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Whole-Body Heat Loss during Exercise in the Heat Is Not Impaired in Type 1 Diabetes.
Purpose: To determine if individuals with type 1 diabetes exhibit impairments in local and whole-body heat loss responses that could impact core temperature regulation during exercise in the heat compared to matched, non-diabetic individuals. Methods: Twelve otherwise healthy individuals with type 1 diabetes (HbA1c = 7.7±0.3%) and 12 controls matched for age, sex, body surface […]
Continue readingEarly and personalized ambulatory follow-up to tailor furosemide and fluid intake according to congestion in post-discharge heart failure.
TITLE: Early and personalized ambulatory follow-up to tailor furosemide and fluid intake according to congestion in post-discharge heart failure. AUTHOR: Parrinello G, Torres D, Paterna S, Di Pasquale P, Trapanese C, Cardillo M, Bellanca M, Fasullo S, Licata G. REFERENCE: Intern Emerg Med. 2013 Apr;8(3):221-8. [Epub ahead of print]. YEAR: 2013 Congestive heart failure (CHF) worsening is a worldwide […]
Continue readingDysphagia, nutrition, and hydration in ischemic stroke patients at admission and discharge from acute care.
TITLE: Dysphagia, nutrition, and hydration in ischemic stroke patients at admission and discharge from acute care. AUTHOR: Crary MA, Humphrey JL, Carnaby-Mann G, Sambandam R, Miller L, Silliman S. REFERENCE: Dysphagia. 2013 Mar;28(1):69-76. [Epub ahead of print] YEAR: 2013 Dysphagia may predispose stroke patients toward undernutrition and hydration. These comorbidities increase patient risks for reduced functional outcome and short-term […]
Continue readingDo Heat Events Pose a Greater Health Risk for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes?
TITLE: Do Heat Events Pose a Greater Health Risk for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes? AUTHOR: Yardley JE, Stapleton JM, Sigal RJ, Kenny GP. REFERENCE: Diabetes Technol Ther. 2013 Mar 26. [Epub ahead of print]. YEAR: 2013 Abstract Chronic medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes may alter the body’s normal response to heat. Evidence suggests that the local […]
Continue readingNutrition and fluid balance must be taken seriously.
TITLE: Nutrition and fluid balance must be taken seriously. AUTHOR: Leach RM, Brotherton A, Stroud M, Thompson R. REFERENCE: BMJ. 2013 Feb 8;346:f801. YEAR: 2013 Provision of appropriate nutrition and hydration is a hallmark of compassionate care but is often neglected in all types of healthcare.1 2 3 4 5 These problems are not new and have been reported […]
Continue readingThe child’s body without fluid: mother’s knowledge and practices about hydration and rehydration in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
TITLE: The child’s body without fluid: mother’s knowledge and practices about hydration and rehydration in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. AUTHOR: Larrea-Killinger C, Muñoz A. REFERENCE: J Epidemiol Community Health. 2013 Mar 23. [Epub ahead of print] YEAR: 2013 BACKGROUND: The aim of this article was to anthropologically analyse knowledge and practices about hydration and rehydration in a specific ethnographic context, […]
Continue readingThe effect of prescribed fluid consumption on physiology and work behavior of wildfire fighters.
TITLE: The effect of prescribed fluid consumption on physiology and work behavior of wildfire fighters. AUTHOR: Raines J, Snow R, Petersen A, Harvey J, Nichols D, Aisbett B. REFERENCE: Appl Ergon. 2013 May;44(3):404-13. [Epub ahead of print]. YEAR: 2013 The purpose of this study was to examine 1) wildfire fighters’ ability to consume the prescribed fluid volume (1200 mL […]
Continue readingThe effect of reducing fluid fasting times on thirst and urine osmolality in women undergoing elective caesarean delivery.
TITLE: The effect of reducing fluid fasting times on thirst and urine osmolality in women undergoing elective caesarean delivery. AUTHOR: Robson EJ, Tanqueray TA, Mackenzie MJ, Yentis SM. REFERENCE: Int J Obstet Anesth. 2013 Apr;22(2):165-7. [Epub ahead of print]. YEAR: 2013 ABSTRACT NOT FOUND http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23481415
Continue readingThe effects of dehydration, moderate alcohol consumption, and rehydration on cognitive functions.
TITLE: The effects of dehydration, moderate alcohol consumption, and rehydration on cognitive functions. AUTHOR: Irwin C, Leveritt M, Shum D, Desbrow B. REFERENCE: Alcohol. 2013 May;47(3):203-13. [Epub ahead of print]. YEAR: 2013 This study investigated the impact of mild-moderate dehydration on alcohol-induced deteriorations in cognitive functions. Sixteen healthy males participated in a single-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over design study involving 4 […]
Continue readingWhat Do Athletes Drink During Competitive Sporting Activities?
TITLE: What Do Athletes Drink During Competitive Sporting Activities? AUTHOR: Garth AK, Burke LM. REFERENCE: Sports Med. 2013 Mar 26. [Epub ahead of print] YEAR: 2013 Although expert groups have developed guidelines for fluid intake during sports, there is debate about their real-world application. We reviewed the literature on self-selected hydration strategies during sporting competitions to determine what is […]
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