Preventative interventions for postoperative delirium after intraabdominal surgery - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a significant complication associated with extended hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and heightened morbidity and mortality. With an aging population, the incidence of POD is expected to rise, making the development of effective prevention strategies critical. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of preventive interventions in reducing POD after intraabdominal surgery.

Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players.

Background: Male professional soccer players frequently compete in multiple matches weekly, and each match significantly impacts their homeostasis, health, and performance. This study evaluates players response at 48 h post-match by combining biological and GPS data. Investigating biochemical and performance metrics offers insights into the physical demands of high-intensity exercise, essential for optimizing performance, recovery, and overall athlete health.

Anthropometric-based predictive equations developed with multi-component models for estimating body composition in athletes.

Purpose: Body composition can be estimated using anthropometric-based regression models, which are population-specific and should not be used interchangeably. However, the widespread availability of predictive equations in the literature makes selecting the most valid equations challenging. This systematic review compiles anthropometric-based predictive equations for estimating body mass components, focusing on those developed specifically for athletes using multicomponent models (i.

Short-Term Cocoa Supplementation Influences Microbiota Composition and Serum Markers of Lipid Metabolism in Elite Male Soccer Players.

Objectives: Dietary strategies to improve arachidonic acid:eicosapentaenoic acid (AA:EPA) ratios are of interest due to potential reductions in inflammation and oxidative stress following exercise. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a novel dietary intervention, that is, the ingestion of 30 g of dark chocolate, on blood lipid profiles and gut microbiota composition in elite male soccer players.

Methods: Professional male soccer players were randomly assigned to the experimental group (DC) provided with 30 g of dark chocolate or to the control group (WC), provided with 30 g of white chocolate, for 30 days.