Recent Submissions
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Long-term association between water intake and kidney function in a population at high cardiovascular risk
(The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 2024, 28(9): 100327, 2024-09)Objectives The evidence on water intake in the prevention of kidney function decline is scarce at population level in well-being individuals at high cardiovascular risk. Therefore, we aimed to ... -
Relationship between spatiotemporal parameters and clinical outcomes in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: Clinical interpretation proposal
(Journal of orthopaedic science, 2023, 28(5): 1136-1142, 2023-09)Background Understanding the links between gait disorders, impairments, and activity limitations is essential for correctly interpreting the instrumented gait analysis. We aimed to evaluate the ... -
Effect on satiety-related biomarkers of bar snacks containing chickpea flour and pork protein
(Nutrients, 2024, 16(18): 3180, 2024-09)This project aims to establish the acceptability and satiety of a hybrid snack containing plant protein and a small percentage of animal protein compared to a meat-based snack. Design: Randomised, ... -
Effect of bariatric surgery on HDL-mediated cholesterol efflux capacity
(Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2024, 11: 1469433, 2024-11)Background: Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most effective intervention for severe obesity, leading to sustained weight loss, reduced obesity-related comorbidities, and cardiovascular mortality. Aim: ... -
Feasibility of the assessment of the H-reflex in adult dancers and non-dancers with and without Down Syndrome: a pilot study
(Journal of developmental and physical disabilities, 2020, 32: 839-854, 2019-12)The analysis of monosynaptic Hoffman’s reflex (H-reflex) involves recording the response to electrical stimulation of Ia-afferent fibers from the muscle spindle. The H-reflex can be used as a probe ... -
Impact of mediterranean diet promotion on environmental sustainability: a longitudinal analysis
(Public health, 2024, 230: 12-20, 2024-05)Objective This article aims to estimate the differences in environmental impact (greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions, land use, energy used, acidification and potential eutrophication) after one year of ... -
Hip range of motion and strength in young pre-professionals ballet dancers versus non-dancers
(Journal of dance medicine and science, 2024, Sep 14:1089313X241281642, 2024-09)Introduction: Lower-extremity external rotation, commonly known as turnout, is a fundamental skill in dance. Limited data exist regarding joint range of motion and strength in pre-professional young ... -
Developing reflective competence between simulation and clinical practice through a learning transference model: a qualitative study
(Nurse Education Today, 2020, 92: 104520, 2020-09)Objective This study sought to understand the effects of a pedagogical resource combining a multi-moment debriefing model with reflective journaling that is designed to develop reflective competence. ... -
A lifestyle intervention with an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet and physical activity enhances HDL function: a substudy of the PREDIMED-Plus randomized controlled trial
(The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2021, 114(5): 1666-1674, 2021-11)Background Consumption of a Mediterranean diet, adequate levels of physical activity, and energy-restricted lifestyle interventions have been individually associated with improvements in HDL functions. ... -
Exploring nurses’ experiences: Abandoning the profession and migrating for improved opportunities
(Applied nursing research, 2024, 77: 151787, 2024-06)Aim This study explores nurses' experiences in migration for employment and professional abandonment in Barcelona (Spain). Methods Employing a mixed-design approach comprising 1) a qualitative ... -
Sample size, study length, and inadequate controls were the most common self-acknowledged limitations in manual therapy trials: A methodological review
(Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 2021, 130: 96-106, 2021-02)Objective: The aim of this study was to quantify and analyze the presence and type of self-acknowledged limitations (SALs) in a sample of manual therapy (MT) randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Study ... -
A methodological review revealed that reporting of trials in manual therapy has not improved over time
(Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 2020, 121: 32-44, 2020-05)Objective: The aim of this review was to evaluate a selection of major reporting aspects in manual therapy (MT) trials, before and after the publication of the CONSORT extension for non-pharmacological ... -
Effect of a nutritional intervention based on an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet on environmental impact
(Science of the total environment, 2024, 928: 172610, 2024-06)Objective To estimate the environmental impact of a dietary intervention based on an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) after one year of follow-up. Methods Baseline and 1-year follow-up ... -
Breakfast energy intake and dietary quality and trajectories of cardiometabolic risk factors in older adults
(The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 2024, 28(12): 100406, 2024-12)Objectives Not skipping breakfast is associated with a better overall diet quality and lower cardiometabolic risk. However, the impact of calorie intake and dietary quality of breakfast on cardiovascular ... -
Association between beverage consumption and environmental sustainability in an adult population with metabolic syndrome
(Nutrients, 2024, 16(5): 10.3390/nu16050730, 2024-03)Beverages are an important part of the diet, but their environmental impact has been scarcely assessed. The aim of this study was to assess how changes in beverage consumption over a one-year period can ... -
Effects of low-load blood flow restriction training in healthy adult tendons: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 2024, 39: 13-23, 2024-07)Objective To systematically review the effects of low-load blood flow restriction training (LL-BFR) on healthy adult tendons. Design A systematic review with meta-analysis. Literature search Six ... -
Ultrasound-guided gluteal nerves electrical stimulation to enhance strength and power in individuals with chronic knee pain: a randomized controlled pilot trial
(Frontiers in Medicine, 2024, 11: 1410495, 2024-07)Introduction: Various pathophysiological contexts can be accompanied by weakness, arthrogenic muscle inhibition, and even disability. In this scenario, peripheral nerve stimulation has been studied not ... -
Effectiveness of home-based exercise delivered by digital health in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Age and ageing, 2022, 51(11): 1-10, 2022-11)Background regular physical exercise is essential to maintain or improve functional capacity in older adults. Multimorbidity, functional limitation, social barriers and currently, coronavirus disease ... -
Emotional eating and cognitive restraint mediate the association between sleep quality and BMI in young adults
(Appetite, 2022, 170: 105899, 2022-03)This cross-sectional study was designed to investigate whether diet quality and eating behaviors could mediate the association between sleep quality and body mass index (BMI) in young adults. For all ... -
Mediterranean diet and white blood cell count — A randomized controlled trial
(Foods, 2021, 10(6): 1268, 2021-06)We aimed to assess the effects of the antioxidant-rich Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) on white blood cell count. Our study population included participants in the PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea study ...