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Different methods for monitoring intensity during water-based aerobic exercises
The aim of this study was to compare different measurement techniques (indirect calorimetry, IC; heart rate monitoring, HR; an activity monitoring system, AH; rates of perceived exertion, RPE) to estimate phys...
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Microstructure and temperature monitoring during the hot rolling of AZ31
This study details the microstructural evolution during hot rolling of AZ31 alloy sheet using a pilot-scale rolling mill. The aim is to understand the deformation mechanisms leading to grain refinement under i...
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Effect of robotic assistance on the “learning curve” for laparoscopic hand-assisted donor nephrectomy
The number of living-related donor kidney transplantations have increased since the advent of minimally invasive surgery. Robotic technology has emerged as a promising alternative to laparoscopic techniques. T...
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Laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia facilitated by robotic assistance
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is the standard operation for achalasia. The incidence of esophageal perforation is approximately 5% to 10%. Data about the safety and utility of robotically assisted Heller myotomy...
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Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
In the United States, the most frequently performed bariatric procedure is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Worldwide, the most common operation performed is the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB)...
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Timing of surgical intervention does not influence return of esophageal peristalsis or outcome for patients with achalasia
It has been suggested that abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter is the primary abnormality in esophageal achalasia, and that the absence of esophageal peristalsis is secondary to the outflow obs...
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Promoting physical activity in overweight and obese patients: counseling in primary care from Italy (Cesena, 2002–2003)
Sedentary habits and obesity are important problems in public health. The main objective of this study has been to increase motivation level and physical activity practice in overweight and obese patients, thr...
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Preoperative lower esophageal sphincter pressure has little influence on the outcome of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia
It is believed that in untreated patients with achalasia, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is almost always hypertensive and a Heller myotomy resolves symptoms by decreasing the LES pressure. The incidence...
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Laparoscopic antireflux surgery
Background: Concern has been raised about operating on patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and normal lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure for the fear that a fundoplication may fail to c...
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Effects of different training protocols on exercise performance during a short-term body weight reduction programme in severely obese patients
The effects on aerobic, anaerobic and strength performance of aerobic (A) or A and strength (AS) training, integrated with a 3-week body weight reduction programme involving an energy-restricted diet, nutritio...
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Effects of non-specific vs individualized exercise training protocols on aerobic, anaerobic and strength performance in severely obese subjects during a short-term body mass reduction program
The purpose of the present study was to compare aerobic, anaerobic and strength performance changes induced by two short-term (3-week) body mass reduction programs based on the same low-calory diet (1200–1500 ...
