9 [25.1] ms, LBP = 90.2 [42.3] ms, P < 0.001) and took longer to regain postural stability (Control = 460.4 [123.4] ms, LBP = 761.0 [194.2] ms, P < 0.001) after the perturbation.
Conclusion. These data provide further evidence that the quality of balance control is compromised in LBP patients and that this is associated with poor use of spinal motion as a component of the postural strategy.”
“There is clinical and observational evidence to suggest that saturated fatty acids (SFA) increase cardiovascular disease risk compared with polyunsaturated fatty acids from vegetable
oils. Replacing SFA intake has thus been a public GSK461364 health target, but the role of individual SFA in metabolic disease is still incompletely understood. Observational data Indicate that all SFA may not necessarily be detrimental. The cholesterol-raising effect of SFA differs among individual SFA and possibly also with regard
to cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors. The impact of dietary SFA on cardiovascular BMS-754807 disease remains somewhat controversial, possibly due to such individual differences. In this article, we will also separately discuss the effects of dairy SFA, including biomarkers, as a means to elucidate these relationships between fatty acids, foodstuffs and cardiometabolic disease.”
“Although willingness, attitudes and beliefs surrounding solid-organ donation have been extensively investigated, much less is known about corneal donation. Despite evidence that a substantial number of families who agree to multiorgan donation also specifically refuse corneal donation, it is unclear why this occurs and what can be done to increase rates of
corneal donation. We conducted a survey of 371 Australian adults regarding their views on corneal donation. Although willingness to donate corneas generally reflected a person’s willingness to donate all of one’s organs, unwillingness to donate corneas appeared to be due to other factors. Specifically, decisions not to donate appear to be driven AS1842856 in vivo by a range of concerns surrounding disfigurement. The survey also provides eye banks with reassurance about the acceptability of whole globe procurement, and recognition that research into blindness is a highly valued part of corneal donation. Finally, the survey identifies that many individuals see benefit in having their family engaged in the decision-making process, suggesting that decisions about donation are more complex than a simple appeal to the autonomy of the deceased.”
“Study Design. Longitudinal cohort study.
Objective. To compare functional outcomes between male and female patients before and after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Summary of Background Data. There is no clear consensus in the existing literature with respect to sex differences in functional outcomes in the surgical treatment of AIS.
Methods.