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View article: Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Improve Activity and Stride Parameters Measured with Accelerometry in Sedentary Horses
Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Improve Activity and Stride Parameters Measured with Accelerometry in Sedentary Horses Open
Dynamic mobilization exercises (DME) are an effective strategy to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and promote back health in sport horses. Previous studies focused mainly on multifidus muscle cross-sectional area, with limited data on loc…
View article: Assessing thermal changes in the equine thoracolumbar region following different capacitive-resistive electrical transfer protocols
Assessing thermal changes in the equine thoracolumbar region following different capacitive-resistive electrical transfer protocols Open
Introduction Capacitive-resistive electrical transfer (CRET) is an endogenous non-invasive technique, used as deep diathermy. We pursue to analyze the temperature changes by applying different CRET protocols in the thoracolumbar spine of h…
View article: Neuroethical considerations and attitudes about neurostimulation as a fatigue countermeasure among emergency responders
Neuroethical considerations and attitudes about neurostimulation as a fatigue countermeasure among emergency responders Open
Introduction First responders play a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing of individuals during critical situations. The demanding nature of their work exposes them to prolonged shifts and unpredictable situations, leading to elevated fa…
View article: A radiographic projection for the assessment of the equine paracondylar process
A radiographic projection for the assessment of the equine paracondylar process Open
Summary Background The paracondylar process is of clinical interest due to its proximity to anatomical structures involved in vital functions. There are limited reports describing abnormalities affecting the paracondylar process (PCP), wit…
View article: Anatomical Variants of the Origin of the Coronary Arteries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prevalence
Anatomical Variants of the Origin of the Coronary Arteries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prevalence Open
Purpose: The most common anomaly is an anomalous left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery. These variants can be different and depend on the location as well as how they present themselves in their anatomical distribution…
View article: Objective Assessment of Equine Locomotor Symmetry Using an Inertial Sensor System and Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Study
Objective Assessment of Equine Locomotor Symmetry Using an Inertial Sensor System and Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Study Open
In horses, quantitative assessment of gait parameters, as with the use of inertial measurement units (IMUs) systems, might help in the decision-making process. However, it requires financial investment, is time-consuming, and lacks accurac…
View article: Objective Assessment of Equine Locomotor Symmetry using Inertial Sensors System and Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Study
Objective Assessment of Equine Locomotor Symmetry using Inertial Sensors System and Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Study Open
In horses, quantitative assessment of gait parameters, as the use of inertial measurement units system (IMUs), might help in the decision-making process. However, it requires financial investment, is time-consuming, and lacks accuracy if d…
View article: The Influence of Preoperative Nutritional and Systemic Inflammatory Status on Perioperative Outcomes following Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Thoracic Lung Cancer Surgery
The Influence of Preoperative Nutritional and Systemic Inflammatory Status on Perioperative Outcomes following Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Thoracic Lung Cancer Surgery Open
Background: Nutrition is an important factor in the outcome of any disease process. We evaluated the relationship of nutritional status and inflammatory status of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing robotic-assisted thor…
View article: Pessoa System Modifies Accelerometric Parameters in Horses at a Walk and aTrot
Pessoa System Modifies Accelerometric Parameters in Horses at a Walk and aTrot Open
Introduction: Pessoa training system (PTS) is commonly used by riders, under suspicion that it makes the horse curve its neck, raise its back and increase collection.
View article: Uniportal robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: resection of the first rib
Uniportal robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: resection of the first rib Open
A 39-year-old female patient presented with venous and neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, manifesting in positional pain and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the right upper extremity, accompanied by vascular redistribution. Her medical his…
View article: Previous Exercise on a Water Treadmill at Different Depths Affects the Accelerometric Pattern Recorded on a Track in Horses
Previous Exercise on a Water Treadmill at Different Depths Affects the Accelerometric Pattern Recorded on a Track in Horses Open
During a water treadmill (WT) exercise, horses change their accelerometric patterns. We aimed to analyze if these changes persist during terrestrial locomotion. Six horses were randomly subjected to 40 min duration WT exercises, without wa…
View article: Interrelationship between reproductive hormones and acute phase proteins during estrous cycle and pregnancy in Spanish purebred broodmares
Interrelationship between reproductive hormones and acute phase proteins during estrous cycle and pregnancy in Spanish purebred broodmares Open
In some species, female steroid hormones modify the profile of acute phase proteins (APPs) during the estrous cycle and pregnancy, according to the ovulation, embryonic implantation and placental development; however, nowadays there's no e…
View article: Endocrine and Electrolyte Balances during Periovulatory Period in Cycling Mares
Endocrine and Electrolyte Balances during Periovulatory Period in Cycling Mares Open
In cycling females, the periovulatory period is characterized by stimulation of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis. The aim of present study was to analyze the pattern and interrelationships among adrenocorticotropic hormone (AC…
View article: Accelerometric Changes before and after Capacitive Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy in Horses with Thoracolumbar Pain Compared to a SHAM Procedure
Accelerometric Changes before and after Capacitive Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy in Horses with Thoracolumbar Pain Compared to a SHAM Procedure Open
Capacitive resistive electric transfer (CRET), a radiofrequency at 448 kHz, increases flexibility in quadricep muscles of human athletes. To assess whether CRET would result in clinical and biomechanical improvements in horses with thoraco…
View article: Modulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system by steroid hormones during the oestrous cycle in mares
Modulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system by steroid hormones during the oestrous cycle in mares Open
In women and females of different species of laboratory animals, oestrogens stimulate the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) by increasing tissue and circulating levels of angiotensinogen and renin during the preovulatory period. …
View article: Combined Effects of Water Depth and Velocity on the Accelerometric Parameters Measured in Horses Exercised on a Water Treadmill
Combined Effects of Water Depth and Velocity on the Accelerometric Parameters Measured in Horses Exercised on a Water Treadmill Open
Horse trainers often claim that exercise on a water treadmill (WT) leads to a greater muscle power and development compared to terrestrial locomotion, because of the greater viscosity of water compared to air. This research assesses locomo…
View article: Clinical and laboratorial description of the differential diagnoses of hemostatic disorders in the horse.
Clinical and laboratorial description of the differential diagnoses of hemostatic disorders in the horse. Open
The process of fibrin clot formation is a series of complex and well-regulated reactions involving blood vessels, platelets, procoagulant plasma proteins, natural inhibitors, and fibrinolytic enzymes. Vasculitis can be caused by a variety …
View article: Exercise in the water: should we incorporate it into training and rehabilitation programs for the sport horse?
Exercise in the water: should we incorporate it into training and rehabilitation programs for the sport horse? Open
In recent years, many trainers have considered the exercise in water as a tool to be incorporated into training programs for sport horses. Additionally, exercise in water could be used for rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neurological…
View article: Scientific Evidences Supporting the Activation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System during Estral Cycle and Pregnancy in Mares
Scientific Evidences Supporting the Activation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System during Estral Cycle and Pregnancy in Mares Open
In women and laboratory animals, local and circulating components of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) are related to specific reproductive functions that occur during the estrous cycle, such as folliculogenesis, ovulation, c…
View article: The use of the water treadmill for the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries in the sport horse
The use of the water treadmill for the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries in the sport horse Open
In recent years, exercise on a water treadmill has come to have great relevance in rehabilitation and training centres for sport horses. Its use exploits certain physical properties of water, related to the fundamental principles of hydrod…
View article: Genetic Disorders Affecting Equine Blood Cells and Coagulation Factors: A-State-of-The-Art Review
Genetic Disorders Affecting Equine Blood Cells and Coagulation Factors: A-State-of-The-Art Review Open
Genetic diseases that affect blood cells and clotting factors in the horse are uncommon. Unfortunately, the prognosis is reserved, because the treatment in many cases is only symptomatic and when it fails, euthanasia of the patient is the …
View article: Interpretation of Platelets in The Horse
Interpretation of Platelets in The Horse Open
Currently we can consider that, in addition to its role in hemostasis, platelets also participate in other important processes such as thrombosis, inflammation, tissue remodeling and the innate defense mechanisms. The hemostatic activity o…
View article: Genomic Microarray in Fetuses with Early Growth Restriction: A Multicenter Study
Genomic Microarray in Fetuses with Early Growth Restriction: A Multicenter Study Open
Background: Little information is available about the risk of microdeletion and microduplication syndromes in fetal growth restriction (FGR) with a normal karyotype. Objective: To assess the incremental yield of genomic microarray over con…