Extraction and characterization of cereal bran cell wall in relation to its end use perspectives.

The main objective of the current research was to explore the physicochemical, microbial and sensorial attributes of cereals bran cell wall (CBCW) enriched bread. In 1st phase, the cell wall wasextracted from different cerealsbran and characterized for its dietary fiber profile and antioxidant activity. In addition, bread was prepared with the additionof CBCW at different ratios and explored for physicochemical, microbialand sensorial characteristics. Current results showed that total dietary fiber contents of CBCW were 59.1 ± 0.2%, 61.2 ± 0.03% and 68.8 ± 0.2% in wheat, maize and oat bran respectively. Furthermore, maize bran cell wall showed higher antioxidant activityof ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), DPPH and ABTS were 52.5 ± 0.12, 28.4 ± 0.07 and 18 ± 0.05 µmol TE/g as compared to wheat and oat bran cell wall. Additionally, CBCWimproved the bread quality in terms of physicochemical, microbial and sensorial characteristics.Moreover, CBCW-enriched bread showed higher loaf volume, loaf height, the specific volume of loaf and weight of bread as compared to control due to less baking loss. Furthermore, maize bran cell wall enriched bread exhibited less growth after 4 days as compared to other treatments. Moreover, CBCW-enriched bread showed higher sensorial properties score than C0.Convulsively, CBCW-enriched bread has good physicochemical, microbial and sensorial properties as compared to control bread.

The experience of Hamad General Hospital collaborative anticoagulation clinic in Qatar during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hamad General Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic is one of the largest collaborative-practice clinics of its type in Qatar. The patients being followed at this clinic are typically complex and vulnerable. During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, measures were implemented at the clinic to minimize the exposure of patients and healthcare providers to the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 and to promote social distancing. These measures included extending INR-recall period, transitioning to direct oral anticoagulant drugs whenever feasible, home visits to elderly and immunocompromised patients for INR testing, establishing an anticoagulation hotline, and relocation of warfarin dispensing from the main pharmacy to the anticoagulation clinic. In addition, the clinic shifted its multidisciplinary team meetings onto an online platform using Microsoft Teams. Telehealth consultations were extensively utilized to closely follow up with the patients and ensure that anticoagulation efficacy and safety remained optimal. The aim of this paper is to share our experience and describe the measures adopted by the clinic as part of the Hamad Medical Corporation response to the emerging situation.