independently screened titles and abstracts and then independently read full texts to confirm eligibility. Any disagreements were resolved by consensus and by another one of us (A.M.A.-S.). Two of us (A.T.B., J.S.) independently piloted a data collection form and then independently ...
We were able to recruit 45 participants. 2.2. Procedures All participants visited the laboratory twice, one week apart; during each session, the procedure was the same, except for the intervention condition (1PP and 3PP). Before starting the first session, they read the information sheet and ...
A number of the methods employed in INVICTA are relatively easy to reproducibly utilize, and can be completed efficiently, while other measures require greater technical expertise, take longer to complete, or may have logistical challenges. Conclusions This presentation of methods used to assess the ...
I called Nicky. When she walked through the door 30 minutes later, I was so happy to see her. She gave Fred a once over, and whipped out syringe, sedating him for what was to come, and then went back out to her truck. She returned, lugging a bucket, a tube with a valve on on...
Many sports employ caloric restriction (CR) to reduce athletes’ body mass. During these phases, resistance training (RT) volume is often reduced to accommodate recovery demands. Since RT volume is a well-known anabolic stimulus, this review investigates whether a higher training volume helps to ...
with no assistance from arms or assistive devices. The test was stopped when the participants completed the three positions or if the participant had to adjust the position of the feet due to balance loss. The score range was 0–30 s, with a higher score (longer time) representing better...
Open fetal surgery for spina bifida (SB) is safe and effective yet invasive. The growing interest in fetoscopic SB repair (fSB-repair) prompts the need for appropriate training. We aimed to develop and validate a high-fidelity training model for fSB-repa
Benign bony outgrowth that protrudes from the surface of a bone and is usually capped by cartilage. 骨赘是指骨表面突出的良性的骨外生物或骨痂,并且常常被软骨所覆盖 FIGURE 18–19 (A) Retrocalcaneal bursitis at the attachment of the Achilles tendon to the calcaneous. 图18-19 (A)位于跟腱在跟骨...
The prevailing medical opinion is that medication is the primary (some might argue, only) effective intervention for osteoporosis. It is nevertheless recognized that osteoporosis medications are not universally effective, tolerated, or acceptable to pati
Hand hygiene is the most effective measure for preventing infections related to healthcare, and its impact on the reduction of these infections is estimated at 50%. Non-compliance has been highlighted in several studies in hospitals, although none have b