDP) and 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose ([18F]FDG) in bone imaging. However, there concern that [18F]NaF uptake not cancer-specific, leading a higher number of false-positive interpretations. Therefore, this work, [18F]AlF-NOTA-pamidronic acid was prepared, optimised, tested for its vitro uptake. NOTA-pamidronic prepared by an N-Hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) ester strategy validated liquid...

Abstract Analytical gas chromatography in line with a flame ionization detector (GC-FID) method was developed and validated for direct determination of organic solvents [ 18 F]fluoro-ethyl-tyrosine ([ F]FET), F]fluoromisonidazole F]FMISO) F]fluorothymidine F]FLT). Variables the splitless time (min) injection temperature ( ° C) on response analysis resolution were optimized assistance two-level full factorial design desirability function Derringer. The proposed procedure following...

Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) has proven to be an important target for diagnostic imaging in prostate cancer. As PSMA is overexpressed on the surface of cancer cells, numerous targeted ligands have been developed. The emergence targeting based small molecules, such as PSMA-11 ligand (or PSMA-HBED-CC), led breakthroughs, [

Evidence-based psychosocial interventions can enhance communication and social abilities, leading to a favorable effect on the overall welfare quality of life for individuals with autism those who care them. Despite importance volunteers in supporting their families, there is limited research factors influencing individuals' decisions participate autism-related volunteer work. This study aims bridge this gap by investigating various that shape intentions activities related autism. A...