Performance, Metabolism, and Economic Implications of Replacing Soybean Meal with Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles in Feedlot Cattle Diets by Andrei L. R. Brunetto, Guilherme L. Deolindo, Ana Luiza de F. dos Santos, Luisa Nora, Maksuel Gatto de Vitt, Renato S. de Jesus, Bruna Klein, Luiz Eduardo Lobo e Silva, Roger Wagner, Gilberto V. Kozloski, Aleksandro S. da Silva

“…This study evaluated the total replacement of soybean meal with DDGS in the diet of confined Holstein cattle, focusing on weight gain, feed intake, digestibility, feed efficiency, animal health, meat quality, and economic viability. …”
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Advancing Heart Valve Replacement: Risk Mitigation of Decellularized Pulmonary Valve Preparation for Its Implementation in Public Tissue Banks by Rodríguez Martínez JI, Castells-Sala C, Piteira AR, Montagner G, Trojan D, Martinez-Legazpi P, Acosta Ocampo A, Fernández-Santos ME, Bermejo J, Jashari R, Pérez ML, Agustí E, Tabera J, Vilarrodona A

“…The present study aims to document the work performed for the safe implementation in public tissue banks of a new decellularization method for human pulmonary heart valves, based on previous risk evaluation.Methods: After assessing new preparation method associated risks, using EuroGTP-II methodologies, an extensive array of in vitro studies were defined to validate the new technique, mitigate the risks and provide quality and safety data.Results: Initial evaluation of risks using EuroGTP II tool, showed Final Risk Score of 23 (high risk), and four studies were devised to mitigate identified risks: (i) tissue structure integrity; (ii) cell content; (iii) microbiological safety; and (iv) cytotoxicity evaluation in final tissue preparation. …”
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JUMPSTART pilot: assessing the acceptability and feasibility of a novel early mobilization program following transcatheter aortic valve replacement by Marija Corovic, Marija Corovic, Karen Mosleh, Karen Mosleh, Esha Karia, Sachi Chan, Olivia Puglisi, Jacob Crawshaw, Tasmiya Asif, Tej Sheth, Tej Sheth, James Velianou, James Velianou, Patrick Magloire, Patrick Magloire, J. D. Schwalm, J. D. Schwalm, J. D. Schwalm, J. D. Schwalm, Madhu Natarajan, Madhu Natarajan, Madhu Natarajan

“…The evaluation was conducted at a regional cardiac centre in Ontario, Canada. …”
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REPLACEMENT OF SODOUM SALT WITH POTASSIUM SALT IN THE PROCESSED SPREAD CHEESE AND STUDY ITS EFFECT ON THE CHEMICAL , MICROBIAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES by A. J. AL-Mosway, A. A. AL- Kzaz, R. assam

“… This study was conducted in order to evaluate the use of potassium chloride salt and its Emulsifying Salts instead of sodium chloride in processed spread cheese industry. …”
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Functional assessment using short tests in a patient with Pompe disease receiving enzyme replacement therapy: case report by Thomas Torres-Cuenca, Jorge Arturo Díaz-Ruíz, Fernando Ortiz-Corredor

“…She was diagnosed with Pompe disease, which required enzyme replace­ment therapy that helped improve the symptoms, which was evident with the performance of rapid functional evaluation tests. …”
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Replacement of Sulfur Dioxide in White, Rosé, and Red Wines by a Blend of Tannins Extracted from Multiple Plant Materials by Aikaterini Karampatea, Adriana Skendi, Maria Irakli, Elisavet Bouloumpasi

“…This study aims to evaluate the chemical, antioxidant, and sensory impact of a plant-based product used as sulfur dioxide replacement (SDR) in white, rosé, and red wines produced as a result of the application of different vinification protocols. …”
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Polymorphisms in rs2069845 are associated with IL-6 and soluble IL-6 receptor levels during total joint replacement. by Kyle D Anderson, Bryan Dulion, John Wong, Niyati Patel, Anne DeBenedetti, Craig J Della Valle, Ryan D Ross

“…As the number of patients undergoing total joint replacement (TJR) surgery increases, so does the number of revision surgeries. …”
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STUDY OF THE PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF THE COOKIE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM REPLACING DIFFERENT PROPORTIONS OF BANANA PEEL POWDER by Mohanad Jumaa Jandal

“…They also contain vitamins (C, A, E, B6) and minerals (Na, P, Ca, Cu, Mg, K). Replacing cookies with different proportions of banana peels showed a change in the chemical estimates of its components. …”
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Utilizing phenolic-enriched sunflower Oleogels and Emulgels as fat replacers: impact on burger oxidative stability, texture, and sensory attributes by Alamer Huda Ahmad, Kamel Reham M., Shawir Samar M. S., Salama Mohamed Abdelbaset, Barakat Ekram H.

“…Hamburgers formulated with these structured lipids underwent sensory evaluation, which revealed improved appearance (8.35) and juiciness (9.0) for the EMEX-based samples. …”
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Clinical application of plasma exchange combined with early continuous renal replacement therapy in patients with multiple injuries and high myoglobinemia by REN Hongbing, ZHANG Yuansong, ZHU Haoran

“…Objective‍　‍To explore the clinical safety of plasma exchange (PE) combined with early continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and its effects on coagulation and immune functions in patients with polytrauma and hypermyoglobinemia. …”
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A Novel Detection-and-Replacement-Based Order-Operator for Differential Evolution in Solving Complex Bound Constrained Optimization Problems by Sichen Tao, Sicheng Liu, Shoya Ohta, Ruihan Zhao, Zheng Tang, Yifei Yang

“…This new operator introduces a directional judgment mechanism and a replacement strategy based on individual fitness, ensuring that the differential vector consistently points toward better individuals. …”
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Sustainable concrete manufactured with mixed recycled aggregate and biomass bottom ash, replacing aggregate and cement to a high percentage by M. Rosales, J. Rosales, S. Moreno, F. Agrela, J.L. Díaz-López

“…Alternative materials include biomass bottom ash (BBA) and mixed recycled aggregate (MRA), which replace both aggregate in different percentages and cement. …”
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Comparison of Partial Upper Sternotomy Versus Median Sternotomy for Total Arch Replacement in Patients With Type A Aortic Dissection by Dong Li, Lei Chen, Yang Wu, Wei Jiang, Chonglei Ren, Cangsong Xiao

“…Comparative studies of median sternotomy and partial upper sternotomy in total arch replacement for type A aortic dissection are rare, and the safety and benefits of partial upper sternotomy need further evaluation. …”
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Long-term follow-up of repair-like replacement of mitral valve using autologous pericardiumCentral MessagePerspective by Tomoki Shimokawa, MD, Hitoshi Kasegawa, MD, Minoru Tabata, MD, MPH, Toshihiro Fukui, MD, Hajime Kin, MD, Atsushi Shimizu, MD, Tomoya Uchimuro, MD, Kenta Zaikokuji, MD, Schuichiro Takanashi, MD

“…After discharge, patients were prospectively followed-up with a echocardiographic evaluation up to the end point. The mean follow-up term was 70.8 ± 42.5 months. …”
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Effects of Physiological Loading from Patient-Derived Activities of Daily Living on the Wear of Metal-on-Polymer Total Hip Replacements by Benjamin A. Clegg, Samuel Perry, Enrico De Pieri, Anthony C. Redmond, Stephen J. Ferguson, David E. Lunn, Richard M. Hall, Michael G. Bryant, Nazanin Emami, Andrew R. Beadling

“…The current pre-clinical testing standards for total hip replacements (THRs), ISO standards, use simplified loading waveforms that do not fully replicate real-world biomechanics. …”
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Pre- and Post-Operative Cognitive Assessment in Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from the PEARL Project by Valentina Fiolo, Enrico Giuseppe Bertoldo, Silvana Pagliuca, Sara Boveri, Sara Pugliese, Martina Anguissola, Francesca Gelpi, Beatrice Cairo, Vlasta Bari, Alberto Porta, Edward Callus

“…Objective: The objective of this article is to identify and discuss the potential neurocognitive effects on patients with aortic stenosis before and after undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Method: Our study involved the assessment of 64 patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (SAVR) using a neurocognitive evaluation comprising a battery of 11 different cognitive tests. …”
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Outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in younger low-risk patients: a comprehensive meta-analysis of efficacy and safety by António Rocha de Almeida, António Rocha de Almeida, António Rocha de Almeida, Maria Rita Lima, Maria Rita Lima, Daniel A. Gomes, Renato Fernandes, Eduardo Infante Oliveira, Eduardo Infante Oliveira, Pedro Araújo Gonçalves, Pedro Araújo Gonçalves, Rui Campante Teles, Rui Campante Teles, Manuel de Sousa Almeida, Manuel de Sousa Almeida, Lino Patrício

“…Background and aimsSevere aortic stenosis (AS) was traditionally managed with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) emerged as a less invasive alternative, initially for high-risk patients. …”
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Variations in bone mineral density after joint replacement: A systematic review examining different anatomical regions, fixation techniques and implant design by Domenico Alesi, Raffaele Zinno, Maria Scoppolini Massini, Giuseppe Barone, Davide Valente, Erika Pinelli, Stefano Zaffagnini, Agostino Igor Mirulla, Laura Bragonzoni

“…Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate postoperative periprosthetic bone mineral density (BMD) at various time points following joint replacement with different implant designs and fixation techniques. …”
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: How to Use Antithrombotics in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by Kelsey Grossman, Mathew R Williams, Homam Ibrahim

“…In this article, the authors review current guidelines for antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing TAVR, studies evaluating antiplatelet regimens, and studies evaluating the use of platelet function testing after TAVR. …”
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Ultra Low-Dose Naloxone and Tramadol/Acetaminophen in Elderly Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement Surgery: A Pilot Study by Ngozi N Imasogie, Sudha Singh, James T Watson, Debbie Hurley, Patricia Morley-Forster

“…OBJECTIVE: A pilot study was conducted to assess whether both the rationale and feasibility exist for future randomized clinical trials to evaluate the combined use of naloxone infusion and tramadol/acetaminophen as opioid-sparing drugs in elderly patients undergoing lower extremity joint replacement surgery.…”
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