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PRACTICAL APPLICATION It is a challenge to produce whey protein isolate (WPI) beverages with high stability, good transparency, and smooth mouthfeel. The polysaccharide (PS)-protein complex might help the food industry overcome these obstacles. We have demonstrated that soybean soluble polysaccharide (SSPS), at [SSPS][acWPI] ratios of 12 to 130, can significantly improve the colloidal stability of the acidified whey protein beverages. This SSPS-whey protein system could be used as a stable beverage base for a variety of beverages. © 2020 Institute of Food Technologists®.Goldenberry is a wild fruit that has been widely used for centuries, mainly in folk medicine. While most studies on goldenberry had focused on the fruit, recent research developments are all related to its byproducts, which had been considered as waste until date. The main objective of our study was to systematize the published information regarding the composition of goldenberry byproducts (calyces, leaves, seeds, and pomace) and their effects on biological systems. Goldenberry byproducts contain minerals, amino acids, withanolides, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids, thus representing good sources of these compounds. Some of their major biological effects include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiproliferative effects. Information regarding their toxicity has also been presented here. To determine the optimal dosage, further safety studies would be recommended to ensure the best health benefit of these compounds. Available evidence has collectively demonstrated the nutritional value of different byproducts of goldenberry, suggesting them as potential candidates for use in the cosmetic industry, in the preparation of functional foods, and in phytomedicine for the prevention and adjuvant treatment of some diseases. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.Bloom et al. (2019) proposed that rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations "inhibit malate production in chloroplasts and thus impede assimilation of nitrate into protein of C3 plants, a phenomenon that will strongly influence primary productivity and food security under the environmental conditions anticipated during the next few decades". Previously we argued that the weight of evidence in the literature indicated that elevated atmospheric [CO2 ] does not inhibit NO3 - assimilation in C3 plants (Andrews et al. 2019). New data for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) were presented that supported this view and indicated that the effects of elevated atmospheric [CO2 ] on nitrogen (N) assimilation and growth of C3 vascular plants were similar regardless of the form of N assimilated. Bloom et al. (2019) strongly criticised the arguments presented in Andrews et al. (2019). Here we respond to these criticisms and again conclude that the available data indicate that elevated atmospheric [CO2 ] does not inhibit NO3 - assimilation of C3 plants. Measurement of the partitioning of NO3 - assimilation between root and shoot of C3 species under different NO3 - supply, at ambient and elevated CO2 would determine if their NO3 - assimilation is inhibited in shoots but enhanced in roots at elevated atmospheric CO2 . This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PURPOSES/OBJECTIVES Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) affect the careers of dental professionals. Research suggests symptoms of MSD begin during educational careers. PK11007 in vitro This sequential explanatory study aimed to determine if dental hygiene students' self-assessment using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) tool reduced the risk of MSD development and explore students' experiences using a risk tool. METHODS Dental hygiene students (n = 21) in the last 2 of 4 sequential clinical semesters completed self-assessment using the RULA, employing photographs taken during patient care. Initial photographs were taken before students participated in a workshop about ergonomics and application of the RULA tool. Using a within-subjects repeated measures design, student risk scores were calculated for pre- and post-workshop photographs over 4 consecutive weeks. Students (n = 10) participated in a focus group to share their experiences with the risk tool. RESULTS Repeated measures one-way analysis of variance compared differences in student RULA scores between weeks. There was a statistically significant effect of time on student self-reported RULA scores, F(3, 60) = 7.04, P  less then  .001. Emergent themes from the focus group were practice using RULA, video versus photographs, adjust tool for dental hygiene practice, increased self-awareness, and connect theory to practice. CONCLUSIONS Results suggested using self-assessment utilizing a risk tool increased self-awareness for ergonomics, thus reducing the risk of developing MSDs for dental hygiene students. © 2020 American Dental Education Association.BACKGROUND Taxanes are the current first-line treatment for advanced cutaneous angiosarcoma (CAS) for patients who considered difficult to treat with doxorubicin due to high age or comorbidity. However, no effective second-line therapy for such patients has been established. METHODS We designed a single-arm, prospective observational study of eribulin mesylate (ERB) administered at a dose of 1.4mg/m2 on days 1 and 8 in a 21-day cycle. Advanced CAS patients previously treated with taxane scheduled for ERB use were enrolled. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS) and the secondary endpoints were response ratio (RR), progression-free survival (PFS), and toxicity assessment. RESULTS We enrolled 25 patients and the median OS and PFS were 8.6 and 3.0 months, respectively. Best overall RR was 20% (5/25). Although 16 grade 3 or 4 severe adverse events (SAEs) occurred, all patients recovered. Patients who achieved partial response or stable disease as best response had longer OS than those with progressive disease (median OS not reached and 3.3 months, respectively, P less then 0.001). Patients who did not experience SAEs showed longer OS than those who did (median OS 18.8 and 7.5 months, respectively, P less then 0.05). Patients with distant metastasis had shorter median OS than those with loco-regional disease, but without statistically significant difference (3.6 and 16.1 months, respectively, P = 0.19). CONCLUSIONS ERB showed a promising response rate and is a potential candidate for second-line treatment in CAS patient after taxane. However, the occurrence of SAEs in over a half of the participants, suggests caution about ERB use in elderly patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.