The researchers applied light-oxygen therapy (LOT) in a patient with plaque psoriasis. Diode laser “Super Seb” wavelength 1265 nm (manufactured by LLC “New Surgical Technologies”, Moscow) was used as source of light: radiation power – 1.2 Wt, density 1.06 W/cm2, exposure dose 191 J/cm2. Sessions were performed 2 times week an interval 3–4 days. After the treatment (3 sessions) complete clinical...

The purpose of this study was to determine whether leisure time physical activity (PA) affects risk for developing metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Korean adults. We studied 1728 Korean adults over age 20 years who visited a public health promotion center in Seoul, Korea. All subjects completed an International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and were examined for MetS criteria as defined by Na...

The purpose was to verify the association between sociodemographic and health characteristics with perception of healthy eating among Brazilian participating in international study Eat-Mot. investigated by frequency categorized into: never/rarely/sometimes most times/always. Ordinal logistic regression used calculate “odds ratio” relationship variables eating. Six hundred sixty individuals part...

Aerobic exercise can improve cardiorespiratory fitness in young people. Irises released into the bloodstream function to execute regulation of energy metabolism, triggering browning white adipose, which is useful mitochondrial biogenesis. The American College Sport Medicine (ACSM) recommends moderate intensity training with a frequency 3-5 times week, duration 20-60 minutes, using treadmill. St...

PURPOSE To compare intraoperative injection of triamcinolone and ciprofloxacin in a controlled-release system (DuoCat) with prednisolone and ciprofloxacin eye drops after cataract surgery. METHODS In this randomized, double-masked, controlled trial, a total of 135 patients undergoing cataract surgery were randomly allocated to two groups: 67 patients treated after surgery with prednisolone 1%...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an 8-week golf-specific exercise program on physical characteristics, swing mechanics, and golf performance. Fifteen trained male golfers (47.2 +/- 11.4 years, 178.8 +/- 5.8 cm, 86.7 +/- 9.0 kg, and 12.1 +/- 6.4 U.S. Golf Association handicap) were recruited. Trained golfers was defined operationally as golfers who play a round of golf a...

In the current issue of Circulation, Philip Ades and his associates at the University of Vermont College of Medicine have provided us with an innovative and important article demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of an enhanced exercise option in cardiac rehabilitation.1 In this study, 74 patients were randomized to a standard cardiac rehabilitation exercise program versus a high-calorieex...