High pressure (HP) treatment was applied to Kabouli chickpeas to reduce soaking time and anti-nutritional factors, and enhance their quality. Chickpeas were subjected to HP treatment at 100-600 MPa with single and multiple cycles (up to 6) with 10 min holding time as soak-treatments with or without prior soaking at 40 °C for 2 h. HP treatment…[Read more]

BACKGROUND Thrombopoietin receptor agonists are emerging as a therapeutic option for patients with aplastic anemia (AA) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). We report our experience of treating children with AA/MDS with romiplostim, thrombopoietin receptor agonist. OBSERVATIONS Three children (AA, 2; MDS, 1) received romiplostim treatment at a…[Read more]

and can consider taking part in the decommissioning work. The key lies in how we can contribute to the reconstruction of Fukushima through the decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and we will continue to take responsibility for decommissioning of the power plant and contaminated water management under the principle of…[Read more]