Guidelines for the provision of remote psychological services: A scoping review.
European Psychologist, Vol 29(1), 2024, 55-73; doi:10.1027/1016-9040/a000523Albeit the benefits of delivering psychological services remotely using digital technologies (eMental Health) were established in the literature in the past years, its integration into clinical practice was slow. The COVID-19 pandemic marked an abrupt change, with eMental Health being almost the only way to provide psychological support worldwide. New competencies were demanded from psychologists, accompanied by a growing number of guidelines to support their practices. This work’s main goal was to summarize the available guidelines for the pract...
Source: European Psychologist - April 22, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Development and validation of a nomogram to predict the risk of residual low back pain after tubular microdiskectomy of lumbar disk herniation
ConclusionThis nomogram including preoperative LBP VAS score, FO, FJD and MFA can serve a promising prediction model, which will provide a reference for clinicians to predict the rLBP after tMD. (Source: European Spine Journal)
Source: European Spine Journal - April 22, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Cardiomyocyte Adaptation to Exercise: K+ Channels, Contractility and Ischemic Injury
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-2296-7604Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and exercise-training (TRN) is known to reduce risk factors and protect the heart from ischemia and reperfusion injury. Though the cardioprotective effects of exercise are well-documented, underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This review highlights recent findings and focuses on cardiac factors with emphasis on K+ channel control of the action potential duration (APD), β-adrenergic and adenosine regulation of cardiomyocyte function, and ...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Fitts, Robert H. Wang, Xinrui Kwok, Wai-Meng Camara, Amadou K. S. Tags: Review Source Type: research

Influence of the Number of Players on the Load of Soccer Players During Transition Games
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-2286-3914The aims of this study were to determine the effect of different compositions in transition games (TGs) on the load of soccer players and to evaluate their performance in physical tests. Using a GPS system, 18 players were monitored during: 3vs2, 2vs1 and 1vs1. Distance covered (DC), DC 18–20.9 km·h-1, 21–23.9 km·h-1,>24 km·h-1, peak speed, accelerations (Acc) and decelerations (Dec)>1.0 m·s-2 and>2.5 m·s-2 and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded. Before and after each TG, ...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Asian-Clemente, Jose A. Rabano-Mu ñoz, Alberto Requena, Bernardo Suarez-Arrones, Luis Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: research

Using Bar Velocity to Assess Post-match Neuromuscular Fatigue in Young Soccer Players
This study aimed to investigate the recovery of neuromuscular performance using mechanical parameters collected during jump (vertical and horizontal) and strength-power exercises in youth soccer players after official soccer matches. Twenty-one outfield highly trained youth male soccer athletes (age: 18.23±0.73 years; weight: 72.12±6.99 kg; height: 1.78±0.08 m) from two teams competing in the 1st division of U-19 Portuguese National Championship participated in this study. Players completed a battery of physical tests at −2 h, + 30 min, +2...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Barreira, Jo ão Gantois, Petrus Castro, Jorge Mesquita, Xavier Peixoto, Rafael Cid, Miguel Ferreira Loturco, Irineu Sousa, Ana Nakamura, F ábio Yuzo Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: research

The Influence of Pedaling Frequency on Blood Lactate Accumulation in Cycling Sprints
In this study, we investigated the impact of pedaling frequency on blood lactate accumulation during 10-second maximal isokinetic cycling sprints. Thirteen trained males completed five 10-second maximal isokinetic cycling sprints on a bicycle ergometer at different pedaling frequencies (90 rpm, 110 rpm, 130 rpm, 150 rpm, 170 rpm) with continuous power and frequency measurement. Capillary blood samples were taken pre-exercise and up to 30 minutes post-exercise to determine the maximum blood lactate concentration.Blood lactate accumulation was ...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Haase, Ralf Dunst, Anna Katharina Nitzsche, Nico Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: research

Open Water Swimming in Elite Triathletes: Physiological and Biomechanical Determinants
In conclusion, triathletes and coaches must conduct open water training sessions to maximize SI (i. e. swimming efficiency). [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: L ópez-Belmonte, Óscar Gay, Ana Ruiz-Navarro, Jes ús J. Cuenca-Fern ández, Francisco Cejuela, Roberto Arellano, Ra úl Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: research

Can Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Enhance the Effect of Sprint Interval Training?
Int J Sports Med DOI: 10.1055/a-2256-0285The aim of this study was to determine the effects of subtetanic neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with voluntary exercise between repeated Wingate tests on sprint exercise performance and blood lactate accumulation during sprint interval training. Fifteen healthy young males volunteered. After 1-min baseline, participants underwent the Wingate test twice. They performed a 4-min intervention between tests: neuromuscular electrical stimulation with free-weight cycling or voluntary cycling alone [43.6 (8.0) watts]...
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Takeda, Ryosuke Nojima, Hiroya Nishikawa, Taichi Okudaira, Masamichi Hirono, Tetsuya Watanabe, Kohei Tags: Training & Testing Source Type: research

Determination of Quality in Training Programs Based on Outcomes and Data
AbstractPurpose of ReviewMeasuring quality of surgical training programs is fundamental in recruitment, program improvement, and accreditation. There are several resources available that can provide useful data and information for programs, medical students, and preliminary residents to evaluate program quality. The purpose of this review is to summarize both public and private data.Recent FindingsPrivately available data largely consist of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) resident and faculty surveys, Letter of Notification, and Case Log reports as well as the American Board of Surgery (ABS) In...
Source: Current Surgery Reports - April 22, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Developing an Ex Vivo Pig Model for Teaching Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy-Guided Percutaneous Renal Access
Journal of Endourology, Ahead of Print. (Source: Journal of Endourology)
Source: Journal of Endourology - April 22, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Katie Du Steve Tong Shubha De Source Type: research

Application of Interpretable Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Cerebral Infarction in ICU
This study aimed to explore the application of interpretable machine learning algorithms in predicting AKI in patients with cerebral infarction. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Xiaochi Lu, Yi Chen, Gongping Zhang, Xu Zeng, Linjie Lai, Chaojun Qu Source Type: research

A deep learning-based method for the prediction of temporal lobe injury in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Radiotherapy (RT) is the primary treatment modality for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and demonstrates a satisfactory 5-year overall survival [1]. However, the emergence of radiation-induced complications or late RT toxicities cannot be overlooked [2]. Temporal lobe injury (TLI) induced by radiotherapy is a severe late sequela that typically manifests 6 –47 months post-treatment, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, memory loss, personality changes, cognitive impairment, temporal lobe epilepsy, or necrosis. (Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics)
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Wenting Ren, Bin Liang, Chao Sun, Runye Wu, Kuo Men, Huan Chen, Xin Feng, Lu Hou, Fei Han, Junlin Yi, Jianrong Dai Tags: Original paper Source Type: research

Awareness and Knowledge of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder Among Middle-Aged and Older People Living With HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada: Implications for HIV/AIDS Community-Based Education Programs
AIDS Education and Prevention,Volume 36, Issue 2, Page 141-154, April 2024. (Source: AIDS Education and Prevention)
Source: AIDS Education and Prevention - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Brandon Ranuschio Sherry Bell Jason Flatt Lianne Barnes Trinity Puno Andrea Navarro Alexander Ribeiro Nadia Sheik-Yosef Esmeralda Villalobos Janelle Wackens Renato M. Liboro Source Type: research

Program Director Reports of COVID-19 Lockdown-Driven Service Changes in Community-Based STI Clinics and Syringe Services Programs in the Southeastern U.S.
AIDS Education and Prevention,Volume 36, Issue 2, Page 129-140, April 2024. (Source: AIDS Education and Prevention)
Source: AIDS Education and Prevention - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mary A. Hatch Tanja C. Laschober Melissa M. Ertl Margaret M. Paschen-Wolff Gaia Norman Lynette Wright Susan Tross Source Type: research

Analysis of Participant Stigma and Associated Costs of a Peer-Led Social Media HIV Intervention
AIDS Education and Prevention,Volume 36, Issue 2, Page 113-128, April 2024. (Source: AIDS Education and Prevention)
Source: AIDS Education and Prevention - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Navkiranjit Gill Jim E. Banta Leonard Gashugi Sean D. Young Source Type: research