Background. In order to minimize overtraining, a reliable method is required to analyze training loads. Objectives. The objective of this study was to see if session Rate of Perceived Exertion (sRPE) is a valuable tool for tracking changes in perceived training load and strain among Malaysia rugby 15-a-side players during preparation for a significant game. Methods. Twenty-eight (n=28) elite ...

Key points † This study addresses the uptake of lactate after central venous or portal infusion in pigs. † Lactate metabolism is important for understanding the haemodynamics and regional blood flow of sepsis. † Lactate infused into the portal vein is removed mainly by the liver, whereas central venous infusion results in less uptake by the liver. Background. The rate of extra-hepatic lactate p...

BACKGROUND Nasal-type extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTCL) originates primarily in the nasal cavity or extra-nasal sites within the upper aerodigestive tract. However, it is unclear whether the primary site can serve as an independent prognostic factor or whether the varying clinical outcomes observed with different primary sites can be attributed merely to their propensities of r...

The paper re-evaluates the regional embeddedness of multinational manufacturing branch plants in view of recent work on global production networks and extra-regional links. It is argued that the predominance of extra-regional production linkages are not necessarily detrimental to regional economies. They can even compensate for weak territorial innovations systems in non-core regions. The argum...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence of osteochondrosis in children and adolescent soccer players. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire was distributed to players of all 113 junior soccer teams participating in a regional summer championship in August 2012 inquiring about pain in the body during or after training or a match. Physical examination of the lumbar spine or legs was recommended...

The incidence of facial injuries in hurling has decreased since the introduction of helmets with facial protection. The aim of this study was to identify the incidence of facial and dental injuries sustained in hurling training or matches and compliance with wearing helmets, with or without modified or unmodified faceguards. This prospective study included all patients who attended the Mid West...

Cooperation among players requires a realization of economic benefits to all players and a meeting of efficiency requirements through economically driven allocations. Cooperation among political (and sometimes hostile) players may not meet these requirements. Political considerations, usually ignored in economic analyses, can hinder or even block possible arrangements. A framework is proposed t...

Intra-regional, extra-regional and international health mobility are important phenomena for regional and national healthcare planning. Pediatric data on this topic are scarce. We therefore conducted a systematic literature search on the PubMed database. Because of the insufficiency of published data we also resorted to conference proceedings and publications retrieved by Google Scholar and Goo...