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Technological advancements in the analysis of human motion and posture management through digital devices
Technological development of motion and posture analyses is rapidly progressing, especially in rehabilitation settings and sport biomechanics. Consequently, clear discrimination among different measurement systems is required to diversify their use as needed. This review aims to resume the currently used motion and posture analysis systems, clarify and suggest the appropriate approaches suitable for specific cases or contexts. The currently gold standard systems of motion analysis, widely used in clinical settings, present several limitations related to marker placement or long procedure time. Fully automated and markerless systems are overcoming these drawbacks for conducting biomechanical studies, especially outside laboratories. Similarly, new posture analysis techniques are emerging, often driven by the need for fast and non-invasive methods to obtain high-precision results. These new technologies have also become effective for children or adolescents with non-specific back pain and postural insufficiencies. The evolutions of these methods aim to standardize measurements and provide manageable tools in clinical practice for the early diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathologies and to monitor daily improvements of each patient. Herein, these devices and their uses are described, providing researchers, clinicians, orthopedics, physical therapists, and sports coaches an effective guide to use new technologies in their practice as instruments of diagnosis, therapy, and prevention
Leg Ulcer. Conservative Treatment
Durante um perĂodo de 16 anos foram estudados, de forma prospectiva, 202 doentes
portadores de insuficiĂȘncia venosa crĂłnica complicada de Ășlcera de perna, totalizando
257 Ășlceras. Este conjunto constitui uma sĂ©rie homogĂ©nea, em que foi sempre mantida a
mesma orientação diagnĂłstica e terapĂȘutica, quer mĂ©dica, quer cirĂșrgica.
Foi definido como objectivo a cura da Ășlcera em ambulatĂłrio, com tratamento conservador.
O tratamento cirĂșrgico definitivo, quando indicado, Ă© preferencialmente executado
em diferido, apĂłs a cura da Ășlcera.
Dos 202 doentes incluĂdos inicialmente no estudo, 166 mantiveram-se atĂ© Ă cura ou durante um perĂodo de tratamento prolongado.
Nos doentes que se mantiveram no estudo foi obtida uma taxa de curas de 91%, o que estĂĄ
acima dos resultados habitualmente reportados na literatura internacional.
Salienta-se a importùncia do controlo directo de todo o tratamento pelo médico responsåvel
The impact of physical activity on psychological health during Covid-19 pandemic in Italy
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has upset the normality of Italian daily life, forcing population to social distancing and self-isolation. Since the containment precautions also concern sport-related activities, home workout remained the only possibility to play sports and stay active during the pandemic. The present study aimed to examine changes in the physical activity levels during self-quarantine in Italy, and the impact of exercise on psychological health. A total of 2974 Italian subjects has completed an online survey, but only 2524 subjects resulted eligible for this study. The questionnaire measured the total weekly physical activity energy expenditure before and during quarantine (i.e. the sum of walking, moderate-intensity physical activities, and vigorous-intensity physical activities) in Metabolic Equivalent Task minutes per week (METâmin/wk) using an adapted version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire and their psychological well-being using the Psychological General Well Being Index. Of the 2524 Italian subjects included in the study, 1426 were females (56.4%) and 1098 males (43.6%). Total physical activity significantly decreased between before and during COVID-19 pandemic (Mean: 2429 vs. 1577 METâmin/wk, ââââp < 0.0001), in all age groups and especially in men (Female, mean: 1994 vs. 1443 METâmin/wk, ââââp < 0.0001; Male, mean: 2998 vs. 1754 METâmin/wk, ââââp < 0.0001). Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between the variation of physical activity and mental well-being (r = 0.07541, âââp = 0.0002), suggesting that the reduction of total physical activity had a profoundly negative impact on psychological health and well-being of population. Based on this scientific evidence, maintaining a regular exercise routine is a key strategy for physical and mental health during a forced rest period like the current coronavirus emergency
Importance of the urinary system evaluation in adult patients with spina bifida
Los pacientes con espina bĂfida pueden presentar defectos multisistĂ©micos siendo el sistema urinario
uno de los principales en afectarse. En las Ășltimas dĂ©cadas ha aumentado la poblaciĂłn de pacientes
adultos con espina bĂfida debido a la mejora en la sobrevida desde la edad pediĂĄtrica, por lo que surge la
necesidad de conocer el manejo de estos pacientes tanto por el equipo de salud tratante de adultos, como
por ellos mismos y sus cuidadores. Esta revisiĂłn ha sido elaborada con bibliografĂa de la base de datos
PubMed desde 1977 a 2018 usando tĂ©rminos MeSH âspina bĂfidaâ y âurinaryâ, ademĂĄs de la experiencia
chilena. Se describen las principales complicaciones del sistema urinario en pacientes adultos con espina
bĂfida y sugerencias de su manejo.The patients with spina bifida may have multisistemic defects, mainly the urinary system. Population of adult
patients with spina bifida has increased in last decades by the improved survival from pediatric age, emerging
the need to know the management of these patients by clinicians, patients and their caregivers. This review
was made with scientific articles available in PubMed database from 1977-2018 using search MeSH terms
âspina bifidaâ and âurinaryâ, and the Chilean experience. Herein we discuss the main complications of
urinary system of adult patients with spina bifida and their suggestive management
Decreased peripheral health service utilisation during an outbreak of Marburg haemorrhagic fever, UĂge, Angola, 2005.
In 2005, a Marburg haemorrhagic fever (MHF) outbreak occurred in UĂge province, Angola, which had its epicentre in UĂge municipality. Concurrently, a health facility located a considerable distance from the outbreak's epicentre reported a drastic reduction in attendance, possibly due to a remote effect of the ongoing MHF outbreak. Health officials should devise strategies to ensure that communities far from a filovirus haemorrhagic fever epicentre are not adversely affected by interventions at the epicentre and, to the greatest extent possible, ensure that these peripheral communities receive essential medical care during an epidemic
Anisakiasis and gastroallergic reactions associated with Anisakis pegreffii infection, Italy.
Human cases of gastric anisakiasis caused by the zoonotic parasite Anisakis pegreffii are increasing in Italy. The disease is caused by ingestion of larval nematodes in lightly cooked or raw seafood. Because symptoms are vague and serodiagnosis is difficult, the disease is often misdiagnosed and cases are understimated
SARS-CoV-2 serological profile in healthcare professionals of a Southern Italy hospital
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the first coronavirus that has caused a pandemic. Assessing the prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare worker groups offers a unique opportunity to study the correlation between seroconversion and immunization because of their occupational exposure and a higher risk of contagion. The study enrolled 3242 asymptomatic employees of âPoliclinico Riunitiâ, Foggia. After the first screening, we collected sequential serum samples for up to 23 weeks from the same subjects. In order to perform a longitudinal follow-up study and get information about the titration of IgG levels, we analyzed data from subjects (33) with at least two consecutive serological IgGâpositive tests; 62 (1.9%; 95% CI: 1.4â2.3) tested positive for at least one anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody. The seroprevalence was lower in the high-risk group 1.4% (6/428; 95% CI: 0.5â2.6) vs. the intermediate-risk group 2.0% (55/2736; 95% CI: 1.5â2.5). Overall, within eight weeks, we detected a mean reduction of â17% in IgG levels. Our data suggest a reduction of about 9.27 AU/mL every week (R2 = 0.35, p = 0.0003). This study revealed the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among Foggiaâs hospital healthcare staff (1.9%). Moreover, the IgG level reduction suggests that the serological response fades fast in asymptomatic infections
Spinnability and characteristics of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based bicomponent fibers with a carbon nanotube (CNT) modified polypropylene core for piezoelectric applications
Biodiesel production has received considerable attention in the recent past as a nonpolluting fuel. However, this assertion has been based on its biodegradability and reduction in exhaust emissions. Assessments of water and soil biodiesel pollution are still limited. Spill simulation with biodiesel and their diesel blends in soils were carried out, aiming at analyzing their cytotoxic and genotoxic potentials. While the cytotoxicity observed may be related to diesel contaminants, the genotoxic and mutagenic effects can be ascribed to biodiesel pollutants. Thus, taking into account that our data stressed harmful effects on organisms exposed to biodiesel-polluted soils, the designation of this biofuel as an environmental-friendly fuel should be carefully reviewed to assure environmental quality. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved
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