Changes in Muscle Contractile Properties after Cold- or Warm-Water Immersion Using Tensiomyography: A Cross-Over Randomised Trial.

Muscle contractile properties in clinical practice are often measured using either subjective scales or high-cost, inaccessible equipment. In this randomised cross-over study, we aimed to explore the use of tensiomyography (TMG) to assess changes in muscle contractile properties after cold- and warm-water immersion. The muscle contractile properties of the biceps femoris (BF) were assessed using TMG in 12 healthy active men (mean age 23 ± 3 years, Body Mass Index 22.

Factors for persistence of MRSA carriage one year after initial detection in individuals from various healthcare institutions.

Introduction And Objective: We studied the natural history of patients with chronic stable illnesses that are colonized by Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The aim was to determine the persistence colonization 1 year after. Moreover, we intended to disclose factors that predict MRSA persistence.

Use of Telehealth as a New Model for Following Intermittent Claudication and Promoting Patient Expertise.

Background: A change in healthcare systems is needed, due to the increased prevalence of chronic diseases. Patient empowerment improves results in terms of patient quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction.

Introduction: We have developed a telehealth program Control Telehealth Claudication Intermittent (CONTECI) for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and QoL, while improving health system efficiency.

What factors have influence on persistence of neck pain after a whiplash?

Study Design: Prospective longitudinal study.

Objective: To identify prognosis factors that allow us to identify patients with risk of developing chronic symptoms and disabilities after a whiplash injury.

Summary Of Background Data: The prognosis factors for poor recovery in acute whiplash are not conclusive.

[Individual and ecological factors related to the geographical variability of psychological distress among small areas: a multilevel analysis in Catalonia, Spain].

Background: To know the geographic distribution of the prevalence of psychological distress is important for mental health services planning. This study is aimed at identifying the individual factors and those related to the area of residence which may explain the geographic variability of psychological distress (by healthcare districts) in Catalonia.

Methods: The data was taken from the 1994 Catalonian Health Survey and from the 1996 Catalonia population statistics.