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Surgery
Jennifer Williams, Luca Stocchi, Alexandra Aiello, Anuradha Bhama, Hermann Kessler, Emre Gorgun, Conor P. Delaney, Scott Steele, Michael Valente
Summary: The study demonstrated that prolonged operative times in laparoscopic sigmoidectomy did not increase complications or readmission rates. While longer operative times were associated with extended length of stay, overall, the benefits of laparoscopic surgery in terms of recovery remained.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Marilia Carabotti, Antonio M. Morselli Labate, Cesare Cremon, Rosario Cuomo, Fabio Pace, Paolo Andreozzi, Francesca Falangone, Giovanni Barbara, Bruno Annibale
Summary: This study of 1,217 patients found that those with previous acute diverticulitis were younger with a higher family history of diverticular disease, while those with previous diverticular bleeding had a higher prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared to uncomplicated diverticular disease and diverticulitis. These distinct features could help improve the assessment of risk factors for diverticular complications.
DIGESTIVE AND LIVER DISEASE
(2021)
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Surgery
Cory Lee, Russyan Mark Mabeza, Arjun Verma, Sara Sakowitz, Zachary Tran, Joseph Hadaya, Hanjoo Lee, Peyman Benharash
Summary: Frailty, as assessed by the mFI-5, was found to be associated with increased perioperative morbidity and hospital resource use in patients undergoing elective colon resection for diverticular disease. Frail patients had higher odds of major adverse events, surgical site infection, postoperative ileus, prolonged length of stay, nonhome discharge, and unplanned readmission compared to non-frail patients. Deployment of frailty instruments may help improve patient selection for elective colectomy.
Article
Surgery
Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Laura van Wijk, Allard G. Wijma, Carlijn Buis, Alain R. Viddeleer, Geertruida H. de Bock, Cees P. van der Schans, Gooitzen M. van Dam, Schelto Kruijff, Joost M. Klaase
Summary: This study aimed to identify the incidence and risk factors for surgery-related muscle loss (SRML) after major abdominal surgery, and to study the impact of SRML on fatigue and survival. The study found that preoperative weight loss, postoperative nutritional intake, and physical activity were associated with SRML. SRML was also associated with decreased 1-year survival.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nivaldo Chirindza, Lloyd Leach, Lucilia Mangona, Gomes Nhaca, Timoteo Daca, Antonio Prista
Summary: This study aimed to determine the body composition, physical fitness, and habitual physical activity of children and adolescents living with HIV and undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART). The results showed that these participants had impaired growth, low physical fitness, and insufficient physical activity compared to their peers without HIV, which significantly compromised their physiological functioning and quality of life.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Minjeong Kang, Mingyu Joo, Haeryun Hong, Hyunsik Kang
Summary: The study found that fast eating, physical inactivity, and poor cardiorespiratory fitness are positively associated with abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressures, elevated fasting blood glucose, elevated triglycerides, and decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The risk of developing metabolic syndrome incrementally increased with physical inactivity, fast eating, and poor cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Emmanuel Rineau, Naig Gueguen, Vincent Procaccio, Franck Genevieve, Pascal Reynier, Daniel Henrion, Sigismond Lasocki
Summary: Iron deficiency (ID) can cause physical fatigue, even without anemia. This study found that ID in mice resulted in impaired mitochondrial complex I activity, particularly in skeletal muscles with predominant oxidative metabolism like the soleus muscle.
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Food Science & Technology
Yueyi Wang, Shuangshuang Li, Fangting Bai, Junwei Cao, Lijun Sun
Summary: The mixing order of tannic acid with alpha-amylase before starch addition resulted in the highest enzyme inhibition, while mixing tannic acid with pre-gelatinized starch or co-gelatinizing tannic acid with starch decreased the inhibition by reducing the binding of tannic acid with the enzyme. The differences in inhibition at low and high tannic acid concentrations between the two mixing orders were attributed to the adsorption properties of pre-gelatinized and co-gelatinized starch.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emily L. Gascoigne, Carolyn M. Webster, Anne West Honart, Penny Wang, Abbie Smith-Ryan, Tracy A. Manuck
Summary: This expert review examines the effect and tracking of physical activity during pregnancy and associated outcomes. Self-reported physical activity may be inaccurate, while ActiGraph is considered the gold standard for objective measurement. However, other wearable devices may also accurately track physical activity. Studies show that physical activity during pregnancy is safe and linked to reduced risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and improved mental health. Further research is needed to determine the frequency and duration of specific types of physical activity during pregnancy. Providers should encourage and educate patients about the benefits and safety of physical activity before and during pregnancy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2023)
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Oncology
Aldo Brassetti, Mariaconsiglia Ferriero, Giorgio Napodano, Roberto Sanseverino, Fabio Badenchini, Gabriele Tuderti, Umberto Anceschi, Alfredo Bove, Leonardo Misuraca, Riccardo Mastroianni, Flavia Proietti, Michele Gallucci, Giuseppe Simone
Summary: Increasing levels of physical activity are associated with a significantly reduced risk of tumor reclassification among patients undergoing active surveillance for prostate cancer.
PROSTATE CANCER AND PROSTATIC DISEASES
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Patricia E. Grebenstein, Paige Erickson, Martha Grace, Catherine M. Kotz
Summary: Obesity is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Minor tobacco alkaloids (MTAs) may be potential candidates for novel obesity pharmacotherapies, as they can help reduce body weight, body fat, and increase physical activity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
I Hristovska, M. Robert, K. Combet, J. Honnorat, J-C Comte, O. Pascual
Summary: Sleep modulates microglial morphodynamics through Cx3cr1 signaling, and microglial contacts and morphodynamics are regulated by spontaneous and evoked neuronal activity. Microglia play an important role in synaptic homeostasis and plasticity.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zixin Cai, Yan Yang, Jingjing Zhang
Summary: The meta-analysis involving 18 studies with a total of 38991 participants found that physical activity (PA) is associated with increases in glomerular filtration rate and decreases in urinary albumin creatinine ratio, as well as a reduced risk of microalbuminuria, acute kidney injury, renal failure, and diabetic nephropathy, particularly in patients with Type 1 diabetes. More high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to further investigate the effectiveness of PA in improving diabetic nephropathy and slowing its progression.
BIOSCIENCE REPORTS
(2021)
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Oncology
Aron Onerup, Eva Angenete, David Bock, Eva Haglind
Summary: This study aimed to further define the association between self-reported leisure time physical activity and postoperative complications and recovery. The results showed that participants who reported some physical activity experienced fewer postoperative complications and had a lower comprehensive complication index (CCI) compared to sedentary participants.
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Sport Sciences
Vanessa Ribeiro Dos Santos, Luis Alberto Gobbo
Summary: Research shows that sufficient physical activity can lower the odds of disability in older adults, especially in the occupational and leisure-time exercise domains.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2021)