Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510151

Lack of Time is Still the Main Barrier to Exercise and Physical Activity in the Elderly, Although Less So than Younger and Middle-Aged Participants

M. Felicia Cavallini, Abigail Tredway, Austin J. Covan and David J. Dyck

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: November 10, 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the main motivators and barriers to Physical Activity (PA) and Exercise (EX) of an elderly population in South Carolina compared to their younger and middle-aged counterparts. Males and females ages 18 years and older representing 13 diverse groups from Cherokee County, South Carolina participated in this study. Phase I of the research study concentrated on gathering data through facilitated focus group discussions. A survey was created to validate the fi...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510281

A Mini-Review of Neonatal Sepsis Patterns with Emphasis on Zoonotic Causes

Daniel Geleta and Bersissa Kumsa

Article Type: Mini Review | First Published: October 31, 2022

Neonatal sepsis is a clinical syndrome that involves a systemic infection of the newborn during the first 28 days of life, with a high contribution of zoonotic sources worldwide. Sepsis is not, therefore, a monolithic condition. It encompasses a spectrum of illnesses that range from minor signs and symptoms to organ dysfunction and shock. Infection may occur by hematogenous, transplacental spread from a mother or by ascending infection from the cervix. Commonly, it is classified as early-onset (...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410150

Management of Elective Cesarean Section Anesthesia in HIV-Positive Patients

Pinter Hartono and Yusmein Uyun

Article Type: Retrospective Study | First Published: November 11, 2022

A 23-year-old woman with a weight of 50 kg and a height of 150 cm with a diagnosis of primigravida pregnant at term not yet in labor with HIV positive. Consular patients from the Obstetrics and Gynecology section for elective cesarean section. The patient was diagnosed with HIV positive for 2 years. The patient had been on routine antiretroviral treatment for 2. In the preoperative assessment, which included history taking, physical examination, and investigations, the patient was assessed as ha...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510117

Robotically Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty - Literature Review

Marcus Vinicius Danieli, MD, PhD and João Paulo Fernandes Guerreiro, MD, PhD

Article Type: Literature Review | First Published: October 31, 2022

Despite the evolution in implant design, surgical technique, rehabilitation and better medical training, a great number of patients are not satisfied with the final result of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). The conventional TKA technique could result in a high number of outliers in limb alignment and are related to a high rate of residual symptoms. Robotically assisted (RA) surgery was introduced to improve these results. Recent studies showed this technique is associated to lower costs, better a...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3286.1510080

Morphological Changes of the Kidney in Patients with COVID-19

Ibrahim Ibikunle

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: November 03, 2022

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV2) is a single stranded RNA virus and is the cause of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and although its main targets are the immune and respiratory systems, acute kidney injury (AKI) has been observed in a high percentage of cases. This is a syndrome which manifests morphologically with the hallmark being acute tubular injury/necrosis and also clinically with the appearing of proteinuria, hematuria, etc. However, this document will focus more...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510143

Client Satisfaction and Associated Factors among Clients Admitted to Obstetrics Wards of Public Hospitals in Central Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020

Kassahun Desalegn, Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu and Woynhareg Kassa Tiruneh

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 24, 2022

Client satisfaction has become a substantial indicator to measure the quality of care provided to clients in hospitals. Increasing satisfaction of services has long-term benefits for both the community and patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess clients’ satisfaction and associated factors among admitted mothers in obstetrics wards of central Gondar zone public hospitals....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4045.1510066

Transanesthetic Variables that Significantly Influence the Optimal Decrease in Creatinine in Kidney Transplant

Arnulfo Calixto Flores, Adriana Graciela Zumba Pérez, Guillermo Meza Jiménez, José Cruz Santiago and Miguel Ángel Flores Meza

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 23, 2022

Anesthetic management must meet hemodynamic and pharmacological goals during renal transplantation; maintain intravascular volume; the perfused graft; control factors that influence its function. Objective: Determine if the handling of liquids; the transfusion; the hemodynamic values; the administration of diuretics and vasopressors significantly influence the optimal decrease in creatinine....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510238

The Impact of Food Security Status on Body Composition Changes in Collegiate Football Players

Lee Stowers MS, RD, Tara Harman MS, RD, Greg Pavela, PhD and Jose R. Fernandez, PhD

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 31, 2022

Food insecurity negatively affects nutrition intake and diet quality, and college students specifically experience food insecurity in greater proportions than the general adult population. However, the prevalence and effects of food security among Division 1 college football athletes is unknown....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510237

Effects of High-Intensity Circuit Training in Obese and Overweight Population: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Irene-Chrysovalanto Themistocleous, Petros Agathangelou and Manos Stefanakis

Article Type: Clinical Trial | First Published: October 31, 2022

Obesity is a serious risk for various cardiovascular diseases and is often managed with increased physical activity and exercise. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a minimal dose, High-Intensity Circuit Training (HICT) program on a range of cardiovascular risk factors in obese and overweight individuals....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510236

The Underlying Mechanism of Acupuncture on Enhancing Muscle Strength: A Review of Literature

Steve D Bailey

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: October 23, 2022

Methods to obtain an immediate and long- term increase in muscle strength and function are goals of rehabilitation practitioners, sports therapists, strength and condition coaches and athletes. There is a growing body of evidence to support the use of acupuncture for rehabilitation of muscle function following stroke and there is strong evidence to support the use of acupuncture to enhance muscle strength in healthy individuals....