Pioglitazone (PIO) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogs limit infarct size (IS) in experimental models. The effects of the dipeptidyl-peptidase-IV inhibitors, which increase the endogenous levels of GLP-1, on myocardial protection, are unknown. We studied whether sitagliptin (SIT) and PIO have additive effects on IS limitation in the mouse. Mice received 3-day or 14-day oral SIT (300 mg....

Results 252 respiratory physicians were enrolled and 224 effective questionnaire were included in analysis. Among the 224 physicians, 92.9% had heard of SIT before and 75.9% regard SIT as an effective treatment in allergic diseases. However, only 55.8% thought SIT was proved to be effective in asthma.43.8% of the physicians agreed with that SIT had a long-term efficacy, 23.7% knew that there we...

This paper evaluates several abdominal exercises, and highlights factors which are important for their safe prescription and effective use. The function of the abdominal muscles and hip flexors is considered, and the importance of the infra-umbilical portion of the rectus abdominis is emphasized. The effects of flexion on the lumbar spine are outlined. The trunk curl, sit-up, and straight leg r...

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a reprodutibilidade e confiabilidade do teste “Prancha” em escolares de 6 12 anos; identificar associação entre medida força isométrica no prancha com força/resistência abdominal sit-up. Trata-se um transversal abordagem quantitativa, realizado 221 escolares, 58,8% sexo masculino, selecionados por conveniência uma escola Sul Santa Catarina, Brasil. Avaliou-...

259 primary school children (average age 9.2 years) were randomly selected from three groups of children whose weights-for-height were 90-110% (normal 111), > 110-120% (over weight 25), and > 120% (obesity 123) of reference values for Bangkok children. They underwent physical fitness tests which included measurement of speed (50 meters run), flexibility (sit-reach), abdominal strength and endur...

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to determine the effect ACE gene polymorphism on parameters studied (push-up & sit-up) in a long-term study, which has been carried out for many years and find whether differences gene's metabolism due influence such as outside impacts lifestyle (active or sedentary life) have role development strength endurance not. Main text 59 male army office...

PURPOSE Specific immunotherapy (SIT) is a suitable but uncommon treatment option for allergic rhinitis (AR) in China. The current understanding and attitude of Chinese ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists in regards to SIT is unclear. This study investigates current trends in the awareness and application status of SIT among Chinese ENT specialists. METHODS We performed a nationwide, cross...

objectives:the purpose of this study was to investigate of effects of sensory integration therapy (sit) on social interaction and sensory and motor performance in children with autism spectrum disorders (asd). methods:24 children with asd (22 boys, 2 girls), aged 6-12 years that matched on iq and gender, were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. we requested participants of th...