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Mashup Score: 40
Introduction Although allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) can be a curative therapy for hematologic disorders, it is associated with treatment-related complications and losses in cardiorespiratory fitness and physical function. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be a practical way to rapidly improve cardiorespiratory fitness and physical function in the weeks prior to HCT. The primary aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of implementing a pre-HCT home-based HIIT intervention. The secondary aim was to evaluate pre to post changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and physical function following the intervention. Methods This was a single-arm pilot study with patients who were scheduled to undergo allogeneic HCT within six months. Patients were instructed to complete three 30-minute home-based HIIT sessions/week between the time of study enrollment and sign-off for HCT. Sessions consisted of a 5-minute warm-up, 10 high and low intervals performed for o
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Mashup Score: 0Is there an association between diabetes and neck and back pain? A systematic review with meta-analyses - 4 month(s) ago
Background and objective Approximately half of the population will experience either low back pain or neck pain, at some point in their lives. Previous studies suggest that people with diabetes are more likely to present with chronic somatic pain, including shoulder, knee and spinal pain. This study aimed to systematically review and appraise the literature to explore the magnitude as well as the nature of the association between diabetes and back, neck, or spinal (back and neck) pain. Databases and data treatment A systematic search was performed using the Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Web of Science electronic databases. Studies which assessed the association between diabetes and back or neck pain outcomes, in participants older than 18 years of age were included. Two independent reviewers extracted data on the incidence of pain and reported associations. Results Eight studies were included in the meta-analyses. Meta-analyses showed that people with diabetes are more likely to report
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Mashup Score: 1Canāt We Do Better? A cost-benefit analysis of proposal writing in a competitive funding environment - 11 month(s) ago
This article presents an analysis of third-party funding in Austria for energy research, including an analysis of the costs and benefits of writing proposals and of the trust proposal applicants place in the application process. For this purpose, applicants from research and industry applying for government-funded energy research grants in Austria were surveyed. Preparing a new proposal takes…
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Mashup Score: 1Factors affecting do-not-resuscitate decisions among patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Taiwan - 12 month(s) ago
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease. Usually, patients survive for approximately 2ā4 years after the onset of the disease, and they often die of respiratory failure. This study examined the factors associated with signing a ādo not resuscitateā (DNR) form in patients with ALS. This cross-sectional study included patients diagnosed with ALS between January 2015 and…
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Mashup Score: 0If COVID-19 infection leaves you with altered taste and smell, you may be more likely to develop high levels of antibodies to the virus - 1 year(s) ago
If COVID-19 infection leaves you with altered taste and smell, you may be more likely to develop high levels of antibodies to the virus.
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Mashup Score: 0Differential personality change earlier and later in the coronavirus pandemic in a longitudinal sample of adults in the United States - 2 year(s) ago
Five-factor model personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness) are thought to be relatively impervious to environmental demands in adulthood. The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented opportunity to examine whether personality changed during a stressful global event. Surprisingly, two previous studies found that neuroticism decreased early in the…
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Mashup Score: 15
Believing in conspiracy theories is a major problem, especially in the face of a pandemic, as these constitute a significant obstacle to public health policies, like the use of masks and vaccination. Indeed, during the COVID-19 pandemic, several ungrounded explanations regarding the origin of the virus or the effects of vaccinations have been rising, leading to vaccination hesitancy or refusal…
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Mashup Score: 5Have beliefs in conspiracy theories increased over time? - 2 year(s) ago
The public is convinced that beliefs in conspiracy theories are increasing, and many scholars, journalists, and policymakers agree. Given the associations between conspiracy theories and many non-normative tendencies, lawmakers have called for policies to address these increases. However, little evidence has been provided to demonstrate that beliefs in conspiracy theories have, in fact, increased…
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Background There is limited knowledge about the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) associated with cardiometabolic disorders in lean persons. This study examines the contribution of cardiometabolic disorders to NAFLD risk among lean individuals and compares to non-lean individuals. Methods We analyzed longitudinal data from 6,513 participants of a yearly voluntary routine health…
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Mashup Score: 1
Several racial and ethnic identities are widely understood to be under-represented within academia, however, actual quantification of this under-representation is surprisingly limited. Challenges include data availability, demographic inertia and identifying comparison points. We use de-aggregated data from the U.S. National Science Foundation to construct a null model of ethnic and racial…
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