OBJECTIVE To investigate the response of the somatotrope axis (insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3)) to intense exercise in relation to tiredness. METHODS The study involved 11 rugby players who completed a questionnaire intended to evaluate fitness or, conversely, overtraining and who agreed to plasma samples being taken before and afte...

Two experiments were performed to investigate the influence of VDT (video display terminals) and paper presentation of text on consumption of information (Study 1) measured in the form of convergent production and production of information (Study 2) measured in form of divergent production. The READ test of reading comprehension was used as the convergent task whereas the ‘‘Headlines’’ test was...

BACKGROUND: The unique burden of treatment and survivorship patients with bladder cancer can negatively impact caregiver experience their use supportive care resources. OBJECTIVE: To assess caregivers’ well-being perception potential METHODS: In this cross-sectional survey, caregivers (N = 630) were recruited through the nationwide Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Patient Survey Network. We used...

The Nozovent nostril dilator improves nasal breathing to the same degree as topical decongestants and reduces mouth dryness at night in 51% of nocturnal mouth breathers. It does not help every snorer but reduces the snoring heard by the sleeping partner in about 50%, improves the respiratory disturbance index significantly in 19% and gives less morning and daytime tiredness in 40% of snorers. T...

In Web-based CSCW (Computer-Supported Cooperative Work) often including cooperative learning, different from face-to-face communication, partners' situations including their interest, concentration, boredom, and tiredness cannot be easily transmitted. To overcome these problems, “Augmented Cyberspace” for dependable Web-based CSCW Systems, is proposed, which is also applicable to system such as...

Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries are relatively rare. Mostly asymptomatic, however, some can cause problems, as heart failure, myocardial ischemia, and ventricular arrhythmia, and are associated with risk of complications, such as endocarditis and coronary rupture or sudden death. A case of a 69-year-old man with complaints of tiredness, dyspnea, and palpitation due to coronary art...

PURPOSE To analyze the relationship between voice disorders and work in a group of Community Health Agents (CHA). METHODS The subjects of this study were 65 CHA working in the city of São Paulo. Thefiinstrument used for data collection was an adaptation of the questionnaire named Conditions of Vocal Production - Teachers (CPV-P). The results were keyed in twice and submitted to statistical an...

Background Patients are attracted to acupuncture partly by its reputation for having low risks. The safety of acupuncture should be established by positive evidence. Methods Two prospective surveys were conducted among different groups of professionals in the UK, including doctors, physiotherapists and practitioners primarily trained in acupuncture. Participants monitored adverse events over a ...

Purpose/Objectives To determine if the use of aromatherapy improves insomnia and other common symptoms in hospitalized patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia. Design A randomized, crossover, washout trial. Setting An inpatient acute leukemia unit at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard L. Solove Research Institute of the Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University in Col...

OBJECTIVE To investigate whether sleep deprived people are perceived as less healthy, less attractive, and more tired than after a normal night's sleep. DESIGN Experimental study. SETTING Sleep laboratory in Stockholm, Sweden. PARTICIPANTS 23 healthy, sleep deprived adults (age 18-31) who were photographed and 65 untrained observers (age 18-61) who rated the photographs. INTERVENTION Pa...