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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536678/dynamic-peripheral-hemoperfusion-distribution-monitoring-based-on-janus-flexible-sensor-system
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Chenxiao Huang, Ouyang He, Zhechen Lao, Hanhao Liu, Yanlong Leng, Xuanhao Xu, Shuai Tian, Yawei Wang, Guifu Wu, Ruya Li, Yubo Fan
OBJECTIVE: Peripheral vascular disease is a worldwide leading health concern. Real-time peripheral hemoperfusion monitoring during treatment is essential to plan treatment strategies to improve circulatory enhancement effects. METHODS: The present work establishes a Janus flexible perfusion (JFP) sensor system for dynamic peripheral hemoperfusion monitoring. We develop a Janus structure design with different Young's modulus to improve the mechanical properties for motion artifacts suppression...
March 27, 2024: IEEE Transactions on Bio-medical Engineering
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536210/association-between-adherence-to-24-hour-movement-guidelines-and-noncommunicable-disease-risk-in-chinese-adults-prospective-cohort-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Siyi Huang, Yuxuan Gu, Shahmir H Ali, Jingjing Xue, Ronghua Zhang, Xu Wen
BACKGROUND: The increasing annual global deaths are attributable to noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Adhering to healthy lifestyle behaviors is associated with lower NCD risk, particularly among individuals with ample movement, enough sleep, and reduced sedentariness. Nevertheless, there are only few prospective assessments on the association of interactions between daily activities with NCD prevention, while the associations between adhering to Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (24HGs) for adults and NCD risks are still unknown...
March 27, 2024: JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535889/a-contribution-towards-sustainable-development-in-the-amazon-based-on-a-socioeconomic-and-environmental-analysis-of-visceral-leishmaniasis-in-the-state-of-par%C3%A3-brazil
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Claudia do Socorro Carvalho Miranda, Bruna Costa de Souza, Eric Renato Lima Figueiredo, João Simão de Melo Neto, Hilton Pereira da Silva, Marcos Valerio Santos da Silva, Sérgio Luiz Althoff, Tainara Carvalho Garcia Miranda Filgueiras, Debora do Socorro Carvalho Miranda, Nelson Veiga Gonçalves
Human Visceral Leishmaniasis is an endemic public health problem in the Amazon. This article analyzed the spatial distribution of this disease and its relationship with socioeconomic, environmental and public health policy variables in four mesoregions of the state of Pará, from 2011 to 2022. This ecological study used secondary data obtained from official Brazilian agencies. Spatial analysis was performed using the Flow, Kernel and Global Moran bivariate techniques expressed in thematic maps. In the mesoregions studied, 2685 cases of the disease were confirmed, with the highest number of cases in Southeast Pará state...
March 21, 2024: Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535861/analysis-of-trypanosoma-equiperdum-recombinant-proteins-for-the-serological-diagnosis-of-dourine
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mirella Luciani, Gisella Armillotta, Tiziana Di Febo, Ivanka Krasteva, Simonetta Ulisse, Chiara Di Pancrazio, Caterina Laguardia, Fabrizia Perletta, Anna Serroni, Marta Maggetti, Lilia Testa, Flavio Sacchini, Mariangela Iorio, Diamante Rodomonti, Manuela Tittarelli, Maria Teresa Mercante
The significance of Trypanosoma equiperdum as the causative agent of dourine cannot be understated, especially given its high mortality rate among equids. International movement of equids should be subject to thorough health checks and screenings to ensure that animals are not infected with Trypanosoma equiperdum . This involves the implementation of quarantine protocols, testing procedures, and the issuance of health certificates to certify the health status of the animals. Three proteins, the peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (A0A1G4I8N3), the GrpE protein homolog (A0A1G4I464) and the transport protein particle (TRAPP) component, putative (A0A1G4I740) (UniProt accession numbers SCU68469...
March 13, 2024: Veterinary Sciences
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535746/is-it-possible-to-improve-motor-competence-through-a-structured-balance-bike-program-in-preschool-children-aged-3-to-6-years
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Rubén Navarro-Patón, Fabián Canosa-Pasantes, Marcos Mecías-Calvo, Víctor Arufe-Giráldez
This study aimed (1) to investigate the effect of a brief 9-week bike program on preschool motor competence levels and (2) to know the effects of the intervention program on gender. A total of 98 schoolchildren (3.86 ± 0.91 years) from La Coruña (Spain) participated. A pre-post-test quasi-experimental design was used with a control group (CG) made up of 39 students (18 boys) and an experimental group (EG) made up of 59 students (29 boys). Data were gathered using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2)...
March 15, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535738/move-to-flow-the-benefits-and-barriers-of-a-physical-activity-nature-based-pilot-programme
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Celia Marcen, Antonio José Cardona-Linares, Francisco Pradas, Miguel Ángel Ortega-Zayas
This study aims to assess the potential benefits and barriers of Move to Flow (MtF), a nature-based physical activity (PA) programme structured in two levels that include movements related to the animal, vegetal, and inert nature. A questionnaire was applied to 133 participants from Spain, Latvia, and Serbia. The instrument was structured in the following sections: socio-economic variables; sports participation; and health and physical condition perception. In addition, the Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS), which assesses these aspects on the physical, psychological, and social levels, was included...
March 6, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535730/improvements-in-jump-height-speed-and-quality-of-life-through-an-8-week-strength-program-in-male-adolescents-soccer-players
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sara Díaz-Hidalgo, Antonio Ranchal-Sanchez, Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro
This study aimed to assess the enhancement of physical fitness and quality of life through an 8-week strength training program in male adolescent soccer players aged between 12 and 13 years. A lower body muscle group intervention was performed, with 17 players in the experimental group (EG) and 15 players in the control group (CG). The EG carried out soccer training complemented by specific strength work. Pre- and post- intervention assessments included body composition, jump height, speed with change of direction, maximum speed in 20 m, movement velocity in back-squat, perceived fatigue effort, academic performance, and quality of life...
February 23, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535728/body-part-pain-affects-subjective-and-objective-handball-performance-in-japanese-male-national-athletes-results-of-short-term-practical-monitoring-of-athletes-conditions
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Issei Ogasawara, Daichi Shindo, Kazuki Fujiwara, Haruka Suzuki, Yuki Ueno, Hiroyuki Kato, Michihiro Takada, Yusuke Adachi, Manabu Todoroki, Susumu Iwasaki, Nobukazu Okimoto, Ken Nakata
This short-term survey examined the effect of body part pain on subjective and objective handball performance in Japanese male national handball athletes. Fourteen athletes participated in this study. Assessments of pain in 10 body parts and subjective performance ( concentration and satisfaction with body movement ) were performed using a visual analog scale from 0 to 10 over four consecutive training days. Monitoring of heart rate and body acceleration during training was also performed to quantify the objective performance...
February 21, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535515/school-medical-service-strategies-to-promote-psycho-physiological-well-being
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REVIEW
Francesco Tafuri, Francesca Latino
Schools represent the ideal setting for educating children about the acquisition of active lifestyles seen not only from a health point of view but also from psycho-pedagogical and social perspectives. Based on evidence from scientific literature, there is a need to include physical activity in school routines, especially in primary schools, where the habits learned by children stay with them in their later years and adulthood. With the support of the school medicine service, schools become a favorable context for planning health education sessions aimed at students, with particular reference to prevention...
March 19, 2024: Pediatric Reports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535454/exploring-the-potential-of-crassostrea-nippona-hydrolysates-as-dietary-supplements-for-mitigating-dexamethasone-induced-muscle-atrophy-in-c2c12-cells
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
M J M S Kurera, D P Nagahawatta, N M Liyanage, H H A C K Jayawardhana, D S Dissanayake, Hyo-Geun Lee, Young-Sang Kim, Sang In Kang, You-Jin Jeon
Muscle atrophy is a detrimental and injurious condition that leads to reduced skeletal muscle mass and disruption of protein metabolism. Oyster ( Crassostrea nippona ) is a famous and commonly consumed shellfish in East Asia and has become a popular dietary choice worldwide. The current investigation evaluated the efficacy of C. nippona against muscle atrophy, which has become a severe health issue. Mammalian skeletal muscles are primarily responsible for efficient metabolism, energy consumption, and body movements...
February 28, 2024: Marine Drugs
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535422/the-acute-effect-of-dynamic-vs-proprioceptive-neuromuscular-facilitation-stretching-on-sprint-and-jump-performance
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Nor Fazila Abd Malek, Ali Md Nadzalan, Kevin Tan, Abdul Muiz Nor Azmi, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi, Ratko Pavlović, Dana Badau, Adela Badau
Participating in sports has been shown to promote overall wellness and, at the same time, reduce health risks. As more people are participating in sports, competitions have increased, and every aspect of the game has been focused by coaches and athletes in order to improve performance. One of these aspects is the warm-up session. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effect of a dynamic warm-up versus a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) warm-up on the sprint and jump performance of recreationally active men...
February 28, 2024: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535415/effect-of-covid-19-on-key-performance-indicators-of-spanish-professional-soccer-league
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
José Fernández-Cortés, Carlos D Gómez-Carmona, David Mancha-Triguero, Javier García-Rubio, Sergio J Ibáñez
The unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis severely disrupted global sports in 2020, prompting lengthy suspensions followed by resumed competitions under abnormal behind-closed-doors conditions without fans. These disruptions necessitated tactical adaptations by coaches and teams, attempting to still achieve successful outcomes. This study investigates the pandemic's impacts on performance metrics and indicators within Spanish professional soccer. Utilizing systematic notational analysis, 760 match cases from the 2019-2020 La Liga season were examined, comprising 27 matchdays from the pre-COVID context and 11 after resumption...
February 21, 2024: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534855/current-research-status-of-respiratory-motion-for-thorax-and-abdominal-treatment-a-systematic-review
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REVIEW
Yuwen Wu, Zhisen Wang, Yuyi Chu, Renyuan Peng, Haoran Peng, Hongbo Yang, Kai Guo, Juzhong Zhang
Malignant tumors have become one of the serious public health problems in human safety and health, among which the chest and abdomen diseases account for the largest proportion. Early diagnosis and treatment can effectively improve the survival rate of patients. However, respiratory motion in the chest and abdomen can lead to uncertainty in the shape, volume, and location of the tumor, making treatment of the chest and abdomen difficult. Therefore, compensation for respiratory motion is very important in clinical treatment...
March 12, 2024: Biomimetics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534557/adaptive-network-model-for-assisting-people-with-disabilities-through-crowd-monitoring-and-control
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Alicia Falcon-Caro, Evtim Peytchev, Saeid Sanei
Here, we present an effective application of adaptive cooperative networks, namely assisting disables in navigating in a crowd in a pandemic or emergency situation. To achieve this, we model crowd movement and introduce a cooperative learning approach to enable cooperation and self-organization of the crowd members with impaired health or on wheelchairs to ensure their safe movement in the crowd. Here, it is assumed that the movement path and the varying locations of the other crowd members can be estimated by each agent...
March 16, 2024: Bioengineering
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534520/knee-joint-preservation-in-tactical-athletes-a-comprehensive-approach-based-upon-lesion-location-and-restoration-of-the-osteochondral-unit
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REVIEW
Daniel J Cognetti, Mikalyn T Defoor, Tony T Yuan, Andrew J Sheean
The unique physical demands of tactical athletes put immense stress on the knee joint, making these individuals susceptible to injury. In order to ensure operational readiness, management options must restore and preserve the native architecture and minimize downtime, while optimizing functionality. Osteochondral lesions (OCL) of the knee have long been acknowledged as significant sources of knee pain and functional deficits. The management of OCL is predicated on certain injury characteristics, including lesion location and the extent of subchondral disease...
March 1, 2024: Bioengineering
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534145/enhanced-transport-of-bacteria-along-root-systems-by-protists-can-impact-plant-health
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jamie L Micciulla, Leslie M Shor, Daniel J Gage
Soil protists have been shown to contribute to the structure and function of the rhizosphere in a variety of ways. Protists are key contributors to nutrient cycling through the microbial loop, where biomass is digested by protists and otherwise stored nutrients are returned to the environment. Protists have also been shown to feed on plant pathogenic bacteria and alter root microbiomes in ways that may benefit plants. Recently, a mechanism involving bacterial transport, facilitated by protists, has been hypothesized to contribute to the spatial distribution of bacteria in the rhizosphere...
March 27, 2024: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534049/trends-in-adherence-to-the-24-h-movement-guidelines-among-us-adolescents-from-2011-to-2019-evidence-from-repeated-cross-sectional-cycles-of-the-youth-risk-behavior-surveillance-system
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sitong Chen, Denver Brown, Kate Parker, Eun-Young Lee
BACKGROUND: Adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines is associated with various health benefits, but given the novelty of these integrative recommendations, little is known about year-to-year trends in guideline adherence in adolescents. This study investigated trends of adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines among US adolescents. METHODS: Data from 2011 to 2019 cycles of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System were used, which included 62 589 US adolescents aged 14-17 years (female: unweighted sample size = 31 876, 51%; weighted% = 50...
April 2024: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38533824/field-collected-ticks-from-benton-county-arkansas-and-prevalence-of-associated-pathogens
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Nicholas A Panella, William L Nicholson, Nicholas Komar, Kristen L Burkhalter, Holly R Hughes, David P Theuret, Bessie H Blocher, Christopher Sexton, Roxanne Connelly, Laura Rothfeldt, Joan L Kenney
The recovery of a Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann (Acari: Ixodidae) tick from a dog in Benton County, Arkansas, in 2018 triggered a significant environmental sampling effort in Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. The objective of the investigation was to assess the tick population density and diversity, as well as identify potential tick-borne pathogens that could pose a risk to public health. During a week-long sampling period in August of 2018, a total of 6,154 ticks were collected, with the majority identified as Amblyomma americanum (L), (Acari: Ixodidae) commonly known as the lone star tick...
March 27, 2024: Journal of Medical Entomology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38533730/relationship-between-running-biomechanics-and-core-temperature-across-a-competitive-road-race
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Alexandra F DeJong Lempke, Michael R Szymanski, Sarah B Willwerth, Gabrielle J Brewer, Kristin E Whitney, William P Meehan, Douglas J Casa
BACKGROUND: Outdoor races introduce environmental stressors to runners, and core temperature changes may influence runners' movement patterns. This study assessed changes and determined relationships between sensor-derived running biomechanics and core temperature among runners across an 11.27-km road race. HYPOTHESIS: Core temperatures would increase significantly across the race, related to changes in spatiotemporal biomechanical measures. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional cohort study...
March 27, 2024: Sports Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38533572/knowledge-attitude-and-perception-of-genetic-testing-in-patients-with-movement-disorders-their-caregivers-and-health-care-professionals
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sneha Kamath, Vikram V Holla, Nitish Kamble, Rohan R Mahale, Ravi Yadav, Pramod Kumar Pal
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March 27, 2024: Journal of Movement Disorders
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