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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Waleska Maria Almeida Barros, Karollainy Gomes da Silva, Roberta Karlize Pereira Silva, Ana Patricia da Silva Souza, Ana Beatriz Januario da Silva, Mariluce Rodrigues Marques Silva, Matheus Santos de Sousa Fernandes, Sandra Lopes de Souza, Viviane de Oliveira Nogueira Souza
Summary: Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem associated with coordination deficit disorder and impaired motor performance.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Nina Ferrari, Nikola Schmidt, Inga Bae-Gartz, Christina Vohlen, Miguel A. Alejandre Alcazar, Konrad Brockmeier, Joerg Doetsch, Esther Mahabir, Christine Joisten
Summary: This pilot follow-up study investigated the long-term effects of a lifestyle intervention during pregnancy on children's motor performance and body composition up to 9 years of age. The study found that lifestyle intervention had an impact on children's cardiorespiratory endurance capacity and coordination, and maternal brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels were associated with running performance in children.
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Orthopedics
Andrew E. Jimenez, James D. Fox, Peter F. Monahan, Michael S. Lee, Tom George, David R. Maldonado, Benjamin R. Saks, Ajay C. Lall, Benjamin G. Domb
Summary: High BMI does not adversely affect the outcomes of high-level athletes undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAIS. They show significant improvement in patient-reported outcomes and comparable rates of achieving clinically meaningful improvement compared to athletes with a normal BMI after at least 2 years.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Pedro Gil-Madrona, Sonia J. Romero-Martinez, Carmen C. Roz-Faraco
Summary: This study compared the psychomotor development of five-year-old children born preterm and full term, finding that premature children had lower development in physical-motor and perceptual-motor skills, while other aspects were not affected. The current weight did not influence these differences.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Rehabilitation
Kuan-Lin Chen, Chien-Yu Huang, Cheng-Te Chen, Julie Chi Chow, Willy Chou
Summary: The study aimed to develop the Computerized Adaptive Test of Motor Development (MD-CAT) in preschool children based on multidimensional Rasch analysis, demonstrating high precision and efficiency, good construct validity, and high diagnostic validity. The MD-CAT has been shown to be useful in clinical practice and research as a diagnostic measure.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose Villar, Robert B. Gunier, Chrystelle O. O. Tshivuila-Matala, Stephen A. Rauch, Francois Nosten, Roseline Ochieng, Maria C. Restrepo-Mendez, Rose McGready, Fernando C. Barros, Michelle Fernandes, Verena I. Carrara, Cesar G. Victora, Shama Munim, Rachel Craik, Hellen C. Barsosio, Maria Carvalho, James A. Berkley, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Shane A. Norris, Eric O. Ohuma, Alan Stein, Ann Lambert, Adele Winsey, Ricardo Uauy, Brenda Eskenazi, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Aris T. Papageorghiou, Stephen H. Kennedy
Summary: This study identified five fetal cranial growth trajectories associated with specific neurodevelopmental, behavioral, visual, and growth outcomes, predominantly focusing on the maturation of cognitive, language, and visual skills. Further research should explore the potential for preventive interventions during pregnancy to improve infant neurodevelopmental outcomes before the critical window of opportunity that precedes the divergence of growth at 20-25 weeks' gestation.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
David A. Gorelick
Summary: This comprehensive review of human adipose tissue fails to mention the role of the endocannabinoid system in fat metabolism. The endogenous cannabinoids and their receptors, found in both white and brown fat, have been recognized as key players in adipose tissue metabolism. Rimonabant, an inverse agonist of cannabinoid receptor type 1, has shown promising effects as a therapeutic target for obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance, although its clinical use was discontinued due to neuropsychiatric side effects.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sara Wawrzyniak, Ireneusz Cichy, Ana Rita Matias, Damian Pawlik, Agnieszka Kruszwicka, Michal Klichowski, Andrzej Rokita
Summary: Eduball is a method using educational balls to improve students' physical fitness and academic performance, but its impact on children's graphomotor skills is not well understood. The study found that primary school students participating in Eduball PE classes showed better writing skills, supporting the interdisciplinary model of education for holistic student development.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mario Kasovic, Lovro Stefan, Pavel Piler, Martin Zvonar
Summary: The study found that children of mothers who were overweight/obese pre-pregnancy were more likely to report sports injuries, while children of underweight mothers had lower odds of reporting sports injuries. Additionally, increasing maternal physical activity was associated with a decreased risk of sports injuries in children.
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Psychology, Clinical
Dorothy M. Loren, Elizabeth M. Rea, Kaela A. Harber, Amy M. Bohnert
Summary: The study utilized an ecological model to examine the factors contributing to childhood obesity in the United States, with a focus on vulnerable racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The results showed that income-to-needs ratio emerged as the strongest predictor of obesity, particularly among Latino youth.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hye Jin Lee, Youn-Hee Lim, Yun-Chul Hong, Choong Ho Shin, Young Ah Lee
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate whether changes in body mass index (BMI) are associated with fasting glucose and insulin resistance (IR) in early childhood. The study found that children who were in the highest BMI quartile (Q4) at both ages 2 and 4 had higher fasting glucose and insulin resistance at age 4 compared to other BMI change groups.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Lisa M. M. Barnett, Gavin Abbott, Natalie Lander, Boris Jidovtseff, Nicola D. D. Ridgers
Summary: Promoting swimming and water safety is crucial for public health. The Pictorial Scale of Perceived Water Competence (PSPWC) assesses children's perceived competence in swimming scenarios. The study selected four critical scenarios from PSPWC and found moderate positive correlations between perceived skill and actual swim competence. The PSPWC-short form appears to be a valid screening assessment tool.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Charlotte M. Wright, Tim J. Cole, Mary Fewtrell, Jane E. Williams, Simon Eaton, Jonathan C. Wells
Summary: This study found that younger children have lower levels of obesity, while older children with a higher BMI percentile have higher levels of fat mass. The current BMI percentile cutoffs overdiagnose obesity in younger groups.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Julie Aarestrup, Britt W. Jensen, Dorthe C. Pedersen, Niels Kroman, Lene Mellemkjaer, Jennifer L. Baker, Lise G. Bjerregaard
Summary: This study found that a high childhood BMI, short or tall stature in early childhood, early pubertal onset, and low or high birthweights are associated with reduced risks of BBD.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Willem de Boer, Eva Corpeleijn, Louise Dekker, Jochen Mierau, Ruud Koning
Summary: This study found that sport participation is associated with lower health risks, especially for prediabetes. Individuals with a healthy weight who participate in sports have significantly reduced risks of prediabetes and all-cause mortality, with sport participation and cycling being more effective in reducing health risks compared to other types of physical activity.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Ladyodeyse C. S. Santiago, Maria J. Lyra, Antonio H. Germano-Soares, Ozeas L. Lins-Filho, Daniel R. Queiroz, Thaliane M. P. Prazeres, Marco T. Mello, Rodrigo P. Pedrosa, Ana P. S. T. Falcao, Marcos A. M. Santos
Summary: This study investigated the effects of 12 weeks of strength training on sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in adolescents with sleep complaints. The results showed that strength training improved sleep quality and increased total sleep duration.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Teserinha de Jesus Sousa Lima, Thaliane Mayara Pessoa dos Prazeres, Rafael dos Santos Henrique, Daniel da Rocha Queiroz, Jorge Bezerra, Mauro Virgilio Gomes de Barros, Marcos Andre Moura dos Santos
Summary: This study longitudinally analyzed the dynamics of physical growth and body composition of children from 5 to 9 years, finding significant differences in height, body mass, and fat-free-mass between girls and boys, as well as between low-birth-weight and normal-birth-weight children. The type of delivery also influenced growth dynamics, with children born by cesarean section showing lower height, body mass, and fat percentage compared to those born vaginally.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
William B. Sheehan, Rhys Tribolet, Andrew R. Novak, Job Fransen, Mark L. Watsford
Summary: This study examined the relationship between the technical, tactical, and physical characteristics of Australian Football and the outcome of the game. The results showed that scoring opportunity and ball movement had a direct association with the game outcome, while unpredictability, uncontested behavior, and physical behavior did not. This study provides insights for coaches and practitioners in terms of training design, tactical strategies, and behavior development.
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN FOOTBALL
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Matthew A. Pluss, Andrew R. Novak, Kyle J. M. Bennett, Derek Panchuk, Aaron J. Coutts, Job Fransen
Summary: This study aims to investigate the test-retest reliability and discriminant validity of the Mobalytics Proving Ground(TM) assessment for League of Legends. The results showed that this assessment tool can, to some extent, distinguish esports players from controls and has moderate test-retest reliability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
(2023)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Emma Louise Petancevski, Joshua Inns, Job Fransen, Franco Milko Impellizzeri
Summary: This systematic review examined the effects of augmented feedback on the performance and learning of gross motor and sport-specific skills in adults. The majority of studies showed positive effects of augmented feedback on learning, but most of the studies had a high risk of bias and lacked consistency in methodology and results. Further research is needed to provide stronger evidence.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Matthew A. Pluss, Andrew R. Novak, Kyle J. M. Bennett, Ignatius McBride, Derek Panchuk, Aaron J. Coutts, Job Fransen
Summary: This study followed professional and semiprofessional esports players over a year to monitor their practice behaviors. The results showed that professional players had significantly longer total practice time and competitive practice time compared to semiprofessional players. These findings suggest that high-level esports players require extensive practice.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Gaurav Patil, Patrick Nalepka, Andrew Novak, Fabrizia Auletta, Gert-Jan Pepping, Job Fransen, Rachel W. Kallen, Michael J. Richardson
Summary: Effective team behavior in high-performance environments requires team members to perceive task events, predict actions of others, and simultaneously achieve individual and collective goals. Measuring situation awareness and dynamics of team members is crucial for enhancing team performance, and these measures should be easily obtained from existing sensors.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Sam Palmer, Andrew R. Novak, Rhys Tribolet, Mark L. Watsford, Job Fransen
Summary: Team invasion games are sports where team members interact and exchange information to coordinate behaviors and actions in order to win matches. Social network analysis has been used to quantify team cooperation in these games, but there is a lack of consistency in reporting and methods across disciplines. This systematic mapping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of research using cooperative network analysis in team invasion games, which can be useful for practitioners and researchers analyzing team performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Renata Martins Rosa, Maria Helena Santos Tezza, Elisa de Jesus Valenzuela, Eduardo Dati Dias, ibis Ariana Pena de Moraes, Luciano Vieira de Araujo, Alessandro Hervaldo Nicolai Re, Talita Dias da Silva, Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro
Summary: Down syndrome (DS), a genetic condition, often leads to impairments in body systems and a higher risk of sedentary habits and comorbidities. Limited access to services, financial constraints, and lack of interest further hinder physical activities. A study on the use of telerehabilitation and a virtual task called MoveHero showed that virtual reality can effectively promote physical activities and improve motor performance for individuals with DS, as indicated by increased heart rate and perceived effort ratings.
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Joshua Inns, Emma L. Petancevski, Andrew R. Novak, Job Fransen
Summary: Decision-making is crucial for team invasion game performance. However, the optimal use of available assessments in this area remains unclear. This review examines the quality of reporting and the adherence to specific principles in decision-making assessments for youth team invasion games. The findings provide guidance for researchers and practitioners to make informed choices about assessment selection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Diogo Henrique Constantino Coledam, Gustavo Aires de Arruda, Julio Wilson dos-Santos, Alessandro Hervaldo Nicolai Re
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the association between volume and intensity of physical activity and mental health among adolescents. The results showed that any volume of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was significantly associated with a lower risk of suicidal ideation, suspicion of common mental disorders, and negative self-perception of mental health. The promotion of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity can benefit the mental health of adolescents.
REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kyle J. M. Bennett, Andrew R. Novak, Job Fransen, Rob Duffield
Summary: This study examined the association between talent pool size and relative age effects in Football Australia's talent pathway, as well as comparing the relative age effects between male and female players. The participants were 54,207 youth football players. The findings showed that talent pool size was positively associated with selecting players born in the first half of the year, and relative age effects were more prominent in males.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kyle J. M. Bennett, Job Fransen
Summary: This article discusses the distinction between skill and technique from the perspective of skill acquisition science, stating that technique is a coordination pattern while skill requires functional and beneficial coordination patterns.
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN FOOTBALL
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Rhys Tribolet, William B. Sheehan, Andrew R. Novak, Mark L. Watsford, Job Fransen
Summary: This study evaluated player behaviour and performance in a professional Australian Football club across different playing conditions. The findings showed minimal changes in integrative measures, suggesting the need for larger changes in control parameters. Individual level behaviours varied across conditions, with AFL matches exhibiting the lowest kicks and marks per minute but the highest rate of tackles. The study highlights the importance of measuring the stability of individual and integrative behaviours and how changes to constraints can impact these metrics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
William Mccalman, Scott G. Goddard, Job Fransen, Zachary J. Crowley-McHattan, Kyle J. M. Bennett
Summary: This study explored academy soccer coaches' perspectives on skilfulness. Coaches identified technically proficient, adaptable, effective decision-makers, and influential players as skilful. Their perspectives were also influenced by situational and contextual factors.
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN FOOTBALL
(2023)
