Caregiver Experiences Using Orthotic Treatment Options for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children.

Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common condition affecting 5 in 1000 newborns. The standard first line of treatment is the use of an orthotic, which has generally high success rates, but can pose substantial difficulties and put undue burden on caregivers. The general experience of caregivers using these orthotics has not been well documented on an orthotic-specific basis.

Participation in community-based exercise maintenance programs after completion of hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation: a mixed-method study.

Objective: To understand the characteristics associated with participation in community-based exercise maintenance programs in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) after completion of hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation in Scotland.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach was used (survey and focus groups) to explore determinants of participation in community-based exercise maintenance programs.

Results: Of 112 patients (67% male), 81 patients responded (73% response rate).

A single session of treadmill running has no effect on plasma total ghrelin concentrations.

Ghrelin is a hormone that stimulates hunger. Intense exercise has been shown to temporarily suppress hunger after exercise. In the present study, we investigated whether post-exercise hunger suppression is mediated by reduced plasma total ghrelin concentrations.