Which Positions Optimize Pelvic Floor Activation in Female Athletes?

Background/objectives: Implementing and optimizing pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training programs is crucial for reducing the risk of dysfunctions, improving athletic performance, and enhancing quality of life for athletes. The aim of this study was to assess PFM activation in female athletes during postural challenges.

Methods: An observational and descriptive study was conducted with twenty-five female rugby players.

Prevalence of Chronic Diseases, Allergies and Food Intolerance in Schoolchildren in a Network of Educational Centers with School Nurses in Spain.

The prevalence of chronic diseases, including allergies, is increasing in schoolchildren, making school nurses essential in managing students' health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic conditions in schoolchildren within a network of Spanish educational centers with school nurses. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2023, covering 25,951 students from these centers.

Impact of Fluconazole Resistance on the Outcomes of Patients With Candida parapsilosis Bloodstream Infections: A Retrospective Multicenter Study.

Background: This study assesses the impact of fluconazole resistance on 30-day all-cause mortality and 1-year recurrence in patients with Candida parapsilosis bloodstream infections (BSI).

Methods: A multicenter retrospective study was performed at 3 hospitals in Italy and Spain between 2018 and 2022. Adult patients with positive blood cultures for C.

Assessing the influence of recurrent urinary tract infections on sexual function: a case-control study.

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) significantly impact quality of life and can also lead to changes in sexual function.

Aim: This study aims to assess the symptoms associated with recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) and their influence on both quality of life and sexual activity.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted, involving 383 patients with rUTIs and 161 healthy controls.

Effect of Physical Activity Interventions on Health Parameters in Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review.

Intellectual disability (ID) encompasses diverse challenges that affect daily life and health. Sedentary behaviors, prevalent in this population, contribute to alarming health concerns, notably obesity and musculoskeletal issues. This review examines the role of physical activity (PA) interventions in addressing these health challenges among children and adolescents with ID.

Caffeine Enhances Some Aspects of Physical Performance in Well-Trained Hammer and Discus Throwers.

Background: Caffeine is a widely recognized ergogenic aid for enhancing exercise performance. However, its effect on throwing performance has been less studied, yielding contradictory results.

Objectives: The main aim of the study was to analyze the potential ergogenic effects of a moderate dose of caffeine (3 mg·kg body mass) on vertical jump performance and throwing distance during a simulated competition in trained discus and hammer throwers.

Effects of a Short-Term Detraining Period on Neuromuscular Performance in Female Handball Players.

García-Sánchez, C, Jiménez-Ormeño, E, Lominchar-Ramos, JM, Giráldez-Costas, V, McMahon, JJ, and Soriano, MA. Effects of a short-term detraining period on neuromuscular performance in female handball players. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2024-The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 3-week detraining period on lower limbs' neuromuscular performance in female handball players.

Injury surveillance in Spanish professional female soccer players: A three-season retrospective study.

Introduction: Despite the popularity of soccer at the male elite level, data on the incidence of injuries in female players are limited. The study aimed to evaluate the injury incidence and rates in female soccer players in a professional setting over 3 consecutive seasons.

Methods: Data compiled from 71 elite female players with different playing positions and belonging to the same team were analyzed.

The potential role of fatigue in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives: A subset of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who remains symptomatic after failing to multiple drugs are deemed to have "difficult-to-treat RA" (D2T RA). Fatigue is a burdensome symptom for RA patients, hindering their improvement. Our purpose was to evaluate the role of fatigue in D2T RA.

The proteomic signature of circulating extracellular vesicles following intracerebral hemorrhage: Novel insights into mechanisms underlying recovery.

Circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) can participate in innate repair processes triggered after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). We aimed to describe changes in the proteomic profile of circulating EVs between the acute and subacute phases of ICH and to compare the findings depending on outcomes, as an approach to unraveling such repair mechanisms. This was a prospective observational study including patients with non-traumatic supratentorial ICH.

Cardiometabolic Risk in a University Community: An Observational Study.

The highest prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors has been associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and elevated blood pressure due to high workload and work stress. This study aimed to analyze the cardiometabolic risk and lifestyles among the health sciences university academics and campus administrators at a private university in Spain. A cross-sectional study was conducted during the 2018-2019 academic year by the Nursing Department, using a self-administered questionnaire and face-to-face assessments of anthropometric variables related to cardiovascular risk in university personnel.

Switching related to inefficacy in biologics and targeted synthetic therapies for psoriatic arthritis: a comparative real-life study.

Background: Switching between therapies is a recommended strategy for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients who experience treatment failure; however, studies including real-life data are scarce.

Objectives: To assess the incidence rate (IR) of switching between biologics and targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) due to inefficacy in PsA, and to compare the risk of switching due to inefficacy across different b/tsDMARDs groups.

Design: A longitudinal retrospective study, spanning from 2007 to 2022, was conducted on patients with PsA treated with b/tsDMARDs at an outpatient rheumatology clinic.

Fully laparoscopic distal splenic pancreatectomy with prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (with video).

Peritoneal involvement represents one of the major difficulties that arise during the treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. In fact, currently, there is a growing interest in the administration of intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) as an adjunct to surgical pancreatic resection, both with prophylactic or therapeutic intent. With this video, we report a case of pancreatic body adenocarcinoma treated with fully laparoscopic distal splenic pancreatectomy with intraoperative HIPEC with gemcitabine, administered initially with a prophylactic intent, based on a preliminary negative peritoneal washing cytology result.

In Vitro Modulation of Autophagy by New Antioxidant Nitrones as a Potential Therapeutic Approach for the Treatment of Ischemic Stroke.

Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide, yet current therapeutic strategies remain limited. Among the neuropathological events underlying this disease are multiple cell death signaling cascades, including autophagy. Recent interest has focused on developing agents that target molecules involved in autophagy to modulate this process under pathological conditions.

Validation of an Instrument for Detecting Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents.

Problematic internet use (PIU) has drawn attention due to its potentially negative consequences on individuals' social and personal lives. At present, a consensus on diagnostic criteria for problematic internet use remains elusive, leaving uncertainty regarding its classification as a distinct mental disorder. Extensive research efforts are underway to investigate its underlying causes, risk factors, and correlated adverse consequences.

At What Point in the Menstrual Cycle Are the Pelvic Floor Muscles at Their Weakest?

Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength is a critical factor for optimal pelvic floor function. Fluctuations in strength values based on different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC) could signify a need for a paradigm shift in evaluating, approaching, and planning training. This research aims to examine and contrast the pelvic floor muscle strength during different phases of the menstrual cycle.

Cost-effectiveness of robotic vs laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Results from the national prospective trial ROBOCOSTES.

Introduction: Although several studies report that the robotic approach is more costly than laparoscopy, the cost-effectiveness of robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) over laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) is still an issue. This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the RDP and LDP approaches across several Spanish centres.

Methods: This study is an observational, multicenter, national prospective study (ROBOCOSTES).

Effects of Diathermy on Pain in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

(1) Background: The main characteristic of fibromyalgia (FM) is generalized musculoskeletal pain. This may be accompanied by muscle and joint stiffness, sleep and mood disorders, anxiety and depression, cognitive dysfunction, and chronic fatigue. It is endemic in developed countries, with a higher prevalence among women than men, and its etiology is still unknown.