A positive neighborhood walkability is associated with a higher magnitude of leisure walking in adults upon COVID-19 restrictions: a longitudinal cohort study.

Background: Previous cross-sectional and longitudinal observational studies revealed positive relationships between contextual built environment components and walking behavior. Due to severe restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, physical activity was primarily performed within the immediate living area. Using this unique opportunity, we evaluated whether built environment components were associated with the magnitude of change in walking activity in adults during COVID-19 restrictions.

Supplementation with Whey Protein, but Not Pea Protein, Reduces Muscle Damage Following Long-Distance Walking in Older Adults.

Background: Adequate animal-based protein intake can attenuate exercise induced-muscle damage (EIMD) in young adults. We examined the effects of 13 days plant-based (pea) protein supplementation compared to whey protein and placebo on EIMD in active older adults. Methods: 47 Physically active older adults (60+ years) were randomly allocated to the following groups: (I) whey protein (25 g/day), (II) pea protein (25 g/day) or (III) iso-caloric placebo.

Performance of the SCORE and Globorisk cardiovascular risk prediction models: a prospective cohort study in Dutch general practice.

Background: GPs frequently use 10-year-risk estimations of cardiovascular disease (CVD) to identify high- risk patients.

Aim: To assess the performance of four models for predicting the 10-year risk of CVD in Dutch general practice.

Design And Setting: Prospective cohort study.

Impact of Dutch COVID-19 restrictive policy measures on physical activity behavior and identification of correlates of physical activity changes: a cohort study.

Background: Identification of characteristics of individuals that are related to decreases in physical activity (PA) levels during lockdown is needed to develop targeted-interventions. This study aims to evaluate changes in domain-specific (i.e.

Paroxysmal localized Hyperhidrosis, a case-report: When excessive sweating occurs in combination with severe headaches.

Background: Paroxysmal localized hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder of the central autonomic nervous system. No association between paroxysmal hyperhidrosis and severe headache has been previously described in literature. A 65-year-old woman with idiopathic paroxysmal localized hyperhidrosis combined with severe holocranial headache attacks is described in this case report.

Risk of misclassification with a non-fasting lipid profile in secondary cardiovascular prevention.

Aims: Routinely fasting is not necessary for measuring the lipid profile according to the latest European consensus. However, LDL-C tends to be lower in the non-fasting state with risk of misclassification. The extent of misclassification in secondary cardiovascular prevention with a non-fasting lipid profile was investigated.

Current laser applications in reconstructive microsurgery: A review of the literature.

Background: Microvascular surgery has become an important method for reconstructing surgical defects following trauma, tumor resection, or burns. Laser-assisted microanastomoses (LAMA) were introduced by Jain in 1979 in order to help the microsurgeon reduce both operating time and complications. This article reviews the literature on clinical applications of LAMA.

1950-nm diode laser-assisted microanastomoses (LAMA): an innovative surgical tool for hand surgery emergencies.

Based on previous observations, the 1950-nm diode laser seems to be an ideal wavelength for laser microvascular anastomoses. The data presented here, part of a larger ongoing study, assess its use in emergency hand surgery. Between 2011 and 2014, 11 patients were operated on for hand trauma with laser-assisted microanastomoses (LAMA) and prospectively analysed.

Presentation, microsurgical therapy, and clinical outcomes in three cases of expanding melanonychia of the nail unit in children.

The management of expanding melanonychia in childhood is controversial. Here, we present three cases and discuss their operating indications and reconstruction. Between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 2007, one boy and two girls, were operated for expanding melanonychia, involving the thumb, index finger or the middle finger.

1.9 µm diode laser assisted vascular microanastomoses: Experience in 40 clinical procedures.

Background: Since the initial work of Jacobson and Suarez in 1960, microsurgery has evolved greatly. In 2009, we reported our clinical experience with 1.9 µm diode laser-assisted vascular microanastomoses (LAMA) for free flap reconstruction.

[Thirty years of laser-assisted microvascular anastomosis (LAMA): what are the clinical perspectives?].

Introduction: Since the first studies by Jain and Gorisch (1979), laser-assisted anastomoses have been steadily developed to a stage where clinical use is within reach. The laser-assisted vascular microanastomosis (LAMA) procedure is performed more quickly than conventional anastomosis, the surgically induced vessel damage is limited, and reduced bleeding after unclamping is observed.

Material And Methods: A Medline literature search, for the January 1979 to February 2010 period, was performed to review articles focusing on the LAMA technique.

[Blood flow assessment with magnetic resonance imaging after 1.9 μm diode laser assisted arterial micronastomoses].

Introduction: The most important factor for successful free-flap transfer and replantations is a well-executed anastomosis. The aim of this study is to assess blood flow after laser assisted arterial microanastomosis (LAMA) using a 1.9 μm diode laser.

[Historical review and future orientations of the conventional vascular microanastomoses].

Microvascular surgery has become an important method for reconstructing surgical defects due to trauma, tumors or after burn. The most important factor for successful free flap transfer is a well-executed anastomosis. The time needed to perform the anastomosis and the failure rate are not negligible despite the high level of operator's experience.

[Breast reconstruction with a free DIEP flap complicated by spontaneous rupture of internal mammary artery].

Breast reconstruction with a free Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap (DIEP flap) is now well established and provides excellent aesthetic results. Nevertheless, preoperative radiotherapy can damage the recipient vascular axes. We report a case of a grave and undocumented spontaneous rupture of the internal mammary artery related to the use of irradiated arterial vessels.

Blood flow assessment with magnetic resonance imaging after 1.9 microm diode laser-assisted microvascular anastomosis.

Background And Objectives: Microvascular surgery associates intricate surgical techniques to join tiny blood vessels and help transfer large amount of tissues. Successful venous anastomosis remains the main challenge because inadequate blood flow correlates with a major risk of free flaps venous congestion and thrombosis. The aim of this study is to assess blood flow after laser-assisted microvascular anastomosis (LAMA) using a 1.

Outcomes after 1.9-microm diode laser-assisted anastomosis in reconstructive microsurgery: results in 27 patients.

Background: Microvascular surgery has become an important method for reconstructing surgical defects resulting from trauma, tumors, or burns. The most important factor for successful free flap transfer is a well-executed anastomosis. This study was performed to review the authors' experience with a 1.

Acute digital ischemia: a neglected microsurgical emergency. Report of 17 patients and literature review.

This study was performed to review our 16-year experience in acute finger ischemia. A review of the literature was also performed. A retrospective chart review of 17 patients, 14 men and 3 women, was conducted.

[Microsurgical nail reconstruction with free short-pedicle vascularized nail flap: about 13 cases].

This study was performed to review our 24-year experience in nail reconstruction with special attention to surgical technique, outcomes and cosmesis. A retrospective chart review of 13 toenail complexes transfers alone over a 24-year period was performed. The patients, nine men and four women, had an average age of 20 years (range, 2 to 38 years) at the time of surgery.

[Flexor carpi radialis tendon rupture following percutaneous osteosynthesis of the scaphoid: a case report].

We present a rare complication of percutaneous osteosynthesis of a scaphoid fracture. A 19-year-old professional handballer presented with a fracture of the scaphoid classified B2 according to the Herbert classification: the fracture was fixed with a percutaneous screw. The fracture was united by six weeks despite resumption of training eight days postoperatively.

Inappropriate benzodiazepine use in older adults and the risk of fracture.

Aims: The Beers criteria for prescribing in elderly are well known and used for many drug utilization studies. We investigated the clinical value of the Beers criteria for benzodiazepine use, notably the association between inappropriate use and risk of fracture.

Methods: We performed a nested case-control study within the Rotterdam Study, a population-based cohort study in 7983 elderly.

[Coverage of dorsal distal skin defects of the digits. Techniques and indications].

Distal dorsal skin defects of the digits could be considered as a surgical entity. The coverage of this area is challenging according to the following points: the proximity of the distal interphalangeal joint, the thinness of the extensor apparatus and the vicinity of the nail. Among the numerous flaps described, the homodigital turnover pedicled flaps appear the most effective option rather than cross-finger flaps.

[Outlook of composite tissues allotransplantation for limbs reconstructive surgery, especially hand surgery].

The microsurgical composite tissues allotransplantation (CTA) is an emerging avenue in reconstructive surgery. Improvements in the immunosuppressive therapy and in the immunological induction of tolerance between host and donor allow for customized limb reconstruction, with limited graft alteration, and decreased exposure to immunosuppressive drugs. Several clinical cases with a potential use of CTA are described.