Ultrasound is useful in demonstrating bone mineral density of regenerating osseous tissue as well as structural alterations. A proposed ultrasound method, which included ultrasonography and acoustic parameters measurement, was employed to evaluate its efficacy in monitoring the bone callus changes in a rabbit tibial distraction osteogenesis (DO) model. The findings demonstrated that ultrasonogr...

The effect of different concentrations of sugar solution (hypertonic) (30%, 45% and 60% w/v) and carboxyl methyl cellulose (CMC) (0%, 1% and 2% w/v) coating on freeze drying of apple slices was studied. In total, nine treatments with respect to concentrations of hypertonic solution and coating layer were prepared to analyze their influence on the physical and chemical properties of freeze dried...

Three different ethanol solutions were sprayed onto Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera L.) clusters during the ripening period: 2.5, 5 and 10% by volume in water. Controls were sprayed with water alone. Three different times of spraying were also tested: 8, 10 and 13 weeks post-flowering. One of the observed changes was a lower titratable acidity in grape samples at harvest, when the clusters w...

This work assessed the effects of sustained (during whole berry growth) and regulated (at post-veraison) practices deficit irrigation on water relations, yield components quality in a commercial vineyard ‘Crimson Seedless’ table grapes. For this, five treatments were established during complete season (from April to October): (i) Control (CTL) irrigated 110% crop evapotranspiration (ETc); (ii) ...

Corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) are highly valued as an animal feed for its nutrient content. The amount of wet distillers grains (WDG) and condensed distillers solubles (CDS) blended together during drying affects nutritive value and physical characteristics of DDGS. Effect of changing the ratio of WDG and CDS, and recycled DDGS during drying on particle size, particle size d...

Aim: Blood lipid profiles changed following nonfocused ultrasound treatments for body contouring. The present study elucidates clinical effects of these devices on adipose tissue. Methods: Ultrasound treatments for 5 males and 5 females in a supine position, ages 37-67 years, were applied at 20 KHz and 3.0 W/cm2 in modulated emission. Whole abdomen was treated by an ultrasound handpiece for 30 ...

Thermo-mechanical densification modifies wood to produce a more dense and resistant lignocellulosic material may degrade extractives that contribute the increased susceptibility of attack by xylophagous organisms. This study evaluated efficiency tannin extracts Acacia mearnsii in treatment thermo-mechanical densified pine relation physical, mechanical, biological resistance (Cryptotermes brevis...

Intra-operative contact ultrasound is a sensitive method of detecting liver tumours. The aim of this study was to compare the sensitivity of open contact ultrasound (OUS) of the liver with laparoscopic contact ultrasound (LUS). Hypoechoic "lesions" were created in 5 fresh pig livers by inserting 28 grapes via small incisions in the inferior surface. The size (range 8-25 mm) and location of each...