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Filter by:The aim of this study is to assess the effect of interval hypoxy-hyperoxic training (IHHT) on the arterial stiffness and elasticity of the liver tissue in patients with metabolic syndrome and on other components of the metabolic syndrome, and the possibility of their reversible recovery after training.
Background: It has been proposed that a hyperactivity of the endocannabinoids system could be involved in the cognitive deficits involved in Down Syndrome (DS). Hyperactivation of the type-1 cannabinoid (CB1) receptor by exogenous cannabinoids, such as the active principle of cannabis tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), induces several modifications of the electroencephalogram (EEG). The goal of this study is to compare those CB1-dependent EEG parameters in subjects with DS and age-matched typically developing subjects (TD, control group). These investigations can increase our knowledge of the involvement of the CB1 receptor in DS cognitive deficits and potentially identify biomarkers of target engagement of new therapies of this condition. Hypothesis: It was recently showed in pre-clinical DS models that the endocannabinoid system is hyperactivated in the brain and that human adult subjects with DS showed higher plasma concentrations of the main endocannabinoids 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and anandamide (N-arachidonoylethanolamine, 2-AEA) as compared with those found in typically developing subjects. Alterations of neural oscillations induced by the consumption of THC preparations are well established and it is hypothesized that they would be similar to those found in subjects with DS. Objectives: To assess different neural markers using electroencephalography (EEG) in typically developing subjects and in subjects with DS in resting state and while conducting selected cognitive tasks. Methods: Non-interventional, cross-sectional, monocenter study in male and female adult subjects with DS and typically developing subjects (total n=48).
Interstitial Cystitis / bladder pain syndrome (CI / BPS) is a debilitating pathology with a negative impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. It is characterized as the sensation of pain or discomfort related to the urinary bladder, accompanied by symptoms of the lower urinary tract, in the absence of infection. Among the phenotypes are Cystitis with Hunner's ulcer, essentially inflammatory pathology and without Hunner's lesion, non-inflammatory frequently associated with somatoform systemic changes. Functional changes in urothelium and epithelial barrier, neurogenic inflammation and autoimmune mechanisms are involved in the development of the disease. Medical ozone has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cytoprotective, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. When administered, it is dissolved in biological fluids, immediately reacting with glycoproteins composed of carbohydrates and polypeptide chains. This reaction results in the formation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), lipid oxidation products (LOS), increased activation of erythroid-related nuclear transcription factors (Nrf2) activation of antioxidant response transcription elements (ARE) and increased variety of antioxidant enzymes that act as free radical scavengers. Benefits of O3 have been demonstrated in the treatment of neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia associated with the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. The objective of this work is to evaluate the effect of intravesical ozone gas administration in patients with Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome with low response to conventional therapy.
To investigate the effects of the addition of motorized movement therapy versus conventional chest physiotherapy alone on pulmonary functions, exercise capacity, and endurance in children with Down Syndrome
Significant weight reduction, achieved by low-calorie diet (LCD), will mobilise ectopic fat (visceral and particularly liver fat), improving insulin sensitivity and other metabolic syndrome components, with secondary beneficial effects on cardiac structure and function. This CALIBRATE study (metabolic, multi-organ and effects of low-calorie diet in younger obese patients with pre-diabetes) will compare the effects of a safe and effective 12-month weight management intervention, initially using a low-calorie, liquid replacement diet for 12 weeks, anticipating at least 10% reduction in body weight. The investigators will examine how much the weight loss improves the metabolic abnormalities that precede type 2 diabetes (T2D), and in reversing the pre-clinical/subtle clinical abnormalities of the liver and heart that precede liver and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study will compare the effects of a safe and effective 12-month weight management intervention, initially using a low-calorie, liquid replacement diet for 12 weeks, followed by a weight maintenance phase. The investigators will examine how much the weight loss improves the metabolic and neuropathic abnormalities that precede and accompany type 2 diabetes (T2D), and in reversing the pre-clinical/subtle clinical abnormalities of the liver and heart that precede liver and cardiovascular disease. In an additional optional sub-study, the investigators will additionally assess how the weight loss impacts upon appetite regulation within the brain with functional MRI (fMRI).
This study was planned as a randomized controlled study to determine the effect of hot and cold water application on complaints and sleep quality in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome (RLS). Pregnant women with a total of 90 RLS, including 30 people in each group, will be included in the study. The data of this study will be collected by Personal Information Form, RLS Diagnosis Criteria Questionnaire, RLS Severity Rating Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Post Application Follow-up Chart and Application Satisfaction Form. While hot and cold water is applied in the intervention groups in the study, no application other than routine maintenance and follow-up will be done to the control group.Data analysis obtained in the research will be performed in TURCOSA statistical software (Turcosa Analytics Ltd Co, Turkey, www.turcosa.com.tr).In comparisons, a value of p <0.05 will be considered statistically significant.In order to conduct the study, the necessary Academic Committee decision, Ethics Committee approval (September 09, 2020 and number 2020/445) and institutional permission were obtained. The individuals included in the study will be informed about the purpose of the research, their verbal consent will be obtained and the participant's informed consent form will be signed.
Mastiha Oil is a 100% natural product of the Mediterranean, extracted from the resin of Mastiha. Over 90 compounds have been identified in Mastiha oil, with monoterpenes exhibiting favorable effects in regulating mechanisms of oxidative stress and inflammation. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Mastiha oil in adults with Metabolic Syndrome. 90 participants will be allocated to two groups, (45 in intervention group and 45 in control group). Mastiha oil will be provided in the form of soft gel capsules to the intervention group, whereas the control group will not consume the capsules. Both groups will receive standard nutritional counselling. The intervention will last 3 months. The effects of the intervention will be evaluated via clinical and laboratory markers.
Periodontitis may contribute to vascular damage, resulting in the destabilization of atherosclerotic plaque leading to acute coronary syndrome (ACS). In this study, we explored the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on cardiovascular blood biomarkers and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) Neutrophil Elastase (NE) and α1-proteinase inhibitor (alpha-1PI) levels in periodontitis (P) participants with and without ACS. Medical and dental examinations were performed to diagnose ACS and periodontitis, respectively. Seventeen patients with diagnosis ACS and periodontitis were included in this study, as a test group (Group ACS). Twenty-six, age and sex-matched control patients with periodontitis (Group P) were otherwise systemically healthy. Both groups received NSPT. Plasma levels of cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), C-reactive protein (CRP), GCF NE activity, and GCF α1-PI levels were measured baseline, at1st and 3rd months after NSPT.
This is a pilot study evaluating an online cardiometabolic and weight loss program which is offered by The Wellness Institute. The program is 16 weeks and is developed by a multidisciplinary team and delivered by a degreed health professional (health coach) to assist participants in achieving their personal wellness goals. This study will also investigate the impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on participants lifestyles and access to lifestyle programs and supports.
Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal problem after lumbar and neck diseases in clinical practice, and the most common cause of shoulder pain is subacromial impingement syndrome. The main goal of treatment is to reduce pain and to solve the mechanical problem that causes functional impairment. Low-level laser treatment is an increasingly used treatment modality in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome as in many musculoskeletal diseases, as it promotes cell proliferation and tissue regeneration by its anti-inflammatory and photobiostimulation properties. Also, High-intensity laser therapy is a treatment method that is gaining popularity in the recent years. These ultra-short impulses effect a deep action in the biological tissue (3-4 cm), with a homogeneous distribution of the light source in the irradiated soft tissue, but without excessive thermal enhancements. It reduces pain and edema with photomechanic effects in deep tissues. As far as the investigators know, there are no studies comparing these two treatment modalities in subacromial impingement syndrome yet. This study was planned to compare the efficacy of High-intensity laser therapy and low-intensity laser therapy in treatment of patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.