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    Use of an Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop System During Marathon Running: Case Examples and Clinical Implications
    (Wiley, 2025-02-28)
    María T. Onetto
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    Denise Montt‐Blanchard
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    Cari Berget
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    Kristel Strodhoff
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    Bruno Grassi
    Maintaining glucose levels in the target range during aerobic training and athletic competition is especially difficult. The use of Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) technology is increasing, but exercise continues to be a challenge for persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In this case report series, we present 3 cases (C1, C2 and C3) of persons with T1D who used the MiniMed 780G during marathon races. We describe the strategies they used before, during and after the race to manage their glycaemia as well as the results of these strategies on their glycaemic control during the race.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>The Medtronic CareLink platform was employed to remotely access insulin pump settings and glycaemic outcomes. Race parameters were obtained from sport watches. Supplemental data were obtained through interviews.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>Carelink data for Cases 1, 2, and 3 before the race were downloaded: Time in range (TIR) 70–180 mg/dL 89%, 76%, 82%; time above range (TAR) &gt; 180 mg/dL, 9%, 20%, 16%; time below range (TBR) &lt; 70 mg/dL, 1%, 4%, 1%, respectively. The breakfast insulin reduction percentages were −25%, 0%, and 0% for C1, C2, and C3, respectively. In all three cases, insulin dose reduction was applied to the pre‐race snack at percentages of −50%, −100% and −83%. The consumption of carbohydrates during the race was 0.39 g/kg/hour, 0.42 g/kg/hour, and 0.5 g/kg/hour, respectively. The total amount of carbohydrates consumed was 101 g, 120 g, and 115 g, respectively. Throughout the race, a temporary target was used for all cases.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title><jats:p>These cases provide insights for healthcare professionals who assist athletes with T1D using AID systems during prolonged physical activities. Highlighting the significance of specialised education, planning, and personalised approaches.</jats:p></jats:sec>
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    Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Health of Workers in Chile According to the National Health Survey-2017
    (MDPI AG, 2025-03-20) ;
    Marco Leppe Zamora
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    Sonia Roa-Alcaino
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    Olga Lucía Sarmiento
    Background/Objectives: Sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) are key determinants of health in occupational settings. This study aimed to analyze the levels of SB, PA, and their associations with health outcomes among Chilean workers using data from the National Health Survey-2017. Methods: A secondary analysis of 2042 workers aged ≥18 years was conducted. Occupations were classified using ISCO-08, and SB/PA were assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Health outcomes included musculoskeletal symptoms, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular risk. Results: Of the participants, 49.8% were women, and the mean age was 45 years (±13.7). The median SB was 120 min/day, with 32.6% accumulating ≥4 h/day. “Managers” exhibited the highest SB (median: 270 min/day). The median total PA was 123 min/day, and “Skilled agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers” reported the highest PA (median: 330 min/day). The SB (≥4 h/day) was significantly associated with musculoskeletal symptoms (OR: 1.61, 95% CI: 1.21–2.14) and hypertension (OR: 1.53, 95% CI: 1.07–2.18). PA showed no significant protective effect. Conclusions: SB and PA vary significantly across occupational groups. SB is associated with musculoskeletal symptoms. Health promotion programs should be tailored to specific occupational groups.
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    Are there Effective Vegan-Friendly Supplements for Optimizing Health and Sports Performance? a Narrative Review
    (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025-03-12)
    Álvaro Vergara A. Nieto
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    Andrés Halabi Diaz
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    Millaray Hernández
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    Long-term quality of life in patients with bariatric surgery evaluated with BAROS
    (2024)
    Ana Palacio Agüero
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    Ximena Díaz-Torrente
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    Camila Zancheta
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    Alejandra Reyes
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    Marcela Cosentino
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    Study protocol and rationale of “the UP project”: evaluating the effectiveness of active breaks on health indicators in desk-based workers
    (2024)
    Carlos Cristi-Montero
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    Ricardo Martínez-Flores
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    Juan Pablo Espinoza-Puelles
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    Laura Favero-Ramirez
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    Natalia Zurita-Corvalan
    <jats:sec><jats:title>Background</jats:title><jats:p>Excessive sedentary time has been negatively associated with several health outcomes, and physical activity alone does not seem to fully counteract these consequences. This panorama emphasizes the essential of sedentary time interruption programs. “The Up Project” seeks to assess the effectiveness of two interventions, one incorporating active breaks led by a professional and the other utilizing a computer application (self-led), of both equivalent duration and intensity. These interventions will be compared with a control group to evaluate their impact on physical activity levels, sedentary time, stress perception, occupational pain, and cardiometabolic risk factors among office workers.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>This quasi-experimental study includes 60 desk-based workers from universities and educational institutes in Valparaiso, Chile, assigned to three groups: (a) booster breaks led by professionals, (b) computer prompts that are unled, and (c) a control group. The intervention protocol for both experimental groups will last 12 weeks (only weekdays). The following measurements will be performed at baseline and post-intervention: cardiometabolic risk based on body composition (fat mass, fat-free mass, and bone mass evaluated by DXA), waist circumference, blood pressure, resting heart rate, and handgrip strength. Physical activity and sedentary time will be self-reported and device-based assessed using accelerometry. Questionnaires will be used to determine the perception of stress and occupational pain.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion</jats:title><jats:p>Governments worldwide are addressing health issues associated with sedentary behavior, particularly concerning individuals highly exposed to it, such as desk-based workers. Despite implementing certain strategies, there remains a noticeable gap in comprehensive research comparing diverse protocols. For instance, studies that contrast the outcomes of interventions led by professionals with those prompted by computers are scarce. This ongoing project is expected to contribute to evidence-based interventions targeting reduced perceived stress levels and enhancing desk-based employees’ mental and physical well-being. The implications of these findings could have the capacity to lay the groundwork for future public health initiatives and government-funded programs.</jats:p></jats:sec>
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    Sport COVID-19 Orientations: Recommendations for return to physical activity and sports in children and adolescents
    (2020)
    RAUL ANDRES SMITH PLAZA
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    Kalazich Rosalesa, Cesar
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    Valderrama Erazob, Paulo
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    Flandez Valderrama, Jorge
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    Burboa Gonzalez, Jair
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    IMPACT OF AN INTERVENTION ON DIET AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON OBESITY PREVALENCE IN SCHOOLCHILDREN
    (2013)
    RINAT RATNER GOLDENBERG
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    Samuel Durán A
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    María Jesús Garrido L
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    Sebastián Balmaceda H
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    Liliana Jadue H
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    Cardiovascular Assessment Tool for Breast Cancer Survivors and Oncology Providers: Usability Study
    (2021)
    Kathryn E Weaver
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    Heidi D Klepin
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    Brian J Wells
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    Emily V Dressler
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    Karen M Winkfield
    <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background</jats:title> <jats:p>Cardiovascular health is of increasing concern to breast cancer survivors and their health care providers, as many survivors are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than cancer. Implementing clinical decision support tools to address cardiovascular risk factor awareness in the oncology setting may enhance survivors’ attainment or maintenance of cardiovascular health.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Objective</jats:title> <jats:p>We sought to evaluate survivors’ awareness of cardiovascular risk factors and examine the usability of a novel electronic health record enabled cardiovascular health tool from the perspective of both breast cancer survivors and oncology providers.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Methods</jats:title> <jats:p>Breast cancer survivors (n=49) recruited from a survivorship clinic interacted with the cardiovascular health tool and completed pre and posttool assessments about cardiovascular health knowledge and perceptions of the tool. Oncologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners (n=20) who provide care to survivors also viewed the cardiovascular health tool and completed assessments of perceived usability and acceptability.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Results</jats:title> <jats:p>Enrolled breast cancer survivors (84% White race, 4% Hispanic ethnicity) had been diagnosed 10.8 years ago (SD 6.0) with American Joint Committee on Cancer stage 0, I, or II (45/49, 92%). Prior to viewing the tool, 65% of survivors (32/49) reported not knowing their level for one or more cardiovascular health factors (range 0-4). On average, only 45% (range 0%-86%) of survivors’ known cardiovascular health factors were at an ideal level. More than 50% of survivors had ideal smoking status (45/48, 94%) or blood glucose level (29/45, 64%); meanwhile, less than 50% had ideal blood pressure (12/49, 24%), body mass index (12/49, 24%), cholesterol level (17/35, 49%), diet (7/49, 14%), and physical activity (10/49. 20%). More than 90% of survivors thought the tool was easy to understand (46/47, 98%), improved their understanding (43/47, 91%), and was helpful (45/47, 96%); overall, 94% (44/47 survivors) liked the tool. A majority of survivors (44/47, 94%) thought oncologists should discuss cardiovascular health during survivorship care. Most (12/20, 60%) oncology providers (female: 12/20, 60%; physicians: 14/20, 70%) had been practicing for more than 5 years. Most providers agreed the tool provided useful information (18/20, 90%), would help their effectiveness (18/20, 90%), was easy to use (20/20, 100%), and presented information in a useful format (19/20, 95%); and 85% of providers (17/20) reported they would use the tool most or all of the time when providing survivorship care.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title> <jats:p>These usability data demonstrate acceptability of a cardiovascular health clinical decision support tool in oncology practices. Oncology providers and breast cancer survivors would likely value the integration of such apps in survivorship care. By increasing awareness and communication regarding cardiovascular health, electronic health record–enabled tools may improve survivorship care delivery for breast cancer and ultimately patient outcomes.</jats:p> </jats:sec>
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    Fighting Against Stroke in Latin America: A Joint Effort of Medical Professional Societies and Governments
    (2021)
    Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins
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    Thaís Leite Secchi
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    Michael Brainin
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    Sebastian Ameriso
    <jats:p><jats:bold>Introduction:</jats:bold> Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Latin America, a region with countless gaps to be addressed to decrease its burden. In 2018, at the first Latin American Stroke Ministerial Meeting, stroke physician and healthcare manager representatives from 13 countries signed the Declaration of Gramado with the priorities to improve the region, with the commitment to implement all evidence-based strategies for stroke care. The second meeting in March 2020 reviewed the achievements in 2 years and discussed new objectives. This paper will review the 2-year advances and future plans of the Latin American alliance for stroke.</jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Method:</jats:bold> In March 2020, a survey based on the Declaration of Gramado items was sent to the neurologists participants of the Stroke Ministerial Meetings. The results were confirmed with representatives of the Ministries of Health and leaders from the countries at the second Latin American Stroke Ministerial Meeting.</jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:</jats:bold> In 2 years, public stroke awareness initiatives increased from 25 to 75% of countries. All countries have started programs to encourage physical activity, and there has been an increase in the number of countries that implement, at least partially, strategies to identify and treat hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle risk factors. Programs to identify and treat dyslipidemia and atrial fibrillation still remained poor. The number of stroke centers increased from 322 to 448, all of them providing intravenous thrombolysis, with an increase in countries with stroke units. All countries have mechanical thrombectomy, but mostly restricted to a few private hospitals. Pre-hospital organization remains limited. The utilization of telemedicine has increased but is restricted to a few hospitals and is not widely available throughout the country. Patients have late, if any, access to rehabilitation after hospital discharge.</jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:</jats:bold> The initiative to collaborate, exchange experiences, and unite societies and governments to improve stroke care in Latin America has yielded good results. Important advances have been made in the region in terms of increasing the number of acute stroke care services, implementing reperfusion treatments and creating programs for the detection and treatment of risk factors. We hope that this approach can reduce inequalities in stroke care in Latin America and serves as a model for other under-resourced environments.</jats:p>
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