Publications by authors named "S Goddard"
Article Synopsis
- Open goals, such as aiming to increase daily steps, have been found to encourage physical activity and positive experiences compared to specific targets like 10,000 steps.
- A study tested the feasibility of an open-goal approach over 10 weeks with 15 adults, focusing on factors like recruitment and adherence, and found high participation along with increased physical activity levels.
- Results suggested that open goals enhance enjoyment and self-efficacy while reducing negative feelings, demonstrating their potential for use in longer-term physical activity programs.
Article Synopsis
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders (CVID) are characterized by recurrent infections and a range of non-infectious complications, with this study focusing on the differences in these complications in patients with and without interstitial lung disease (ILD).
- In a study of 129 patients, it was found that 62% had chronic lung issues, with bronchiectasis being particularly common, leading to worse lung function among those with CVID-ILD compared to those without.
- The research underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing CVID, given the high prevalence of lung complications and the need for targeted treatments, such as immunosuppressive therapies, especially in those with ILD.
Purpose: The current study aimed to determine the effect of a synthetic-grass sport surface on core body temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, thermal sensation, thermal comfort, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during intermittent exercise in hot conditions.
Methods: Using a randomized crossover design, 13 trained/developmental team-sport athletes completed two 50-minute standardized intermittent running protocols on a synthetic and a natural-grass surface, on separate days (control-condition air temperature 32.6 °C [1.
Introduction: This study explores clinicians' diagnostic practices and perceptions in the context of granulomatous-lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GLILD), a pulmonary manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency disorder. The aim was to gain valuable insights into key aspects, such as the utilization of radiological features for diagnostic purposes, indications for lung biopsy, preferred biopsy techniques, and the relative importance of different histopathological findings in confirming GLILD.
Method: A survey targeting expert clinicians was conducted, focusing on their experiences, practices, and attitudes towards lung biopsy in suspected GLILD cases.