The Health and Functional Benefits of Eccentric versus Concentric Exercise Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This review compared the effects of eccentric versus concentric exercise training in healthy people and people with metabolic disease. A systematic search on Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, SCOPUS and PubMed was conducted in February 2022. Randomised controlled trials conducted on sedentary healthy adults or those with an existing metabolic disease that compared eccentric versus concentric exercise training interventions of four weeks or longer that involved multiple joints and large muscle groups (e.

A Prospective, Nonrandomized, Open-label Study, Comparing the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Fractional CO Laser versus Fractional Microneedling Radio Frequency in Acne Scars.

Background: Acne scar is a distressing psychosocial problem, and it has a negative effect on the quality of life. Although variety of approaches are available, demand of less invasive and more effective ways for their treatment is needed.

Objective: This study aimed to assess and compare the clinical safety, efficacy, and tolerability of fractional carbon dioxide (FCO) laser versus fractional microneedling radio frequency (MNRF) in the management of acne scars.

Effect of deep breathing exercises in healthy smokers: A pilot study.

Objective: To determine the effect of deep breathing exercises on lung functions in apparently healthy smokers.

Methods: The pilot study was conducted at Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan, from May to December, 2017, and comprised apparently healthy smokers aged 20-30 years with a minimum smoking history of 5 years. The participants were divided into control and experimental groups.