CORRELAÇÕES ENTRE A CLASSIFICAÇÃO FUNCIONAL E O DESEMPENHO MOTOR DE JOGADORES DE BASQUETEBOL DE CADEIRAS DE RODAS EXPERIENTES

The aim of the study is to verify the correlation between the functional classification (FC) and the level of motor performance of experienced wheelchair basketball (BCR) athletes. Through a cross-sectional observational study, 10 BCR players were recruited to perform the aerobic capacity test, the speed test, and the agility test with and without the ball. Through the association analysis using the Spearman correlation test and a p of was adopted, it can be observed that there was a strong inverse correlation, with a significance level set at 5% (p<0.05). It was observed that FC did not correlate with aerobic capacity (r=0.278; p= 0.436). On the other hand, a correlation was observed between FC and speed (r= -0.759; p= 0.011), agility with the ball (r= -0.864; p= 0.001) and agility without the ball (r= -0.762; p= 0.010), between CF and agility and speed tests, while no significant results were observed when compared to the east of aerobic capacity. With this, it can be said that athletes with higher FC will present a better performance in game attributes when compared to athletes with smaller FC, this finding helps the coaches and coaches of the teams in the periodization of training and in the elaboration of game strategies during the matches. Received on: 2022/11/25 Reformulated on: 2022/12/26 Accepted: 2022/12/26  O objetivo do estudo é verificar a correlação entre a classificação funcional (CF) e o nível de desempenho motor de atletas experientes de basquete em cadeira de rodas (BCR). Através de um estudo observacional transversal, foram recrutados 10 jogadores de BCR, para realizar o teste de capacidade aeróbica, teste de velocidade, e o teste de agilidade com e sem bola. Através da análise de associação por meio do teste de correlação de Spearman e adotou-se um p de pode-se observar que houve correlação inversa forte, com nível de significância fixado em 5% (p<0,05). Observou-se a que a CF não apresentou correlação com capacidade aeróbica (r=0,278; p= 0,436). Em contrapartida, foi observado correlação entre a CF e a velocidade (r= -0,759; p= 0,011), agilidade com bola (r= -0,864; p= 0,001) e agilidade sem bola (r= -0,762; p= 0,010), entre CF e os testes de agilidade e de velocidade, enquanto não se observou resultados significativos quando comparado com o este de capacidade aeróbica. Com isso pode-se afirmar que, atletas com maiores CF irão apresentar uma performance melhor nos atributos de jogo quando comparado com atletas de CF menores, tal achado auxilia os técnicos e treinadores das equipes na periodização dos treinamentos e na elaborar das estratégias de jogo durante as partidas. Recebido em: 25/11/2022 Reformulado em: 26/12/2022 Aceito em: 26/12/202

Contrasting and congruent patterns of genetic structuring in two Microtus vole species using museum specimens

The common vole (Microtus arvalis) and the field vole (Microtus agrestis) are morphologically similar species but are ecological distinctive and differ in the details of their evolutionary history as revealed by mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). The aim of this study is to describe patterns of genetic variability using microsatellite markers in populations of the common and field vole in Poland using museum specimens, to assess the degree of congruence with mtDNA variation and thereby determine the factors that influence current patterns of gene flow. We genotyped 190 individuals of the common vole at 11 loci and 190 individuals of the field vole at 13 loci. Overall differentiation based on F ST was higher for the common vole than in the field vole. We detected a significant isolation by distance pattern for both species. Bayesian analysis in STRUCTURE identified Eastern and Western geographic groups in Poland based on microsatellites for both species. The location of river barriers is likely to be the main factor in these partitions. The eastern-western subdivision with microsatellites does not coincide with the distribution of mtDNA lineages for either species. Unlike previous studies in the common and field vole elsewhere in Europe, we found no evidence of reproductive isolation between the mtDNA lineages of these species at their contact zones in Poland. This study highlights the different roles of evolutionary history and landscape in shaping contemporary genetic structure in voles in Poland

Fish oil and treadmill exercise have age-dependent effects on episodic memory and oxidative state of the hippocampus

There is a growing interest to better understand how lifestyle choices can improve memory functions. Treadmill exercise (Ex) and long-chain nâ 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) found in fish oil (Fo) are able to stimulate hippocampal antioxidant defenses and improve memory. The aim was to test whether (Fo) and (Ex) can improve rat's performance on memory tasks and optimize hippocampal antioxidant state in an age-dependent manner. Therefore, young and adult rats were exercised and received (Fo) during four weeks. The (Ex) was performed during 30min/day, with the speed gradually increasing from the first to the last week. Afterwards, episodic memory was measured by the recognition of object identity and spatial location. Hippocampal oxidative state was investigated with the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), carbonyls content, antioxidant enzymatic activity (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT)), and antioxidant non enzymatic activity (reduced glutathione, sulfhydryl content). The (Fo) adult rats were able to recognize objectâ s shape and placement, however (Fo) young rats had impaired spatial recognition (pThe accepted manuscript in pdf format is listed with the files at the bottom of this page. The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the manuscript may differ slightly between what is listed on this page and what is listed in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript; that in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript is what was submitted by the author

Clinical characteristics of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures across the lifespan:An international retrospective study

Purpose: Previous studies from a few countries have reported semiological differences in younger children compared with adolescents or adults with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNESs). This study tested the hypothesis that semiological, demographic, and historical risk factors vary with different ages of PNES onset in a large cohort from different countries. Methods: In this retrospective study, we investigated patients consecutively referred for PNES, who were admitted to epilepsy monitoring units in Iran, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada, Argentina, and USA. Age, gender, age at seizure onset, seizure semiology, and factors predisposing to PNES (abuse, stressors) were documented according to routine diagnostic practices at each center. Participants were grouped according to their age at onset (i.e., childhood, adolescence, or adulthood). Results: A total of 448 patients were studied. Female predominance was associated with adolescent- (85/122, 70%) and adult-onset (190/270, 70%) but not in childhood-onset PNES (28/56, 50%) (p = 0.011). Event frequency in the month preceding the diagnosis was higher in the childhood- [x¯ = 50, standard deviation (sd) = 82, p = 0.025] versus adolescent- (x¯ = 24, sd = 36) or adult-onset groups (x¯ = 29, sd = 61). Significant between-group differences were observed for generalized body movements (p = 0.0001) and ictal injury (p = 0.027), suggesting more severe ictal presentations in adult-onset PNES compared with younger ages. Adult-onset patients were also more likely to be taking an unnecessary antiepileptic medication (p = 0.010). Conclusion: While PNES may present at any age, there appear to be notable differences across the lifespan with respect to some of the clinical characteristics. Further international and cross-cultural studies may reveal other interesting characteristics of PNES.Fil: Sawchuk, Tyson. Alberta Children's Hospital. Children's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center; Canadá. University of Nicosia. School of Social Sciences. Department of Psychology; ChipreFil: Asadi Pooya, Ali A.. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Shiraz Medical School; Irán. Thomas Jefferson University. Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Department of Neurology; Estados UnidosFil: Myers, Lorna. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Estados UnidosFil: Valente, Kette D.. Universidade de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: Restrepo, Anilu Daza. Universidade de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: D'Alessio, Luciana. La Trinidad Medical Center. Epilepsy Unit; VenezuelaFil: Homayoun, Maryam. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Shiraz Medical School; IránFil: Bahrami, Zahra. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Shiraz Medical School; IránFil: Alessi, Rudá. Universidade de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: Paytan, Angélica Aroni. La Trinidad Medical Center. Epilepsy Unit; VenezuelaFil: Kochen, Sara Silvia. Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Alta Complejidad en Red El Cruce Dr. Néstor Carlos Kirchner Samic. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Biología Celular y Neurociencia "Prof. Eduardo de Robertis". Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Medicina. Instituto de Biología Celular y Neurociencia; ArgentinaFil: Taha, Firas. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Estados UnidosFil: Lazar, Lorraine M.. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Estados Unidos. Hackensack University Medical Center. Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine; Estados UnidosFil: Pick, Susannah. King's College London; Reino UnidoFil: Nicholson, Timothy R.. Kings' College London. Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. Section of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry; Reino UnidoFil: Buchhalter, Jeffrey. Alberta Children's Hospital. Children's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center; Canadá. University of Nicosia. School of Social Sciences. Department of Psychology; Chipre. University of Calgary; Canad

Sex differences in demographic and clinical characteristics of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: A retrospective multicenter international study

Purpose Sex-related differences have been reported in patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. It is also plausible to assume that there might be differences between females and males with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Methods In this retrospective study, we investigated patients with PNES, who were admitted to the epilepsy monitoring units at centers in Iran, the USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela. Age, sex, age at seizure onset, seizure semiology, factors potentially predisposing to PNES, and video-electroencephalography recording of all patients were registered routinely. Results Four hundred and fifty-one patients had PNES-only and were eligible for inclusion; 305 patients (67.6%) were females. We executed a logistic regression analysis, evaluating significant variables in univariate analyses (i.e., age, age at onset, aura, presence of historical sexual or physical abuse, and family dysfunction). The only variables retaining significance were historical sexual abuse (p = 0.005) and presence of aura (p = 0.01); physical abuse was borderline significant (p = 0.05) (all three were more prevalent among females). Conclusion Similarities between females and males outweigh the differences with regard to the demographic and clinical characteristics of PNES. However, notable differences are that females more often report lifetime adverse experiences (sexual and probably physical abuse) and auras. While social, psychological, and genetic factors may interact with lifetime adverse experiences in the inception of PNES, the link is not yet clear. This is an interesting avenue for future studies.Fil: Asadi Pooya, Ali A.. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Irán. Thomas Jefferson University; Estados UnidosFil: Myers, Lorna. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Estados UnidosFil: Valente, Kette Dualibi Ramos. Universidade de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: Daza Restrepo, Anilu. La Trinidad Medical Center; VenezuelaFil: D`alessio, Luciana. Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Alta Complejidad en Red El Cruce Dr. Néstor Carlos Kirchner Samic. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos; ArgentinaFil: Sawchuk, Tyson. Alberta Children's Hospital; Canadá. University of Nicosia; ChipreFil: Homayoun, Maryam. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; IránFil: Bahrami, Zahra. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; IránFil: Alessi, Rudá. Universidade de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: Paytan, Angélica Aroni. La Trinidad Medical Center; VenezuelaFil: Kochen, Sara Silvia. Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Alta Complejidad en Red El Cruce Dr. Néstor Carlos Kirchner Samic. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos; ArgentinaFil: Buchhalter, Jeffrey. Alberta Children's Hospital; Canadá. University of Calgary; CanadáFil: Taha, Firas. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Estados UnidosFil: Lazar, Lorraine M.. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Estados UnidosFil: Pick, Susannah. Kings' College London; Reino UnidoFil: Nicholson, Timothy. Kings' College London; Reino Unid

Pediatric-onset psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: A retrospective international multicenter study

Purpose: We compared various clinical characteristics of pediatric-onset psychogenic nonepileptic seizures(PNES) between patients from fie countries. The purpose of this study was to advance our understanding ofpediatric-onset PNES cross-culturally.Methods: In this retrospective study, we compared consecutive patients with PNES with an age at onset of 16years and younger from epilepsy monitoring units in Iran, Brazil, the USA, Canada, and Venezuela. Age, gender,age at seizure onset, seizure semiology, predisposing factors, and video-EEG recordings of all patients wereextracted. Pearson Chi-Square, one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni correction tests were used for statistical analyses.Results: Two hundred twenty-nine patients were studied (83 from Iran, 50 from Brazil, 39 from Canada, 30 fromthe USA, and 27 from Venezuela). Mean age at the onset of seizures was 12.1 ± 3.2 years (range: 4?16 years).The sex ratio of the patients was 1.83: 1 (148 females and 81 males). Clinical characteristics of pediatric-onsetPNES showed some signifiant diffrences among the nations. However, factors associated with pediatric-onsetPNES in these fie nations were similar.Conclusion: This study underscores how international cross-cultural studies can make important contributions toour understanding of PNES. Patients with pediatric-onset PNES from diffrent countries were similar on manyrisk factors associated with PNES. This suggests universality in many features of PNES. However, intriguingdiffrences were also noted with regard to seizure semiology, which might be the result of cultural factors.Fil: Asadi Pooya, Ali A.. Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Shiraz; Irán. Universidad Thomas Jefferson; Estados UnidosFil: Myers, Lorna. Grupo regional de epilepsia del noreste; Estados UnidosFil: Valente, Kette. Universidad de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: Sawchuk, Tyson. Hospital de niños de Alberta, Calgary; Canadá. Universidad de Nicosia; ChipreFil: Daza Restrepo, Anilu. Centro Médico La Trinidad; VenezuelaFil: Homayouna, Maryam. Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Shiraz; IránFil: Buchhalter, Jeffey. Universidad de Nicosia; Chipre. Universidad de Calgary; CanadáFil: Bahramia, Zahra. Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Shiraz; IránFil: Taha, Firas. Grupo regional de epilepsia del noreste; Estados UnidosFil: Lazar, Lorraine M.. Grupo regional de epilepsia del noreste; Estados UnidosFil: Aroni Paytan, Angélica. Centro Médico La Trinidad; VenezuelaFil: D`alessio, Luciana. Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Alta Complejidad en Red El Cruce Dr. Néstor Carlos Kirchner Samic. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos; ArgentinaFil: Kochen, Sara Silvia. Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Ministerio de Salud. Hospital Alta Complejidad en Red El Cruce Dr. Néstor Carlos Kirchner Samic. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Unidad Ejecutora de Estudios en Neurociencias y Sistemas Complejos; Argentina; ArgentinaFil: Alessi, Rudá. Universidad de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: Pick, Susannah. Instituto de Psiquiatría, Psicología y Neurociencia, King's College London; Reino UnidoFil: Nicholson, Timothy R.. Instituto de Psiquiatría, Psicología y Neurociencia, King's College London; Reino Unid