The Influence of the Ketogenic Diet on Jump Height in D1 Collegiate Volleyball Athletes

PURPOSE: The ketogenic diet was originally created in 1911 in hopes of treating epileptic children. Now, the ketogenic is a cultural trend that many stationary individuals use but has seldomly been studied regarding athletes and their performance. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the ketogenic diet and its direct effects on power through testing jump height in volleyball players. HYPOTHESIS: It was hypothesized that the ketogenic diet will have an overall negative effect on the performance of an athlete specifically in jump height in collegiate volleyball players. METHODS: Participants included twenty apparently healthy, female collegiate volleyball players who volunteered for this study. At the start of week one, the first testing session was conducted to gather participants pre-diet measurements. Weeks 1-4 were dedicated to the ketogenic diet and continuing typical training protocols. The end of week 4 was dedicated to post-diet testing. Weeks 4-8 was dedicated to resuming typical personal diets as well as training. End of week 8 was dedicated to gathering final measurements, post one month of resuming a normal diet. LIMITATIONS: These may include the small sample size that was chosen from the Gardner-Webb female volleyball team. As well as the little amount of time for the ketogenic to properly take into effect.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/exercise-science-research-proposal-posters/1181/thumbnail.jp

Government Speech 2.0

New expressive technologies continue to transform the ways in which members of the public speak to one another. Not surprisingly, emerging technologies have changed the ways in which government speaks as well. Despite substantial shifts in how the government and other parties actually communicate, however, the Supreme Court to date has developed its government speech doctrine – which recognizes “government speech” as a defense to First Amendment challenges by plaintiffs who claim that the government has impermissibly excluded their expression based on viewpoint – only in the context of disputes involving fairly traditional forms of expression. In none of these decisions, moreover, has the Court required government publicly to identify itself as the source of a contested message to satisfy the government speech defense to a First Amendment claim. The Court’s failure to condition the government speech defense on the message’s transparent identification as governmental is especially mystifying because the costs of such a requirement are so small when compared to its considerable benefits in ensuring that government remains politically accountable for its expressive choices. This Article seeks to start a conversation about how courts – and the rest of us – might re-think our expectations about government speech in light of government’s increasing reliance on emerging technologies that have dramatically altered expression’s speed, audience, collaborative nature, and anonymity. It anticipates the next generation of government speech disputes in which certain associations and entanglements between government and private speakers complicate the government speech question. By adding to these challenges, government’s increasing use of newer technologies that vary in their interactivity and transparency may give the Court additional reason to re-examine its government speech jurisprudence. “Government Speech 2.0” thus refers not only to the next generation of government speech, but also to the possibility that government’s increasing reliance on emerging expressive technologies may help inspire the next generation of government speech doctrine: one more appropriately focused on ensuring government’s meaningful political accountability for its expressive choices

Comparison of Handgrip Strength and Endurance in Collegiate Male Athletes

According to Wang et al. (2018), handgrip strength is an indicator of overall strength and a predictor of strength outcomes. Handgrip strength reflects muscular strength as well as motor unit recruitment and coordination, and neuromuscular control. Elite and successful athletes tend to show greater handgrip strength in comparison to sub-elite and less successful counterparts (Fry et al., 2004; Cronin et al., 2017). This may be due to the sport-specific nature of neuromuscular adaptations (Shields et al., 1999). For men between the ages of 18 and 24, absolute dominant (D) handgrip strength averages 47.0 kg +/- 8.1 kg (Wang et al., 2018). The purpose of this study was to compare relative handgrip strength and endurance between college-aged males that participate in four different sports: CrossFit, Tennis, Swimming, and Soccer. It was hypothesized that both relative handgrip strength and endurance would be higher in grip-intensive sports (CrossFit and tennis) than in nongrip- intensive sports (swimming and soccer) due to training specificity. Further, it was hypothesized that tennis players would show the greatest difference between dominant (D) and non-dominant (ND) handshttps://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/exercise-science-research-proposal-posters/1106/thumbnail.jp

Patients and clinicians have different priorities when discussing pain in the IBD clinic

Objective Pain in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is frequently neglected/overlooked, particularly in ulcerative colitis, and communication about pain can be suboptimal. The current study juxtaposes clinicians' conceptualisations of patients' pain with patient narratives. The aim was to inform the development of a pain reporting tool and provide guidance for better communication about IBD pain. Methods In-depth semistructured interviews with 13 IBD clinicians in the UK: gastroenterologists (n=5), colorectal surgeons (n=2), specialist nurses (n=4) and psychologists (n=2). Primary analysis of these data and secondary analysis of earlier interviews about pain in IBD with clinicians (n=12) and patients (n=71) followed principles of reflexive thematic analysis. Themes were compared across participant groups. Results Clinicians state that they regularly ask about pain in Crohn's disease, but not ulcerative colitis. Patients, however, report inconsistent attention to pain in either condition, with power dynamics constraining their pain report. Some clinicians acknowledged that they assume that patients manage their pain independently, leading to insufficient follow-up (Theme 1: Contradictions and ambiguities when discussing pain in IBD). Inadequate acknowledgement of pain by clinicians was attributed to time constraints and systemic issues. Where inflammatory or structural causes were lacking, some clinicians default to attributing pain to irritable bowel syndrome, contributing to patients feeling uncared for (Theme 2: Consequences of limited tools and time for pain). Addressing pain was further complicated by the reluctance of some patients to express discomfort or pain and others who avoided activities that might lead to pain (Theme 3: Addressing pain in patients who do not complain). Conclusion The study emphasises the importance of consistent pain evaluation and management, advocating for more open dialogues between clinicians and patients

Alpha and theta band dynamics related to sentential constraint and word expectancy

Funding This work was supported by the NIH under Grant number AG026308 to K.D.F.; and by a James S. McDonnell Foundation Scholar Award to K.D.F.Peer reviewedPostprin

An Association of Cancer Physicians' strategy for improving services and outcomes for cancer patients.

The Association of Cancer Physicians in the United Kingdom has developed a strategy to improve outcomes for cancer patients and identified the goals and commitments of the Association and its members.The ACP is very grateful to all of its members who have expressed views on the development of the strategy and to the sponsors of our workshops and publications, especially Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer SupportThis is the final version of the article. It was first available from Cancer Intelligence via http://dx.doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2016.60

Inflammatory Pseudotumors Induced by AdCre in Transgenic Oncopigs After In Situ Induction

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Supporting people living with dementia and faecal incontinence

There are approximately 17 500 care homes in the UK which are home to about 487 000 older people, the majority are women aged 80 years or older (Care Quality Commission, 2010). As many as 80% of care home residents may have dementia, though this is not always documented, (Gordon et al, 2014). In England the majority of care homes do not have on site nursing provision and rely on community nurse specialists for support when residents require nursing advice and care. The support of people living in care homes is a well-documented problem (Taunton et al, 2005; Heckenberg, 2008; Saga, 2014) and how well they are managed is often seen as a marker of the quality of care (Care Quality Commission, 2010). Faecal incontinence can be a source of distress, discomfort, lead to complications such as skin breakdown and infection and affect an individual’s sense of dignity and self-worth. It can also be a challenging aspect of care for those who work in care homes

The impact of drone delivery of an automated external defibrillator: a simulation feasibility study

Introduction: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of death in Europe. Early defibrillation is associated with improved outcomes. While this may be delivered by members of the public using an automated external defibrillator (AED), they are used infrequently. Drone delivery of an AED may enable quicker defibrillation compared to awaiting arrival of emergency medical services. Little is known about how members of the public may react to AED delivery or about the potential impact of retrieving an AED on the provision of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).Methods: A feasibility study using a simulated OHCA scenario was completed by members of the public. Participants performed CPR on a manikin, guided by an ambulance service call handler, which was interrupted by AED delivery. CPR quality and the duration of the interruption for AED retrieval were recorded, and participants’ feedback on the scenario was collected using a survey.Results: Twelve participants completed the study. Overall, a median of 61% (interquartile range [IQR] 21‐79) of chest compressions were delivered at the correct speed, and 99% (IQR 78‐100) at the correct depth. CPR was discontinued for a median of 116 (96‐135) seconds to retrieve an AED and deliver a shock. Participants described the scenario as stressful and challenging, were supportive of the concept of AED delivery by drone and emphasised the value of call-handler instructions and guidance.Conclusion: This study demonstrated the feasibility of a process and outcomes evaluation of simulated drone-delivered AED to members of the public. The retrieval process was associated with notable interruption in the delivery of CPR, but it remains unknown whether any impact of this may be offset by expedited use of the AED. Understanding the likely overall impact of drone delivery of AEDs on patient outcomes is critical before this approach should be considered in clinical practice

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ABSTRACT. This study aimed to determine the number of termite epigeal nests and estimate the soil turning capacity of termites in cultivated pasture environments and in a native vegetation area. Surveys were conducted in four areas: three pasture areas and a Cerrado area, measuring 5 ha each. For each nest, the height, the perimeter and diameter at the base were measured. The volume of each mound was calculated. Turned soil was determined by randomly sampling 30 termite mounds in a pasture area for bulk density determinations. The mean number of termite mounds per ha was 408; the highest number of termite nests (672 per ha) was found in the 10-year-old pasture. In terms of termite mound density, there was no difference between the Cerrado, 3-year-old pasture, and 3-year-old intercropped pasture treatments. The total area occupied by termite nests ranged from 0.4 to 1.0%. The mean bulk density of the nest materials was 1.05 g c