Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) has been suggested to improve language function in patients with post-stroke aphasia. Most studies on aphasic patients, however, were conducted with a very limited follow-up period, if any. In this pilot, single-blind study on chronic post-stroke aphasic patients, we aimed to verify whether or not tDCS is able to extend its beneficial effects for a...

[Purpose] To examine the efficacy of Ai Chi in relieving the pain and stiffness of knee osteoarthritis and improving, physical functioning, proprioception and quality of life. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-five persons with knee osteoarthritis completed 5 weeks Ai Chi practice (60 minutes per session, twice per week, 10 sessions in total). Knee pain and stiffness were measured before and after ...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Physical fitness level is a marker of cardiovascular health in young people. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a school-based intervention program, focused on increasing the volume and intensity of physical education (PE) sessions, on adolescents' physical fitness. METHODS Sixty-seven adolescents (12-14 years old) from three secondary school class...

2. Course format and dates The course is given in five days over a week period, intensive format, followed by a further three weeks follow up sessions of five hours per week to be organized by using videoconference tools, such as Skype or others. The student assessment is organized into two tests: 1) solutions of assigned drill problems; 2) three hours examination. During the intensive five-day...

2. Course format and dates The course is given in five days over a week period, intensive format, followed by a further three weeks follow up sessions of five hours per week to be organized by using videoconference tools, such as Skype or others. The student assessment is organized into two tests: 1) solutions of assigned drill problems; 2) three hours examination. During the intensive five-day...

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Creatine monohydrate supplementation in females is largely under-represented the literature, and their potentially differential hemodynamic responses are unknown. Methods: Twenty-eight resistance-trained women (25.5 ± 6.1 years, 59.7 6.3 kg, 163 5 cm) were randomly assigned to supplement creatine (CRE; g + dextrose) or placebo (PLA; 10 four times per day for 7 days a double-blind fashion. Each ...

Many medical inpatients have alcohol related problems but evidence of the feasibility of instituting a brief intervention is incomplete. An alcohol counsellor trained nurses on five general medical wards to screen patients routinely for alcohol problems. She counselled appropriate patients using one or two counselling sessions. Efficacy of the counselling was assessed at interview six months fo...