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Ischemic preconditioning has no effect on maximal arm cycling exercise in women
PurposeWe investigated the effect of ischemic preconditioning (IPC) on performance of a 3 min maximal effort arm ergometer test in young women.
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The acute physiological and perceptual effects of recovery interval intensity during cycling-based high-intensity interval training
PurposeThe current study sought to investigate the role of recovery intensity on the physiological and perceptual responses during cycling-based...
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Physically active men present a healthier cardiometabolic profile in response to a balanced meal compared to inactive men
PurposePost-meal cardiometabolic responses are critical for health, and may be influenced by physical activity. The objective of this study was to...
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Peak fat oxidation is positively associated with vastus lateralis CD36 content, fed-state exercise fat oxidation, and endurance performance in trained males
PurposeWhole-body fat oxidation during exercise can be measured non-invasively during athlete profiling. Gaps in understanding exist in the...
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Identifying outcomes reported in exercise interventions in oesophagogastric cancer survivors: a systematic review
BackgroundResearch investigating exercise interventions in oesophagogastric cancer survivors is sparse, and the outcomes are varied. The aim of this...
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Artificial Intelligence: Innovation to Assist in the Identification of Sono-anatomy for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia
Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia (UGRA) involves the targeted deposition of local anaesthesia to inhibit the function of peripheral nerves....
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Lean mass sparing in resistance-trained athletes during caloric restriction: the role of resistance training volume
Many sports employ caloric restriction (CR) to reduce athletes’ body mass. During these phases, resistance training (RT) volume is often reduced to...
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Conventional methods to prescribe exercise intensity are ineffective for exhaustive interval training
PurposeTo compare methods of relative intensity prescription for their ability to normalise performance (i.e., time to exhaustion), physiological,...
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Local knee heating increases spinal and supraspinal excitability and enhances plantar flexion and dorsiflexion torque production of the ankle in older adults
PurposeAging is associated with progressive loss of active muscle mass and consequent decreases in resting metabolic rate and body temperature, and...
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Sunscreens in the United States: Current Status and Future Outlook
Incidence rates of nonmelanoma skin cancer and melanoma have been on the rise in the USA for the past 25 years. UV radiation (UVR) exposure remains...
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The Prevalence and Trends of Obesity in Chinese Preschool Children from 1996 to 2019: A Meta-analysis
PurposeUnderstanding the prevalence and trends of obesity in preschool children is of critical importance for public health policy. Thus, the object...
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Normal-weight Obesity: A Hidden Pandemic
There is a large proportion of individuals affected with type 2 diabetes and metabolic disorders in the south Asian population. However, as per the...
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In Vivo Models for Obesity and Obesity Related Carcinogenesis
Molecular research on obesity and obesity related carcinogenesis is directed towards understanding the complex nature of these conditions and...
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Multimodal OCT for Malignancy Imaging
In this chapter we consider applications of multimodal OCT for characterizing tumorous tissues. Namely, the following extensions of OCT are...
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Breathing new life into tissue engineering: exploring cutting-edge vascularization strategies for skin substitutes
Tissue-engineered skin substitutes (TESS) emerged as a new therapeutic option to improve skin transplantation. However, establishing an adequate and...
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Comparable endocrine and neuromuscular adaptations to variable vs. constant gravity-dependent resistance training among young women
BackgroundVariable resistance has been shown to induce greater total work and muscle activation when compared to constant resistance. However, little...
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The cold truth: the role of cryotherapy in the treatment of injury and recovery from exercise
Cryotherapy is utilized as a physical intervention in the treatment of injury and exercise recovery. Traditionally, ice is used in the treatment of...
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Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis is one of the most widespread and debilitating helminthic diseases. The immune system strives to be protective vis-à-vis Schistosoma...
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Benefits of a plant-based diet and considerations for the athlete
Individuals may opt to follow a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons, such as religious practices, health benefits or concerns for animal or...
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Dietary interventions to improve body composition in men treated with androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: a solution for the growing problem?
BackgroundAndrogen deprivation therapy (ADT) has adverse effects on body composition, including muscle wasting and body fat accumulation, which may...
