Publications by authors named "M Bouzid"
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- This study explored how taking 1g of acetaminophen before exercise affects muscle function and recovery in soccer players after a simulated match.
- It used a crossover design with 13 semi-professional players, comparing outcomes after taking acetaminophen versus a placebo.
- Results showed that those who took acetaminophen experienced less muscle fatigue and improved sprint performance during recovery compared to those who took the placebo.
Objectives: In this study we aimed to identify sleep patterns, physical fitness, and barriers to physical activity (PA) during Ramadan observance in a cohort of nonfasting individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Methods: Sixty-one nonfasting patients with T1D, age 28.34±9.
Context: In this comparative study of the adsorption of L-phenylalanine (L-Phe) on two modified low-activated carbons (ACK and ACZ) at four temperatures (293-313 K), steric and energetic characteristics of adsorption were investigated. An advanced statistical physics multilayer model involving single-layer and double-layer adsorption scenarios was developed to interpret the L-Phe adsorption phenomenon. Modeling results indicate that two and three L-Phe layers were arranged depending on the tested adsorption systems.
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- This study demonstrates the creation of submicron metal nanocapsules through spontaneous emulsification of organometallic precursors, utilizing water, solvent, and metal precursor ratios to produce either stable or metastable emulsions.
- The research focused on transition metals like Au, Pd, and Pt, which formed nanoparticle shells in different morphologies depending on the emulsions used, particularly highlighting a unique Au-Pd structure within a continuous metal shell.
- The resulting water-stable, surfactant-free nanocapsules were evaluated as catalysts, showing promising activity in hydrolyzing ammonia-borane, thus paving the way for using gold colloids in hydrogen release applications.
Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) display many cognitive and physiological alterations resulting from renal failure and physical inactivity. Caffeine intake has been reported to improve cognitive/physical performance in several studies. However, whether the benefits of caffeine intake apply to patients with ESRD remains unknown.
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