Survival of eight LLIN brands 6, 12, 24 and 36 months after a mass distribution campaign in rural and urban settings in Senegal.

Background: Long lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) are one of the core components of global malaria prevention and control. The lifespan of LLIN varies widely depending on the population or environment, and randomized studies are required to compare LLIN inaccording to arbitrary thresholds households under different field conditions. This study investigated survival of different LLIN brands in Senegal.

What Total Body Water Measurement Should Be Used for Prescribing the Dialysis Dose in Low-Flow Home Daily Dialysis?

Introduction: In low-flow home daily dialysis (HDD), the dialysis dose is evaluated from the total body water (TBW). TBW can be estimated by anthropometric methods or bioimpedance spectroscopy.

Methods: A multicentric cross-sectional study of patients in HDD for >3 months was conducted to assess the correlation and the difference between the anthropometric estimate of TBW (Watson-TBW) and the bioimpedance estimate (BIS-TBW) and to analyse the impact on the dialysate volume prescribed.

Comprehensive comparison of Apple Watch and Fitbit monitors in a free-living setting.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of three consumer-based activity monitors, Fitbit Charge 2, Fitbit Alta, and the Apple Watch 2, all worn on the wrist, in estimating step counts, moderate-to-vigorous minutes (MVPA), and heart rate in a free-living setting.

Methods: Forty-eight participants (31 females, 17 males; ages 18-59) were asked to wear the three consumer-based monitors mentioned above on the wrist, concurrently with a Yamax pedometer as the criterion for step count, an ActiGraph GT3X+ (ActiGraph) for MVPA, and a Polar H7 chest strap for heart rate. Participants wore the monitors for a 24-hour free-living condition without changing their usual active routine.

Declines in Malaria Burden and All-Cause Child Mortality following Increases in Control Interventions in Senegal, 2005-2010.

Malaria is endemic in Senegal. The national malaria control strategy focuses on achieving universal coverage for major interventions, with a goal of reaching preelimination status by 2018. Senegal began distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and introduced artemisinin-based combination therapy in 2006, then introduced rapid diagnostic tests in 2007.

Lower limb kinematics of male and female soccer players during a self-selected cutting maneuver: Effects of prolonged activity.

Background: Despite the recent emphasis on injury prevention, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rates remain high. This study aimed to ascertain the effects of prolonged activity on lower limb kinematics during a self-selected cutting maneuver.

Methods: Angular kinematics were recorded during an agility test performed until the completion time was greater than the mean plus one SD of baseline trials.