Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome Presenting as Critical Limb Ischemia in a 41-year-Old Caucasian Female; A Case Report.

Traumatic injuries to the hand are commonly encountered in the adult population. Arterial occlusion from digital emboli due to thrombosis is a less frequently observed etiology. An example is hypothenar hammer syndrome, which usually arises following a mechanical injury.

Global Sex Disparity of COVID-19: A Descriptive Review of Sex Hormones and Consideration for the Potential Therapeutic Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Older Adults.

The 2019-2020 SARS-related coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare sectors around the world. As of November 2020, there have been over 64 million confirmed cases and approaching 2 million deaths globally. Despite the large number of positive cases, there are very limited established standards of care and therapeutic options available.

Correlates of Strength and Balance Training Exercises in Older African American Adults.

Background And Objectives: This study investigated the behavioral and psychological correlates of strength and balance training (SBT) participation among older African Americans.

Research Design And Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 90 older African Americans (M = 66.7 ± 8.

Cross-sectional associations between the neighborhood built environment and physical activity in a rural setting: the Bogalusa Heart Study.

Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a common health risk and more prevalent in rural populations. Few studies have assessed relationships between the built environment and PA in rural settings, and community policy guidance to promote PA through built environment interventions is primarily based on evidence from urban studies.

Methods: Participants in the Bogalusa Heart Study, a longitudinal study in rural Louisiana, with International Physical Activity Questionnaire data from 2012 to 2013 and a valid residential address (N = 1245) were included.