Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has prompted increased use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain the health and safety of caregivers. This study was conducted in 2020 to evaluate the safety and efficacy of external nasal dilator strips (ENDS) coupled with N95 respirators in a sample of community hospital emergency department personnel.
Methods: After obtaining written consent, the authors tested participants' response to exercise (i.
Background: Statin use is widely recognized for improving cardiovascular health, but questions remain on how statin use influences skeletal muscle, particularly mitochondrial function.
Study Objective Design And Participants: The influence of statin therapy and exercise (EX) on aerobic capacity was determined. In Study1, skeletal muscle aerobic capacity was measured before and after 80 mg atorvastatin therapy.
Med Sci Sports Exerc
August 2017
Unlabelled: The microvasculature is critical in the control of blood flow. Aging and reduced physical activity (PA) may both decrease microvascular function.
Purpose: The primary aim was to evaluate the influence of age on microvascular function in adults with similar PA levels.