Pectinase bioprocessing: Unlocking the potential of Bacillus vallismortis MH 10 for detox juice enhancement.

The utilization of pectinases for juice clarification is well established; however, their application in complex Detox juice blends containing both pectin-rich and low-pectin fruits and vegetables remains underexplored. This study aimed to (i) optimize the activity of pectinase derived from the halotolerant bacterium Bacillus vallismortis MH 10, (ii) assess its effectiveness in clarifying two distinct detox juice formulations, and (iii) evaluate its impact on juice yield, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant activity. A concentrated "Detox" beverage was developed containing bottle gourd in one formulation and apple in the other, with cucumber, ginger, carrot, lemon, and mint common to both.

Antioxidants and Antidiabetic Potential of Polyphenolic Fractions and Crude Extracts of Rhus typhina Fruit, Punica granatum L. Peel, and Terminalia catappa L. Leaves: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation.

Rhus typhina (sumac) fruit, Punica granatum (pomegranate) peel, and Terminalia catappa (Indian almond) leaves' extracts and their anthocyanin and non-anthocyanin fractions were assessed in vitro for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, ferric reducing power (FRAP), human salivary amylase (HAS), and dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory potentials, as well as for their in vivo antidiabetic effects on high-sugar high-fat diet (HSHFD) + streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats (8-weeks study), by assessing fasting blood sugar, 1 h- and 2 h-oral glucose tolerance tests, serum insulin, homeostatic model assessment (HOMA) analyses, serum creatinine, urea, and blood urea nitrogen. Phytochemical analysis revealed that sumac extract had the highest total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and total anthocyanin content followed by pomegranate peel and almond leaves. All extracts and fractions showed antioxidant (DPPH and FRAP) and enzyme (HAS and DPP-IV) inhibition activities and also suppressed STZ effects in diabetic mice by increasing superoxide dismutase, glutathione S-transferase, and insulin, as well as by decreasing HOMA2-IR, urea, and creatinine, with sumac extract showing benefits even when administered prior to STZ.

The Impact of Innovative Plant Sources ( L. Fruit (Assyrian Plum) and L. Biowaste (Date Pit)) on the Physicochemical, Microstructural, Nutritional, and Sensorial Properties of Gluten-Free Biscuits.

The gluten-free products available on the markets are deficient in bioactive compounds and high in cost. The present study is designed to develop gluten-free biscuits with enhanced nutritional properties. The gluten-free biscuits are formulated with rice flour (RF) incorporated with Assyrian plum fruit flour (APF) and bio-waste date-pit flour (DPF) according to the following ratios; RF:DPF:APF (100:0:0)/T0, (90:5:5)/T1, (80:10:10)/T2, and (70:15:15)/T3.

Continuing Medical Education: A Cross Sectional Study on a Developing Country's Perspective.

To determine the attitude of general practitioners towards continuing medical education (CME) and reasons motivating or hindering them from attending CME procedures, we conducted a cross-sectional survey from November 2013 to April 2014 in Karachi. Three hundred general practitioners who possessed a medical license for practice in Pakistan filled a pre-designed questionnaire consisting of questions pertaining to attitudes towards CME. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS v16.

Time intervals and associated factors of emergency treatment: first insight into Pakistani system.

The objective of this study is to determine the time interval from decision to seek medical help and arrival of the patients to the emergency department (ED). The duration of stay in ED was also calculated. This study also assesses factors responsible delayed presentation to hospital.

Health consequences of cricket - view from South Asia.

Although cricket has origins in the British Empire, it is followed as a religion in South Asia, probably due to the influence of the former during their rule. The sport is equally popular among all groups of the society, and is not subject to gender or age constraints. It marks the epitome of reverence and is considered a battle for self-esteem, not only for those playing, but for those watching as well.