Physical activity decline is disproportionate to decline in pulmonary physiology in IPF

This commentary highlights 23 noteworthy publications from 2018, selected by leading scientists in pediatric exercise science. These publications have been deemed as significant or exciting in the field as they (a) reveal a new mechanism, (b) highlight a new measurement tool, (c) discuss a new concept or interpretation/application of an existing concept, or (d) describe a new therapeutic approach or clinical tool in youth. In some cases, findings in adults are highlighted, as they may have important implications in youth. The selected publications span the field of pediatric exercise science, specifically focusing on: aerobic exercise and training; neuromuscular physiology, exercise, and training; endocrinology and exercise; resistance training; physical activity and bone strength; growth, maturation, and exercise; physical activity and cognition; childhood obesity, physical activity, and exercise; pulmonary physiology or diseases, exercise, and training; immunology and exercise; cardiovascular physiology and disease; and physical activity, inactivity, and health.

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Physical activity and body composition of adolescent boys

JAMA ◽

10.1001/jama.197.11.891 ◽

1966 ◽

Vol 197 (11) ◽

pp. 891-893 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

L. P. Novak

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Adolescent Boys

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The Interaction of Pulmonary Physiology and Swallowing: A Juggling Act for the Physician and Speech-Language Pathologist

Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) ◽

10.1044/sasd18.1.34 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 34-40

Author(s):

Karen J. Dikeman ◽

Marta S. Kazandjian ◽

Elbert Tun ◽

Panina Niyazova ◽

Tien-Tsai Tsai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care Providers ◽

Medical Condition ◽

Team Approach ◽

Care Providers ◽

Geriatric Population ◽

Pulmonary Physiology ◽

Speech Language Pathologist ◽

Ventilator Dependence ◽

Clinical Case Studies ◽

Single Disease Entity

Abstract Patients who are dependent upon tracheostomy and/or ventilator use present a particular challenge to health-care providers. The interaction of pulmonary physiology and deglutition is complex, as illustrated in the course of patients who are in the weaning process. Speech language pathologists (SLPs) should work closely with their physician colleagues to understand the influence of multiple medical co-morbidities on intervention. In traditional medicine, the clinician's objective is to connect a patient's many symptoms and complaints to a single disease entity. However, in caring for the ventilator dependent geriatric population, a symptom such as dysphagia typically results from the interplay of various, multi-organ symptoms, and conditions. This article strives to demonstrate the “juggling act” that the physician and SLP must balance between the patient's current medical condition, pulmonary dysfunction, and disordered swallowing. Clinical case studies illustrate the benefit of swallowing intervention on quality of life. While the care of patients with tracheostomy and ventilator dependence requires a team approach, with respiratory therapy and nursing vital members, this article emphasizes the roles of the SLP and physician.

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