Investigating the variance components pattern and the genetic basis of repeated Fourier transform infrared spectra in sheep milk.

The variability of milk spectra within and between dairy animals reflects the complex biological processes underlying milk production. Studying this variability may offer insights into an animal's physiological or health status and help elucidate relationships between specific genes and milk's chemical structure. Over 4 yr, biweekly Fourier transform infrared spectra were recorded on 41,075 sheep milk samples collected from 1,256 Sarda ewes at morning and evening milkings.

The Use of NIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics to Identify the Thermal Treatment of Milk in Fiore Sardo PDO Cheese to Detect Fraud.

The production of Fiore Sardo cheese is regulated by the specification of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), which aims to guarantee the specific area of production, the know-how of local producers, and the specific use of raw milk from Sarda sheep. The thermization of milk is a sub-pasteurization process that is commonly used in cheese-making to lower the bacterial load and increase the shelf life of the product; it is therefore a cause of non-compliance with the PDO specification of Fiore Sardo cheese, allowing producers to gain practical and economic advantages. In this work, NIR spectroscopy coupled with multivariate discriminant analysis was used to identify the thermal treatment of milk in Fiore Sardo cheese samples.

Megaprostheses coating to prevent periprosthetic joint infection in oncological patients: a systematic review.

Objective: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most feared complication after prosthesis implantation, especially in the oncological population. Anti-microbial coatings are a new potential strategy to reduce this infection risk further. This study aims to provide an overview of the coating technologies currently being used or explored in megaprostheses to minimize the PJI rate following surgery.

Psychoeducational Program Increases Telomerase Activity in Bipolar Disorder: A Gender-Based Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aims: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a psychoeducational program in enhancing telomerase activity (TA) among patients with bipolar disorder (BD), with a specific focus on gender differences.

Methods: A total of 62 participants were assigned to either the psychoeducation (PE) group or the control (CTR) group, with TA measured both before and after the intervention.

Results: Results demonstrated a significant increase in TA in the PE group compared to the controls at the conclusion of the study.

Double plating versus nail-plate construct in AO 33C distal femur fractures: treatment choice affects knee alignment, clinical outcomes, and quality of life-a multicenter study.

Background: Distal femur fractures present a significant challenge for orthopedic surgeons, accounting for approximately 5% of all femoral fractures. Among the most commonly reported combined techniques in the literature are the double-plate technique and the retrograde nailing plus lateral plating, the nail-plate construct (NPC). The aim of our study is to compare surgical data, quality of life, and functional outcomes in 33-C fractures treated with either double-plate constructs or a retrograde nailing plus lateral plate.