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Qadah RM, Al-Sharman A, Shalash RJ, Arumugam A. Are accelerometer-measured sitting and physical activity times associated with muscle mass and strength in healthy young adults in the UAE? Heliyon 2024; 10:e30899. [PMID: 38770340 PMCID: PMC11103532 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30899] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background A high prevalence of obesity, sedentary behavior, and physical inactivity could affect muscle mass and strength in young adults in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Therefore, we investigated the association of sex, body mass index (BMI), and accelerometer-measured sitting and physical activity (PA) times with skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), hand grip, and thigh muscle strength in healthy young adults in the UAE. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 156 healthy young adults (age 21.68 ± 3.01 years, BMI 25.40 ± 4.79 kg/m2, 52.6 % women) were included. BMI and muscle mass were recorded using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer. Maximum hand grip strength and thigh muscle torque were assessed using the Jamar-smart hand-dynamometer and Biodex System-4-Pro, respectively. Participants wore a triaxial Fibion accelerometer on their anterior thigh for >10 h per day for 4-7 days to measure their sitting and PA times. Multiple linear regression analyses were used. Results Participants spent most of their time sitting (11.37 ± 1.10 h), followed by standing (2.92 ± 0.86 h), walking (1.58 ± 0.55 h), and vigorous intensity PA (4.79 ± 5.85 min) per 16-h day. Sex (p < 0.001) and BMI (p < 0.001) were negatively associated with all muscle mass and strength variables. Men had more muscle mass and strength than women. As BMI increased, muscle mass and muscle strength decreased. Accelerometer-measured sitting and walking times were negatively associated with concentric hamstrings (p = 0.044) and quadriceps torques (p = 0.031), respectively. Conclusion Sex, BMI, and accelerometer-measured sitting and walking times were associated with muscle mass and/or muscle strength in healthy young adults. Women and those with a high BMI need interventions to improve their muscle mass and strength. The paradox regarding the association of PA with muscle mass and strength in younger adults may be due to possible influences from other factors (e.g., resistance training, dietary intakes, etc.) superseding that of accelerometer-measured PA.
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- Raneen Mohammed Qadah
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS–Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS–Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
- Health Promotion Research Group -Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS–Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS–Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Sustainable Engineering Asset Management Research Group, RISE-Research Institute of Science and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Adjunct Faculty, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Jamka M, Kurek S, Makarewicz-Bukowska A, Miśkiewicz-Chotnicka A, Wasiewicz-Gajdzis M, Walkowiak J. No Differences in Urine Bisphenol A Concentrations between Subjects Categorized with Normal Cognitive Function and Mild Cognitive Impairment Based on Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scores. Metabolites 2024; 14:271. [PMID: 38786748 PMCID: PMC11123393 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14050271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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A link between bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and cognitive disorders has been suggested. However, the differences in BPA concentrations between subjects with and without cognitive impairment have not been analysed. Therefore, this observational study aimed to compare urine BPA levels in subjects with normal cognitive function (NCF) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A total of 89 MCI subjects and 89 well-matched NCF individuals were included in this study. Cognitive functions were assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) scale. Urine BPA concentrations were evaluated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and adjusted for creatinine levels. Moreover, anthropometric parameters, body composition, sociodemographic factors, and physical activity were also assessed. Creatinine-adjusted urine BPA levels did not differ between the NCF and MCI groups (1.8 (1.4-2.7) vs. 2.2 (1.4-3.6) µg/g creatinine, p = 0.1528). However, there were significant differences in MOCA results between groups when the study population was divided into tertiles according to BPA concentrations (p = 0.0325). Nevertheless, multivariate logistic regression demonstrated that only education levels were independently associated with MCI. In conclusion, urine BPA levels are not significantly different between subjects with MCI and NCF, but these findings need to be confirmed in further studies.
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Szpitalna Str. 27/33, 60-572 Poznan, Poland; (M.J.); (S.K.); (A.M.-B.); (A.M.-C.); (M.W.-G.)
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Jamka M, Chrobot M, Jaworska N, Brylak J, Makarewicz-Bukowska A, Popek J, Janicka A, Walkowiak J. Comparison of Eating Habits, Body Composition and Densitometric Parameters between Subjects with Normal Cognitive Function and Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Observational Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:644. [PMID: 38474772 PMCID: PMC10934958 DOI: 10.3390/nu16050644] [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: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The role of nutrition in the ageing process of the brain is pivotal. Therefore, the study aimed to compare eating habits, body composition and densitometric parameters between subjects with normal cognitive function (NCF) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A total of 95 subjects with NCF (74% of women) and 95 individuals with MCI (77% of women) aged 50-70 years were studied. Densitometric parameters were evaluated using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry methods. Eating habits were assessed using the food frequency questionnaire and 3-day diary records, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) intake was calculated. Significant differences between groups were detected for the %fat in the right arm (NCF vs. MCI: 38.4 (30.4-46.8) vs. 43.5 (35.5-49.2)%, p = 0.0407). Moreover, the MCI group had a significantly lower intake of calcium (p = 0.0010), phosphor (p = 0.0411), vitamins B2 (p = 0.0138) and B12 (p = 0.0024) compared to the NCF group, with both groups also differing in the frequency of butter (p = 0.0191) and fermented milk beverages (p = 0.0398) intake. Analysis restricted to women showed significant differences between groups in right arm %fat, VAT mass, calcium, vitamins B2, B12, butter and fermented milk products intake, while in men, differences were detected in the intake of calcium, iodine, vitamin B1, water and AGEs. In conclusion, subjects with NCF and MCI have comparable densitometric variables but differ significantly in some body composition parameters and the intake of some food groups and nutrients.
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Szpitalna Str. 27/33, 60-572 Poznań, Poland; (M.J.); (M.C.); (N.J.); (J.B.); (A.M.-B.); (J.P.); (A.J.)
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Teo NR, Siew LED, Ang WHD, Lau Y. Wearable-Technology-Assisted Interventions for Breast-Cancer Survivors: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression. Semin Oncol Nurs 2023; 39:151403. [PMID: 36894449 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151403] [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] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression aimed to (1) evaluate the effect of wearable-technology-assisted interventions on the physical activity and weight of breast cancer survivors, (2) identify the essential features of wearable-technology-assisted interventions, and (3) explore the covariates of the treatment effect. DATA SOURCES Randomized controlled trials were obtained from 10 databases and trial registries from inception until December 21, 2021. Trials that examined the effects of wearable-technology-assisted interventions for individuals with breast cancer were included. The mean and standard deviation scores were used to compute the effect sizes. CONCLUSION The meta-analyses revealed significantly improved in moderate-to-vigorous activity, total physical activity, and weight control. The findings from this review suggest that wearable-technology-assisted interventions may be a potential solution to improve physical activity and weight in breast cancer survivors. Future studies should include high-quality trials with large sample sizes. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Wearable technology has promising effects on physical activity and could be incorporated into routine care for breast cancer survivors.
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- Neil Russell Teo
- Staff Nurse, Nursing Department, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Staff Nurse, Nursing Department, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- PhD Candidate, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
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- Associate Professor, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore.
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Discordance between Subjective and Objective Assessments of Activity after Pediatric Appendectomy. J Surg Res 2023; 283:751-757. [PMID: 36463814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.11.006] [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: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity recovery after pediatric surgery can be assessed using objective measures such as step counts, but practice currently relies on subjective assessment by proxy. It is unclear how subjective and objective assessments of activity relate. We compared caregiver assessment of return to normal physical activity after pediatric appendectomy to step count recovery measured by a Fitbit. METHODS Pediatric patients who underwent appendectomy were recruited between 2020 and 2022 to be monitored for 21 d with a Fitbit. Patients were grouped by the postoperative day (POD) (7, 14, or 21) their caregiver first reported their activity was "back to normal." Objective return to normal step count was estimated for each group by modeling the inflection point from increasing steps to a plateau. These measures were determined discordant if the subjective report remained outside the modeled 95% confidence interval (CI) for the day the group plateaued. RESULTS Thirty-nine simple appendicitis and 40 complicated appendicitis patients were recruited. Among simple appendicitis patients, daily steps plateaued on POD 10.8 (95% CI 7.4-14.3), POD 14.0 (95% CI 11.0-17.1), and POD 11.1 (95% CI 6.9-15.3) for the day 7, day 14, and day 21 groups, respectively. Complicated appendicitis groups plateaued on POD 12.8 (95% CI 8.7-16.9), POD 15.2 (95% CI 11.1-19.3), and POD 16.7 (95% CI 12.3-21.0), respectively. Significant discordance was observed between subjective and objective assessments for the day 7 and day 14 simple groups and for the day 7 complicated group. CONCLUSIONS There was significant discordance between caregiver and accelerometer-assessed activity recovery after pediatric surgery. Development of objective measures of recovery could help standardize assessment of children's recovery after surgery.
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Relationship between Objectively and Subjectively Measured Physical Activity in Adolescents during and after COVID-19 Restrictions. Behav Sci (Basel) 2021; 11:bs11120177. [PMID: 34940112 PMCID: PMC8698612 DOI: 10.3390/bs11120177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Studying the relationship between subjectively and objectively measured physical activity (PA) can provide viable information on youths’ behaviors. However, the restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced children’s possibilities to be active, may negatively affect it. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between subjectively and objectively measured PA levels (light, moderate, vigorous, and moderate-to-vigorous) during COVID-19-based restrictions and after they were lifted, and to determine whether such relationships changed in these two periods. Methods: A total of 26 adolescents (58% girls; mean age = 12.4 ± 0.5) wore accelerometers during public restrictions and after they were removed. Participants also completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire during the same periods. Results: High significant correlations were found at all levels of PA (r = 0.767–0.968) in both time periods, except for moderate PA during restrictions. Comparing the two periods, significantly higher correlations were found for moderate PA (p < 0.001) and moderate-to-vigorous PA (p = 0.003) after restrictions were lifted. Conclusions: In this highly active cohort of adolescents, results emphasize the potential threat of lockdown conditions for youths’ ability to accurately perceive their behaviors, with possible detrimental consequences on the short- and long-term health.
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