Clinical physiology and functional imaging
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Clin Physiol Funct Imaging · Sep 2013
Comparative StudyA comparison of single plasma sample methods to estimate renal clearance using 99mTc-ethylenedicysteine and 99mTc-mercaptoacetyltriglycine.
Several single sample methods for determination of (99m)Tc-mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3) clearance are being used clinically. Kabasakal et al. proposed a similar formula for (99m)Tc-ethylenedicysteine (EC). This study was performed to compare his method with Bubeck et al. formula for (99m)Tc-MAG3 already in use. ⋯ This difference was more pronounced in cases with reduced renal functions. Among the Effective Renal Plasma Flow (ERPF) values determined from EC and MAG3 clearances in six normal volunteers, four cases only in MAG3 had ERPF below the lower limit. This study has demonstrated superiority of single sample method for (99 m)Tc-EC clearance over its analogous method for (99m)Tc-MAG3.
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Clin Physiol Funct Imaging · Sep 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of brief daily resistance training on rapid force development in painful neck and shoulder muscles: randomized controlled trial.
To determine the effect of small daily amounts of progressive resistance training on rapid force development of painful neck/shoulder muscles. ⋯ Small daily amounts of progressive resistance training in adults with frequent neck/shoulder pain increases rapid force development and, to a less extent, maximal force capacity.