This study examines the physiological response to locomotion in lizards following bouts of activity scaled to body mass. We evaluate this method as a way to compare locomotor energetics among animals of varying body mass. Because most of the costs of brief activity in reptiles are repaid during recovery we focus on the magnitude and duration of the excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)...

BACKGROUND Lean is a set of operating philosophies and methods that help create a maximum value for patients by reducing waste and waits. It emphasizes the consideration of the customer's needs, employee involvement and continuous improvement. Research on the application and implementation of lean principles in health care has been limited. METHODS This is a protocol for a systematic review, ...

This work presents the experimental design for recording Electroencephalography (EEG) signals in 20 test subjects submitted to Steady-state visually evoked potential (SSVEP). The stimuli were performed with frequencies of 7, 9, 11 and 13 Hz. Furthermore, implementation a classification system based on SSVEP-EEG from occipital region brain obtained Emotiv EPOC device is presented. These data use...

INTRODUCTION Second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure is estimated to kill 600 000 people worldwide annually. The WHO recommends that smoke-free indoor public environments are enforced through national legislation. Such regulations have been shown to reduce SHS exposure and, consequently, respiratory and cardiovascular morbidity. Evidence of particular health benefit in children is now emerging, includ...

BACKGROUND Knowledge translation (KT) interventions are attempts to change behavior in keeping with scientific evidence. While genetic tests are increasingly available to healthcare consumers in the clinic, evidence about their benefits is unclear and decisions about genetic testing are thus difficult for all parties. OBJECTIVE We sought to identify KT interventions that involved decisions ab...