Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Sept. 6, 2022
Abstract
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging
(MRI)
is
considered
the
gold
standard
of
medical
imaging
technologies
as
it
allows
for
accurate
blood
vessels.
4-Dimensional
Flow
(4D-Flow
MRI)
built
on
conventional
MRI,
and
provides
flow
data
in
three
vector
directions
a
time
resolved
magnitude
set.
As
such
can
be
used
to
retrospectively
calculate
haemodynamic
parameters
interest,
Wall
Shear
Stress
(WSS).
However,
multiple
studies
have
indicated
that
significant
limitation
technique
spatiotemporal
resolution
currently
available.
Recent
advances
proposed
successfully
integrated
4D-Flow
MRI
techniques
with
Computational
Fluid
Dynamics
(CFD)
produce
patient-specific
simulations
potential
aid
treatments,surgical
decision
making,
risk
stratification.
consequences
using
insufficient
spatial
resolutions
any
CFD
unclear,
despite
being
recognised
limitation.
The
research
presented
this
study
aims
quantify
inaccuracies
based
attributed
when
acquiring
data.
For
research,
patient
has
undergone
four
scans
acquired
at
various
isotropic
subsequently
been
run
geometry
velocity
produced
from
each
scan.
It
was
found
compared
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{mm}}
\times
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{mm}}$$
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,
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4\,{\text
4
substantially
underestimated
maximum
peak
systole
by
$$110.55\%$$
110.55%
.
impacts
WSS
calculated
investigated
shown
are
coarse
resolution.
authors
concluded
minimum
must
perform
simulations.
A
coarser
will
substantial
differences
within
field
geometry.
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
30(3), P. 232 - 240
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
Abstract
Aims
Little
is
known
about
the
impact
of
daily
physical
activity
timing
(here
referred
to
as
‘chronoactivity’)
on
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
risk.
We
aimed
examined
associations
between
chronoactivity
and
multiple
CVD
outcomes
in
UK
Biobank.
Methods
results
data
were
collected
UK-Biobank
through
triaxial
accelerometer
over
a
7-day
measurement
period.
used
K-means
clustering
create
clusters
participants
with
similar
irrespective
mean
intensity
activity.
Multivariable-adjusted
Cox-proportional
hazard
models
estimate
ratios
(HRs)
comparing
different
adjusted
for
age
sex
(model
1),
baseline
risk
factors
2).
Additional
stratified
analyses
done
by
sex,
level,
self-reported
sleep
chronotype.
included
86
657
individuals
(58%
female,
age:
61.6
[SD:
7.8]
years,
BMI:
26.6
[4.5]
kg/m2).
Over
follow-up
period
6
3707
incident
events
reported.
Overall,
tendency
late
morning
had
lower
coronary
artery
(HR:
0.84,
95%CI:
0.77,
0.92)
stroke
0.83,
0.70,
0.98)
compared
midday
pattern
These
effects
more
pronounced
women
(P-value
interaction
=
0.001).
did
not
find
evidence
favouring
effect
modification
total
level
Conclusion
Irrespective
activity,
was
associated
risks
diseases,
highlighting
potential
importance
prevention.
Annals of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
93(6), P. 1145 - 1157
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
Objective
Delirium
is
a
complex
neurocognitive
syndrome
suspected
to
be
bidirectionally
linked
dementia.
Circadian
rhythm
disturbances
likely
contribute
dementia
pathogenesis,
but
whether
these
are
related
delirium
risk
and
progression
all‐cause
unknown.
Methods
We
analyzed
continuous
actigraphy
data
from
53,417
middle‐aged
or
older
UK
Biobank
participants
during
median
5
years
of
follow‐up.
Four
measures
were
used
characterize
the
24‐hour
daily
rest–activity
rhythms
(RARs):
normalized
amplitude,
acrophase
representing
peak
activity
time,
interdaily
stability,
intradaily
variability
(IV)
for
fragmentation
rhythm.
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
examined
RARs
predicted
incident
(n
=
551)
61).
Results
Suppressed
lowest
(Q1)
versus
highest
(Q4)
quartile
(hazard
ratio
[HR]
Q1
vs
Q4
1.94,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.53–2.46,
p
<
0.001),
more
fragmented
(higher
IV:
HR
1.49,
CI
1.18–1.88,
0.001)
higher
risk,
after
adjusting
age,
sex,
education,
cognitive
performance,
sleep
duration/disturbances,
comorbidities.
In
those
free
dementia,
each
hour
delayed
was
associated
with
(HR
1.13,
1.04–1.23,
0.003).
amplitude
increased
new
onset
1.31,
1.03–1.67,
0.03
1‐standard
deviation
decrease).
Interpretation
Twenty‐four‐hour
RAR
suppression,
fragmentation,
potentially
risk.
Subsequent
in
cases
suppressed
rhythms.
The
presence
before
prior
suggests
that
may
predict
involved
early
disease
pathogenesis.
ANN
NEUROL
2023;93:1145–1157
Chronobiology International,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
38(11), P. 1522 - 1536
Published: June 1, 2021
Chronobiology
is
the
scientific
discipline
of
study
biological
rhythms,
a
term
that
has
gained
ground
in
sports
world.
Recently
numerous
studies
have
indicated
time
day
which
are
practiced
influences
achievement
good
physical
performance.
The
aim
this
review
was
to
relationship
between
circadian
rhythms
and
performance,
according
latest
published
data.
In
addition,
physiological
processes
involved
response
differences
type
sport
athletes'
characteristics
were
studied.
A
bibliographic
search
carried
out
through
five
databases
(Pubmed,
Scopus,
Researcher
Gate,
Google
Scholar,
UOC
Library),
focusing
on
articles
last
ten
years
written
English
Spanish.
36
papers
met
inclusion
criteria.
Body
temperature
factor
shows
pattern
with
marked
peak
later
afternoon,
at
performance
its
highest,
i.e.
speed,
agility,
distance
covered,
jumping
power.
perception
effort
also
higher
afternoon.
Regarding
chronotype,
evening
types
seem
be
most
affected
do
their
optimal
time-of-day.
tendency
more
morning
as
age
increases.
Training
sessions
should
planned
for
each
athlete.
It's
essential
take
into
account
individual
chronotype.
desynchronization
can
cause
decrease
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(18), P. 9220 - 9220
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Circadian
rhythms
are
an
inherent
property
of
all
living
systems
and
essential
part
the
external
internal
temporal
order.
They
enable
organisms
to
be
synchronized
with
their
periodic
environment
guarantee
optimal
functioning
organisms.
Any
disturbances,
so-called
circadian
disruptions,
may
have
adverse
consequences
for
health,
physical
mental
performance,
wellbeing.
The
environmental
light–dark
cycle
is
main
zeitgeber
rhythms.
Moreover,
regular
activity
most
useful.
Not
only
does
it
general
favorable
effects
on
cardiovascular
system,
energy
metabolism
example,
but
also
stabilize
system
via
feedback
suprachiasmatic
nuclei
(SCN),
pacemaker.
Regular
helps
maintain
high-amplitude
rhythms,
particularly
clock
gene
expression
in
SCN.
It
promotes
entrainment
periodicities
improves
synchronization
various
This
turn
health
In
experiments
Djungarian
hamsters,
voluntary
access
a
running
wheel
not
stabilized
rhythm,
intensive
even
reestablished
rhythm
arrhythmic
individuals.
cognitive
abilities
were
restored.
hamsters
phenotype
which
SCN
do
generate
signal
diminished
social
memory
compromised.
Voluntary
restored
these
simultaneously
reestablishment
rhythm.
Intensively
exercising
Syrian
less
anxious,
more
resilient
defeat,
show
defensive/submissive
behaviors,
i.e.,
exercise
promote
self-confidence.
Similar
described
humans.
aim
present
paper
summarize
current
knowledge
concerning
stability
corresponding
performance.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 4465 - 4465
Published: Oct. 24, 2022
Digital
health
technologies
may
support
the
management
and
prevention
of
disease
through
personalized
lifestyle
interventions.
Wearables
smartphones
are
increasingly
used
to
continuously
monitor
in
everyday
life,
targeting
maintenance.
Here,
we
aim
demonstrate
potential
wearables
(1)
detect
eating
moments
(2)
predict
explain
individual
glucose
levels
healthy
individuals,
ultimately
supporting
self-management.
Twenty-four
individuals
collected
continuous
data
from
interstitial
monitoring,
food
logging,
activity,
sleep
tracking
over
14
days.
We
demonstrated
use
monitoring
activity
detecting
with
a
prediction
model
showing
an
accuracy
92.3%
(87.2-96%)
76.8%
(74.3-81.2%)
training
test
datasets,
respectively.
Additionally,
showed
peaks
tracking,
overall
mean
absolute
error
0.32
(+/-0.04)
mmol/L
for
0.62
(+/-0.15)
data.
With
Shapley
additive
explanations,
personal
elements
important
predicting
were
identified,
providing
basis
advice.
Pending
further
validation
these
digital
biomarkers,
they
show
promise
type
2
diabetes
recommendations.
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. e001375 - e001375
Published: July 1, 2020
Introduction
Previous
investigations
have
suggested
that
evening
chronotypes
may
be
more
susceptible
to
obesity-related
metabolic
alterations.
However,
whether
device-measured
physical
behaviors
differ
by
chronotype
in
those
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2DM)
remains
unknown.
Research
design
and
methods
This
analysis
reports
data
from
the
ongoing
Chronotype
of
Patients
Type
Diabetes
Effect
on
Glycaemic
Control
(CODEC)
observational
study.
Eligible
participants
were
recruited
both
primary
secondary
care
settings
Midlands
area,
UK.
Participants
asked
wear
an
accelerometer
(GENEActiv,
ActivInsights,
Kimbolton,
UK)
their
non-dominant
wrist
for
7
days
quantify
different
(sleep,
sedentary,
light,
moderate-to-vigorous
activity
(MVPA),
intensity
gradient,
average
acceleration
above
which
most
active
continuous
2,
10,
30
60
min
are
accumulated).
preference
(morning,
intermediate
or
evening)
was
assessed
using
Morningness-Eveningness
Questionnaire.
Multiple
linear
regression
analyses
associated
timing.
Evening
considered
as
reference
group.
Results
635
included
(age=63.8±8.4
years,
34.6%
female,
body
mass
index=30.9±5.1
kg/m
).
25%
(n=159)
cohort
morning
chronotypes,
52%
(n=330)
23%
(n=146)
chronotypes.
had
higher
sedentary
time
(28.7
min/day,
95%
CI
8.6
48.3)
lower
MVPA
levels
(–9.7
–14.9
–4.6)
compared
The
2-60
day,
gradient
timing
also
differed
across
displaying
a
later
sleep
onset
consistently
time.
Conclusions
People
T2DM
lead
lifestyle
characterized
insufficient
MVPA.
exacerbated
‘eveningness’
(ie,
go
bed
late
get
up
late).
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 12657 - 12657
Published: Nov. 16, 2021
The
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
aim
at
providing
a
healthier
planet
for
present
and
future
generations.
At
the
most
recent
SDG
summit
held
in
2019,
Member
States
recognized
that
achievements
accomplished
to
date
have
been
insufficient
achieve
this
mission.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
literature
review
of
227
documents
contextualizing
outdoor
lighting
with
SDGs,
showing
its
potential
resolve
some
existing
issues
related
targets.
From
list
17
goals,
six
SDGs
were
identified
relevant
synergies
smart
cities,
including
3
(Good
health
well-being),
11
(Sustainable
cities
communities),
14
(Life
below
water)
15
on
land).
also
links
efficient
roles
partially
7
(Affordable
clean
energy)
13
(Climate
action)
through
Target
7.3
13.2,
respectively.
identifies
as
vector
directly
impacting
16
50
targets
involved.
Each
section
discusses
main
aspects
by
human-centric,
energy
efficiency
environmental
impacts.
aspect
addresses
studies
contributing
solutions
literature,
helping
us
understand
positive
negative
impacts
artificial
living
beings.
In
addition,
work
summarizes
proposed
results
tackling
specific
topics
demands.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 256 - 256
Published: Jan. 28, 2022
Compelling
research
has
documented
how
the
circadian
system
is
essential
for
maintenance
of
several
key
biological
processes
including
homeostasis,
cardiovascular
control,
and
glucose
metabolism.
Circadian
clock
disruptions,
or
losses
rhythmicity,
have
been
implicated
in
development
diseases,
premature
ageing,
are
regarded
as
health
risks.
Redox
reactions
involving
reactive
oxygen
nitrogen
species
(RONS)
regulate
physiological
functions
such
cell
signalling
immune
response.
However,
oxidative
stress
associated
with
pathological
effects
RONS,
resulting
a
loss
damaging
modifications
to
important
molecules
DNA.
Direct
connections
established
between
rhythms
on
basis
that
disruptions
can
affect
redox
biology,
vice
versa,
bi-directional
relationship.
For
instance,
expression
activity
antioxidant
enzymes
(SOD,
GPx,
CAT)
appear
follow
patterns.
Consequently,
ability
unravel
these
interactions
opened
an
exciting
area
biology.
Exercise
exerts
numerous
benefits
and,
potent
environmental
cue,
capacity
adjust
disrupted
systems.
In
fact,
response
given
exercise
stimulus
may
also
exhibit
variation.
At
same
time,
relationship
exercise,
scrutinised,
whereby
it
clear
exercise-induced
RONS
elicit
both
helpful
potentially
harmful
dependent
type,
intensity,
duration
exercise.
To
date,
appears
emerging
interface
rhythmicity
stress/redox
metabolism
not
explored
relation
This
review
aims
summarise
evidence
supporting
conceptual
link
clock,
stimuli.
We
believe
carefully
designed
investigations
this
nexus
required,
which
could
be
harnessed
tackle
theories
concerned
with,
example,
existence
optimal
time
accrue
benefits.