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Background: The high incidence of idiopathic scoliosis worldwide as well as the serious health problems it can cause in adulthood, make it necessary to seek effective treatments to prevent the progression of the disease to more aggressive treatments such as surgery and improve patients’ quality of life. The use of night braces, besides a less severe influence on the patient’s quality of life, is effective in stopping the progression of the curve in idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: A longitudinal study was performed with an experimental population of 108 participants who attended orthotic treatment at the University Hospital of Barcelona, with ages between 4 and 15 years old, with a main curvature greater than 25 degrees and a Risser between 0 and 3. The participants received treatment with Providence ISJ-3D night braces until their pubertal change (mean duration of 2.78 years for males and 1.97 years for females). Results: The implementation of night-time orthotic treatment in children with idiopathic scoliosis is effective in slowing the progression of the curve and in the prevention of more aggressive treatments such as surgery, maintaining the patient’s quality of life. Conclusions: The use of night braces is efficacious in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, although new studies including more sociodemographic data as well as curves from 20 degrees of progression are necessary.
Luis González Vicente; María Jiménez Barrios; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Juan F. Mielgo-Ayuso; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Jerónimo J. González-Bernal. The ISJ 3D Brace, a Providence Brace Evolution, as a Surgery Prevention Method in Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10, 3915 .
AMA StyleLuis González Vicente, María Jiménez Barrios, Josefa González-Santos, Mirian Santamaría-Peláez, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Juan F. Mielgo-Ayuso, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Jerónimo J. González-Bernal. The ISJ 3D Brace, a Providence Brace Evolution, as a Surgery Prevention Method in Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10 (17):3915.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis González Vicente; María Jiménez Barrios; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Juan F. Mielgo-Ayuso; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Jerónimo J. González-Bernal. 2021. "The ISJ 3D Brace, a Providence Brace Evolution, as a Surgery Prevention Method in Idiopathic Scoliosis." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 17: 3915.
Galectin-3 is a lectin that binds beta-galactosides. It is involved in cardiac remodeling and fibrosis through the activation of macrophages and fibroblasts. ST2 is secreted by myocardial cells due to cardiac overload. These two biomarkers have been traditionally studied in the field of heart failure to guide medical therapy and detect the progression of the disease. Nevertheless, there are novel evidences that connect galectin-3 and ST2 with coronary heart disease and, specifically, with atrial fibrillation. The aim of this article is to concisely review the diagnostic and prognostic role of galectin-3 and ST2 in different cardiac diseases.
Ana Merino-Merino; Jeronimo Gonzalez-Bernal; Dario Fernandez-Zoppino; Ruth Saez-Maleta; Jose-Angel Perez-Rivera. The Role of Galectin-3 and ST2 in Cardiology: A Short Review. Biomolecules 2021, 11, 1167 .
AMA StyleAna Merino-Merino, Jeronimo Gonzalez-Bernal, Dario Fernandez-Zoppino, Ruth Saez-Maleta, Jose-Angel Perez-Rivera. The Role of Galectin-3 and ST2 in Cardiology: A Short Review. Biomolecules. 2021; 11 (8):1167.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Merino-Merino; Jeronimo Gonzalez-Bernal; Dario Fernandez-Zoppino; Ruth Saez-Maleta; Jose-Angel Perez-Rivera. 2021. "The Role of Galectin-3 and ST2 in Cardiology: A Short Review." Biomolecules 11, no. 8: 1167.
(1) Background: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) frequently have difficulties in processing sensory information, which is a limitation when participating in different contexts, such as school. The objective of the present study was to compare the sensory processing characteristics of children with ASD in the natural context of school through the perception of professionals in the field of education, in comparison with neurodevelopmental children (2) Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study as conducted with study population consisting of children between three and ten years old, 36 of whom were diagnosed with ASD and attended the Autismo Burgos association; the remaining 24 had neurotypical development. The degree of response of the children to sensory stimuli at school was evaluated using the Sensory Profile-2 (SP-2) questionnaire in its school version, answered by the teachers. (3) Results: Statistically significant differences were found in sensory processing patterns (p = 0.001), in sensory systems (p = 0.001) and in school factors (p = 0.001). Children with ASD who obtained worse results. (4) Conclusions: Children with ASD are prone to present sensory alterations in different contexts, giving nonadapted behavioral and learning responses.
Ana Gentil-Gutiérrez; José Cuesta-Gómez; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Jerónimo González-Bernal. Implication of the Sensory Environment in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from School. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 7670 .
AMA StyleAna Gentil-Gutiérrez, José Cuesta-Gómez, Paula Rodríguez-Fernández, Jerónimo González-Bernal. Implication of the Sensory Environment in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from School. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (14):7670.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Gentil-Gutiérrez; José Cuesta-Gómez; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Jerónimo González-Bernal. 2021. "Implication of the Sensory Environment in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from School." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 14: 7670.
Introduction. In recent years, the rate of childhood obesity has been on the rise, currently standing at levels close to 20%. This means that one in five children is more likely to suffer from cardiovascular or metabolic diseases. Physical Education classes are therefore an ideal way to raise awareness among children and their families about healthy and balanced eating habits. Method. A total of 113 primary school students, aged 9–12 years, participated in the study. In order to analyze the data, a structural equation model (SEM) was used to analyze the influence between the variables. Results. The SEM results revealed that a controlling social context showed a negative prediction of psychological need satisfaction and a positive prediction of frustration. However, an autonomy supportive social context showed a negative prediction of psychological need satisfaction and a positive prediction of psychological need satisfaction. Frustration of psychological needs was negatively related to motivation, whereas satisfaction was positively related to motivation. In turn, motivation was positively related to each of the factors of the theory of planned behaviour. Finally, intention to follow a healthy diet was positively related to the Mediterranean diet. Discussion. These results revealed the importance of social context and physical education classes in the adoption of a balanced diet.
Rubén Trigueros; Sergio González-Bernal; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Raquel Fuente-Anuncibay; José Aguilar-Parra. Healthy and Balanced Nutrition for Children through Physical Education Classes. Life 2021, 11, 678 .
AMA StyleRubén Trigueros, Sergio González-Bernal, Jerónimo González-Bernal, Raquel Fuente-Anuncibay, José Aguilar-Parra. Healthy and Balanced Nutrition for Children through Physical Education Classes. Life. 2021; 11 (7):678.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRubén Trigueros; Sergio González-Bernal; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Raquel Fuente-Anuncibay; José Aguilar-Parra. 2021. "Healthy and Balanced Nutrition for Children through Physical Education Classes." Life 11, no. 7: 678.
This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to provide scientific evidence regarding the effects of training on respiratory muscle training’s impact with the PowerBreath®. A systematic analysis based on the PRISMA guides and a conducted research structured around the bases of Web of Science, Scopus, Medline/PubMed, SciELO y Cochrane Library Plus. Six articles published before January 2021 were included. The documentation and quantification of heterogeneity in every meta-analysis were directed through Cochran’s Q test and the statistic I2; additionally, a biased publication analysis was made using funnel plots, whose asymmetry was quantified Egger’s regression. The methodological quality was assessed through McMaster’s. PowerBreath® administering a ≥ 15% resistive load of the maximum inspiratory pressure (PIM) achieves significant improvements (54%) in said pressure within 4 weeks of commencing the inspiratory muscle training. The maximal volume of oxygen (VO2max) considerable enhancements was achieved from the 6 weeks associated with the maximum inspiratory pressure ≥ 21.5% post inspiratory muscle training onwards. Conversely, a significant blood lactate concentration decrement occurred from the 4th week of inspiratory muscle training, after a maximum inspiratory pressure ≥ 6.8% increment. PowerBreath® is a useful device to stimulate sport performance and increase pulmonary function.
Diego Fernández-Lázaro; David Gallego-Gallego; Luis Corchete; Darío Fernández Zoppino; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Blanca García Gómez; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. Inspiratory Muscle Training Program Using the PowerBreath®: Does It Have Ergogenic Potential for Respiratory and/or Athletic Performance? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 6703 .
AMA StyleDiego Fernández-Lázaro, David Gallego-Gallego, Luis Corchete, Darío Fernández Zoppino, Jerónimo González-Bernal, Blanca García Gómez, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. Inspiratory Muscle Training Program Using the PowerBreath®: Does It Have Ergogenic Potential for Respiratory and/or Athletic Performance? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (13):6703.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDiego Fernández-Lázaro; David Gallego-Gallego; Luis Corchete; Darío Fernández Zoppino; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Blanca García Gómez; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. 2021. "Inspiratory Muscle Training Program Using the PowerBreath®: Does It Have Ergogenic Potential for Respiratory and/or Athletic Performance? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 13: 6703.
(1) Background: Home confinement and social distancing are two of the main public health measures to curb the spread of SARS-Cov-2, which can have harmful consequences on people’s mental health. This systematic review aims to identify the best available scientific evidence on the impact that home confinement and social distancing, derived from the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, have had on the mental health of the general population in terms of depression, stress and anxiety. (2) Methods: A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and ScienceDirect between 2 January 2021 and 7 January 2021, in accordance with the recommendations of the PRISMA Declaration. The selection of studies and the evaluation of their methodological quality were performed in pairs, independently and blindly, based on predetermined eligibility criteria. (3) Results: The 26 investigations reviewed were developed in different regions and countries. Factors that are associated with poor mental health were female gender, young ages, having no income and suffering from a previous psychiatric illness. Inadequate management of the pandemic by authorities and a lack or excess of information also contributed to worse mental health. (4) Conclusions: There are groups of people more likely to suffer higher levels of anxiety, depression and stress during the restrictive measures derived from COVID-19.
Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Esteban Sánchez-González; Jerónimo González-Bernal. Psychological Effects of Home Confinement and Social Distancing Derived from COVID-19 in the General Population—A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 6528 .
AMA StylePaula Rodríguez-Fernández, Josefa González-Santos, Mirian Santamaría-Peláez, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Esteban Sánchez-González, Jerónimo González-Bernal. Psychological Effects of Home Confinement and Social Distancing Derived from COVID-19 in the General Population—A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (12):6528.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaula Rodríguez-Fernández; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Esteban Sánchez-González; Jerónimo González-Bernal. 2021. "Psychological Effects of Home Confinement and Social Distancing Derived from COVID-19 in the General Population—A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12: 6528.
The pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has shocked world health authorities generating a global health crisis. The present study discusses the main finding in nutrition sciences associated with COVID-19 in the literature. We conducted a consensus critical review using primary sources, scientific articles, and secondary bibliographic indexes, databases, and web pages. The method was a narrative literature review of the available literature regarding nutrition interventions and nutrition-related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main search engines used in the present research were PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar. We found how the COVID-19 lockdown promoted unhealthy dietary changes and increases in body weight of the population, showing obesity and low physical activity levels as increased risk factors of COVID-19 affection and physiopathology. In addition, hospitalized COVID-19 patients presented malnutrition and deficiencies in vitamin C, D, B12 selenium, iron, omega-3, and medium and long-chain fatty acids highlighting the potential health effect of vitamin C and D interventions. Further investigations are needed to show the complete role and implications of nutrition both in the prevention and in the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
Vicente Clemente-Suárez; Domingo Ramos-Campo; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso; Athanasios Dalamitros; Pantelis Nikolaidis; Alberto Hormeño-Holgado; Jose Tornero-Aguilera. Nutrition in the Actual COVID-19 Pandemic. A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2021, 13, 1924 .
AMA StyleVicente Clemente-Suárez, Domingo Ramos-Campo, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso, Athanasios Dalamitros, Pantelis Nikolaidis, Alberto Hormeño-Holgado, Jose Tornero-Aguilera. Nutrition in the Actual COVID-19 Pandemic. A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (6):1924.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVicente Clemente-Suárez; Domingo Ramos-Campo; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso; Athanasios Dalamitros; Pantelis Nikolaidis; Alberto Hormeño-Holgado; Jose Tornero-Aguilera. 2021. "Nutrition in the Actual COVID-19 Pandemic. A Narrative Review." Nutrients 13, no. 6: 1924.
(1) Background: A balanced life is related to good health in young people, one of the groups most affected by confinement and social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore the occupational balance of young adults during home confinement and its association with different sociodemographic factors. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed, and an online survey was disseminated to collect sociodemographic and occupational balance data, using the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ). The statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS statistical software package version 24.0. (3) Results: 965 young adults between 18 and 30 years old participated in the study. A predictive model showed that the main predictors of a lower occupational balance were a negative self-perception (β= 0.377; p = <0.0001), student status (β = 0.521; p = 0.001), not receiving enough information (β = 0.951; p = 0.001) and long periods of quarantine (β = 0.036; p = 0.007). (4) Conclusions: Considering people’s occupational health and related factors could lessen many of the psychosocial consequences of isolation and contribute to the well-being of young people.
Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Jerónimo González-Bernal. Exploring the Occupational Balance of Young Adults during Social Distancing Measures in the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5809 .
AMA StylePaula Rodríguez-Fernández, Josefa González-Santos, Mirian Santamaría-Peláez, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Jerónimo González-Bernal. Exploring the Occupational Balance of Young Adults during Social Distancing Measures in the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (11):5809.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaula Rodríguez-Fernández; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Jerónimo González-Bernal. 2021. "Exploring the Occupational Balance of Young Adults during Social Distancing Measures in the COVID-19 Pandemic." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 11: 5809.
Due to the high metabolic and physical demands in single-stage one-day ultra-trail (SOUT) races, athletes should be properly prepared in both physical and nutritional aspects in order to delay fatigue and avoid associated difficulties. However, high carbohydrate (CHO) intake would seem to increase gastrointestinal (GI) problems. The main purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate CHO intake during SOUT events as well as its relationship with fatigue (in terms of internal exercise load, exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) and post-exercise recovery) and GI problems. A structured search was carried out in accordance with PRISMA guidelines in the following: Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Scopus databases up to 16 March 2021. After conducting the search and applying the inclusion/exclusion criteria, eight articles in total were included in this systematic review, in all of which CHO intake involved gels, energy bars and sports drinks. Two studies associated higher CHO consumption (120 g/h) with an improvement in internal exercise load. Likewise, these studies observed that SOUT runners whose intake was 120 g/h could benefit by limiting the EIMD observed by CK (creatine kinase), LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) and GOT (aspartate aminotransferase), and also improve recovery of high intensity running capacity 24 h after a trail marathon. In six studies, athletes had GI symptoms between 65–82%. In summary, most of the runners did not meet CHO intake standard recommendations for SOUT events (90 g/h), while athletes who consumed more CHO experienced a reduction in internal exercise load, limited EIMD and improvement in post-exercise recovery. Conversely, the GI symptoms were recurrent in SOUT athletes depending on altitude, environmental conditions and running speed. Therefore, a high CHO intake during SOUT events is important to delay fatigue and avoid GI complications, and to ensure high intake, it is necessary to implement intestinal training protocols.
Soledad Arribalzaga; Aitor Viribay; Julio Calleja-González; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Arkaitz Castañeda-Babarro; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. Relationship of Carbohydrate Intake during a Single-Stage One-Day Ultra-Trail Race with Fatigue Outcomes and Gastrointestinal Problems: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5737 .
AMA StyleSoledad Arribalzaga, Aitor Viribay, Julio Calleja-González, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Arkaitz Castañeda-Babarro, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. Relationship of Carbohydrate Intake during a Single-Stage One-Day Ultra-Trail Race with Fatigue Outcomes and Gastrointestinal Problems: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (11):5737.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSoledad Arribalzaga; Aitor Viribay; Julio Calleja-González; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Arkaitz Castañeda-Babarro; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. 2021. "Relationship of Carbohydrate Intake during a Single-Stage One-Day Ultra-Trail Race with Fatigue Outcomes and Gastrointestinal Problems: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 11: 5737.
There are many studies whose results reveal possible risk factors for developing an infection after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The objective of this study is to analyse the risk factors that depend on the hospital and, especially, if the patellar replacement influences the appearance of periprosthetic infection. A retrospective study was performed, where data from the electronic registry of patients of people over 18 and who had undergone TKA, between the years 2015 and 2018, were reviewed. Dependent variables on the patients and the health care system were collected. The possible associations between the factors and the appearance of infection after TKA were studied using univariate and multivariate regression analyses. A total of 907 primary knee arthroplasties were included in the study. Those patients who had their patella replaced had a significantly higher risk of developing an infection (OR 2.07; 95% confidence interval 1.01–6.31). Likewise, patients who underwent surgery by surgeons with more than 10 years of experience were more than twice as likely to become infected than those operated on by younger surgeons (OR 2.64; 95%CI 1.01–6.97). Male patients were also found to be three times more likely to be infected than women (OR 2.99; 95%CI 1.32–5.74). Those interventions that were longer had a higher risk of infection. The same happened with patients who stayed in the hospital for a longer period of time. The rest of the variables did not show statistically significant results. In this study, it was found that the replacement of the patella may be a factor of infection, but it should be corroborated with randomized clinical trials. Furthermore, patients who underwent longer surgeries or those with prolonged hospital stays should be closely monitored to detect infection as soon as possible and establish the most appropriate treatment.
Alberto Delgado-González; Juan Morales-Viaji; Guillermo Criado-Albillos; Adoración Martín-Rodríguez; Josefa González-Santos; Remedios López-Liria; Carla Collazo-Riobo; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Jerónimo González-Bernal. Explanatory Factors for Periprosthetic Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10, 2315 .
AMA StyleAlberto Delgado-González, Juan Morales-Viaji, Guillermo Criado-Albillos, Adoración Martín-Rodríguez, Josefa González-Santos, Remedios López-Liria, Carla Collazo-Riobo, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Jerónimo González-Bernal. Explanatory Factors for Periprosthetic Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10 (11):2315.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlberto Delgado-González; Juan Morales-Viaji; Guillermo Criado-Albillos; Adoración Martín-Rodríguez; Josefa González-Santos; Remedios López-Liria; Carla Collazo-Riobo; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Jerónimo González-Bernal. 2021. "Explanatory Factors for Periprosthetic Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 11: 2315.
In Morocco, the social and environmental context influences the volition and development of meaningful activities, creating physical, personal and social barriers to the occupational performance of people with disabilities. This study develops a community Occupational Therapy program in order to verify its effectiveness in the volition, quality of life and perceived self-stigma of people with disabilities in the Moroccan city of Azrou, and to reduce the stigma of the community towards people with disabilities in the city. Data were collected from people with disabilities who participated in the program (N = 52), using the Volitional Questionnaire (VQ), The World Health Organization Quality of Life scale (WHOQOL-BREF), the Stigma Awareness Questionnaire (SCQ) and an ad hoc interview. In addition, community stigma was assessed by the Attribution Questionnaire (AQ-27) in citizens without disabilities (N = 42). Results confirmed that this intervention favors the inclusion of people with disabilities in their closest environment, improving volition and quality of life and reducing self-stigma. Furthermore, the community’s stigma towards people with disabilities was also significantly reduced after the intervention.
Jerónimo González-Bernal; Leire Eiguren-Munitis; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández. Effectiveness of Community Occupational Therapy Intervention in, with and from the Community in People with Disabilities in Azrou (Morocco). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5602 .
AMA StyleJerónimo González-Bernal, Leire Eiguren-Munitis, Josefa González-Santos, Mirian Santamaría-Peláez, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Paula Rodríguez-Fernández. Effectiveness of Community Occupational Therapy Intervention in, with and from the Community in People with Disabilities in Azrou (Morocco). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (11):5602.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJerónimo González-Bernal; Leire Eiguren-Munitis; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández. 2021. "Effectiveness of Community Occupational Therapy Intervention in, with and from the Community in People with Disabilities in Azrou (Morocco)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 11: 5602.
The loss of strength, power, and muscle mass caused by the progressive deterioration from aging is known as “sarcopenia
Juan Mielgo-Ayuso; Diego Fernández-Lázaro. Sarcopenia, Exercise and Quality of Life. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5156 .
AMA StyleJuan Mielgo-Ayuso, Diego Fernández-Lázaro. Sarcopenia, Exercise and Quality of Life. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (10):5156.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Mielgo-Ayuso; Diego Fernández-Lázaro. 2021. "Sarcopenia, Exercise and Quality of Life." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 10: 5156.
Differential diagnosis in epilepsy is sometimes challenging. Video-electroencephalography (V-EEG) is an essential tool in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. The prolonged duration of V-EEG recording increases the diagnostic yield of a conventional V-EEG. The right length of monitoring for different indications is still to be established. We present a retrospective descriptive study with a sample of 50 patients with long-term V-EEG monitoring, with a mean age of 36.1 years, monitored from 2013 to 2019 at the Burgos University Hospital. The mean monitoring time was 3.6 days. Events were obtained in 76% of the patients, corresponding to epileptic seizures (ES) in 57.9% of them, with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) in 39.5%, and with episodes of both pathologies in 2.6% of the patients. We found that the first event was highly representative, and it correlated with the rest of the events that would be recorded. Moreover, 92% of the first PNES had been captured at the end of the second day, and 89% of the first ES by the end of the third day. V-EEG for differential diagnosis between ES and PNES can be performed in hospitals without specialized epilepsy surgery units. For this indication, the duration of long-term V-EEG can be adjusted individually depending on the nature of the first event.
Fernando Vázquez-Sánchez; Beatriz García-López; Ana Gómez-Menéndez; Asunción Martín-Santidrián; Jesús Vicente; Alicia Hernando-Asensio; Pedro Gámez-Beltrán; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Raúl Soto-Cámara; María Jiménez-Barrios; Josefa González-Santos. Long-Term V-EEG in Epilepsy: Chronological Distribution of Recorded Events Focused on the Differential Diagnosis of Epileptic Seizures and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10, 2080 .
AMA StyleFernando Vázquez-Sánchez, Beatriz García-López, Ana Gómez-Menéndez, Asunción Martín-Santidrián, Jesús Vicente, Alicia Hernando-Asensio, Pedro Gámez-Beltrán, Jerónimo González-Bernal, Raúl Soto-Cámara, María Jiménez-Barrios, Josefa González-Santos. Long-Term V-EEG in Epilepsy: Chronological Distribution of Recorded Events Focused on the Differential Diagnosis of Epileptic Seizures and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10 (10):2080.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Vázquez-Sánchez; Beatriz García-López; Ana Gómez-Menéndez; Asunción Martín-Santidrián; Jesús Vicente; Alicia Hernando-Asensio; Pedro Gámez-Beltrán; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Raúl Soto-Cámara; María Jiménez-Barrios; Josefa González-Santos. 2021. "Long-Term V-EEG in Epilepsy: Chronological Distribution of Recorded Events Focused on the Differential Diagnosis of Epileptic Seizures and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 10: 2080.
Background: we have based our study on the fact that the labour market is progressively becoming more accessible for people with disabilities. This investigation aims to identify the factors that contribute to high levels of work-related stress in a group of disabled individuals in order to develop policies to prevent it and promote the health of the workforce. Methods: 131 workers from two Special Employment Centres (SECs) of the Amica Association in Cantabria (Spain) participated in the study. Sociodemographic and job-related variables were collected using a questionnaire. Work-related stress was evaluated using the Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey (MBI-GS), which analyzes emotional exhaustion, cynicism and personal efficacy. Results: the main explanatory factors for higher levels of emotional exhaustion were more than 5 years of service in the company (OR 3.235–IC 95% 1.392–7.519; p = 0.006) and bad job satisfaction (OR 7.615–IC 95% 2.467–23.503; p = 0.0001); higher levels of cynicism were also explained by bad job satisfaction (OR 8.599–IC 95% 2.481–29.799; p = 0.001). Conclusions: future research is needed to facilitate the design of company policies and promote the well-being of the disabled population in the workplace, to avoid pathological conditions such as burnout syndrome.
Isabel Gutierrez-Martínez; Josefa González-Santos; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Alfredo Jiménez-Eguizábal; Jose del Barrio-Del Campo; Jerónimo González-Bernal. Explanatory Factors of Burnout in a Sample of Workers with Disabilities from the Special Employment Centres (SEC) of the Amica Association, Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5036 .
AMA StyleIsabel Gutierrez-Martínez, Josefa González-Santos, Paula Rodríguez-Fernández, Alfredo Jiménez-Eguizábal, Jose del Barrio-Del Campo, Jerónimo González-Bernal. Explanatory Factors of Burnout in a Sample of Workers with Disabilities from the Special Employment Centres (SEC) of the Amica Association, Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (9):5036.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIsabel Gutierrez-Martínez; Josefa González-Santos; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Alfredo Jiménez-Eguizábal; Jose del Barrio-Del Campo; Jerónimo González-Bernal. 2021. "Explanatory Factors of Burnout in a Sample of Workers with Disabilities from the Special Employment Centres (SEC) of the Amica Association, Spain." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9: 5036.
Health professionals are among the most vulnerable to work stress and emotional exhaustion problems. These health professionals include tutors and resident intern specialists, due to the growing demand for the former and the high work overload of the latter. Mindfulness training programs can support these professionals during times of crisis, such as the current global pandemic caused by the coronavirus-19 disease. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of an abbreviated Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training program in relation to a standard training program on the levels of mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-perceived empathy in tutors and resident intern specialists of Family and Community Medicine and Nursing. A total of 112 professionals attached to six Spanish National Health System teaching units (TUs) participated in this randomized and controlled clinical trial. Experimental Group (GE) participants were included in the standard or abbreviated MBSR programs. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), the Self-Compassion Scale short form (SCS-SF), and the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy (JSPE) were administered three times during the study: before, immediately after, and 3 months after the intervention. Adjusted covariance analysis (ANCOVA), using pretest scores as the covariate, showed a significant increase in mindfulness (F(2,91) = 3.271; p = 0.042; η2 = 0.067) and self-compassion (F(2,91) = 6.046; p = 0.003; η2 = 0.117) in the post-test visit, and in self-compassion (F(2,79) = 3.880; p = 0.025; η2 = 0.089) in the follow-up visit, attributable to the implementation of the standard training program. The standard MBSR and MSC training program improves levels of mindfulness and self-compassion, and promotes long-lasting effects in tutors and resident intern specialists. New studies are needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of abbreviated training programs.
Luis Pérula-De Torres; Juan Verdes-Montenegro-Atalaya; Elena Melús-Palazón; Leonor García-De Vinuesa; Francisco Valverde; Luis Rodríguez; Norberto Lietor-Villajos; Cruz Bartolomé-Moreno; Herminia Moreno-Martos; Javier García-Campayo; Josefa González-Santos; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Benito León-Del-Barco; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Jerónimo González-Bernal; The MINDUUDD Collaborative Study Group. Comparison of the Effectiveness of an Abbreviated Program versus a Standard Program in Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Self-Perceived Empathy in Tutors and Resident Intern Specialists of Family and Community Medicine and Nursing in Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4340 .
AMA StyleLuis Pérula-De Torres, Juan Verdes-Montenegro-Atalaya, Elena Melús-Palazón, Leonor García-De Vinuesa, Francisco Valverde, Luis Rodríguez, Norberto Lietor-Villajos, Cruz Bartolomé-Moreno, Herminia Moreno-Martos, Javier García-Campayo, Josefa González-Santos, Paula Rodríguez-Fernández, Benito León-Del-Barco, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Jerónimo González-Bernal, The MINDUUDD Collaborative Study Group. Comparison of the Effectiveness of an Abbreviated Program versus a Standard Program in Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Self-Perceived Empathy in Tutors and Resident Intern Specialists of Family and Community Medicine and Nursing in Spain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):4340.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Pérula-De Torres; Juan Verdes-Montenegro-Atalaya; Elena Melús-Palazón; Leonor García-De Vinuesa; Francisco Valverde; Luis Rodríguez; Norberto Lietor-Villajos; Cruz Bartolomé-Moreno; Herminia Moreno-Martos; Javier García-Campayo; Josefa González-Santos; Paula Rodríguez-Fernández; Benito León-Del-Barco; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Jerónimo González-Bernal; The MINDUUDD Collaborative Study Group. 2021. "Comparison of the Effectiveness of an Abbreviated Program versus a Standard Program in Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Self-Perceived Empathy in Tutors and Resident Intern Specialists of Family and Community Medicine and Nursing in Spain." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 4340.
Mirian Santamaría-Peláez; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Josefa González-Santos; Raúl Soto-Cámara. Differences between robust, frail, prefrail and dependent institutionalized older people. Atención Primaria 2021, 53, 101968 .
AMA StyleMirian Santamaría-Peláez, Jerónimo González-Bernal, Josefa González-Santos, Raúl Soto-Cámara. Differences between robust, frail, prefrail and dependent institutionalized older people. Atención Primaria. 2021; 53 (6):101968.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMirian Santamaría-Peláez; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Josefa González-Santos; Raúl Soto-Cámara. 2021. "Differences between robust, frail, prefrail and dependent institutionalized older people." Atención Primaria 53, no. 6: 101968.
Clinical and electroencephalogram (EEG) features in frontal lobe epilepsy (FLE) vary considerably among patients, making the diagnosis a challenge. The objective of this study was to describe interictal and ictal EEG activity, identifying variables that could help to differentiate and diagnose frontal lobe epilepsy cases. A prospective cross-sectional study from patients with frontal interictal epileptiform discharges (IED) referred to the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (Barcelona, Spain) after a clinical event compatible with epileptic seizures was designed. The interictal and ictal activity were analyzed to provide a detailed EEG description of the cases, using different statistical analyses. The morphological seizure pattern at the ictal onset remained globally unchanged over time in seizures arising from the frontal lobe for each patient. Isolated sharp waves were the most frequent waveforms in the expression of IED. Frontal lobe seizures are frequently short and sometimes appear grouped in clusters within the same recording. Often the ictal expression of the electrical activity in frontal lobe seizure is subtle and challenging to interpret. A description of the main findings is summarized to identify seizures arising from the frontal lobe and avoid false negatives findings in EEG interpretations.
Beatriz García-López; María Sueiras-Gil; Ana Gómez-Menéndez; Fernando Vázquez-Sánchez; María Lloria-Gil; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Pelaéz; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Troels Wesenberg Kjaer. Morphological Description of Frontal EEG Interictal and Ictal Discharges in an Adult Cohort of 175 Patients. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10, 1219 .
AMA StyleBeatriz García-López, María Sueiras-Gil, Ana Gómez-Menéndez, Fernando Vázquez-Sánchez, María Lloria-Gil, Jerónimo González-Bernal, Josefa González-Santos, Mirian Santamaría-Pelaéz, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Troels Wesenberg Kjaer. Morphological Description of Frontal EEG Interictal and Ictal Discharges in an Adult Cohort of 175 Patients. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10 (6):1219.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBeatriz García-López; María Sueiras-Gil; Ana Gómez-Menéndez; Fernando Vázquez-Sánchez; María Lloria-Gil; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Josefa González-Santos; Mirian Santamaría-Pelaéz; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Troels Wesenberg Kjaer. 2021. "Morphological Description of Frontal EEG Interictal and Ictal Discharges in an Adult Cohort of 175 Patients." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 6: 1219.
Aging is a multifactorial physiological phenomenon in which cellular and molecular changes occur. These changes lead to poor locomotion, poor balance, and an increased falling risk. This study aimed to determine the impact and effectiveness of the use of the Wii® game console on improving walking speed and balance, as well as its influence on frailty levels and falling risk, in older adults. A longitudinal study was designed with a pretest/post-test structure. The study population comprised people over 75 years of age who lived in a nursing home or attended a day care center (n = 80; 45 women; 84.2 ± 8.7 years). Forty of them were included in the Wii group (20 rehabilitation sessions during 8 consecutive weeks), and the other 40 were in the control group. Falling risk and frailty were evaluated using the Downton scale and Fried scale; balance and walking speed were assessed with the Berg Balance scale and the Gait Speed Test, respectively, as well as the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). The results showed that there was no significant association between Frailty Phenotype and study groups in baseline. However, there was significant association between Frailty Phenotype and study groups at the end of study. Moreover, a significantly higher and negative percentage change (Δ) in the Wii group with respect to the control group on the in falling risk (−20.05 ± 35.14% vs. 7.92 ± 24.53%) and in walking speed (−6.42 ± 8.83% vs. −0.12 ± 4.51%) during study, while there was a higher and positive significant percent change in static balance (6.07 ± 5.74% vs. 2.13 ± 4.64%) and on the SPPB (20.28 ± 20.05% vs. 0.71 ± 7.99%) after 8 weeks of study. The main conclusion of this study was that the use of the Wii® video console for 8 weeks positively influenced walking speed, falling risk, static balance, and frailty levels in older adults. Through a rehabilitation program with the Wii® game console in the older adults, frailty levels are reduced, accompanied by a reduction in falling risk and an increase in static balance and walking speed.
Jerónimo González-Bernal; Maha Jahouh; Josefa González-Santos; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Raúl Soto-Cámara. Influence of the Use of Wii Games on Physical Frailty Components in Institutionalized Older Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2723 .
AMA StyleJerónimo González-Bernal, Maha Jahouh, Josefa González-Santos, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Raúl Soto-Cámara. Influence of the Use of Wii Games on Physical Frailty Components in Institutionalized Older Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2723.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJerónimo González-Bernal; Maha Jahouh; Josefa González-Santos; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Raúl Soto-Cámara. 2021. "Influence of the Use of Wii Games on Physical Frailty Components in Institutionalized Older Adults." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2723.
Hamstring tear injuries (HTI) are the most prevalent injuries in athletes, with high reinjury rates. To prevent reinjury and reduce the severity of injuries, it is essential to identify potential risk factors. Hip characteristics are fundamental to optimal hamstring function. We sought to investigate the role of hip joint clearance discrepancy (JCD) as a risk factor for HTI and a clinical predictor of risk of reinjury and injury severity. A cross-sectional, retrospective study was performed with elite athletes (n = 100) who did (n = 50) and did not (n = 50) have a history of injury. X-rays were taken to assess JCD. We reviewed muscular lesions historial, and health records for the previous 5 years. Significant differences were found in injury severity (p = 0.026; ŋ2 p = 0.105) and a number of injuries (p = 0.003; ŋ2 p = 0.172). The multivariate analysis data indicated that JCD was significantly associated with the number of injuries and their severity (p < 0.05). In the stepwise regression model, JCD variability explained 60.1% of the number of injuries (R2 0.601) and 10.5% of injury severity (R2 0.0105). These results suggest that JCD could play an important role as a risk factor for HTI and also as a clinical predictor of reinjury and injury severity.
Jesus Seco-Calvo; Martin Palavicini; Vicente Rodríguez-Pérez; Sergio Sánchez-Herráez; Luis Abecia-Inchaurregui; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. The Role of Hip Joint Clearance Discrepancy as Other Clinical Predictor of Reinjury and Injury Severity in Hamstring Tears in Elite Athletes. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2021, 10, 1050 .
AMA StyleJesus Seco-Calvo, Martin Palavicini, Vicente Rodríguez-Pérez, Sergio Sánchez-Herráez, Luis Abecia-Inchaurregui, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. The Role of Hip Joint Clearance Discrepancy as Other Clinical Predictor of Reinjury and Injury Severity in Hamstring Tears in Elite Athletes. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10 (5):1050.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJesus Seco-Calvo; Martin Palavicini; Vicente Rodríguez-Pérez; Sergio Sánchez-Herráez; Luis Abecia-Inchaurregui; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. 2021. "The Role of Hip Joint Clearance Discrepancy as Other Clinical Predictor of Reinjury and Injury Severity in Hamstring Tears in Elite Athletes." Journal of Clinical Medicine 10, no. 5: 1050.
As people age, the risk of disease increases and deterioration becomes more noticeable. These changes can increase the risk of cognitive impairment, with negative consequences for the quality of life and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) in older people, which translate into greater dependence and loss of wellness. This study aimed to determine the impact and effectiveness of the use of the Wii® game console (Nintendo Company Limited, Kyoto, Japan) on improving performance of basic and instrumental ADLs, as well as its relationship with cognitive impairment levels and mood in institutionalized older people. A longitudinal study was designed, whose study population consisted of people over 75 years of age who lived in a nursing-home or attended a day care center (n = 80; 45 women). Cognitive status was assessed using Lobo’s Mini-Cognitive Examination (MCE) and Global Deterioration Scale (FAST-GDS), while the psychological assessment used the Dementia Apathy Interview and Rating (DAIR), Yesavage scale for Geriatric Depression (EGD-15), and Goldberg Anxiety and Depression Scale (EADG). Differences from T1 to T2 in the control group (control; n = 40; 23 women; 83.25 ± 8.78 years; 76.35 ± 13.54 kg) and in the experimental group (Wii; n = 40; 22 women; 85.05 ± 8.63 years; 74.60 ± 13.01 kg) were evaluated using a paired Student’s t-test or Wilcoxon’s signed rank test, and a two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Differences in Δ (%) and other tests at T1 and T2 were compared using the independent t-test or Mann–Whitney U test, with the treatment category as a fixed factor. The results showed that the Wii® video console had a positive influence for older people, increasing cognitive status and levels of ADLs, and psychological status. In addition, a positive correlation between performance of ADLs and cognitive status was observed, as well as a negative correlation with the psychological status. Through a rehabilitation program with a Wii® game console in the elderly, depression, anxiety and apathy levels were reduced, accompanied by an increase in memory and attention, as well as in performance of basic and instrumental ADLs.
Maha Jahouh; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Josefa González-Santos; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. Impact of an Intervention with Wii Video Games on the Autonomy of Activities of Daily Living and Psychological–Cognitive Components in the Institutionalized Elderly. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1570 .
AMA StyleMaha Jahouh, Jerónimo González-Bernal, Josefa González-Santos, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. Impact of an Intervention with Wii Video Games on the Autonomy of Activities of Daily Living and Psychological–Cognitive Components in the Institutionalized Elderly. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):1570.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaha Jahouh; Jerónimo González-Bernal; Josefa González-Santos; Diego Fernández-Lázaro; Raúl Soto-Cámara; Juan Mielgo-Ayuso. 2021. "Impact of an Intervention with Wii Video Games on the Autonomy of Activities of Daily Living and Psychological–Cognitive Components in the Institutionalized Elderly." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 1570.