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Ultrasound is one of the emerging technologies that were developed to minimize processing, maximize quality and ensure the safety of food products. In recent years, ultrasound technology has been used as an alternative processing option to conventional thermal approaches. Although Ultrasonication methods have been used for years in research and diagnostics, major advances have been made in the last decade. The applications for which high power ultrasound can be used range from existing processes that are enhanced by the retrofitting of high power ultrasonic technology, to the development of processes up to now not possible with conventional energy sources. The present paper reviews the generation, principle mechanism, properties, process parameters, applications, merits and demerits and future trends of the ultrasound technology in the food processing. Author(s) Details Er. Bogala Madhu Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, MP...

Introduction: Intrauterine growth restriction is a significant cause of neonatal mortality. The uterine artery Doppler waveform becomes transformed into a high flow with low resistance at 22-24 weeks. The  apt  way  to  reduce  intrauterine  growth  restriction  is  to  identify  the  antenatal  factors,  which ascertain the uterine milieu and nutrient bioavailability. This chapter highlights the relation between abnormal uterine artery flow and resultant fetal growth restriction in a tertiary care center. Presence of high pulsatility is a significant risk factor for early onset IUGR as compared to late onset IUGR. Abnormal Doppler waveforms within the uterine arteries are indicative of elevated resistance. The  perfusion  at  the  trophoblast-maternal interphase is  high  velocity,  low  volume  and  intermittent, resulting  in  intrauterine  growth...