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Sex differences in membrane properties and cellular excitability of dopamine D1 receptor-expressing neurons within the shell of the nucleus accumbens of pre- and mid-adolescent mice
BackgroundThe transition from childhood to adulthood, or adolescence, a developmental stage, is characterized by psychosocial and biological changes....
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Bedside electromyography for clinical assessment of sacral motor and reflex activity adapted for patients hospitalized with acute neurological conditions: a pilot study
Study designPilot cohort study.
ObjectiveTo develop and implement a sacral electromyographic (sEMG) technique at bedside to ascertain sparing of...
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Dietary Supplementation Strategies for Improving Training Adaptations, Antioxidant Status and Performance of Volleyball Players: A Systematic Review
PurposeVolleyball demands high physical performance including agility, speed, endurance and muscular strength. As volleyball players explore methods...
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Development and validation of a novel screening tool for deep vein thrombosis in patients with spinal cord injury: A five-year cross-sectional study
Study designCross-sectional study.
ObjectivesDeep vein thrombosis (DVT) presents a significant risk of complication in patients with spinal cord...
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Does Performing Resistance Exercise with a Partial Range of Motion at Long Muscle Lengths Maximize Muscle Hypertrophic Adaptations to Training?
BackgroundOver the past few years, the effects of manipulating range of motion (ROM) on muscle hypertrophy has garnered a considerable amount of...
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Complications in spinal cord injury persons with “traditional” colostomy: a case series
IntroductionNeurogenic bowel dysfunction is a frequent consequence of spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D). A colostomy is considered when conservative...
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Exercise Selection Differentially Influences Lower Body Regional Muscle Development
PurposeThis study had 2 primary aims (1) compare the effects of multi-joint vs. single-joint lower body exercise on regional muscular development of...
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Simultaneous grading diagnosis of liver fibrosis, inflammation, and steatosis using multimodal quantitative ultrasound and artificial intelligence framework
Noninvasive, accurate, and simultaneous grading of liver fibrosis, inflammation, and steatosis is valuable for reversing the progression and...
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Application and Efficacy of Virtual Sailing as an Exercise Therapy: A Narrative Review
PurposeThe concept of virtual exercise is still a nascent domain for therapeutic intervention. In light of the importance of exercise and the fast...
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In Vitro Ciclopirox Glucuronidation in Liver Microsomes from Humans and Various Experimental Animals
Background and ObjectiveCiclopirox is a widely used antifungal drug, redisposition of which has drawn increasing attentions due to multiple promising...
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Menstrual variations of sleep–wake rhythms in healthy women
The ovarian steroid hormones, estrogen and progesterone, the levels of which fluctuate dynamically with the estrous cycle, alter circadian behavioral...
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MicroRNA-21 modulates brown adipose tissue adipogenesis and thermogenesis in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome
BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder in premenopausal women, is associated with increased obesity,...
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Strategies for modeling aging and age-related diseases
The ability to reprogram patient-derived-somatic cells to IPSCs (Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells) has led to a better understanding of aging and...
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Influence of sustained mild dehydration on thermoregulatory and cognitive functions during prolonged moderate exercise
PurposeThe current study investigated whether sustained mild dehydration affects thermoregulatory function and cognitive performance during prolonged...
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Modulation of miR-155-5p signalling via 5-ASA for the prevention of high microsatellite instability: an in vitro study using human epithelial cell lines
5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) is a first-line treatment for maintaining colitis remission. It is a highly effective, safe, and well-tolerated drug...
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Investigation of macro and micro sleep structures of first night effect in school-aged children
This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and age-related changes of the first night effect (FNE) in school-age children using both macro (sleep...
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Neurobiology of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder from Genes to Circuits: Insights from Animal Models
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, severe psychiatric disorder that has been ranked by the World Health Organization as one of the...
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Nucleus Accumbens Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons Projecting to the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis Promote Wakefulness and Positive Affective State
The nucleus accumbens (NAc) plays an important role in various emotional and motivational behaviors that rely on heightened wakefulness. However, the...
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A modified step–ramp–step protocol to prescribe constant-speed exercise in treadmill running
PurposeThis study investigated whether a running-adapted version of the cycling-based “step–ramp–step” (SRS) protocol would improve prediction of
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