Purpose. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the physical activity patterns of preschoolers aged 6–7 years. Methods. A sample of 221 preschool children (116 boys and 105 girls) aged 6 (5.92 ± 0.30) and 7 (6.91 ± 0.25) years was recruited. Physical activity was assessed over 7 consecutive days by using pedometers to determine step counts (steps/day). Accrued anthropometric data incl...

TAKE HOME MESSAGES 1. Movement disorders involve the basal ganglia and associated structures, often affecting the globus pallidus (the output target of the striatum) 2. Abnormal involuntary movements are classified as hypokinetic or hyperkinetic, and are subclassified byspeed, duration and whether or not they are rhythmic. 3. Parkinsonism is characterized by the presence of at least 2 of the 4 ...

alcium just got a promotion. Findings by Caroppo et al. (page 111) reveal that in addition to its many roles inside the cell, Ca 2 ϩ has a distinct extracellular purpose: it acts via a Ca 2 ϩ receptor (CaR) to regulate the function of gastric epithelial cells. It has been known for some time that extracellular Ca 2 ϩ can be sensed by the CaR. The team noted that a Ca 2 ϩ gradient was generated ...