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Development of the Knee Numeric‐Entity Evaluation Score (KNEES – ACL): A condition‐specific questionnaire
Patient‐related outcome measures (PROMs) are commonly used to gauge treatment effects in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency. Valid measures of specific conditions depend on relevant item content. While item content can be derived either from clinicians (face validity) or from patients, item relevance and comprehensiveness can only be confirmed by the patient (content validity). Focus group and single interviews were conducted with patients' pre‐ and post‐ACL reconstruction in order to construct a condition‐specific PROM for the target patients. One hundred fifty‐seven items from a previousl...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports - May 20, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: J. D. Comins, M. R. Krogsgaard, J. Brodersen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Personal Health: Many Fronts in Fighting Obesity
Simply focusing on sugar will do little to quell the rising epidemic in the United States. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By JANE E. BRODY Tags: Personal Health Obesity Food Cooking and Cookbooks Weight Body Exercise Medicine and Health Featured Source Type: news

Exercise for Patients With Chronic Severe SciaticaExercise for Patients With Chronic Severe Sciatica
The role of conservative treatment and exercise still remain uncertain for severe sciatica. Does this study offer hope for non-surgical alternatives? Evidence-Based Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Should tennis be worried about the 'kissing disease'?
Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Using Active Videogaming ('Exergaming') To Improve Children's Health
Levels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50% of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28% of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health. Exergaming, using active console video games that track player movement to control the game (e.g., Xbox-Kinect, Wii), has become popular, and may provide an alternative form of exercise to counteract sedentary behaviors. In a study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers studied the effects of exergaming on children. Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news

Men With High-Testosterone More Likely To Choose Red In Competitions
Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that it may have to do with their testosterone levels. The new study, conducted by psychological scientist Daniel Farrelly of the University of Sunderland and colleagues, demonstrated that males who chose red as their color in a competitive task had higher testosterone levels than other males who chose blue... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Parental Communication Improves Students' Diet And Physical Activity
College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers at Penn State. "Only a third of college students consumes a diet that is consistent with national recommendations," said Meg Small, research associate in the Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development. "In addition, college students' physical activity levels decline from the first semester to their seventh semester... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news

Well: Many Fronts in Fighting Obesity
Simply focusing on sugar will do little to quell the rising epidemic in the United States. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By JANE E. BRODY Tags: Personal Health Obesity Food Cooking and Cookbooks Weight Body Exercise Medicine and Health Featured Source Type: news

Anabolic steroids may affect future mental health
(University of Gothenburg) There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the University of Gothenburg recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Twenty percent of the subjects in the study admitted steroid use. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Development of new measurement system of thoracic excursion with biofeedback: reliability and validity
Conclusion: The novel measurement system, BREATH, has high intra- and inter-evaluator reliabilities and validity; therefore it can lead us more effective respiratory exercise. Using its biofeedback data, this system may help patients with respiratory disease to do exercises more efficiently and clinicians to assess the respiratory exercise more accurately. (Source: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation - May 20, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Yukiko NishigakiHiroko MizuguchiEriko TakedaTomokazu KoikeTakeshi AndoKazuya KawamuraTakuro ShimboHidetoshi IshikawaMasashi FujimotoIkuko SaotomeReiko OdoKazuko OmodaShohei YamashitaTomoko YamadaToshihito OmiYuya MatsushitaManami TakedaSawako SekiguchiSak Source Type: research

Dimensionality of the Knee Numeric‐Entity Evaluation Score (KNEES‐ACL): A condition‐specific questionnaire
The benefit of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has been questioned based on patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs). Valid interpretation of such results requires confirmation of the psychometric properties of the PROM. Rasch analysis is the gold standard for validation of PROMs, yet PROMs used for ACL reconstruction have not been validated using Rasch analysis. We used Rasch analysis to investigate the psychometric properties of the Knee Numeric‐Entity Evaluation Score (KNEES‐ACL), a newly developed PROM for patients treated for ACL deficiency. Two‐hundred forty‐two patients pre‐ and post‐A...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports - May 20, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: J. D. Comins, M. R. Krogsgaard, S. Kreiner, J. Brodersen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Statins May Reduce Exercise Benefits For Obese Adults
Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders including excess body fat and/or high levels of blood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol. However, University of Missouri researchers found that simvastatin, a generic type of statin previously sold under the brand name "Zocor," hindered the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight adults... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Statins Source Type: news

Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms
WebMD Medical News By Peter Russell Reviewed by Farah Ahmed, MD May 10, 2013 — Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain for up to 40% of people, according to a new study. Danish researchers say they’ve found a link between many cases of back pain and infection from bacteria. Some experts have questioned how many people are likely to benefit from this treatment. Others have cautioned that boosting antibiotic use in the face of growing resistance could be counterproductive and lead to more superbugs. Widespread Complaint Back pain is a common condition, affecting about 4 out of 5 pe...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming
WebMD Medical News By Bara Vaida Reviewed by Lisa Zamosky May 8, 2013 — Now that the federal government is building health insurance Marketplaces (also called Exchanges) in 34 states, the question is: Will customers come? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the government division overseeing the roll out of the new Marketplaces, is getting ready. It recently announced that thousands of people will be hired to staff call centers tied to the Marketplaces. Beginning in June, 7,000 to 9,000 additional people will answer phones through CMS’s “1-800-Medicare” help line, 24 hours a day, ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A
WebMD Medical News By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD May 14, 2013 — Actress and activist Angelina Jolie’s recent decision to have a preventive double mastectomy highlights the difficult choices facing women who find out they have a high risk for breast cancer because of their genes. Although relatively rare, mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80%, experts say. The mutations also raise the risk of ovarian cancer. Jolie describes in a New York Times op-ed piece why she decided to go through with the surgery. At 37, the mother of six wants to sta...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

Preop Aerobic Exercise Training in Intra-cavity SurgeryPreop Aerobic Exercise Training in Intra-cavity Surgery
Does exercise before surgery improve surgical outcomes? British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Active Video Games Act As Exercise For Children
Exergaming (active videogaming) may provide an alternative type of exercise to prevent stationary behavior in children, a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics claims. Obesity and physical inactivity levels in kids are significantly high - with less than 50% of primary school-aged boys and under 28% of girls reaching the minimum levels of exercise necessary to maintain proper health. Exergaming is using active console video games that track player movement to play the game, for example Xbox-Kinect, Wii... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

Exercise Lowers Risk Of Lung And Colorectal Cancer Among Middle Aged Men
New research conducted by researchers at the University of Vermont reveals that middle-aged men who engage in a lot of cardiovascular exercise are at a reduced risk of suffering from lung and colorectal cancer. In addition, those who exercise are less likely to die from prostate cancer (although their risk of contracting the disease remained the same)... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Prostate / Prostate Cancer Source Type: news

New study recommends using active videogaming ('exergaming') to improve children's health
(Elsevier Health Sciences) Levels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50 percent of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28 percent of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health. Exergaming, using active console video games that track player movement to control the game, has become popular, and may provide an alternative form of exercise to counteract sedentary behaviors. In a study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers studied the effects of exergaming on children. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 17, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Heartburn Videos
Heartburn-related videos on the Heartburn / GERD site: How to Make a Heartburn Record How to Relieve Heartburn and Gas Tips for Preventing Heartburn Nighttime Heartburn How to Treat Nighttime Heartburn How to Exercise without Heartburn How to Treat Heartburn Diet Tips for Reducing Heartburn Acid Reflux vs. GERD How to Diagnose Heartburn What is Heartburn Causes of Heartburn What Increases the Risk of Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Chest Pain vs. Heartburn Avoid and Treat Heartburn Heartburn and Acid Reflux Testing - Endoscopy Heartburn Videos originally appeared on About.com Heartburn / G...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Moderate‐Intensity Single Exercise Session Does Not Induce Renal Damage
ConclusionsA single session of moderate‐intensity exercise was not associated with an increase in renal parameters used to assess renal damage. (Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis)
Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - May 17, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Koji Hiraki, Atsuko Kamijo‐Ikemori, Takashi Yasuda, Chiharu Hotta, Kazuhiro P. Izawa, Satoshi Watanabe, Takeshi Sugaya, Kenjiro Kimura Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Want A Deep Spiritual Path? Try Economics.
Economics as a science aims to be the value-neutral study of how value happens. Since all living things express values, economics is fundamental to all of the life and social sciences. Some say economics can't speak to transcendent values like love and spirituality. Here's an argument than it can--more honestly, humbly and wisely than other spiritual practices do.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - May 16, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Dr. Jeremy Sherman Tags: Addiction Animal Behavior Behavioral Economics Cognition Ethics and Morality Evolutionary Psychology Happiness Personality Philosophy Politics Relationships Self-Help Social Life Spirituality Sport and Competition Stress ap Source Type: news

Scituate Man Gets Bionic Hand
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: deanreddington Tags: Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Tech Watch Listen bionic arm Cancer Mike Benning Scituate Source Type: news

Letters: Boycott of Israel is a personal choice
In their letter (15 May), condemning Professor Hawking for not going to a conference in Israel, professors Michael Yudkin and Denis Noble state that the international code that governs the conduct of all scientists requires them to refrain from discrimination "based on such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age" (statute 5 of the International Council for Science). I think that they are being a little ingenuous. I have been attending scientific meetings and congresses in all parts of the world for over 50 years, an...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 16, 2013 Category: Science Tags: The Guardian Middle East and North Africa Israel World news Letters Stephen Hawking Science Source Type: news

Urban Athlete: Exercise Class, Obedience Not Required
In a new class in Brooklyn, dogs and their owners can work out and play together. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By DANIEL KRIEGER Tags: Exercise Dogs Source Type: news

Can Sleep at Altitude Prevent Sudden Hiker Deaths?
Men who die of a sudden cardiac event are less likely to do so on the first day of mountain activities if they sleep at higher elevations the night before, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cardiac Arrest, Sports Safety, Traveler's Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Well: Running With the Hansons Method
When I got to the marathon starting line earlier this month, I knew that my 18 weeks of training would come down to the next five hours. That training? Some would say unconventional, even controversial. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By JEN A. MILLER Tags: Fitness Running Exercise Marathon Running Featured Run Well Source Type: news

Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - May 16, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, Oncology, Sports Medicine, News, Source Type: news

Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men from Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Men's Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Myanmar Tests Procedures for Its 2014 Census - 22 April 2013
YANGON — The Myanmar Government with support from UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, undertook a pilot census exercise from 30 March to 10 April to prepare for a nationwide census in 2014, the country's first in 30 years. One hundred schoolteachers trained to be enumerators visited thousands of homes and questioned residents in selected villages in 20 townships across the country representing a cross-section of Myanmar's diverse geographic and ethnic mix. (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - May 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Child protection in ballet: experiences and views of teachers, administrators and ballet students - Papaefstathiou M, Rhind D, Brackenridge C.
Over the past 15 years, there has been a growing concern regarding child protection (CP) in the sport context yet there remains a lack of research into how key stakeholders view related CP policies. The present exploratory case study of a UK ballet organis... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Excellent Crash Safety Ratings Of Passenger Cars 'May Provide A False Degree Of Confidence'
Most consumers who are shopping for a new car depend on good crash safety ratings as an indicator of how well the car will perform in a crash. But a new University at Buffalo study of crashes involving cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) has found those crash ratings are a lot less relevant than vehicle type. The study is being presented May 16 at the annual meeting of the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine in Atlanta... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health Source Type: news

Barriers and facilitators of sports in Dutch Paralympic athletes: An explorative study
This study indicated that barriers of sport were mostly environmental, while facilitators were usually personal factors. Attitude and subjective norm were considered the most important components for intention to participation in sports. The facilitators outweighed the barriers and kept the athletes being active in sports. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports - May 16, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: E. A. Jaarsma, J. H. B. Geertzen, R. Jong, P. U. Dijkstra, R. Dekker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

High-testosterone competitors more likely to choose red
(Association for Psychological Science) Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that it may have to do with their testosterone levels. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Students' diet and physical activity improve with parent communications
(Penn State) College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers at Penn State. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

MARC Travel Awards announced for the 2013 60th Annual ACSM Meeting & 4th World Congress
(Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) FASEB MARC Program has announced the travel award recipients for the 2013 American College of Sports Medicine 60th Annual Meeting & 4th World Congress on Exercise is MedicineTM in Indianapolis, IN from May 28 - June 1, 2013. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 16, 2013 Category: Biology Source Type: news

When worlds collide--elite sport, doping, and scientific research
(Source: Journal of Applied Physiology)
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 16, 2013 Category: Physiology Authors: Wagner, P. D. Tags: EDITORIALS Source Type: research

Racial differences in the response of cardiorespiratory fitness to aerobic exercise training in Caucasian and African American postmenopausal women
African American (AA) women have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and have been reported to have lower cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) compared with Caucasian American (CA) women. However, little data exist that evaluate racial differences in the change in CRF following aerobic exercise training. CA (n = 264) and AA (n = 122) postmenopausal women from the Dose-Response to Exercise in Women study were randomized to 4, 8, and 12 kcal·kg body wt–1·wk–13 (KKW) of aerobic training or the control group for 6 mo. CRF was evaluated using a cycle ergometer. A greater increase in relative CRF was ...
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 16, 2013 Category: Physiology Authors: Swift, D. L., Johannsen, N. M., Lavie, C. J., Earnest, C. P., Johnson, W. D., Blair, S. N., Church, T. S., Newton, R. L. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

Cerebrovascular reactivity is associated with maximal aerobic capacity in healthy older adults
Recently, several high-impact reviews suggest that regular aerobic exercise is beneficial for maintaining cognitive function in aging adults. Higher cerebral blood flow and/or cerebrovascular reactivity may explain the favorable effect of exercise on cognition. In addition, prostaglandin-mediated vasodilator responses may be influenced by regular exercise. Therefore, our purpose was to evaluate middle cerebral artery (MCA) vasodilator responses in healthy adults before and after cyclooxygenase inhibition. A total of 16 young (26 ± 6 yr; 8 males, 8 females) and 13 older (64 ± 6 yr; 7 males, 6 females) healthy ...
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 16, 2013 Category: Physiology Authors: Barnes, J. N., Taylor, J. L., Kluck, B. N., Johnson, C. P., Joyner, M. J. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

Bubbles, microparticles, and neutrophil activation: changes with exercise level and breathing gas during open-water SCUBA diving
The study goal was to evaluate responses in humans following decompression from open-water SCUBA diving with the hypothesis that exertion underwater and use of a breathing mixture containing more oxygen and less nitrogen (enriched air nitrox) would alter annexin V-positive microparticle (MP) production and size changes and neutrophil activation, as well as their relationships to intravascular bubble formation. Twenty-four divers followed a uniform dive profile to 18 m of sea water breathing air or 22.5 m breathing 32% oxygen/68% nitrogen for 47 min, either swimming with moderately heavy exertion underwater or remaining sta...
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 16, 2013 Category: Physiology Authors: Thom, S. R., Milovanova, T. N., Bogush, M., Yang, M., Bhopale, V. M., Pollock, N. W., Ljubkovic, M., Denoble, P., Madden, D., Lozo, M., Dujic, Z. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

Antibody and CD8+ T cell memory response to influenza A/PR/8/34 infection is reduced in treadmill-exercised mice, yet still protective
Moderate exercise may decrease the severity of influenza infection and reduce lung viral load. The possibility that an exercise-associated reduction in lung viral load early in infection could contribute to decreased serum antibody and reduced memory response were investigated. BALB/c mice exercised for 8 wk and were then infected with influenza A/PR/8/34 (intranasal route). Influenza-specific serum antibody was assessed for 6 mo post primary infection, at which time mice were infected again with influenza A/PR/8/34. After primary infection, exercise reduced morbidity/mortality, attenuated lung cytokines, and decreased ser...
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 16, 2013 Category: Physiology Authors: Warren, K., Thompson, N., Wannemuehler, M., Kohut, M. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

Comparison of neuromuscular adjustments associated with sustained isometric contractions of four different muscle groups
In conclusion, despite different times to task failure when sustaining an isometric contraction at 50% MVC force for as long as possible, diverse muscle groups present similar loss of MVC force after task failure. Thus the extent of muscle fatigue is not affected by time to task failure, whereas this latter determines the etiology of fatigue. (Source: Journal of Applied Physiology)
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 16, 2013 Category: Physiology Authors: Neyroud, D., Ruttimann, J., Mannion, A. F., Millet, G. Y., Maffiuletti, N. A., Kayser, B., Place, N. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

Dihydrotestosterone is elevated following sprint exercise in healthy young men
In conclusion, our data demonstrate that DHT is acutely elevated following sprint cycle exercise and that this response is influenced by cycling cadence. The importance of DHT in the context of exercise training and sports performance remains to be determined. (Source: Journal of Applied Physiology)
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology - May 16, 2013 Category: Physiology Authors: Smith, A. A., Toone, R., Peacock, O., Drawer, S., Stokes, K. A., Cook, C. J. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

Currently, children with congenital heart disease are not limited in their submaximal exercise performance [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS Currently, children with CHD are not limited in their submaximal exercise performance. However, there is still a reduction in peak oxygen uptake. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Muller, J., Bohm, B., Semsch, S., Oberhoffer, R., Hess, J., Hager, A. Tags: CONGENITAL Source Type: research

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for perioperative evaluation of sternal eversion for pectus excavatum [THORACIC]
CONCLUSIONS After surgical correction of pectus excavatum with the sternal eversion technique, CMR demonstrates improvement in both anatomical chest wall contour and cardiac performance. Sternal eversion provides the most complete anatomical correction and greatest relief of internal cardiac compression. We recommend CMR as the definitive modality for evaluation of patients with pectus excavatum, as this modality shows that the primary underlying physiological abnormality in pectus excavatum is cardiac compression. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 16, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Humphries, C. M., Anderson, J. L., Flores, J. H., Doty, J. R. Tags: THORACIC Source Type: research

Does long-term creatine supplementation impair kidney function in resistance-trained individuals consuming a high-protein diet?
Conclusions: A 12-week creatine supplementation protocol did not affect kidney function in resistance-trained healthy individuals consuming a high-protein diet; thus reinforcing the safety of this dietary supplement.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01817673 (Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition)
Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition - May 16, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Rebeca LugaresiMarco LemeVítor de Salles PainelliIgor MuraiHamilton RoschelMarcelo SapienzaAntonio Lancha JuniorBruno Gualano Source Type: research