Exercise training alters resting brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentration in older adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.

This systematic review with meta-analysis investigated the effects of exercise training on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in older adults. Electronic databases of PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus were searched for studies investigating the effect of exercise training ≥4 weeks on resting BDNF levels in older adults. A standardized mean difference (SMD) was generated through random effects model.

Does green tea catechin enhance weight-loss effect of exercise training in overweight and obese individuals? a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Background: Green tea (GT) is a common component of supplements known as fat burners. It has gained popularity as an ergogenic aid for weight reduction to assist with obesity management. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to explore the effect of green tea ingestion coupled with exercise training (EX) on body composition and lipid profile in overweight and obese individuals.

Natural wetlands efficiency assessment in removing sugarcane fields' drainage contaminants: a case study in Khuzestan, Southwest Province of Iran.

The present study investigated the efficiency of a real-scale natural wetland (Naseri Wetland) in the qualitative treatment of agricultural drainage of Khuzestan sugarcane for 1 year (2019-2020). This study divides the wetland length into three equal parts in W1, W2, and W3 stations. The efficiency of the wetland in removing contaminants such as Cr, Cd, BOD, TDS, TN, and TP is evaluated by field sampling, laboratory analysis, and t-test.

Effect of Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Cell Damage and Lactate Accumulation in Female Basketball Players: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study.

Beta-alanine (BA) is a supplement that has received attention for its buffering potential among athletes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of BA supplementation on exercise performance and exercise-induced cell damage in female basketball players. Twenty-two female basketball players participated in a randomized, double-blind study.

Bilateral Wrist Drop Due to Lead Poisoning in a Young Woman With Opium Addiction.

Opium addiction can cause symptoms in the central or peripheral neurological systems, as well as gastrointestinal disorders and anemia; in such situations, lead poisoning should be considered and chelation therapy should be started as soon as possible. In adults, lead poisoning is an unusual cause of abdominal pain. A common form of lead neuropathy includes weakness of the wrist and finger extensors.

Mycophenolate mofetil-induced peripheral neuropathy in the treatment of membranous glomerulonephropathy: A case report.

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) as an immunosuppressive agent is widely used in the management of Membranous Glomerulonephropathy (MGN). In this report, we described a 66-year-old male MGN case treated with MMF and revealed acquired sensory-motor axonal polyneuropathy, which is rare and has not been reported before.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery induced oxalosis and acute kidney injury: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are two conditions that can coexist in obese individuals. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery, are used to control obesity. Complications such as steatorrhea, hyperoxaluria, and decreased bone mineral density, may occur after RYGB.

Resistance training improves nerve conduction and arterial stiffness in older adults with diabetic distal symmetrical polyneuropathy: A randomized controlled trial.

Diabetes is the main cause of peripheral neuropathy where older patients are at increased risk of diabetic distal symmetrical polyneuropathy (DSPN) due to age-related nerve degeneration and vascular changes. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of resistance training on nerve conduction, measures of neuropathy and arterial stiffness in older patients with DSPN. In a randomized controlled trial, thirty-four older adults with type-2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy were enrolled and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups.

Tomato powder is more effective than lycopene to alleviate exercise-induced lipid peroxidation in well-trained male athletes: randomized, double-blinded cross-over study.

Background: Consumption of nutritional supplements to optimize recovery is gaining popularity among athletes. Tomatoes contain micronutrients and various bioactive components with antioxidant properties. Many of the health benefits of tomatoes have been attributed to lycopene encouraging athletes to consume pure lycopene supplements.

Massage enhances recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage in older adults.

To examine efficacy of cold water immersion (CWI) and massage as recovery techniques on joint position sense, balance, and fear of falling following exercise-induced muscle damage in older adults. Seventy-eight older men and women performed a single bout of strength training on the calf muscles (3 exercises with 4 sets of 10 reps with 75% of 1RM) to induce muscle damage. After the damaging exercise, participants received either a 15-minute massage on calf muscles, or a CWI of the lower limb in cold water (15 ± 1°C) for 15 minute, or passive rest.

Cycle Training improves vascular function and neuropathic symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy: A randomized controlled trial.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is associated with peripheral arterial disease and endothelial dysfunction. We investigated the effect of exercise training on the measures of superficial femoral artery (SFA) and neuropathic symptoms in patients with DPN. In a randomized-controlled trial, 31 volunteers with established DPN were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups.

High doses of sodium nitrate prior to exhaustive exercise increases plasma peroxynitrite levels in well-trained subjects: randomized, double-blinded, crossover study.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different doses of pre-workout sodium nitrate supplementation on nitric oxide, peroxynitrite levels, and performance parameters. Ten well-trained male subjects participated in a randomized, double-blinded, crossover study. They ingested 8, 16, and 24 mmol sodium nitrate or placebo (NaCl) dissolved in water at 2.

Effect of aerobic training on nerve conduction in men with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is one of the long-term complications of diabetes. Few studies have investigated the role of regular exercise on diabetic PN. We examined the effect of aerobic training on nerve conduction velocity and action potential amplitude in the lower limbs of men with type 2 diabetes and PN.

Serum human T-lymphotropic virus 1 proviral load in patients on hemodialysis.

Introduction: Patients on hemodialysis are a high-risk group for human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV1) infection and other viruses transmitted by blood or blood products. The Razavi and South Khorasan provinces in Iran are the endemic areas for this virus. This study compares proviral load of HTLV1 in patients on hemodialysis with otherwise healthy carriers of HTLV1.

Thyroid hormone changes in early kidney transplantation and its correlation with delayed graft function.

Introduction: Thyroid hormones affect kidney function and may alter with changes in kidney function, as well. We evaluated changes in serum levels of triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxin (T4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) early after kidney transplantation and their relationship with delayed graft function (DGF).

Materials And Methods: Fifty-five consecutive kidney allograft recipients were enrolled in the study.