Cottonseed is an economical source of protein and is commonly used in balancing livestock rations; however, its use is typically limited by protein level, fat content, gossypol, and the potential for aflatoxin. Cottonseed and mixtures of cottonseed and cotton gin by-products (CGBP) were extruded at relatively high temperatures to determine if the process would reduce the free-gossypol and aflat...

Glucose metabolism was studied in 31 pregnant ewes fed mixtures (50:50) of chopped alfalfa hay and corn grain given in whole (HWC) or extruded form (HEC). Number of fetuses was 1 (n = 10), 2 (n = 11) or 3 (n = 10). Diets were supplied at three dietary levels: maintenance (1.0 M), 1.25 x maintenance (1.25 M) or twice maintenance (2.0 M). Glucose metabolism was estimated by a double isotope dilut...

Extending the mechanical lifetime of NBR (i.e., poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene)), a large-volume synthetic rubber, requires better understanding its structure–property relationships. We demonstrate that industrial-grade and uncross-linked can be mechanically rejuvenated physically aged due to an inhomogeneous distribution monomers along polymer chains. As opposed nonpolar SBR counterpart poly(...

Abstract In the last few years, Fused Filament Fabrication is growing in industrial field for manufacture of final products by using new materials with high mechanical performances. Among those, one strongest Carbon-PA. This a composite material made Nylon thermoplastic matrix filled short carbon fibers reinforces. The aim this work to investigate its properties static and dynamic conditions. C...

Abstract Background Implants immediately loaded full-arch prosthesis in maxilla is always a challenge, especially when the zone 2 extremely defected. To achieve satisfying result, different therapeutic alternatives have been proposed, such as zygomatic implant, pterygoid implant; however, precise surgical skills limited its application. Case presentation This study reported case that an edentul...

The potential of polymeric nanostructures obtained by extruding polymer solutions through reusable anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) nanopores for the fabrication is investigated systematically to be able unveil impact structure on cell culturing. Thus, nanostructured Na-alginate and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) polymers as well blended alginate/PVA hydrogels are fabricated. PVA fibers with different di...

progressive osseous heteroplasia is a rare inherited disease that begins with skin ossification and proceeds into the deeper connective tissues. the disease should be distinguished from other genetic disorders of heterotopic ossification including fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (fop) and albright hereditary osteodystrophy (aho). we report a case of progressive osseous heteroplasia in a t...

Abstract Sculpting with glass is often the choice of artist and designer Danny Lane. He can combine it steel, timber, acid etching numerous other techniques materials, yet at its root Lane's life's work glass. teases to limits for artistic effect – extruding, moulding, dripping, colouring, striating, cracking nibbling edges. The partner in his arsenal light, way flickers, beams, glitters projec...

DESCRIPTION We describe a 3-week-old girl with a genital prolapse. She was seen postnatally because a prenatal ultrasound had shown a cystic dilation in the right kidney. Ultrasound showed two duplex kidneys, with hydronephrosis of the upper pole of the right kidney and a ureterocele in the bladder. Antibiotic prophylaxis was started while further investigations were awaited. At 3 weeks of age ...

PURPOSE To evaluate in vitro the fracture resistance of quartz fiber posts for three different dowel lengths. METHODS 30 single-rooted human premolars with similar root length and diameter were endodontically treated and randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 10) according to the post space depth created: (1) 5 mm; (2) 7 mm; (3) 9 mm. Quartz fiber posts (Endo Light post) were ce...