Scientific Papers
THE EFFECTS OF FLUID INGESTION ON FREE-PACED INTERMITTENT-SPRINT PERFORMANCE AND PACING STRATEGIES IN THE HEAT
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of fluid ingestion on pacing strategies and performance during intermittent-sprint exercise in the heat. Nine male rugby players performed a habituation session and 2 50-min [...]
BIKE TRANSALP 2008: LIQUID INTAKE AND ITS EFFECT ON THE BODY’S FLUID HOMEOSTASIS IN THE COURSE OF A MULTISTAGE, CROSS-COUNTRY, MTB MARATHON RACE IN THE CENTRAL ALPS
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the drinking behavior of the participants in a multi-day mountain bike (MTB) cross-country competition, to monitor its effect on the body's fluid compartments and body mass, and to evaluate the prevalence of [...]
BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS AND OTHER HYDRATION PARAMETERS AS RISK FACTORS FOR DELIRIUM IN RURAL NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
BACKGROUND: The study investigators conducted a vigorous screening protocol for delirium in rural long-term care (LTC) facilities for a period of 28 days focusing on Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) and other hydration parameters as risk [...]
DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPONATRAEMIA IN HOSPITALISED PATIENTS
Hyponatraemia is a commonly encountered electrolyte abnormality in hospitalised patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The fact that most cases of hyponatraemia are the result of water imbalance rather than sodium imbalance [...]