Short-Term Effects of a Resistance Training Program Using Elastic Tubing in Patients with Heart Disease

Abstract Background Resistance training is effective in cardiac rehabilitation; however, it is conventionally performed using free weights or machines, which can pose logistic challenges to patients with restricted mobility. For its ease of access and cost-effectiveness, elastic tubing is a particularly appealing alternative, but it remains underutilized for this purpose. Objective To evaluate muscle strength, functional capacity, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in patients with heart disease in phase II of cardiovascular rehabilitation after a resistance training intervention based solely on elastic tubing. Methods Thirteen patients with heart disease (age 63.33±10.80 years) trained with elastic tubing twice weekly for 6 weeks, with progressive load increase every 15 days. The following muscle groups were evaluated and trained: shoulder abductors and flexors, elbow flexors, and knee flexors and extensors. Muscle strength was evaluated using a dynamometer; functional capacity, with a 6-minute walk test and cardiopulmonary exercise test; and quality of life, using the SF-36 questionnaire. Data normality was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. The paired Student's t-test was used for comparisons before and after training, at a significance level of <5%. Results There were significant differences in muscle strength (except for elbow flexion) and functional capacity (485.5 ± 123.3 vs 578.7 ± 110.5; p=0.0399) after the intervention. No statistical differences were found in cardiorespiratory fitness or quality of life. Conclusions Short-term resistance training with elastic tubing improved peripheral muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with heart disease, and should be encouraged for this population. (Int J Cardiovasc Sci. 2020; xx(x):xxx-xxx)

Importance of Deciduous Teeth: Maternal Perceptions and Early Childhood Caries

Objective: To assess the perception of mothers on the importance of deciduous teeth and correlate with eating habits, oral hygiene and infant oral health status (presence or absence of early childhood caries - ECC). Material and Methods: Study's participants were 80 mothers of children of both genders, from two to five years old, with and without severe ECC. The mothers were divided into two groups according to the child's oral health. A questionnaire at the form of an interview was applied to mothers with questions on sociodemographic characteristics, eating habits and oral hygiene, and the importance of primary teeth. Mothers were asked to respond according to a Likert scale modified "strongly agree", "partially agree", "partially disagree" and "strongly disagree". The data about oral health status of the child (absence or presence of ECC) were collected from dental records. Results: It was observed that in relation to scores of oral hygiene and eating habits and the importance of primary teeth, the predominance was observed of scores above 10 points, 56.3%, 93.8% e 92.5%, respectively. For the two groups there was no significant difference. Conclusion: The largest number of preschool children's mothers that have ECC do not know the importance of primary tooth and the important functions it performs. There was no correlation between eating habits, oral hygiene and infant oral health status.

Relación entre Inteligencia Emocional y Conectividad con la Naturaleza

La realización de este estudio correlacional entre la inteligencia emocional y su relación con la conectividad con la naturaleza responde a un nicho de desconocimiento sobre esta temática. Han surgido diferentes estudios de la conectividad con la naturaleza relacionados con el self, actitudes, comportamiento hacia el medio ambiente natural y bienestar emocional, pero con respecto al ámbito de la inteligencia emocional, había un vacío científico considerando que en la teoría la relación es latente. Se realizó un estudio con 200 sujetos adolescentes, hombres y mujeres, entre 15 a 30 años de edad, seleccionados aleatoriamente, a quienes se les aplicó el TMMS-24 y CNS versión adaptada, buscando la existencia de relación entre las variables. Los resultados demuestran la hipótesis como correcta, explicando así que las personas con mayor inteligencia emocional, suelen tener al mismo tiempo mayor conectividad con la naturaleza.

The realization of this correlational study between emotional intelligence and its relationship with connectivity to nature responds to a gap of ignorance on this subject. There are different studies about connectivity to nature, with the related self, attitudes, behavior towards the natural environment and emotional wellbeing nature, but concerning the scope of emotional intelligence, there is a scientific void. However, at the same time based on the theory, the relationship is latent. A study of 200 adolescent subjects, between the age of 15 to 30 years old, randomly selected men, women, who were administered the TMMS-24, and CNS adapted version, looking for the existence of a relationship between variables. The results determine a correct hypothesis, explaining that people with a high level of emotional intelligence, also have a high level of connectivity with nature.