Liver Trauma in the Kitchen: Preparing Whipped Cream with a Siphon Is Not without Risk

Protein-Stabilized Emulsions and Whipped Emulsions: Aggregation and Rheological Aspects

By exploiting the combined gelling and stabilizing properties of the milk protein casein, creamy foam structures can be made by whipping air into a matrix of flocculated protein-coated emulsion droplets. Acidified sodium caseinate-stabilized emulsions based on liquid triglyceride oil give rise to elastic foams of low rigidity and high apparent fracture strain. Replacing all-liquid droplets with...

Investigating the Effect of Peppermint Cream on Traumatic Nipples in Breastfeeding Mothers

Introduction: Traumatic nipple is among the most common problems of the breastfeeding women which leads to early cessation of breastfeeding. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the peppermint cream on traumatic nipples of breastfeeding women. Methodes: This double-blind randomized clinical trial was carried out on 84 breastfeeding mothers who had referred to the health centers and Ch...

A Clockwork Orange--served with whipped cream?

Effects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on serum aminotransferase levels and insulin resistance

 Abstract Bckground: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at risk of developing the fatty liver as a result of being overweight. Several studies suggest that OSA per se could be a risk factor for liver injury and ischemic hepatitis with OSA. The OSA is an independent risk factor for Insulin resistance. Therefore, we investigated liver enzymes and insulin resistance in patients with O...

The Risk of Suicide according to Drug Abuse and Nicotine Dependence in Patients with War Injuries and Chronic Traumatic Stress Disorder

Background: The incidence of suicide is higher in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the general population. This prevalence rate is related to many factors including drug dependence. This study was conducted in people wounded during the Iran-Iraq war with PTSD, in order to compare the risk of suicide in those with and without drug and nicotine dependence.Methods: This ...