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The Effect of 16-Minute Thermal Stress and 2-Minute Cold Water Immersion on the Physiological Parameters of Young Sedentary Men

2020

This study aimed to determine the effect of 16 minutes of thermal stress followed by 2 minutes of cold water immersion on the physiological parameters of fifty-five sedentary men (mean age 20.15±1.30 years), who were exposed to 16 minutes of sauna (temperature: 90-91℃; relative humidity: 14-16%) followed by 2 minutes of cold water immersion (12℃). The participants' somatic characteristics were determined before entering the sauna, and their body mass and blood pressure were measured before and after sauna treatment. Physiological parameters were monitored during the 16-minute sauna session and the 2-minute cold water immersion (CRIO) or shower. The subjects perspired 0.21-0.27 litres during…

Impact of Glucose-Lowering Medications on Cardiometabolic Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

2019

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is associated with a high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CV) disease. Contributing pathophysiologic factors include endothelial dysfunction caused by excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), increased activity of nuclear factor kB (NFkB), altered macrophage polarization, and reduced synthesis of endothelial progenitor cells (EPC). Consequently, there can be a potentially rapid progression of the atherosclerotic disease with a higher propensity to unstable plaque, leading to increased cardiovascular mortality. Management is aimed at prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of hyperglycemia and vascular complications. Innovative therape…

Genetic features of Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae and its Plasmids

2019

Klebsiella pneumoniae, a major cause of both hospital and community-acquired infections, is listed by the World Health Organization as a critical priority antibiotic- resistant bacterial pathogen. With the appearance of sequencing techniques such as Next-generation Sequencing (NGS), there is the possibility to obtain the whole genome of the bacteria, getting to know all antimicrobial resistance determinants. The purpose of this study has been to apply this new technology to clinical microbiology, in order to characterize the resistome present in carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae strains isolated in a tertiary hospital in Valencia, Spain. A total of 234 isolates were prepared for whole-genom…

Rumor de pañuelo blanco: historia, memoria y representaciones literarias de Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo

2018

El 24 de marzo de 2016 se cumplieron 40 años del golpe de Estado del autodenominado Proceso de Reorganización Nacional que condujo a siete años de una sangrienta dictadura en Argentina. De entre las organizaciones de Derechos Humanos que surgieron como respuesta a las desapariciones ilegales de militantes y de civiles, las Madres y Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo se han constituido, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional, en evidencia de la historia de violencia y en símbolo de paz; como tales también han entrado en el plano de la ficción. Teniendo en cuenta estas líneas, en el presente trabajo se realiza, primero, un recorrido por la historia de las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo y el cambio polític…

L'évolution de l'image enfantine dans "Tropismes" et "Enfance" de Nathalie Sarraute

2019

Inspired by the memories of her own difficult childhood in the shadow of the war, Nathalie Sarraute attempts to show the specificity of this period. In Tropismes (tr. Tropisms) and Enfance (tr. Childhood), she attempts to capture and present the child’s psychological experiences, at the same time refuting the stereotypes associated with this period in life. From the pen of the representative of the so-called new novel, there emerges an evolving image of a child: from a submissive/subordinate being, feeling shame or fear (because of his/her own distinctness), and lack of love, to an independent, liberated being rejecting conventions, sensible and sensitive, ready to accomplish his/her goals …

Lapsensa surmanneiden ja sitä yrittäneiden äitien elämäntilanne sekä lapsuuden väkivaltakokemukset

1998

A Group Intervention to Promote Resilience in Nursing Professionals: A Randomised Controlled Trial

2022

In this study, a new group intervention program to foster resilience in nursing professionals was tested for efficacy. In total, 72 nurses were recruited and randomised to either an intervention condition or to a wait list control condition. The study had a pre-test, post-test, follow-up design. The eight-week program targeted six resilience factors: cognitive flexibility, coping, self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-care, and mindfulness. Compared to the control group, the intervention group reported a significant improvement in the primary outcome mental health (measured with the General Health Questionnaire) from pre-test (M = 20.79; SD = 9.85) to post-test (M = 15.81; SD = 7.13) with an est…

First combined flux chamber survey of mercury and CO2 emissions from soil diffuse degassing at Solfatara of Pozzuoli crater, Campi Flegrei (Italy): M…

2014

Abstract There have been limited studies to date targeting gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) flux from soil emission in enriched volcanic substrates and its relation with CO 2 release and tectonic structures. In order to evaluate and understand the processes of soil–air exchanges involved at Solfatara of Pozzuoli volcano, the most active zone of Campi Flegrei caldera (Italy), an intensive field measurement survey has been achieved in September 2013 by using high-time resolution techniques. Soil–air exchange fluxes of GEM and CO 2 have been measured simultaneously at 116 points, widely distributed within the crater. Quantification of gas flux has been assessed by using field accumulation chamb…

Neck Pain in Fibromyalgia: Treatment with Exercise and Mesotherapy

2023

Background and Objectives: Fibromyalgia is a very common musculoskeletal disease. The purpose of this study is to assess, on a population of fibromyalgic patients, the clinical efficacy of antalgic mesotherapy with diclofenac and thiocolchicoside in the treatment of cervical pain reduction for improvement of the functional capacity and quality of life of these patients. Materials and Methods: We conducted an observational study of 78 fibromyalgia patients recruited using our hospital database. Based on the different types of treatment received, the patients were divided into two groups: the treatment group (TG), who received antalgic mesotherapy with diclofenac, thiococolchicoside, and mepi…

Ocena właściwości sorpcyjnych Hottonia palustris L.

2016

Zbadano w warunkach laboratoryjnych kinetykę i równowagę procesu sorpcji wybranych metali ciężkich: Cu i Zn w roślinie wodnej - okrężnicy bagiennej (Hottonia palustris L.). Wykazano, że stan równowagi w układzie roztwór soli metalu - okrężnica bagienna zostaje osiągnięty po około 60 minutach. W warunkach prowadzenia eksperymentu około 36% jonów miedzi i około 49% jonów cynku sorbowanych jest z roztworów początkowych w pierwszych 10 minutach. Do opisu równowag wykorzystano model izotermy Langmuira. Stwierdzono, że Hottonia palustris L. sorbuje jony metali ciężkich proporcjonalnie do ich zawartości w roztworze, w którym została zanurzona. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań można przypuszczać…