Publications by authors named "M Martorell"
Article Synopsis
- Various polymorphisms in the beta-2 adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) gene have links to cardiometabolic issues like hypertension and obesity, but the specific SNP rs12654778 hasn't been studied much, especially in Chile.
- The study aimed to see how the rs12654778 SNP in the ADRB2 gene relates to cardiometabolic risk factors among 404 Chilean adults through analysis of their genotypes (GG, AG, AA).
- Results showed that individuals with the AA genotype had significantly lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, suggesting a protective effect; this study marks a first for research on this SNP in Chile.
Article Synopsis
- HS-1793 is a new synthetic derivative of resveratrol, known for its health benefits like anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects, but has better bioavailability than resveratrol itself.
- * It was discovered in 2007 and has shown promising results in metabolic processes, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
- * The review discusses recent research on HS-1793, assessing its efficacy and setting the stage for future clinical trials in human diseases.*
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of diabesity (obesity and type 2 diabetes) and prediabesity in Chilean adults, using data from the 2016-2017 National Health Survey with nearly 5,000 participants.
- Findings reveal that 5.7% of participants had diabesity, 3.6% had prediabesity, and 2.5% were categorized as normo-diabetic, with higher rates among women, those with lower education levels, and individuals aged 45-46.
- The overall prevalence of prediabesity and diabesity stands at 9.3%, indicating an urgent need for preventive measures and strategies to address these health issues in the population.
Effects of video-guided active breaks with curricular content on mental health and classroom climate in chilean schoolchildren aged 6 to 10: study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial.
Rafael Zapata-Lamana Alejandra Robles-Campos Daniel Reyes-Molina Jorge Rojas-Bravo Pedro Salcedo Lagos Miquel Martorell
Front Physiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The prevalence of mental health issues in children is rising globally, with Chile experiencing a notable increase in concerns about school mental health and climate.
- The "Active Classes + School Climate and Mental Health" project is a 12-week intervention program that incorporates video-guided active breaks in classrooms to assess their impact on students' mental health and school environment.
- This study is significant as it is the first in Chile to explore the effects of such active breaks on children's mental health and may provide valuable insights into improving school climate.
Background: The vegan diet (VEG) has gained popularity in recent years for ecological and ethical reasons, as well as for its health benefits. In addition to the type of diet, the resistance training program (RT) plays a fundamental role as one of the main natural anabolic stimuli to increase musculoskeletal mass and reduce fat mass.
Methods: The study was a 16-week non-randomized controlled clinical trial consisting of three RT sessions per week.