Actividad física y niveles de condición física de los estudiantes del Departamento de Educación Física y Deportes durante la graduación

This study aimed to compare physical activity and fitness of physical education and sports teacher department students and investigate the relationship between physical parameters and academic success. Twenty-five (12 male and 12 female) students volunteered to participate in this study. Sportive background and higher education examination points, shuttle run test scores, and academic success pieces of information of students were taken from the personal folder with the permission of faculty administration. Body composition measured via bioelectric impedance method, shuttle run test performed. Self-admitted international physical activity questionary (long form) was performed. Sportive background and higher education examination points, physical activity levels, and academic success have founded similar within both sexes. However, aerobic capacity results decreased when compared to the entrance of the college with graduation in both male and female students. Also, there was a correlation between VO2max change percentage and academic success. Requirements of physical education and sports department cannot maintain until graduation. These results indicate that there is not an impact of physical tests to graduation quantities of the physical education teacher. However, the relationship between VO2max change percentage and academic success is important indicator that active playing sports and physical activity may be beneficial. To grow up better and more quantitative physical education teachers, future studies require to investigate current physical test which performed the entrance of physical education and sports teacher education and querying that do physical tests a good method to attain requested goals.Este estudio tuvo como objetivo comparar la actividad física y el estado físico de los estudiantes del departamento de educación física y de deportes, e investigar la relación entre los parámetros físicos y el éxito académico. Veinticinco (13 hombres y 12 mujeres) se ofrecieron como voluntarios para participar en este estudio.  Se analizó la composición corporal medida a través del método de impedancia bioeléctrica, se realizó una prueba de funcionamiento de la lanzadera. Se realizó un cuestionario de actividad física internacional. Los antecedentes deportivos y los puntos de examen de educación superior, los niveles de actividad física y el éxito académico han sido similares en ambos sexos. Sin embargo, los resultados de la capacidad aeróbica disminuyeron en comparación con la entrada a la universidad con la graduación en estudiantes masculinos y femeninos. Además, hubo una correlación entre el porcentaje de cambio de VO2max y el éxito académico.  Estos resultados indican que las pruebas físicas no afectan las cantidades de graduación del maestro de educación física. Sin embargo, la relación entre el porcentaje de cambio de VO2max y el éxito académico es un indicador importante de que los deportes activos y la actividad física pueden ser beneficiosos. Para crecer mejores y más maestros de educación física cuantitativos, los estudios futuros requieren investigar las pruebas físicas actuales que realizaron la entrada de educación física y educación de maestros de deportes y consultas que hacen pruebas físicas un buen método para lograr los objetivos solicitados

A comparative study on the effects of a pesticide (cypermethrin) and two metals (copper, lead) to serum biochemistry of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus

The present study was designed to compare the responses in freshwater fish Oreochromis niloticus exposed to a synthetic pyrethroid, cypermethrin (CYP); an essential metal, copper (Cu); and a nonessential metal, lead (Pb). Fish were exposed to 0.05 μg/l CYP, 0.05 mg/l Cu, and 0.05 mg/l Pb for 4 and 21 days, and the alterations in serum enzyme activities, metabolite, and ion levels were determined. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities increased in response to CYP, Cu, and Pb exposures at both exposure periods. While elevations in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities and in cholesterol level were observed in pesticide-exposed fish at 4 and 21 days, they increased in Cu- and Pb-exposed fish at 21 days. Although metal-exposed fish showed increases in cortisol and glucose levels at 4 days followed by a return to control levels at the end of the exposure period, their levels elevated in pesticide-exposed fish at both exposure periods. Total protein levels decreased in Pb- and pesticide-exposed fish at 21 days. Na+ and Cl− levels decreased in pesticide-exposed fish at both exposure periods and in Cu- and Pb-exposed fish at 21 days. The exposures of pesticide and metals caused an elevation in K+ level at the end of the exposure period. The present study showed that observed alterations in all serum biochemical parameters of fish-treated pesticide were higher than those in fish exposed to metals

Evaluation of P Wave Dispersion, QT Dispersion and P Wave Amplitude in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Objective The purpose of the study is to evaluate the risks of atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmia and the risk of right atrial dilatation by using P wave amplitude (Pda) measurement, in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome (OSAS) by using the parameters of the P wave dispersion (Pd) and QT interval dispersion (QTc) the accepted non-invasive risk indicators for atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Materials and Methods Patients who had applied to our clinic’s sleep laboratory with pre-diognosis of OSAS were evaluated. Two hundred twenty five cases were included in the study who met the criteria for acceptance to work. Polysomnographic tests and routine blood tests applied to all patients. In addition, electrocardiography was performed. Pd, QTc and corrected QT dispersion (QTcd) calculated on a 12 lead surface electrocardiographic examination. The difference between patient and control groups were evaluated. Results After polysomnographic workup, 56 cases with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) 0.05). Although QTcd was higher than normal range in patient group, the differences was not significant compared to control group (p>0.05). In the studies made for P wave, although the values in terms of Pmax, Pmin and Pd were found higher in the patient group than in the control group, a significant difference was not determined between the groups. However, P wave amplitude was significantly higher as statistically in the patient group than in the control group (p=0.02). Conclusion Pd and QTc/QTcd parameters do not seem to be appropriate for the assessment of ventricular and atrial arrhythmia risk in patients with OSAS. However, the increase in Pda may be indicative of an increased risk of right atrial dilatation. There is a need for forward studies involving large case series in order to provide clarity on the subject

Reliability of the Watch-Pat 200 in Detecting Sleep Apnea in Highway Bus Drivers

Objective: To predict the validity of Watch-PAT (WP) device for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) among highway bus drivers. Method: A total number of 90 highway bus drivers have undergone polysomnography (PSG) and Watch-PAT test simultaneously. Routine blood tests and the routine ear-nose-throat (ENT) exams have been done as well. Results: The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) were 89.1%, 76.9%, 82% and 85.7% for RDI > 15, respectively. WRDI, WODI, W 15 in highway bus drivers, especially in drivers older than 45 years, but has limited value in drivers younger than 45 years old who have less risk for OSA. Therefore, WP can be used in the former group when PSG is not easily available.WoSScopu

Clinical Feasibility of an Auto-Adjusting Bi-Level PAP Device for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Introduction: Bi-Level positive airway pressure (BPAP) is an effective alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who could not tolerate CPAP. An automatically titrating BPAP device has recently been developed, BPAP Auto® with BiFlex™ (BPAPauto). The primary aim of this study was to examine the performance of this new device during attended polysomnography (PSG). Materials and Methods: This was a prospective case series study. Participants with OSA currently using CPAP or BPAP therapy were recruited and undergo in-lab PSG study with BPAPauto. Results: A total of 27 participants met the criteria, enrolled the study. All participants received BPAPauto therapy during an attended PSG. Sleep and respiratory data were examined. The mean apnea hypopnea index was found 2.2±2.5 events/hour. SaO2 (oxygen saturation) was 94.0%±1.8. The mean inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) abolish respiratory events was 14.1±3.4 cmH2O and that of expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) was 10.7±3.9 cmH2O. Conclusions: BPAPauto is able to establish an appropriate Bi-Level PAP and control oxygen saturation without excessive disruption of sleep. Further studies using randomized control design are needed to examine potential roles and advantages of BPAPauto for treatment of OSA

THE EFFECT OF CIRCADIAN RHYTHM ON GAME PERFORMANCE IN ELITE YOUTH MALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Bir basketbol maçını kazanabilmek için fiziksel, fizyolojik, psikolojik, biyomotor, bilişsel, teknik ve taktik özelliklerin gelişmiş olması gerekmektedir. Bu özelliklerin sirkadiyen ritimden etkilendiği, bu nedenle günün farklı saatlerinde söz konusu performansların değişebildiği bilinmektedir. Bu araştırmada, sirkadiyen ritmin 18 Yaş Altı Erkekler Basketbol Türkiye Şampiyonasına katılan takımların performanslarına olan etkisi incelenmiştir. Türkiye Basketbol Federasyonu resmi sitesinde açık erişimli olarak paylaşılan beş turnuvadaki 208 maçın istatistik verisi toplanmıştır. Araştırmaya sadece uzatmaya giden ya da 10 sayıdan az farkla biten 97 maç dahil edilmiştir. Bu maçlarda takımların istatistik verileri toplanmış ve her maç için takım başı birer veri seti olmak üzere toplamda 194 farklı takım istatistik verisi incelenmiştir. Sirkadiyen ritmin performansa etkisini incelemek için maç istatistikleri ile maç başlama saati arasındaki ilişki test edilmiştir. Ayrıca sabah ve akşam saatlerindeki maçların istatistikleri de birbirileriyle karşılaştırılmıştır. Korelasyon analizi sonucu iki sayılık deneme ve asist istatistiklerinin maç saati ile negatif; üç sayılık deneme, serbest atış deneme, başarılı serbest atış ve faul istatistiklerinin ise maç saatiyle pozitif korelasyon gösterdiği belirlenmiştir (p&amp;lt;0.05). Sabah ve akşam maçlarının karşılaştırılması sonucu ise saha içi deneme, iki sayılık deneme ve asist istatistiklerinin sabah maçlarında; serbest atış yüzdesi, serbest atış deneme, başarılı serbest atış ve faul istatistiklerinin ise akşam maçlarında daha fazla olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p&amp;lt;0.05). Ulaşılan bulgular ışığında akşam maçlarında şutör oyunculara verilen sürenin artırılması ve takımın önemli uzun oyuncularının faul problemine girme ihtimali göz önünde tutularak stratejik planlanmaların yapılması önerilmektedir. Sabah maçlarında ise kolay penetre yememek ve yenilen penetreleri daha etkili savunabilmek için taktik hazırlıkların planlanmış ve çalışılmış olması oldukça önemlidir.</jats:p

Rationale and design of the Turkish sleep apnea database-TURKAPNE : A national, multicenter, observational, prospective cohort study

OBJECTIVES: The primary aim of The Turkish Sleep Apnea Database (TURKAPNE) study is to generate a cross-sectional nationwide database for defining the clinical and polysomnographic characteristics of the patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Turkey. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this ongoing project, all consecutive adults with suspected OSA are recruited from the sleep centers of the university and research hospitals in Turkey. Information on anthropometric data, educational status, driving license, smoking habits, alcohol use, comorbidities, drug use, questionnaires, polysomnographic, and/or cardiorespiratory polygraphic findings are recorded in a systematized Web-based report form. Blood glucose, lipids and other biochemical markers, lung function, and echocardiography measurements are optionally included. Follow-up data regarding treatment modality and compliance is assessed. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between OSA phenotypes and metabolic, pulmonary, and cardiovascular comorbidities as well as traffic accidents, and the impact of treatment will be further explored. We target a total sample of 10,000 participants. RESULTS: The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02784977) in May 2016 and the first patient was recruited in October 2017. A total of 1911 participants from 19 centers have been enrolled in the study by May 31, 2018. CONCLUSION: The TURKAPNE study will contribute to a better understanding of the health-related burden of OSA phenotypes and its association with the comorbidities and adverse outcomes, including traffic accidents in Turkey. The results may also contribute to a more personalized approach and better management of varying OSA phenotypes with concomitant disorders