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Lin YK, Hong YL, Liu CY, Lin WQ, Liang K, Deng SQ, Zhang XJ, Zeng JX, Wang S. Jiawei Bai-Hu-decoction ameliorated heat stroke-induced brain injury by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB signal and mitophagy of glial cell. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 334:118571. [PMID: 38996953 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Jiawei Bai-Hu-Decoction (JWBHD), a prescription formulated with seven traditional Chinese medicinal material has demonstrated clinical efficacy in mitigating brain injury among heat stroke (HS) patients. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of JWBHD on rat model of HS and to explore its therapeutic mechanisms by integrating network pharmacology and pharmacodynamic methodologies, which major components were analyzed by using UPLC-MS/MS. MATERIALS AND METHODS The network pharmacology analysis was firstly conducted to predict the potential active ingredients and therapeutic targets of JWBHD. The anti-HS effectiveness of JWBHD was then evaluated on rats experienced HS. Rat brain tissues were harvested for a comprehensive array of experiments, including Western blot, PCR, H&E staining, Nissl staining, ELISA, transmission electron microscope, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence to validate the protective effects of JWBHD against HS-induced brain damage. Furthermore, the inhibitory effects of JWBHD on TLR4/NF-κB signal and mitophagy of glial were further verified on HS-challenged F98 cell line. Finally, the chemical compositions of the water extract of JWBHD were analyzed by using UPLC-MS/MS. RESULTS Network pharmacology has identified fifty core targets and numerous HS-related signaling pathways as potential therapeutic targets of JWBHD. Analysis of protein-protein interaction (PPI) and GO suggests that JWBHD may suppress HS-induced inflammatory signals. In experiments conducted on HS-rats, JWBHD significantly reduced the core temperature, restored blood pressure and alleviated neurological defect. Furthermore, JWBHD downregulated the counts of white blood cells and monocytes, decreased the levels of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in peripheral blood, and suppressed the expression of TLR4 and NF-κB in the cerebral cortex of HS-rats. Besides, JWBHD inhibited the apoptosis of cortical cells and mitigated the damage to the cerebral cortex in HS group. Conversely, overactive mitophagy was observed in the cerebral cortex of HS-rats. However, JWBHD restored the mitochondrial membrane potential and downregulated expressions of mitophagic proteins including Pink1, Parkin, LC3B and Tom20. JWBHD reduced the co-localization of Pink1 and GFAP, a specific marker of astrocytes in the cerebral cortex of HS-rats. In addition, the inhibitory effect of JWBHD on TLR4/NF-κB signaling and overactive mitophagy were further confirmed in F98 cells. Finally, UPLC-MS/MS analysis showed that the main components of JWBHD include isoliquiritigenin, liquiritin, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside Re, etc. CONCLUSIONS: JWBHD protected rats from HS and prevented HS-induced damage in the cerebral cortex by suppressing TLR4/NF-κB signaling and mitophagy of glial.
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- Yi-Ke Lin
- Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No.87 Yingbin Avenue, Huadu District, Guangzhou, 510801, PR China; School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No.87 Yingbin Avenue, Huadu District, Guangzhou, 510801, PR China; School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; The Sixth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 6001, Beihuan Avenue, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518034, PR China.
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- Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No.87 Yingbin Avenue, Huadu District, Guangzhou, 510801, PR China; School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232, Waihuandong Road, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Guangzhou Huadu District Women and Children's Health Hospital, No.51, Jianshe Road, Huadu District, Guangzhou, 510800, PR China.
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McCubbin AJ, Irwin CG, Costa RJS. Nourishing Physical Productivity and Performance On a Warming Planet - Challenges and Nutritional Strategies to Mitigate Exertional Heat Stress. Curr Nutr Rep 2024; 13:399-411. [PMID: 38995600 PMCID: PMC11327203 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-024-00554-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency and severity of exposure to hot environments. This can impair health, physical performance, and productivity for active individuals in occupational and athletic settings. This review summarizes current knowledge and recent advancements in nutritional strategies to minimize the impact of exertional-heat stress (EHS). RECENT FINDINGS: Hydration strategies limiting body mass loss to < 3% during EHS are performance-beneficial in weight-supported activities, although evidence regarding smaller fluid deficits (< 2% body mass loss) and weight-dependent activities is less clear due to a lack of well-designed studies with adequate blinding. Sodium replacement requirements during EHS depends on both sweat losses and the extent of fluid replacement, with quantified sodium replacement only necessary once fluid replacement > 60-80% of losses. Ice ingestion lowers core temperature and may improve thermal comfort and performance outcomes when consumed before, but less so during activity. Prevention and management of gastrointestinal disturbances during EHS should focus on high carbohydrate but low FODMAP availability before and during exercise, frequent provision of carbohydrate and/or protein during exercise, adequate hydration, and body temperature regulation. Evidence for these approaches is lacking in occupational settings. Acute kidney injury is a potential concern resulting from inadequate fluid replacement during and post-EHS, and emerging evidence suggests that repeated exposures may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Nutritional strategies can help regulate hydration, body temperature, and gastrointestinal status during EHS. Doing so minimizes the impact of EHS on health and safety and optimizes productivity and performance outcomes on a warming planet.
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- Alan J McCubbin
- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, Monash University, Level 1, 264 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, Monash University, Level 1, 264 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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Wang L, Shen YM, Chu X, Peng Q, Cao ZY, Cao H, Jia HY, Zhu BF, Zhang Y. Molecular Investigation and Preliminary Validation of Candidate Genes Associated with Neurological Damage in Heat Stroke. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:6312-6327. [PMID: 38296899 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-03968-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Heat stroke (HS) is a severe medical condition characterized by a systemic inflammatory response that may precipitate multi-organ dysfunction, with a particular predilection for inducing profound central nervous system impairments. We aim to employ bioinformatics techniques for the retrieval and analysis of genes associated with heat stroke-induced neurological damage. We performed a comprehensive analysis of the GSE64778 dataset from the Sequence Read Archive, resulting in the identification of 1178 significantly differentially expressed genes (DEGs). We retrieved 2914 genes associated with heat stroke from the GeneCards database and 2377 genes associated with heat stroke from the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD). The intersection of the top 300 DEGs in the GSE64778 dataset intersected with the search results of GeneCards and CTD, yielding 25 final candidates for DEGs associated with heat stroke. Gene Ontology functional annotation results indicated that the target genes were mainly involved in apoptosis, stress response, and negative regulation of cellular processes and function in processes such as protein dimerization and protein binding. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis revealed a predominant enrichment of candidate target genes within the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. Subsequent protein-protein interaction network analysis highlighted HSP90aa1 as a central gene, indicating its pivotal role by possessing the highest number of edges among the genes enriched in the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction analysis performed on blood samples from patients validated the expression of Hsp90aa1 in individuals exhibiting early neurological damage in HS, consistent with the findings from the mRNA bioinformatics analysis. Additionally, the bioinformatics analysis of the upstream microRNAs (miRNAs) regulating HSP90aa1 and the target miRNAs associated with candidate long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) identified three lncRNAs, eight miRNAs, and one mRNA in the regulatory network. The DIANA Tools database and algorithms were employed for pathway enrichment and correlation analysis, revealing a significant association between LOC102547734 and MIR-206-3p, with the latter being identified as a target binding site Moreover, the analysis unveiled a correlation between MIR-206-3p and HSP90aa1, implicating the latter as a potential target binding site within the regulatory network.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Emergency Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6 North, Child Lane Road, Nantong, China
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- Department of Emergency Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6 North, Child Lane Road, Nantong, China
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- Department of Emergency Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6 North, Child Lane Road, Nantong, China
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- Department of Emergency Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6 North, Child Lane Road, Nantong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6, North Child Lane Road, Nantong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6, North Child Lane Road, Nantong, China
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- Research and Education Sector, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6, North Child Lane Road, Nantong, China
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- Department of Emergency Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6 North, Child Lane Road, Nantong, China.
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- Research and Education Sector, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6, North Child Lane Road, Nantong, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 6, North Child Lane Road, Nantong, China.
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Bongers CCWG, James LJ, Périard JD. From Tokyo through Paris to Los Angeles and beyond - Preparing athletes to face the heat of a warming world. J Sci Med Sport 2024:S1440-2440(24)00256-1. [PMID: 39107225 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2024.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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- C C W G Bongers
- HAN University of Applied Sciences, School of Sport and Exercise, the Netherlands; Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Medical Biosciences, the Netherlands.
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- Loughborough University, National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, UK. https://twitter.com/LJJ_nutrition
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- University of Canberra, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Australia. https://twitter.com/DrJPeriard
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Brown HA, Chalmers S, Topham TH, Clark B, Jowett A, Meyer T, Jay O, Périard JD. Efficacy of the FIFA cooling break heat policy during an intermittent treadmill football simulation in hot conditions in trained males. Br J Sports Med 2024:bjsports-2024-108131. [PMID: 39029949 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-108131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) cooling break policy against alternative cooling configurations in attenuating thermal strain during simulated football in the heat. METHODS 12 males (age: 27±6 years, V̇O2peak: 61±7 mL/kg/min) completed five 90 min intermittent treadmill football match simulations in 40°C and 41% relative humidity (32°C wet-bulb globe temperature) with different cooling configurations: regular match without cooling breaks (REG), 3 min breaks without cooling (BRKno-cool), 3 min breaks with cooling (BRKcool: current FIFA policy; chilled fluid ingestion and ice towel across neck and shoulders), 5 min extended half-time without cooling breaks (ExtHTonly) and 3 min cooling breaks with 5 min ExtHT (ExtHTcool). Rectal temperature (Tre), heart rate, whole-body sweat rate (WBSR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded. Data are presented as mean (95% CIs). RESULTS Final Tre was lower in BRKno-cool (0.20°C (0.01, 0.39), p=0.038), BRKcool (0.39°C (0.21, 0.57), p<0.001) and ExtHTcool (0.40°C (0.22, 0.58), p<0.001) than REG (39.1°C (38.8, 39.3)). Mean Tre was lower in ExtHTcool (38.2°C (38.0, 38.4)) than BRKcool (38.3°C (38.1, 38.5), p=0.018), BRKno-cool and ExtHTonly (38.4°C (38.2, 38.6), p<0.001) and REG (38.5°C (38.3, 38.7), p<0.001). Mean heart rate was lower during BRKcool (6 beats/min (4, 7), p<0.001) and ExtHTcool (7 beats/min (6, 8), p<0.001) compared with REG. WBSR was comparable across trials (p≥0.07) and RPE was attenuated during BRKcool (0.4 (0.1, 0.7), p=0.004) and ExtHTcool (0.5 (0.2, 0.7), p=0.002), compared with REG. CONCLUSION BRKcool and ExtHTcool attenuated thermal, cardiovascular and perceptual strain during a simulated football match in the heat. Additional strategies may be required in field settings or under harsher conditions.
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- Harry A Brown
- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Football Federation Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine, Saarland University, Saarbrucken, Germany
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- Heat and Health Research Incubator, The University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Estevao IL, Kazman JB, Bramer LM, Nicora C, Ren MQ, Sambuughin N, Munoz N, Kim YM, Bloodsworth K, Richert M, Teeguarden J, Burnum-Johnson K, Deuster PA, Nakayasu ES, Many G. The impact of heat stress on the human plasma lipidome. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4548154. [PMID: 38978592 PMCID: PMC11230469 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4548154/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The year of 2023 displayed the highest average global temperatures since it has been recorded-the duration and severity of extreme heat are projected to increase. Rising global temperatures represent a major public health threat, especially to occupations exposed to hot environments, such as construction and agricultural workers, and first responders. Despite efforts of the scientific community, there is still a need to characterize the pathophysiological processes leading to heat related illness and develop biomarkers that can predict its onset. Here, we performed a plasma lipidomic analysis on male and female subjects who underwent heat tolerance testing (HTT), consisting of a 2-h treadmill walk at 5 km/h with 2% inclination at a controlled temperature of 40°C. We identified 995 lipids from 27 classes, with nearly half of all detected lipids being responsive to HTT. Lipid classes related to substrate utilization were predominantly affected by HTT, with a downregulation of triacylglycerols and upregulation of free fatty acids and acyl-carnitines (CARs). We additionally examined correlations between changes in plasma lipids by using the physiological strain index (PSI). Here, even chain CAR 4:0, 14:0 and 16:1, suggested by-products of incomplete beta oxidation, and diacylglycerols displayed the highest correlation to PSI. PSI did not correlate with plasma lactate levels, suggesting that correlations between even chain CARs and PSI is related to metabolic efficiency versus physical exertion. Overall, our results show that HTT has a strong impact on the plasma lipidome and that metabolic inefficiencies may underlie heat intolerance.
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Patton EM, Doyle MW. Observed Warming Trends at U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Installations and Implications for Future Recruit Training. Mil Med 2024; 189:e1145-e1153. [PMID: 37975416 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Army recruits conducting BCT are among the most susceptible population of military personnel to experience exertional heat illness, a concern expected to become increasingly urgent due to steadily rising temperatures. In this study, we provide an empirical analysis of wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index trends at U.S. Army BCT installations and quantify the magnitude of these trends. Assuming these warming trends continue, the anticipated effects of increasing temperature trends are discussed in relation to potential impacts on recruit heat illness incidence and training disruption. MATERIALS AND METHODS We obtained weather data beginning in the early 1960s, including WBGT index measurements derived by the U.S. Air Force 14th Weather Squadron. We apply these datasets to two classifications for high WBGT index days, including one classification accounting for heat illness susceptibility based on prior day heat exposure, to determine when recruits are most at risk of heat illness. The daily likelihood of extreme WBGT index values is described at each installation using a 30-year climatological average. Trends in the WBGT index are evaluated quantitatively during the warm season (May 1-September 30) and full year and compared between decades and by individual BCT classes. RESULTS Trends in the WBGT index have increased at all four BCT installations. Between January 1960 and October 2022, the mean WBGT index value increased most quickly at Ft Jackson, SC (0.272°C decade-1, CI: 0.255-0.289) and least at Ft Moore, GA (0.190°C decade-1, CI: 0.170-0.210). Ft Moore experiences the greatest heat burden, with the daily likelihood of experiencing a "black flag" event (≥90°F WBGT index) peaking at nearly 50% in late July, while Ft Leonard Wood, MO, experiences the least heat burden. This heat burden is spread unevenly across installations and dependent on BCT class start date. Recruits beginning in mid-June will experience approximately 200 hours of hazardous heat during BCT at Ft Moore, GA; 100 hours at Ft Jackson, SC; 80 hours at Ft Sill, OK; and 61 hours at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. CONCLUSIONS Temperatures measured on the WBGT index have steadily increased at US Army basic training installations since at least 1960. In the future, adaptation to the BCT program will be required to maintain rigorous standards without incurring unacceptable risk of recruit heat illness. The analysis provided by this study can help inform medical, training, and policy implementations needed to ensure continued BCT in a warming world.
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- Erik M Patton
- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
- School of Advanced Military Studies, Ft Leavenworth, KS, 66027, USA
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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Koo CJ, Hintz C, Butler CR. Return to Duty Following Exertional Heat Stroke: A Review. Mil Med 2024; 189:e1312-e1317. [PMID: 37776525 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Exertional heat stroke (EHS), which presents with extreme hyperthermia and alteration to the central nervous system, disproportionately affects the military, where warfighters are expected to perform in all types of environmental conditions. Because of an incomplete understanding of individualized recovery from EHS, there are several shortcomings with the current guidance on return to duty (RTD) following an EHS. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide an updated literature review of best practices for return to duty following EHS to guide decision making regarding EHS and explore areas of future research for medical staff who work with warfighters. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature review related to EHS in both athlete and military populations, as well as any existing guidelines for RTD, was conducted using PubMed and Covidence. RESULTS Twenty-one articles were identified for this updated review on EHS and RTD, with recommendations focused during and after an EHS event, as well as the role of heat tolerance testing (HTT). CONCLUSIONS EHS has a high morbidity and mortality rate if not treated rapidly. Because the extent of end-organ damage is dependent on the amount of time that the individual is hyperthermic, rapid diagnosis via rectal thermometry, and efficient cooling methods are imperative to the wellbeing of EHS patients. Following EHS, gradual RTD recommendations within the limits of operational demand should be implemented to reduce the risk for a subsequent heat injury event. While many versions of HTT, most notably the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) protocol, have been created to guide RTD recommendations, a universal assessment for heat tolerance has yet to be adopted. As such, medical personnel should apply a multifactorial approach to ensure safe RTD.
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- Caitlyn J Koo
- F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Special Warfare Training Wing, Special Warfare Human Performance Support Group, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
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- Special Warfare Training Wing, Special Warfare Human Performance Support Group, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, USA
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Zhao Y, de Almeida e Bueno L, Holdsworth DA, Bergmann JHM. Evaluating the Agreement between Oral, Armpit, and Ear Temperature Readings during Physical Activities in an Outdoor Setting. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:595. [PMID: 38791809 PMCID: PMC11121601 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21050595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Accurate body temperature measurement is essential for monitoring and managing safety during outdoor activities. Physical activities are an essential consideration for public health, with sports taking up an important proportion of these. Athletes' performances can be directly affected by body temperature fluctuations, with overheating or hypothermia posing serious health risks. Monitoring these temperatures allows coaches and medical staff to make decisions that enhance performance and safety. Traditional methods, like oral, axillary, and tympanic readings, are widely used, but face challenges during intense physical activities in real-world environments. This study evaluated the agreement, correlation, and interchangeability of oral, axillary, and tympanic temperature measurements in outdoor exercise conditions. Systems developed for specific placements might generate different sensor readouts. Conducted as an observational field study, it involved 21 adult participants (11 males and 10 females, average age 25.14 ± 5.80 years) that underwent the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test protocol on an outdoor court. The main outcomes measured were the agreement and correlation between temperature readings from the three methods, both before and after exercise. The results indicate poor agreement between the measurement sites, with significant deviations observed post-exercise. Although the Spearman correlation coefficients showed consistent temperature changes post-exercise across all methods, the standard deviations in the pairwise comparisons exceeded 0.67 °C. This study concluded that widely used temperature measurement methods are challenging to use during outdoor exercises and should not be considered interchangeable. This variability, especially after exercise, underscores the need for further research using gold standard temperature measurement methods to determine the most suitable site for accurate readings. Care should thus be taken when temperature screening is done at scale using traditional methods, as each measurement site should be considered within its own right.
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- Yuanzhe Zhao
- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PJ, UK; (Y.Z.); (L.d.A.e.B.)
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PJ, UK; (Y.Z.); (L.d.A.e.B.)
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- Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PJ, UK; (Y.Z.); (L.d.A.e.B.)
- Department of Technology and Innovation, TEK, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense, Denmark
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Gibb K, Beckman S, Vergara XP, Heinzerling A, Harrison R. Extreme Heat and Occupational Health Risks. Annu Rev Public Health 2024; 45:315-335. [PMID: 38166501 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-060222-034715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Climate change poses a significant occupational health hazard. Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves are expected to cause increasing heat-related morbidity and mortality for workers across the globe. Agricultural, construction, military, firefighting, mining, and manufacturing workers are at particularly high risk for heat-related illness (HRI). Various factors, including ambient temperatures, personal protective equipment, work arrangements, physical exertion, and work with heavy equipment may put workers at higher risk for HRI. While extreme heat will impact workers across the world, workers in low- and middle-income countries will be disproportionately affected. Tracking occupational HRI will be critical to informing prevention and mitigation strategies. Renewed investment in these strategies, including workplace heat prevention programs and regulatory standards for indoor and outdoor workers, will be needed. Additional research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in order to successfully reduce the risk of HRI in the workplace.
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- Kathryn Gibb
- Occupational Health Branch, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, USA;
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- Occupational Health Branch, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, USA;
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- Occupational Health Branch, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, USA;
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- Occupational Health Branch, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, USA;
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Coca M, Besançon L, Erblang M, Bourdon S, Gruel A, Lepetit B, Beauchamps V, Tavard B, Oustric P, Finlayson GS, Thivel D, Malgoyre A, Tardo-Dino PE, Bourrilhon C, Charlot K. Twenty four-hour passive heat and cold exposures did not modify energy intake and appetite but strongly modify food reward. Br J Nutr 2024:1-18. [PMID: 38634266 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114524000825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Effects of acute thermal exposures on appetite appear hypothetical in reason of very heterogeneous methodologies. The aim of this study was therefore to clearly define the effects of passive 24-h cold (16°C) and heat (32°C) exposures on appetitive responses compared with a thermoneutral condition (24°C). Twenty-three healthy, young and active male participants realised three sessions (from 13.00) in a laboratory conceived like an apartment dressed with the same outfit (Clo = 1). Three meals composed of three or four cold or warm dishes were served ad libitum to assess energy intake (EI). Leeds Food Preference Questionnaires were used before each meal to assess food reward. Subjective appetite was regularly assessed, and levels of appetitive hormones (acylated ghrelin, glucagon-like peptite-1, leptin and peptide YY) were assessed before and after the last meal (lunch). Contrary to the literature, total EI was not modified by cold or heat exposure (P = 0·120). Accordingly, hunger scores (P = 0·554) were not altered. Levels of acylated ghrelin and leptin were marginally higher during the 16 (P = 0·032) and 32°C (P < 0·023) sessions, respectively. Interestingly, implicit wanting for cold and low-fat foods at 32°C and for warm and high-fat foods at 16°C were increased during the whole exposure (P < 0·024). Moreover, cold entrées were more consumed at 32°C (P < 0·062) and warm main dishes more consumed at 16°C (P < 0·025). Thus, passive cold and hot exposures had limited effects on appetite, and it seems that offering some choice based on food temperature may help individuals to express their specific food preferences and maintain EI.
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- Maxime Coca
- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Hôpital d'instruction des armées Percy, 92140 Clamart, France
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- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Unité Fatigue et Vigilance, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- EA 7330 VIFASOM, Université de Paris, 75004 Paris, France
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- Centre Interarmées du Soutien « Equipements Commissariats », Service du commissariat des armées, 78120 Rambouillet, France
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- Inserm, U1296 Unit, "Radiation: Defense, Health and Environment", Centre Léon Bérard, 28 rue Laënnec, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Appetite Control Energy Balance Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, LeedsLS2 9JT, UK
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- Laboratoire des adaptations Métaboliques à l'Exercice en conditions Physiologiques et Pathologiques (EA 3533), Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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- Unité de Physiologie des Exercices et Activités en Conditions Extrêmes, Département Environnements Opérationnels, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, 1 Place Général Valérie André, 91223 Brétigny Cedex, France
- LBEPS, Univ Evry, IRBA, Université Paris Saclay, 91025 Evry, France
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Bernard TE, Wolf ST, Kenney WL. A Novel Conceptual Model for Human Heat Tolerance. Exerc Sport Sci Rev 2024; 52:39-46. [PMID: 38294236 PMCID: PMC10963138 DOI: 10.1249/jes.0000000000000332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Human "heat tolerance" has no accepted definition or physiological underpinnings; rather, it is almost always discussed in relative or comparative terms. We propose to use environmental limits to heat balance accounting for metabolic rate and clothing, that is, the environments for which heat stress becomes uncompensable for a specified metabolic rate and clothing, as a novel metric for quantifying heat tolerance.
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- Thomas E. Bernard
- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
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- Department of Kinesiology and Integrative and Biomedical Physiology Program, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
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Hintz CN, Butler CR. Wearable and ingestible technology to evaluate and prevent exertional heat illness: A narrative review. PM R 2024; 16:398-403. [PMID: 38501700 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.13155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Exertional heat illness remains a constant threat to the athlete, military service member, and laborer. Recent increases in the number and intensity of environmental heat waves places these populations at an ever increasing risk and can be deadly if not recognized and treated rapidly. For this reason, it is extremely important for medical providers to guide athletes, service members, and laborers in the implementation of awareness, education, and measures to reduce or mitigate the risk of exertional heat illness. Within the past 2 decades, a variety of wearable technology options have become commercially available to track an estimation of core temperature, yet questions continue to emerge as to its use, effectiveness, and practicality in athletics, the military, and the workforce. There is a paucity of data on the accuracy of many of these newer devices in the setting of true heat stroke physiology, and it is important to avoid overreliance on new wearable technology. Further research and improvement of this technology are critical to identify accuracy in the diagnosis and prevention of EHI.
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- Courtney N Hintz
- Special Warfare Human Performance Support Group, USAF, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Special Warfare Human Performance Support Group, USAF, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Treigyte V, Chaillou T, Eimantas N, Venckunas T, Brazaitis M. Passive heating-induced changes in muscle contractile function are not further augmented by prolonged exposure in young males experiencing moderate thermal stress. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1356488. [PMID: 38476145 PMCID: PMC10928533 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1356488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background: We investigated the impact of 1) passive heating (PH) induced by single and intermittent/prolonged hot-water immersion (HWI) and 2) the duration of PH, on muscle contractile function under the unfatigued state, and during the development of muscle fatigue. Methods: Twelve young males volunteered for this study consisting of two phases: single phase (SP) followed by intermittent/prolonged phase (IPP), with both phases including two conditions (i.e., four trials in total) performed randomly: control passive sitting (CON) and HWI (44-45°C; water up to the waist level). SP-HWI included one continuous 45-min bath (from 15 to 60 min). IPP-HWI included an initial 45-min bath (from 15 to 60 min) followed by eight additional 15-min baths interspaced with 15-min breaks at room temperature between 75 and 300 min. Intramuscular (Tmu; measured in the vastus lateralis muscle) and rectal (Trec) temperatures were determined. Neuromuscular testing (performed in the knee extensors and flexors) was performed at baseline and 60 min later during SP, and at baseline, 60, 90, 150 and 300 min after baseline during IPP. A fatiguing protocol (100 electrical stimulations of the knee extensors) was performed after the last neuromuscular testing of each trial. Results: HWI increased Tmu and Trec to 38°C-38.5°C (p < 0.05) during both SP and IPP. Under the unfatigued state, HWI did not affect electrically induced torques at 20 Hz (P20) and 100 Hz (P100). However, it induced a shift towards a faster contractile profile during both SP and IPP, as evidenced by a decreased P20/P100 ratio (p < 0.05) and an improved muscle relaxation (i.e., reduced half-relaxation time and increased rate of torque relaxation; p < 0.05). Despite a reduced voluntary activation (i.e., -2.63% ± 4.19% after SP-HWI and -5.73% ± 4.31% after IPP-HWI; condition effect: p < 0.001), HWI did not impair maximal isokinetic and isometric contraction torques. During the fatiguing protocol, fatigue index and the changes in muscle contractile properties were larger after HWI than CON conditions (p < 0.05). Finally, none of these parameters were significantly affected by the heating duration. Conclusion: PH induces changes in muscle contractile function which are not augmented by prolonged exposure when thermal stress is moderate.
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- Viktorija Treigyte
- Sports Science and Innovation Institute, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Sports Science and Innovation Institute, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Sports Science and Innovation Institute, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Sports Science and Innovation Institute, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Boden BP, Anderson SA, Sheehan FT. Catastrophic Sports Injuries: Causation and Prevention. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024; 106:62-73. [PMID: 37988459 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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➤ Catastrophic injuries in U.S. high school and college athletes are rare but devastating injuries.➤ Catastrophic sports injuries are classified as either traumatic, caused by direct contact during sports participation, or nontraumatic, associated with exertion while participating in a sport.➤ Football is associated with the greatest number of traumatic and nontraumatic catastrophic injuries for male athletes, whereas cheerleading has the highest number of traumatic catastrophic injuries and basketball has the highest number of nontraumatic catastrophic injuries for female athletes.➤ The incidence of traumatic catastrophic injuries for all sports has declined over the past 40 years, due to effective rule changes, especially in football, pole-vaulting, cheerleading, ice hockey, and rugby. Further research is necessary to reduce the incidence of structural brain injury in contact sports such as football.➤ The incidence of nontraumatic catastrophic injuries has increased over the last 40 years and requires additional research and preventive measures. Avoiding overexertion during training, confirming sickle cell trait status in high school athletes during the preparticipation physical examination, and developing cost-effective screening tools for cardiac abnormalities are critical next steps.
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- Barry P Boden
- The Orthopaedic Center, The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, Rockville, Maryland
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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Buguet A, Radomski MW, Reis J, Spencer PS. Heatwaves and human sleep: Stress response versus adaptation. J Neurol Sci 2023; 454:120862. [PMID: 37922826 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2023.120862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The World Meteorological Organization considers a heatwave as "a period of statistically unusual hot weather persisting for a number of days and nights". Accompanying the ongoing global climate change, sharp heatwave bouts occur worldwide, growing in frequency and intensity, and beginning earlier in the season. Heatwaves exacerbate the risk of heat-related illnesses, hence human morbidity and mortality, particularly in vulnerable elderly and children. Heat-related illnesses present a continuum from normothermic (prickly heat, heat edema, heat cramps, heat tetany) to hyperthermic syndromes (from heat syncope and heat exhaustion to lethal heat stroke). Heat stroke may occur through passive heating and/or exertional exercise. "Normal sleep", such as observed in temperate conditions, is altered during heatwaves. Brisk excessive heat bouts shorten and fragment human sleep. Particularly, deep N3 sleep (formerly slow-wave sleep) and REM sleep are depleted, such as in other stressful situations. The resultant sleep loss is deleterious to cognitive performance, emotional brain function, behavior, and susceptibility to chronic health conditions and infectious diseases. Our group has previously demonstrated that sleep constitutes an adaptive mechanism during climatic heat acclimatization. In parallel, artificial heat acclimation procedures have been proposed in sports and military activities, and for the elderly. Other preventive actions should be considered, such as education and urban heat island cooling (vegetation, white paint), thus avoiding energy-hungry air conditioning.
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- Alain Buguet
- Invited Scientist, Malaria Research Unit, UMR 5246 CNRS, Claude-Bernard Lyon-1 University, 69622 Villeurbanne, France.
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- Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, Apt n° 2501, 2010 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON M9P3S8, Canada
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- University of Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; Association RISE, 3 rue du Loir, 67205 Oberhausbergen, France
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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Deshayes TA, Périard JD. Regular physical activity across the lifespan to build resilience against rising global temperatures. EBioMedicine 2023; 96:104793. [PMID: 37689024 PMCID: PMC10498184 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023] Open
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Population aging, high prevalence of non-communicable diseases, physical inactivity, and rising global temperatures are some of the most pressing issues in public health of the current century. Such trends suggest that individuals increasingly less equipped to tolerate heat will be increasingly exposed to it, which from a public health perspective is alarming. Nonetheless, future impacts of extreme heat events will depend not only on the magnitude of climate change, but on our ability to adapt by becoming less sensitive and vulnerable. Although physical activity's role in mitigating climate change has received attention, its potential contribution to climate change adaptation and resilience remains largely unaddressed. Accordingly, in this viewpoint, we discuss how regular physical activity throughout life could have an important contribution to adapting to rising global temperatures, allowing to be better equipped to cope with heat-related health hazards and increasing individual and community resilience. This viewpoint constitutes a call for more research into the contribution that physical activity can have in adapting to rising global temperatures and, more broadly, to climate change.
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- Thomas A Deshayes
- Montreal Heart Institute, Montréal, Canada; School of Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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O'Reilly M, Hu YWE, Gruber J, Jones DM, Daniel A, Marra J, Fraser JJ. Consistency and applicability of return to function guidelines in tactical-athletes with exertional heat illness. A systematic review. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2023; 51:482-491. [PMID: 36239088 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2022.2135973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the consistency of return to sport and occupation recommendations following EHI provided in published clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements, position statements, and practice alerts. The agreement between medical policies governing the return to duty following EHI between the branches of the United States Armed Forces and published recommendations was assessed. METHODS Ovid MEDLINE, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases were searched for clinical practice guidelines and position statements published at any time that guided return to activity in individuals with EHI. Methodological quality was assessed, and the specific recommendations for clinical management were extracted. Consistency of recommendations was evaluated. Agreement between published guidelines and the policies governing return to activity in military tactical athletes with heat injury were also evaluated. RESULTS Guidelines developed by two civilian sports medicine societies in the United States detailing recommendations for return to function following EHI were identified. There was consistency between guidelines regarding recommendations that addressed abstinence from activity; medical follow-up; graded resumption of activity; and return to function. Pertaining military policy, contemporary regulations published in recent years reflected the recommendations provided in the professional guidelines. The greatest incongruence was noted in older military policies. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review highlights the need for consistent recommendations across all branches of the military and medical specialties pertaining to returning servicemembers to duty after EHI .
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- Matthew O'Reilly
- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, USA
- United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, USA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, USA
- United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, USA
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- Operational Readiness & Health Directorate, Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, USA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, USA
- 17th Combat Logistics Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton, CA, USA
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- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, USA
- Operational Readiness & Health Directorate, Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA, USA
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Tian ZR, Sharma A, Muresanu DF, Sharma S, Feng L, Zhang Z, Li C, Buzoianu AD, Lafuente JV, Nozari A, Sjöqvisst PO, Wiklund L, Sharma HS. Nicotine neurotoxicity exacerbation following engineered Ag and Cu (50-60 nm) nanoparticles intoxication. Neuroprotection with nanowired delivery of antioxidant compound H-290/51 together with serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist ondansetron. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF NEUROBIOLOGY 2023; 172:189-233. [PMID: 37833012 DOI: 10.1016/bs.irn.2023.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Nicotine abuse is frequent worldwide leading to about 8 millions people die every year due to tobacco related diseases. Military personnel often use nicotine smoking that is about 12.8% higher than civilian populations. Nicotine smoking triggers oxidative stress and are linked to several neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Nicotine neurotoxicity induces significant depression and oxidative stress in the brain leading to neurovascular damages and brain pathology. Thus, details of nicotine neurotoxicity and factors influencing them require additional investigations. In this review, effects of engineered nanoparticles from metals Ag and Cu (50-60 nm) on nicotine neurotoxicity are discussed with regard to nicotine smoking. Military personnel often work in the environment where chances of nanoparticles exposure are quite common. In our earlier studies, we have shown that nanoparticles alone induces breakdown of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and exacerbates brain pathology in animal models. In present investigation, nicotine exposure in with Ag or Cu nanoparticles intoxicated group exacerbated BBB breakdown, induce oxidative stress and aggravate brain pathology. Treatment with nanowired H-290/51 a potent chain-breaking antioxidant together with nanowired ondansetron, a potent 5-HT3 receptor antagonist significantly reduced oxidative stress, BBB breakdown and brain pathology in nicotine exposure associated with Ag or Cu nanoparticles intoxication. The functional significance of this findings and possible mechanisms of nicotine neurotoxicity are discussed based on current literature.
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- Z Ryan Tian
- Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States
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- International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair (IECNSIR), Dept. of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Dept. Clinical Neurosciences, University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; ''RoNeuro'' Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, Mircea Eliade Street, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Blekinge Institute of Technology, BTH, Karlskrona, Sweden
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- Blekinge Institute of Technology, BTH, Karlskrona, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Zhongshan Road (West), Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Zhongshan Road (West), Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Dade road No.111, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, P.R. China; Department of Neurosurgery, Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Dade road No.111, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Boston University, Albany str, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair (IECNSIR), Dept. of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair (IECNSIR), Dept. of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; LaNCE, Dept. Neuroscience, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain.
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Jolicoeur Desroches A, Naulleau C, Deshayes TA, Pancrate T, Goulet EDB. CORE™ wearable sensor: Comparison against gastrointestinal temperature during cold water ingestion and a 5 km running time-trial. J Therm Biol 2023; 115:103622. [PMID: 37352596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Five km running time-trials (TT) are associated with rapid and significant increases in core body temperature (TC). For such races, real-time feedback from pre-exercise and exercise TC may be helpful in the design of an optimal pacing strategy aimed at limiting the possibility of developing heat-related illnesses. This study compared measurements of TC obtained with a wearable device, the CORE™, to those of a gastrointestinal pill (GI pill), during cold water ingestion and a 5 km running TT. Twelve participants (25 ± 4 yrs) ingested 7.5 mL/kg fat-free mass of 4 °C water over the first 5 min of a 120 min sitting period, after which they completed a 5 km running TT at 30 °C, 50% relative humidity. A TC difference > ± 0.25 °C between sensors was deemed clinically unacceptable. Prior to water ingestion, the CORE-derived TC was 0.49 ± 0.25 °C lower than the GI pill. The CORE was irresponsive to the 0.26 ± 0.22 °C peak decline in TC captured with the GI pill 40 min following water ingestion. Prior to the TT, TC was 0.30 ± 0.25 °C lower with the CORE than the GI pill. During the TT, the CORE underestimated the rate of increase in TC by 0.0125 ± 0.019 °C/min compared with the GI pill, and mean absolute difference in TC between sensors was of 0.47 ± 0.34 °C. In conclusion, the CORE does not capture the cooling effect of cold water ingestion and provides a clinically relevant underestimation of TC during a 5 km running TT in the heat.
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- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada; Institut National du Sport du Québec, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada; Research Centre on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada; Research Centre on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
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Kruijt N, van den Bersselaar LR, Hopman MTE, Snoeck MMJ, van Rijswick M, Wiggers TGH, Jungbluth H, Bongers CCWG, Voermans NC. Exertional Heat Stroke and Rhabdomyolysis: A Medical Record Review and Patient Perspective on Management and Long-Term Symptoms. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2023; 9:33. [PMID: 37204519 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-023-00570-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a medical emergency, occurring when the body generates more heat than it can dissipate, and frequently associated with exertional rhabdomyolysis (ERM). In the present study we aimed to (I) identify clinical features and risk factors, (II) describe current prehospital management, (III) investigate long-term outcomes including the impact on mental health, and review the guidance received during restarting activities. We hope that our approach will improve individual and organizational heat illness preparedness, and improve follow-up care. METHODS We performed a prospective online survey and retrospective medical record review among athletes and military personnel with an episode of EHS/ERM in the Netherlands between 2010 and 2020. We evaluated prehospital management, risk factors, clinical features and long-term outcomes at 6 and 12 months after the event, including mental health symptoms. Furthermore, we investigated what guidance participants received during follow-up, and assessed the patients' perspective on these outcomes. RESULTS Sixty participants were included, 42 male (70%) and 18 female (30%), of which 47 presented with EHS (78%) and 13 with ERM (22%). Prehospital management was inconsistent and in the majority of participants not conducted according to available guidelines. Self-reported risk factors included not feeling well-acclimatized to environmental heat (55%) and peer pressure (28%). Self-reported long-term symptoms included muscle symptoms at rest (26%) or during exercise (28%), and neurological sequelae (11%). Validated questionnaires (CIS, HADS and SF-36) were indicative of severe fatigue (30%) or mood/anxiety disorders (11%). Moreover, 90% expressed a lack of follow-up care and that a more frequent and intensive follow-up would have been beneficial for their recovery process. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate major inconsistencies in the management of patients with EHS/ERM, emphasizing the compelling need for implementing standardized protocols. Based on the results of long-term outcome measures, we recommend to counsel and evaluate every patient not only immediately after the event, but also in the long-term.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nick Kruijt
- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein 10 (Route 652), 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein 10 (Route 652), 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Malignant Hyperthermia Investigation Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Malignant Hyperthermia Investigation Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Exercise Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Royal Dutch Army, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Anna Hospital, Geldrop, The Netherlands
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- Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, Muscle Signalling Section, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine (FoLSM), King's College London, London, UK
- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Neuromuscular Service, Evelina Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Physiology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein 10 (Route 652), 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Vargas NT, Schlader ZJ, Jay O, Hunter A. Prioritize research on human behaviour during extreme heat. Nat Hum Behav 2023; 7:473-474. [PMID: 36928783 DOI: 10.1038/s41562-023-01569-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Nicole T Vargas
- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
- Heat and Health Research Incubator, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Heat and Health Research Incubator, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Laitano O, Clanton TL, Leon LR. Heat stroke: physiological challenges and breakthroughs. Exp Physiol 2022; 107:1109-1110. [PMID: 36178301 DOI: 10.1113/ep090566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Orlando Laitano
- College of Health and Human Performance, Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Health and Human Performance, Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Health and Human Performance, Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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