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Aim. pH is the direct indicator of the body reaction following the activities performed. Establishing precise correlations between pH and blood biochemical parameters might support the balancing of values during periods of marked physical activity. Method. We conducted a case study in a group of elite rowers. Twelve athletes were included in the study. Monitoring was carried out by collecting biological samples several times a day: in the morning, 80 minutes pre-workout, 12 hours after the last physical effort performed, at two different times, 10 days apart. Determinations were aimed at adapting the reported biochemical parameters depending on the effort performed. The following parameters were monitored: pH, HCO3, pCO2, pO2, BE, SBE, SBC, Ca++, Mg++, LDH, GPT, T-Pro, and Alb. Results. The mean value of pH found in athletes was 7.41±0.024. The value obtained was significantly correlated to biochemical parameters such as BE (2.32±1.79), SBC (1.67±1.45), SBE (2.70±1.75). However, bicarbonate (HCO3) was statistically significantly related with SBE, SBC, SBE, and pO2, but did not present a strong association with the pH value (p=0.094). However, values such as Alb, Ca++, LDH, BE, SBC are related to pH value as a result of variations in the data submitted. Conclusions. The processed data evidence the fact that blood pH, in this case, is significantly influenced by a number of indices that correlate energy system activity, individual adaptation to effort, and the recovery process. The parameters under investigation (SBE, SBC, SBE, CPK, LDH) are associated with pH changes that could confirm the recovery efficiency of the athlete, along with a possible metabolic acidosis/ alkalosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The endocannabinoid system in humans is responsible for the majority of physiological protection processes. The cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 modulate the activity of endocannabinoids, such as anandamide, 2-arachydonoylglycerol, virodhamine and others. Some of the most important functions of the cannabinoid receptors and endogenous ligands are neuronal plasticity and nerve regeneration, nociception and pain modulation, cognitive, mnestic and psychoemotional profile correction, also inflamatory, immune, metabolic and alimentary control, sleep and motricity improvement, as well as inhibitory effects in cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This is a review of modern techniques for the assessment of the small bowel motility and transit. We review established and emerging techniques and suggest a priority for the use of each technique for clinical purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]