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Functional capacity and quality of life in children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia

Jonathan L. da Silva, Bruno A. Soares, Jaksoel C. Silva, Patrícia B. Blum, more

Pediatric Pulmonology > 58 > 4 > 1100 - 1105

Objective To evaluate the functional and exercise capacity, lung function, quality of life of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia (SCA HbSS) and to test the reproducibility of functional capacity tests in this population. Method Cross‐sectional study with volunteers with SCA Hb‐SS (SCAG), aged 6–18 years matched in age and gender to the control group (CG) with healthy individuals....

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Which preoperative assessment modalities best identify patients who are suitable for enhanced recovery after liver transplantation? A systematic review of the literature and expert panel recommendations

Gonzalo Crespo, Amelia J. Hessheimer, Matthew J Armstrong, Annalisa Berzigotti, more

Clinical Transplantation > 36 > 10 > n/a - n/a

Background To implement Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for liver transplant (LT) candidates, it is essential to identify tools that can help risk stratify patients by their risk of early adverse post‐LT outcomes. Objective We aimed to identify pre‐LT tools that assess functional capacity, frailty, and muscle mass that can best risk stratify patients by their risk of adverse post‐LT...

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Effects of fast‐velocity concentric resistance training in people with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial

Luis Andreu‐Caravaca, Domingo J. Ramos‐Campo, Linda H. Chung, Pedro Manonelles, more

Acta Neurologica Scandinavica > 146 > 5 > 652 - 661

Objectives To analyze the effects of a fast‐velocity concentric resistance training (FVCRT) program on maximum strength of upper and lower limb, gait speed, walking endurance, fatigue, physical self‐perception, and catastrophizing pain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Materials and Methods Participants were randomized to either an experimental [EG] (n = 18) or a control [CG] (n = 12) group...

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Video game‐based exercise in children and adolescents with non‐cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: A randomized comparative study of aerobic and breathing exercises

Hikmet Ucgun, Hulya Nilgun Gurses, Meltem Kaya, Erkan Cakır

Pediatric Pulmonology > 57 > 9 > 2207 - 2217

Background Video game‐based systems have been proposed to improve effectiveness and compliance with exercise training in children and adolescents with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). This study aimed to investigate the effects of aerobic and breathing video game‐based exercises (VGE) on pulmonary function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional capacity, and balance in children...

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Preoperative functional capacity and postoperative outcomes following abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Preet G. S. Makker, Cherry E. Koh, Michael J Solomon, Daniel Steffens

ANZ Journal of Surgery > 92 > 7-8 > 1658 - 1667

Background There is clinical uncertainty regarding an association between preoperative functional capacity of cancer patients, and postoperative outcomes. The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to investigate whether poor performance on preoperative six‐minute walk test (6MWT) or five‐times sit to stand test (5STS) is associated with worse postoperative complication rates and prolonged...

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Effects of pre‐surgical aerobic dance‐based exercise on lower extremity in people with morbid obesity awaiting bariatric surgery: Randomized controlled study

Gulfidan Tokgoz, Nilay Arman, Hakan Seyit, Mehmet Karabulut

Clinical Obesity > 12 > 4 > n/a - n/a

To investigate what are the effects of pre‐surgical aerobic dance‐based exercise programme (PSADBE) and physical activity counselling (PAC) programme on lower extremity functions after surgery in people with morbid obesity awaiting bariatric surgery (PMOABS). This study was a single‐blind, randomized controlled study. Groups were divided into Group I (PSADBE and PAC) and Group II (PAC). Both groups...

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Impaired ventilation during 6‐min walk test in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

Radhika N. Ghosh, Lokesh Guglani, Adrianna L. Westbrook, Chad Y. Mao, more

Pediatric Pulmonology > 57 > 7 > 1660 - 1667

Background Patients with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) can develop hypoxemia and hypercapnia during exercise. However, there is limited literature on cardiorespiratory responses during submaximal exercise and their correlation with paired‐like homeobox 2B (PHOX2B) genotype. Objectives To assess oxygen saturation (SpO₂), end‐tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO₂), heart rate (HR), and...

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Prognostic value of functional capacity after transitional rehabilitation in older patients hospitalized for heart failure

Domenico Scrutinio, Pietro Guida, Roberta Ruggieri, Andrea Passantino

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society > 70 > 6 > 1774 - 1784

Background Poor functional status is highly prevalent among older patients hospitalized for HF and marks a downward inflection point in functional and prognostic trajectories. We assessed the prognostic value of 6‐min walk test after transitional cardiac rehabilitation in older patients hospitalized for heart failure (HF). Methods We studied 759 patients aged ≥60 years who had been transferred...

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Effectiveness of 12‐week inspiratory muscle training with manual therapy in patients with COPD: A randomized controlled study

Yasemin Buran Cirak, Gul Deniz Yilmaz Yelvar, Nurgül Durustkan Elbasi

The Clinical Respiratory Journal > 16 > 4 > 317 - 328

The benefits of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in patients with COPD were reported. However, its effects are limited in severe COPD patients. Further researches are required in new and complementary modalities demonstrating IMT efficacy in severe COPD patients. This study aims to investigate effects of manual therapy (MT) additional over IMT on functional capacity, respiratory muscle strength,...

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Mucopolysaccharidosis patients have reduced functional capacity

Bianca M. C. Dias, Fernanda C. Lanza, Jenifer dos Santos, Carolina S. Aranda, more

Pediatric Pulmonology > 57 > 2 > 538 - 543

Introduction Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a group of rare diseases caused by an intralysosomal accumulation of glycosaminoglycans, resulting in a multisystemic clinical condition characterized by variable degrees of physical‐functional impairment. Objective To evaluate the functional capacity (FC) of MPS patients and compare with a healthy control group. Methods This is a cross‐sectional...

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Protracted respiratory findings in children post‐SARS‐CoV‐2 infection

Shoshana C. Leftin Dobkin, Joseph M. Collaco, Sharon A. McGrath‐Morrow

Pediatric Pulmonology > 56 > 12 > 3682 - 3687

Introduction Although prolonged respiratory symptoms following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection have been described in adults, data are emerging that children also experience long‐term sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). The respiratory sequelae of COVID‐19 in children remain poorly characterized. In this study we describe health data and respiratory...

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Efficacy of aqua‐based plyometric exercises in the rehabilitation of patients with juvenile dermatomyositis: A randomized crossover pilot study

Ragab K. Elnaggar, Walaa A. Abd El‐Nabie

International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases > 24 > 7 > 930 - 940

Background Patients with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) experience muscle weakness, tiredness, and loss of energy, which restrict their abilities in performance of their daily living activities. Objective To explore the effect of aquatic‐based plyometric (Aqua‐PLYO) exercises on muscle strength, fatigue, and functional ability in patients with JDM. Methods This was a randomized, single‐blind,...

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The effect of cardiac rehabilitation program on functional capacity and waist to hip ratio in patients with coronary artery disease: A clinical trial

Azam Sahabazi Deh Sokhteh, Zahra Pishkar, Omid Rafizadeh, Fariba Yaghoubinia

Japan Journal of Nursing Science > 18 > 2 > n/a - n/a

Aims This study aimed to determine the impact of cardiac rehabilitation programs on functional capacity and waist to hip ratio in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Methods In this clinical trial study 70 CAD patients were selected using purposive sampling and based on inclusion criteria. The intervention consisted of a 12‐week training and exercise program included walking sessions at home...

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Exercise testing in COVID‐19 era: Clinical profile, results and feasibility wearing a facemask

Cayetana Barbeito‐Caamaño, Alberto Bouzas‐Mosquera, Jesús Peteiro, Domingo López‐Vázquez, more

European Journal of Clinical Investigation > 51 > 4 > n/a - n/a

Background No data are available about whether Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic have led to changes in clinical profiles or results of exercise testing once the usual activity was reassumed, as well as if wearing a facemask has any impact on the tests. The aim of this study is to evaluate differences in the patients referred to exercise stress testing in the context of COVID‐19 pandemic...

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Effect of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized clinical trial

Ali Albarrati, Mohammed Taher, Rakan Nazer

Journal of Diabetes > 13 > 4 > 292 - 298

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is usually associated with respiratory manifestations including inspiratory muscle weakness which affects exercise capacity. The present study aimed to determine the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on inspiratory muscle strength and exercise capacity in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods This was a randomized controlled...

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Major adverse cardiac events and functional capacity in patients at intermediate risk undergoing transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis with bicuspid valves

Hui‐Yu Tsai, Yu‐Shan Lin, I‐Chen Wu, Li‐Ying Kuo, more

Journal of Cardiac Surgery > 36 > 3 > 828 - 833

Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is not always the optimal option for aortic valve stenosis (AS) patients with bicuspid aortic valves (BcAVs) and many studies exclude this group of patients. The aim of our study was to compare the rate of a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) and functional capacity in AS patients with BcAV after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)...

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Sleep‐disordered breathing, respiratory patterns during wakefulness and functional capacity in pediatric patients with rapid‐onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation syndrome

Sarah Selvadurai, David Benzon, Giorge Voutsas, Jill Hamilton, more

Pediatric Pulmonology > 56 > 2 > 479 - 485

Objective To characterize the clinical presentation of sleep‐disordered breathing and respiratory patterns at rest and during a 6‐min walk test (6MWT) in children with rapid‐onset obesity, hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) syndrome. Methods Retrospective study of children with ROHHAD who had a diagnostic baseline polysomnography, daytime cardiorespiratory...

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Do pulmonary and extrapulmonary features differ among cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and healthy children?

Hilal Denizoglu Kulli, Hulya Nilgun Gurses, Melih Zeren, Hikmet Ucgun, more

Pediatric Pulmonology > 55 > 11 > 3067 - 3073

Background Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is generally likened to cystic fibrosis (CF) due to similarities in impaired mucociliary clearance and some other symptoms. The aim of our study was to investigate pulmonary and extrapulmonary characteristics of children with CF and PCD since no studies have addressed respiratory muscle strength in children with PCD and to compare the results to those obtained...

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The effect of 8 weeks of freestyle swim training on the functional fitness of adults with Down syndrome

P. H. Boer

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research > 64 > 10 > 770 - 781

Background Studies conducted on adults with Down syndrome have demonstrated the improvement of functional fitness (aerobic capacity, muscular strength, balance, flexibility, functional ability, body mass or body mass index) with varying exercise modalities but often with one or two components in isolation. Such modalities included walking, running, cycling, rowing or resistance training. Freestyle...

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Tissue oxygenation in peripheral muscles and functional capacity in cystic fibrosis: a cross‐sectional study

Cristiane Cenachi Coelho, Evanirso da Silva Aquino, Ana Luiza Reis Diniz, Mariana da Silva Santos, more

Experimental Physiology > 105 > 9 > 1571 - 1578

New Findings What is the central question of this study? How do peripheral muscle tissue oxygenation and physical conditioning levels of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis compare to demographically matched controls? What is the main finding and its importance? Children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis consumed more oxygen, more quickly and exhibited slower recovery, demonstrating...

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Functional capacity and quality of life in children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia

Which preoperative assessment modalities best identify patients who are suitable for enhanced recovery after liver transplantation? A systematic review of the literature and expert panel recommendations

Effects of fast‐velocity concentric resistance training in people with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial

Video game‐based exercise in children and adolescents with non‐cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: A randomized comparative study of aerobic and breathing exercises

Preoperative functional capacity and postoperative outcomes following abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Effects of pre‐surgical aerobic dance‐based exercise on lower extremity in people with morbid obesity awaiting bariatric surgery: Randomized controlled study

Impaired ventilation during 6‐min walk test in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

Prognostic value of functional capacity after transitional rehabilitation in older patients hospitalized for heart failure

Effectiveness of 12‐week inspiratory muscle training with manual therapy in patients with COPD: A randomized controlled study

Mucopolysaccharidosis patients have reduced functional capacity

Protracted respiratory findings in children post‐SARS‐CoV‐2 infection

Efficacy of aqua‐based plyometric exercises in the rehabilitation of patients with juvenile dermatomyositis: A randomized crossover pilot study

The effect of cardiac rehabilitation program on functional capacity and waist to hip ratio in patients with coronary artery disease: A clinical trial

Exercise testing in COVID‐19 era: Clinical profile, results and feasibility wearing a facemask

Effect of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized clinical trial

Major adverse cardiac events and functional capacity in patients at intermediate risk undergoing transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis with bicuspid valves

Sleep‐disordered breathing, respiratory patterns during wakefulness and functional capacity in pediatric patients with rapid‐onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation syndrome

Do pulmonary and extrapulmonary features differ among cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and healthy children?

The effect of 8 weeks of freestyle swim training on the functional fitness of adults with Down syndrome

Tissue oxygenation in peripheral muscles and functional capacity in cystic fibrosis: a cross‐sectional study

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