EXERT Vascular Lab

According to the American Heart Association, a normal blood pressure is under 120/80 mmHg.
Ever wonder what your blood pressure is or what those numbers mean?
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are offering free blood pressure screenings
as part of a research study investigating the effects of exercise training on blood pressure. If you
are interested in participating in our research study, follow the link below for a short screening or
contact us at [email protected] or 312-996-8774.

UIC CCVR RESEARCH DAY - OCTOBER 20, 2022 - Register now!

CENTER FOR
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH

October 20, 2022
9:30 AM-4.30 PM
Lunch and afternoon coffee
and snacks will be served
IC Students Center West
2nd floor
828 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

CCVR Research Day October 20, 2022

Congratulations to EXERTLab faculty Dr. Severin, and director Dr. Phillips for their new publication in the prestigious European Respiratory Review!

Their paper discusses how SARS-CoV-2 infection itself may cause damage to the respiratory muscles and may contribute to the acute and persistent dyspnea in patients with COVID-19. They conclude that respiratory muscle testing and training is important for patients with COVID-19.

The paper is open access. Follow the link below!

https://err.ersjournals.com/content/31/166/220006

Check out this new and important publication by lab director Dr. Shane Phillips!

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Clinical and Translational Science Training Programs: A Qualitative Content Analysis of the Training Breakout Session at the National CTSA Program Meeting | Journal of Clinical and Translational... Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Clinical and Translational Science Training Programs: A Qualitative Content Analysis of the Training Breakout Session at the National CTSA Program Meeting

Dr. Philips at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of a new health collaborative partnership and the opening of the 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative, a comprehensive clinic for residents of Chicago!

' Shane Philips at today's ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of a new health collaborative partnership and the opening of the 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative, a comprehensive clinic for residents of Chicago’s communities in the Southwest Side. More: ahs.uic.edu/news/2799-2. UI Health UIC College of Medicine Alivio Medical Center Friend Health Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services UIC Department of Physical Therapy UIC Department of Occupational Therapy UIC Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition State Representative Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Alderman Silvana Tabares

People who do little or no physical activity are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 than those who are physically active.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BqkBEV

COVID-19 and Your Health Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.

"Unfortunately, intent to become physically active and becoming physically active are very different."

This current commentary provides an update with a review of what has quickly become a robust body of literature on Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behavior patterns and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033062021001316?via%3Dihub

A tale of two pandemics revisited: Physical inactivity, sedentary behavior and poor COVID-19 outcomes reside in the same Syndemic City Progress in Cardiovascular DiseasesAvailable online 24 November 2021In Press, Corrected ProofWhat are Corrected Proof articles?A tale of two pandemics revisited: Physical inactivity, sedentary behavior and poor COVID-19 outcomes reside in the same Syndemic CityAuthor links open overlay panelRossAren...

Happy Birthday to our lab coordinator extraordinaire Melissa Kilianek!!!!

UIC was ranked in the top 25 for public universities and was listed as the 9th best value university in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education’s national rankings!!!

https://today.uic.edu/uic-among-top-25-public-universities?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=today%2B09.28.21

UIC among top 25 public, top 10 best value universities in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education’s national rankings | UIC Today The University of Illinois Chicago continues to be one of the nation’s top public universities, according to the 2022 edition of the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Tomorrow at 2PM we will be hosting Dr. Alvaro Gurovich PT, PhD, FACSM from The University of Texas at El Paso who will be giving a seminar titled "Exercise-Induced Blood Flow Patterns and Exercise Intensity".

The seminar will take place in AHSB Room 706. Masks are required!

If you are interested in attending please contact Rich Severin [email protected] to register. Limited seats available!

Come join our team!

We are seeking applicants for a new funded post doc position in our lab. This position is funded by the AHA through a grant we are collaborating with the Medical College of Wisconsin on which focuses on characterizing and ameliorating disparities in cardio-oncology in Black and White women with breast cancer.

Email Shane Phillips PT, PhD, FAHA for details:
[email protected]

Happy Birthday to PhD Candidate, Saleh Alshammari! Enjoy the day!

Third year University of Illinois at Chicago DPT student, Dakota Greenwalt was elected by his peers to serve as the 2021-2022 SSIG President.

The Illinois Physical Therapy Association’s Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) is comprised of over 900 SPTs and SPTAs across Illinois. The SSIG provides a platform for Illinois students of physical therapy to communicate, share information and ideas, and participate in the Chapter and the Association.

Differential Responses of Resistance Arterioles to Elevated Intraluminal Pressure in Blacks and Whites | American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology Black Americans have an earlier onset, higher average blood pressure, and higher rates of hypertension-related mortality and morbidity, compared to whites. The racial difference may be related to m...

Happy Birthday to one of our outstanding lab members, Dr. Severin! Enjoy your day!

Rich Severin

https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/north-america/united-states/ranked-top-100-us-universities

Ranked: The Top 100 US Universities These are the top 100 US universities, based upon the QS World University Rankings: USA 2020. Find out which universities are the best in your home state.

How did the pandemic affect your & behaviours? Please click the link to respond http://redcap.link/pafit

Consent Protocol title: Physical Activity and FiTness behaviours among adults during the COVID19 pandemic (PAFiT): A global survey

“Consistently meeting physical activity guidelines was strongly associated with a reduced risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes among infected adults. We recommend efforts to promote physical activity be prioritised by public health agencies and incorporated into routine medical care.”

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/04/07/bjsports-2021-104080

Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: a study in 48 440 adult patients Objectives To compare hospitalisation rates, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and mortality for patients with COVID-19 who were consistently inactive, doing some activity or consistently meeting physical activity guidelines. Methods We identified 48 440 adult patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis.....

New Study ALERT!
If you are aged 50-64 and looking to participate in a research study at the University of Illinois at Chicago, follow the link to the online screening survey to see if you qualify!
https://redcap.link/K99