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Transcranial magnetic stimulation measures in the elderly: reliability, smallest detectable change and the potential influence of lifestyle habits
(2018)
Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that can be used to evaluate cortical function and corticospinal pathway in normal and pathological aging. Yet, the metrologic properties of ...
The effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation as an add-on modality to graded motor imagery for treatment of complex regional pain syndrome: A randomized proof of concept study
(2018)
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of graded motor imagery (GMI) for the management of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is supported by evidence, but its treatment effect remains generally modest. Transcranial direct current ...
Understanding experiences of and rationales for sharing crack-smoking equipment: A qualitative study with persons who smoke crack in Montréal
(2017)
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The distribution of safer crack-smoking equipment has been implemented in several Canadian cities to reduce potential health risks such as transmission of blood borne viruses (BBV). Little is known ...
Eicosapentaenoic acid decreases postprandial β-hydroxybutyrate and free fatty acid responses in healthy young and elderly
Other titre : Eicosapentaenoic acid decreases postprandial beta-hydroxybutyrate and free fatty acid responses in healthy young and elderly
(2009)
Objectives:
We investigated whether a dietary supplement rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) increases fasting plasma ketones or postprandial ketone responses in healthy young and elderly subjects.
Methods:
Ten young ...
Conjugated linoleic acids: why the discrepancy between animal and human studies?
(2008)
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid.
In animals, CLA consumption reduces body fat but results in humans are less
conclusive. This review of the literature on CLA and loss ...
L'hypnose : une nouvelle avenue à considérer pour les professionnels de la réadaptation
(2017)
"La douleur est un phénomène présent pour un grand nombre de personnes vues en ergothérapie (Hesselstrand, Samuelsson et Liedberg, 2015). Malgré les outils présentement à notre disposition, la gestion de la douleur chronique ...
Best practice principles for management of children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD): results of a scoping review
(2014)
Abstract : Background : Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a prevalent health condition that is frequently unrecognized despite the substantial evidence that has accumulated regarding how it affects children’s ...
Absorption and metabolism of conjugated α-linolenic acid given as free fatty acids or triacylglycerols in rats
(2006)
Background: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids which have
been extensively studied in the past two decades. However, conjugated octadecatrienoic acid such
as cis-9,trans-11,cis-15 ...
Disturbance in uniformly 13C-labelled DHA metabolism in elderly human subjects carrying the apoE ε4 allele
(2013)
Carrying the apoE ε4 allele (E4+) is the most important genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. Unlike non-carriers (E4 − ), E4+ seem not to be protected against Alzheimer's disease when consuming fish. We hypothesised that ...
n-3 Fatty acid intake from marine food products among Quebecers: comparison to worldwide recommendations
(2010)
Objective:
To quantify marine food product consumption and EPA + DHA intake among Quebecers, and to compare the results with the most recent recommendations.
Design:
Data were obtained from a representative cross-sectional ...