September 2025 - 17 articles
Background/Objectives: Transdermal bicarbonate (TBC) or carnosine (TC) have been sold as a convenient ergogenic aid, though little evidence supports these claims. The purpose of this study was to investigate if TBC or TC would improve high-intensity...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have instigated a paradigm shift in the management of cardiometabolic disease. Initially developed for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, their therapeutic role has expanded dramatically followi...
Background: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and loss of independence among older adults, and occupational therapy (OT) offers a unique, multidimensional approach to fall prevention. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of OT-base...
Background/Objectives: This study investigates whether systemic ovalbumin–aluminum sensitization followed by cutaneous challenge induces thermal hyperalgesia and spinal cord gliosis in mice. Methods: Adult female ICR-CD1 mice received ovalbumin...
Background/Objectives: The voltage-gated potassium channels of the Kv4 family (Kv4.1, Kv4.2, Kv4.3) regulate neuronal excitability and synaptic integration. The dysregulation of these channels has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Al...
During pregnancy, physiological adaptations occur in the respiratory and cardiovascular systems to support the increased metabolic needs of both mother and fetus. Key respiratory changes include mechanical adjustments of the chest wall and diaphragm...
Background: Plantar pressure distribution is a valuable tool for studying how the ground reaction forces are transmitted from the feet to the body and for detecting abnormalities in foot biomechanics. Objectives: The objective of this study was to de...
Background: Several studies have established correlations between low serum levels of vitamin D and various pathologies, such as diabetes mellitus and its complications. However, few studies analyze its levels in matrices other than blood plasma, suc...
Background: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and acute respiratory failure (ARF) are leading causes of hospitalization and functional decline in Italy, posing a significant burden on the healthcare system. In 2024...
Introduction: Women’s futsal demands strength, agility, speed, and endurance, involving sprints, dribbling, and rapid directional changes. In this context, the hamstring/quadriceps (H/Q) strength ratio and bilateral muscle asymmetries are recog...
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