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Intimate partner violence and women's tobacco use in Nigeria: Leveraging national data systems for substance use research in Africa

Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions, and Health
Background: Substance use research in Africa is shifting from consumption patterns towards the social contexts that shape health-related risk behaviours.
Endurance Uzobo, Sonume N. George
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The gut mucin-microbiota interactions: a missing key to optimizing endurance performance

Frontiers in Physiology, 2023
Endurance athletes offer unique physiology and metabolism compared to sedentary individuals. Athletes training at high intensities for prolonged periods are at risk for gastrointestinal disturbances.
Allison Clark, Núria Mach
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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An evaluation of gastrocnemius muscle structure and function in endurance runners and low physical activity individuals [PDF]

, 2013
Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references.Distance running has become increasingly popular in recreational runners. The gastrocnemius is the main muscle used for propulsion in running, and may be at risk for injury due to its morphology.
Buchholtz, Kim
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A Bayesian approach to estimate minute ventilation from heart rate during exercise for assessing environmental exposures of females

Physiological Reports
Estimating minute ventilation (V̇E) is essential for assessing the health impacts of environmental exposures during exercise field‐studies. Predictive equations using heart rate (HR) are commonly used, but overlook exercise intensity domains, and reduced
Gustavo Oneda, Fernando Klitzke Borszcz, Raul Würdig, Ricardo Dantas deLucas, Rosemeri Maurici, Joseph F. Welch, Sarah Koch, Ramon Cruz   +7 more
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'Internal Splints' for Tetraplegics

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1985
The “Internal Splint for Tetraplegic Patients” concept is being used at the Spinal Units of the H.F, Verwoerd Hospital and Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria. It consists of: 1.
Ulrich Mennen
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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The snow must go on: how German cross-country skiers maintained training and performance in the face of COVID-19 lockdowns

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
BackgroundThe Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 led to disruption of sporting events, with athletes obliged to comply with national lockdown restrictions.PurposeTo investigate the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on national-team XC skiers' annual ...
H. Kock, H. Kock, A. Schürer, C. A. Staunton, C. A. Staunton, Helen G. Hanstock   +5 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in Pediatric Patients With Mixed Chimerism After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk, Sebastian Michaelis, Michaela Döring, Thomas Eichholz, Ursula Holzer, Martin Ebinger, Tim Flaadt, Rupert Handgretinger, Peter Lang, Jan Frederic Weller, Markus Mezger   +10 more
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Traditional Versus Velocity-Based Resistance Training in Competitive Female Cyclists: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Frontiers in Physiology, 2021
We assessed the effects of a short-term velocity-based resistance training (VBRT, where exercise intensity is individualized based on the loads and repetitions that maximize power output) program compared with traditional resistance training (TRT, where ...
Almudena Montalvo-Pérez, Lidia B. Alejo, Lidia B. Alejo, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Jaime Gil-Cabrera, Eduardo Talavera, Alejandro Lucia, Alejandro Lucia, David Barranco-Gil   +9 more
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