Scientific Papers
TOTAL BODY WATER MEASUREMENTS IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES: A COMPARISON OF SIX FIELD METHODS WITH DEUTERIUM DILUTION.
Assessing hydration, that is, total body water (TBW) in adolescent athletes should be part of a comprehensive training program. However, there are no specific methods to assess TBW in young athletes. Moreover, the use of [...]
THE ACUTE BACTERIAL PAROTITIS OF THE ELDERLY
Acute bacterial parotitis (ABP) in elderly is clinically described with a sudden onset of painfull swelling over the cheek and angle of the mandible. The occur of ABP is a factor of very bad prognosis, [...]
THE IMPACT OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Physical exercise can be both beneficial and harmful for the gastrointestinal tract in a dose-effect relationship between its intensity and health. Mild-to-moderate intensity exercises play a protective role against colon cancer, diverticular [...]
COMBINED MODALITY THERAPY IN THE ELDERLY POPULATION
The incidence of cancer among older patients continues to rise. The use of combined modality therapy has improved survival in a variety of malignancies, including rectal, head and neck, and lung cancer; however, the addition [...]