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Efficacy of the FIFA cooling break heat policy during an intermittent treadmill football simulation in hot conditions in trained males Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Harry A Brown, Samuel Chalmers, Thomas H Topham, Brad Clark, Andrew Jowett, Tim Meyer, Ollie Jay, Julien D Périard
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) cooling break policy against alternative cooling configurations in attenuating thermal strain during simulated football in the heat. Methods 12 males (age: 27±6 years, V̇O2peak: 61±7 mL/kg/min) completed five 90 min intermittent treadmill football match simulations in 40°C and 41% relative humidity (32°C
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Injured adolescent athlete: optimising health and performance through collaborative rehabilitation Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Mark Matthews, Jake Mulley, Katy Williams, Stephen Mutch
Adolescence is a period of marked physical, psychological and social development. Engaging in physical activities can bring multifaceted benefits to enhance an adolescent’s health, well-being and social skills. Sports participation can also bring numerous mental health benefits, lift self-esteem and boost confidence during challenging and often turbulent periods of adolescent development. Sports can
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Where is the research on sport-related concussion in Olympic athletes? A descriptive report and assessment of the impact of access to multidisciplinary care on recovery Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Thomas Romeas, Félix Croteau, Suzanne Leclerc
Objectives This cohort study reported descriptive statistics in athletes engaged in Summer and Winter Olympic sports who sustained a sport-related concussion (SRC) and assessed the impact of access to multidisciplinary care and injury modifiers on recovery. Methods 133 athletes formed two subgroups treated in a Canadian sport institute medical clinic: earlier (≤7 days) and late (≥8 days) access. Descriptive
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Assessment of Strength and Power Capacities in Elite Male Soccer: A Systematic Review of Test Protocols Used in Practice and Research Sports Med. (IF 9.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Nikolaos D. Asimakidis, Irvin N. Mukandi, Marco Beato, Chris Bishop, Anthony N. Turner
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An update to terminology describing abnormal uterine bleeding in female athletes: facilitating cross-disciplinary health care Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Chimsom T Oleka, Travis Anderson, Kathryn E Ackerman, Kirsty J Elliott-Sale, Emily Kraus, Ellen Casey, Trent Stellingwerff, Amber T Donaldson, Jonathan T Finnoff, Eric G Post, William M Adams
Female athlete health, performance, and well-being are best supported by a comprehensive team of medical providers and sports scientists that may include physicians from various specialties, allied health providers, exercise and sports scientists, mental health professionals, and dietitians. Understanding and consistently utilising contemporary terminology in research and clinical practice is critical
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Topical glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) and eccentric exercises in the treatment of mid-portion achilles tendinopathy (the NEAT trial): a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Paul D Kirwan, Trevor Duffy, Helen P French
Objectives To investigate if daily treatment with glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment, over 24 weeks combined with a 12-week eccentric exercise programme is more effective for chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy than placebo ointment and eccentric exercise. Methods This was a single-site randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial at an acute hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Patients with chronic
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Infographic. A systematic review of injuries in amateur and professional golfers Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Thomas R Williamson, Jennifer Duncan, Robert S Kay, Patrick G Robinson, Andrew D Murray, Nicholas D Clement
Golf is an Olympic sport played by more than 100 million players of all ages in more than two-thirds of countries worldwide.1 ⇓Professional golfers have differing demographic profiles, swing mechanics (faster and increased force production) and play more than amateur golfers, so they have differing risk profiles when assessing injury epidemiology. Our systematic review and meta-analysis2 aimed to determine
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‘Dawn of Health Home’ team: promoting health and empowering underdeveloped rural areas in China through exercise Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Lin Yang, Chunfang Zhang, Bofan Chen, Haimin Zeng, Xinxing Zeng, Jie Peng, Liang Hao
In 2017, the Chinese government launched the ‘Healthy China’ policy, with the aim of providing comprehensive health services through all stages of life for Chinese citizens. This implied the need to intensify efforts in health education and promotion ensuring that Chinese people receive effective health services at every stage of their life cycle. However, China has the largest elderly population in
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Factors associated with skeletal muscle mass in middle‐aged men living with HIV J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Yide Xu, Dongdong Wang, Pei Chen, Bufeng Qi, Xiaoting Li, Chunfeng Xie, Jieshu Wu, Lin Li, Gu Gao, Shanshan Geng, Dandan Yang
BackgroundDespite extensive research on muscle loss in people living with HIV (PLWH), the prevalence and contributing factors specifically among middle‐aged men remain unclear. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of low muscle mass within this demographic and to identify associated factors.MethodsA total of 378 men living with HIV were enrolled in the study. They were classified into low muscle
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Roles of programmed death‐1 and muscle innate lymphoid cell‐derived interleukin 13 in sepsis‐induced intensive care unit‐acquired weakness J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Yuichi Akama, Eun Jeong Park, Naoko Satoh‐Takayama, Atsushi Ito, Eiji Kawamoto, Arong Gaowa, Eri Matsuo, Satoshi Oikawa, Masafumi Saito, Shigeaki Inoue, Takayuki Akimoto, Kei Suzuki, Motomu Shimaoka
BackgroundIntensive care unit‐acquired weakness (ICU‐AW) is a syndrome characterized by a long‐term muscle weakness often observed in sepsis‐surviving patients during the chronic phase. Although ICU‐AW is independently associated with increased mortality, effective therapies have yet to be established. Programmed death‐1 (PD‐1) inhibitors have attracted attention as potential treatments for reversing
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Training Session Models in Endurance Sports: A Norwegian Perspective on Best Practice Recommendations Sports Med. (IF 9.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Espen Tønnessen, Øyvind Sandbakk, Silvana Bucher Sandbakk, Stephen Seiler, Thomas Haugen
Background Our scientific understanding of the mechanistic and practical connections between training session prescriptions, their execution by athletes, and adaptations over time in elite endurance sports remains limited. These connections are fundamental to the art and science of coaching. Objective By using successful Norwegian endurance coaches as key informants, the aim of this study is to describe
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Association between metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease and myosteatosis measured by computed tomography J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Myung Jin Kim, Yun Kyung Cho, Eun Hee Kim, Min Jung Lee, Woo Je Lee, Hong‐Kyu Kim, Chang Hee Jung
BackgroundIn 2023, the concept of metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) was introduced as an alternative to non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We aimed to assess the quantity and quality of skeletal muscle using each of these diagnostic classifications.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study included 18 154 participants (11 551 [63.6%] men and 6603 [36.4%] women, mean age
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Proteomic profiling of human plasma extracellular vesicles identifies PF4 and C1R as novel biomarker in sarcopenia J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Paula Aparicio, David Navarrete‐Villanueva, Alba Gómez‐Cabello, Tresa López‐Royo, Enrique Santamaría, Joaquín Fernández‐Irigoyen, Karina Ausín, Manuel Arruebo, Victor Sebastian, Germán Vicente‐Rodríguez, Rosario Osta, Raquel Manzano
BackgroundSarcopenia, the gradual and generalized loss of muscle mass and function with ageing, is one of the major health problems in older adults, given its high prevalence and substantial socioeconomic implications. Despite the extensive efforts to reach consensus on definition and diagnostic tests and cut‐offs for sarcopenia, there is an urgent and unmet need for non‐invasive, specific and sensitive
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Skeletal muscle p53‐depletion uncovers a mechanism of fuel usage suppression that enables efficient energy conservation J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Georgia Lenihan‐Geels, Francisco Garcia Carrizo, Marina Leer, Sabrina Gohlke, Moritz Oster, Sophie Pöhle‐Kronawitter, Christiane Ott, Alexandra Chadt, Isabel N. Reinisch, Markus Galhuber, Chen Li, Wenke Jonas, Markus Jähnert, Susanne Klaus, Hadi Al‐Hasani, Tilman Grune, Annette Schürmann, Tobias Madl, Andreas Prokesch, Michael Schupp, Tim J. Schulz
BackgroundThe ability of skeletal muscle to respond adequately to changes in nutrient availability, known as metabolic flexibility, is essential for the maintenance of metabolic health and loss of flexibility contributes to the development of diabetes and obesity. The tumour suppressor protein, p53, has been linked to the control of energy metabolism. We assessed its role in the acute control of nutrient
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Association between myosteatosis and impaired glucose metabolism: A deep learning whole‐body magnetic resonance imaging population phenotyping approach J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Matthias Jung, Hanna Rieder, Marco Reisert, Susanne Rospleszcz, Johanna Nattenmueller, Annette Peters, Christopher L. Schlett, Fabian Bamberg, Jakob Weiss
BackgroundThere is increasing evidence that myosteatosis, which is currently not assessed in clinical routine, plays an important role in risk estimation in individuals with impaired glucose metabolism, as it is associated with the progression of insulin resistance. With advances in artificial intelligence, automated and accurate algorithms have become feasible to fill this gap.MethodsIn this retrospective
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Mitochondrial bioenergetics are not associated with myofibrillar protein synthesis rates J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-15 Andrew M. Holwerda, Marlou L. Dirks, Pierre‐Andre Barbeau, Joy Goessens, Annemie Gijsen, Luc J.C. van Loon, Graham P. Holloway
BackgroundMitochondria represent key organelles influencing cellular homeostasis and have been implicated in the signalling events regulating protein synthesis.MethodsWe examined whether mitochondrial bioenergetics (oxidative phosphorylation and reactive oxygen species (H2O2) emission, ROS) measured in vitro in permeabilized muscle fibres represent regulatory factors for integrated daily muscle protein
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Efficacy of Interval Training in Improving Body Composition and Adiposity in Apparently Healthy Adults: An Umbrella Review with Meta-Analysis Sports Med. (IF 9.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-14 Eric Tsz-Chun Poon, Hong-Yat Li, Jonathan Peter Little, Stephen Heung-Sang Wong, Robin Sze-Tak Ho
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A Flag for Our Time: In Correspondence with van der Kamp Sports Med. (IF 9.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Carl T. Woods
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Considerations for the care of transgender patients in orthopaedics and sports medicine: a narrative review Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Madison Hayes-Lattin, Laura M Krivicich, Jack T Bragg, Ashley Rogerson, Matthew J Salzler
Orthopaedic and sports medicine clinicians can improve outcomes for transgender patients by understanding the physiological effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). This narrative review investigated the role of GAHT on bone mineral density, fracture risk, thromboembolic risk, cardiovascular health and ligament/tendon injury in this population. A search from the PubMed database using relevant
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Fitness-related physical activity intensity explains most of the association between accelerometer data and cardiometabolic health in persons 50–64 years old Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Jonatan Fridolfsson, Elin Ekblom-Bak, Örjan Ekblom, Göran Bergström, Daniel Arvidsson, Mats Börjesson
Objectives To investigate the physical activity (PA) intensity associated with cardiometabolic health when considering the mediating role of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Methods A subsample of males and females aged 50–64 years from the cross-sectional Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study was investigated. PA was measured by accelerometry and CRF by a submaximal cycle test. Cardiometabolic risk
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High rates of respiratory illnesses upon arrival: lessons from Team USA at the Santiago 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Eric G Post, Travis Anderson, Olivia Samson, Ashley N Triplett, Alexis D Gidley, Steven S Isono, Jennifer Watters, Amber T Donaldson, Jonathan T Finnoff, William M Adams
Objective To describe the incidence and characteristics of injuries and illnesses among Team USA athletes competing at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games (PAG) and Parapan American Games (PPAG), with a particular focus on the incidence of respiratory illnesses and on injuries for sports new to the Olympic and Paralympic programmes. Methods Illnesses and injuries occurring among the 870 Team USA athletes
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A multi‐omics approach to overeating and inactivity‐induced muscle atrophy in db/db mice J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 Takuro Okamura, Masahide Hamaguchi, Genki Kobayashi, Takahiro Ichikawa, Yuka Hasegawa, Tomoki Miyoshi, Takafumi Senmaru, Naoko Nakanishi, Ryoichi Sasano, Michiaki Fukui
BackgroundOvereating and inactivity are associated with type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to investigate its pathological basis using integrated omics and db/db/mice, a model representing this condition.MethodsThe study involved housing 8‐week‐old db/m and db/db mice for 8 weeks. Various analyses were conducted, including gene expression in skeletal muscle and small intestine using next‐generation
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Tumour‐induced alterations in single‐nucleus transcriptome of atrophying muscles indicate enhanced protein degradation and reduced oxidative metabolism J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 Samet Agca, Aylin Domaniku‐Waraich, Sevval Nur Bilgic, Melis Sucuoglu, Meric Dag, Sukru Anil Dogan, Serkan Kir
BackgroundTumour‐induced skeletal muscle wasting in the context of cancer cachexia is a condition with profound implications for patient survival. The loss of muscle mass is a significant clinical obstacle and is linked to reduced tolerance to chemotherapy and increased frailty. Understanding the molecular mechanisms driving muscle atrophy is crucial for the design of new therapeutics.MethodsLewis
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Differential impacts of fat and muscle mass on cardiovascular and non‐cardiovascular mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 Jie Guo, Yuxia Wei, Emerald G. Heiland, Anna Marseglia
BackgroundThe distribution of fat and muscle mass in different regions of the body can reflect different pathways to mortality in individuals with diabetes. Therefore, we investigated the associations between whole‐body and regional body fat and muscle mass with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and non‐CVD mortality in type 2 diabetes (T2D).MethodsWithin the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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Bidirectional transitions of sarcopenia states in older adults: The longitudinal evidence from CHARLS J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 Ya‐Xi Luo, Xiao‐Han Zhou, Tian Heng, Ling‐Ling Yang, Ying‐Hai Zhu, Peng Hu, Xiu‐Qing Yao
BackgroundSarcopenia, the age‐related loss of muscle mass and function, brings multiple adverse outcomes including disability and death. Several sarcopenia consensuses have newly introduced the premorbid concept of possible sarcopenia and recommended early lifestyle interventions. Bidirectional transitions of premorbid states have been revealed in several chronic diseases yet not clarified in sarcopenia
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A new computed tomography‐based approach to quantify swallowing muscle volume by measuring tongue muscle area in a single slice J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 Javier Hurtado‐Oliva, Aniek T. Zwart, Jeroen Vister, Anouk van der Hoorn, Roel J.H.M. Steenbakkers, Inge Wegner, Gyorgy B. Halmos
BackgroundMeasuring the swallowing muscle mass with volume measurements is complex and time intensive; therefore, it is not used in clinical practice. However, it can be clinically relevant, for instance, in the case of sarcopenic dysphagia. The aim of the study was to develop a feasible and clinically applicable method to measure swallowing muscle mass.MethodsData from 10 head and neck cancer patients
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Sex Differences Across Concussion Characteristics in US Service Academy Cadets: A CARE Consortium Study Sports Med. (IF 9.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Louise A. Kelly, J. B. Caccese, D. Jain, C. L. Master, L. Lempke, A. K. Memmini, T. A. Buckley, J. R. Clugston, A. Mozel, J. T. Eckner, A. Susmarski, E. Ermer, K. L. Cameron, S. Chrisman, P. Pasquina, S. P. Broglio, T. W. McAllister, M. McCrea, C. Esopenko
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Beyond Menstrual Dysfunction: Does Altered Endocrine Function Caused by Problematic Low Energy Availability Impair Health and Sports Performance in Female Athletes? Sports Med. (IF 9.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Johanna K. Ihalainen, Ritva S. Mikkonen, Kathryn E. Ackerman, Ida A. Heikura, Katja Mjøsund, Maarit Valtonen, Anthony C. Hackney
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Mission impossible—maybe not? Preventing hip osteoarthritis in athletes Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Sara Lynn Terrell, James Lynch
Heerey et al recently published a valuable article regarding the reactive nature of current approaches to hip osteoarthritis (OA) in athletes.1 We agree primary prevention is a desirable path to decrease the incidence of hip OA and pain, but as stated, reducing workloads is challenging as it corresponds with (and worsens) critical sport development timelines of talent identification and skill acquisition
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Infographic. Mitigating exertional heat illness risk in tennis Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Joss Connell
Exercising in high temperatures can lead to unsustainable heat generation and increased risk of exertional heat illness (EHI),1 including heat exhaustion (core temperature (Tc) between 38.5°C and 40°C) and heat stroke (Tc > 40°C).1 Despite warnings from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about rising temperatures due to global warming, evidence-based mitigation strategies in sports remain insufficient
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Heat-related risk at Paris 2024: a proposal for classification and review of International Federations policies Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 David Bandiera, Sebastien Racinais, Frédéric Garrandes, Paolo Emilio Adami, Stéphane Bermon, Yannis P Pitsiladis, Antonio Tessitore
Several International Federations (IFs) employ specific policies to protect athletes’ health from the danger of heat. Most policies rely on the measurement of thermal indices such as the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to estimate the risk of heat-related illness. This review summarises the policies implemented by the 32 IFs of the 45 sports included in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It provides details
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Prevalence of therapeutic use exemptions at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: an analysis of data from 2016 to 2022 Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Alan Vernec, David Healy, Tamar Banon, Andrea Petroczi
Objectives The objectives of this study are to describe the prevalence of therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) among athletes competing in four Olympic and four Paralympic games. The secondary objective was to present the prohibited substance and methods classes associated with TUEs. Methods Data from the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System were extracted for this cross-sectional observation
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Centering the female athlete voice in a sports science research agenda: a modified Delphi survey with Team USA athletes Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-09 Julie McCleery, Ellie Diamond, Rose Kelly, Longxi Li, Kathryn E Ackerman, William M Adams, Emily Kraus
Objectives To co-construct a sports medicine and exercise science research and translational agenda with Team USA elite female athletes serving as the experts on their health, performance and well-being. Methods 40 Team USA female athletes across sports disciplines participated in an online, anonymous, modified Delphi survey by ranking topics on a Likert scale (1=‘strongly disagree’ and 5=‘strongly
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Curcumin‐activated Wnt5a pathway mediates Ca2+ channel opening to affect myoblast differentiation and skeletal muscle regeneration J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Mao‐yuan Wang, Jia‐ming Yang, Yi Wu, Hai Li, Yan‐biao Zhong, Yun Luo, Rui‐lian Xie
BackgroundSkeletal muscle injury is one of the most common sports injuries; if not properly treated or not effective rehabilitation treatment after injury, it can be transformed into chronic cumulative injury. Curcumin, an herbal ingredient, has been found to promote skeletal muscle injury repair and regeneration. The Wnt5a pathway is related to the expression of myogenic regulatory factors, and Ca2+
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KLF13 restrains Dll4‐muscular Notch2 axis to improve the muscle atrophy J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-08 Shu Yang, Lijiao Xiong, Guangyan Yang, Jiaqing Xiang, Lixing Li, Lin Kang, Zhen Liang
BackgroundMuscle atrophy can cause muscle dysfunction and weakness. Krüppel‐like factor 13 (KLF13), a central regulator of cellular energy metabolism, is highly expressed in skeletal muscles and implicated in the pathogenesis of several diseases. This study investigated the role of KLF13 in muscle atrophy, which could be a novel therapeutic target.MethodsThe effects of gene knockdown and pharmacological
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Exploring the Dose–Response Relationship Between Estimated Resistance Training Proximity to Failure, Strength Gain, and Muscle Hypertrophy: A Series of Meta-Regressions Sports Med. (IF 9.3) Pub Date : 2024-07-06 Zac P. Robinson, Joshua C. Pelland, Jacob F. Remmert, Martin C. Refalo, Ivan Jukic, James Steele, Michael C. Zourdos
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Do not neglect injury severity and burden when assessing the effect of sports injury prevention interventions: time to paint the whole picture Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Evert Verhagen, Ben Clarsen, Larisa van der Graaff, Roald Bahr
The outcomes typically reported from injury prevention trials are incidence rates. In this editorial, we show that this approach only paints part of a bigger picture and could even lead to misinterpretations. We argue that injury severity and injury burden should be presented in conjunction with incidence to provide a more complete assessment of the effectiveness of sports injury prevention interventions
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Rehabilitation from the perspective of a hijabi: a tale of finding myself while navigating unchartered territory—Dr Aminah Amer Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Aminah Amer
It was New Year’s Eve, and in a few hours, we would be heading into 2014. It was going to be a great year that would see me graduating as a medical doctor after five long years. Home for the Christmas holidays and eager to impress my family with my imaginary gymnastic skills, I jumped into the air, landing rather ungracefully. We all heard a loud ‘pop’ followed by my scream. With immediate swelling
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From ‘faster, higher, stronger’ to ‘slower, calmer, wiser’ - together: incorporating the athlete voice in sports medicine Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Jane S Thornton, Roald Bahr
As the world eagerly anticipates the opening of each new Olympic and Paralympic Games, medical teams and team physicians prepare to care for the optimal health and performance of thousands of athletes. While injuries and illnesses at the Games are inevitable,1–3 research points to a powerful tool to help us care better: the athlete voice. An increasing awareness of the positive impact on health outcomes
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Sarcopenia is associated with short‐ and long‐term mortality in patients with acute‐on‐chronic liver failure J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Fan Zeng, Wei Jiang, Xiujun Chang, Fuxun Yang, Xiaoxiu Luo, Rongan Liu, Yu Lei, Jiajia Li, Chun Pan, Xiaobo Huang, Huaiqiang Sun, Yunping Lan
BackgroundWhile sarcopenia is recognized as a predictor of mortality in cirrhosis, its influence on acute‐on‐chronic liver failure (ACLF) remains uncertain. Despite multiple studies examining the impact of sarcopenia on short‐term mortality in patients with ACLF, the sample size of these studies was limited, and their outcomes were inconsistent. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the impact of
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Psychosocial predictors of doping intentions and use in sport and exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Nikos Ntoumanis, Sigurd Dølven, Vassilis Barkoukis, Ian David Boardley, Johan S Hvidemose, Carsten B Juhl, Daniel F Gucciardi
Objective To conduct a meta-analytic review of psychosocial predictors of doping intention, doping use and inadvertent doping in sport and exercise settings. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources Scopus, Medline, Embase, PsychINFO, CINAHL Plus, ProQuest Dissertations/Theses and Open Grey. Eligibility criteria Studies (of any design) that measured the outcome variables of doping intention
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Targeted nutritional intervention attenuates experimental lung cancer cachexia J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Wouter R. P. H. van de Worp, Jan Theys, Cecile J. A. Wolfs, Frank Verhaegen, Annemie M. W. J. Schols, Ardy van Helvoort, Ramon C. J. Langen
Cachexia, a syndrome with high prevalence in non-small cell lung cancer patients, impairs quality of life and reduces tolerance and responsiveness to cancer therapy resulting in decreased survival. Optimal nutritional care is pivotal in the treatment of cachexia and a recommended cornerstone of multimodal therapy. Here, we investigated the therapeutic effect of an intervention diet consisting of a
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Environmental challenges facing athletes, stakeholders and spectators at Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: an evidence-based review of mitigation strategies and recommendations Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Loïs Mougin, Valérie Bougault, Sébastien Racinais, Margo L Mountjoy, Ben Stephenson, Sarah Carter, Lewis J James, Stephen A Mears, Lee Taylor
The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games could face environmental challenges related to heat, air quality and water quality. These challenges will pose potential threats to athletes and impact thousands of stakeholders and millions of spectators. Recognising the multifaceted nature of these challenges, a range of strategies will be essential for mitigating adverse effects on participants
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Mental health surveillance in elite Para athletes: early identification and follow-up of athletes at risk of mental health problems Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Verena Meidl, Petra Dallmann, Kathrin Steffen, Berit Bretthauer, Aglaja Busch, Eva Johanna Kubosch, Rainer Leonhart, Anja Hirschmueller
Objective There is a lack of prospective data on mental health of elite Para athletes. The objective was to identify and follow elite Para athletes at risk of mental health problems. Methods In a 124-week prospective cohort study, mental health of German elite Para athletes was monitored using the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4). In case of positive screening (PHQ-4≥5) over 2 weeks, a follow-up
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The life‐course changes in muscle mass using dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry: The China BCL study and the US NHANES study J. Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle (IF 9.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Xi Wang, Liwang Gao, Jingfan Xiong, Hong Cheng, Li Liu, Hongbo Dong, Yiwen Huang, Hongmin Fan, Xia Wang, Xinying Shan, Pei Xiao, Junting Liu, Yinkun Yan, Jie Mi
BackgroundSarcopenia is an important indicator of ill health and is linked to increased mortality and a reduced quality of life. Age‐associated muscle mass indices provide a critical tool to help understand the development of sarcopenia. This study aimed to develop sex‐ and age‐specific percentiles for muscle mass indices in a Chinese population and to compare those indices with those from other ethnicities
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Safe sport for all! Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Andrea M Bruder, Joanne L Kemp
Welcome to the 14th edition of the BJSM for 2024! In this edition, we focus on ensuring safe sport for all. The BJSM has promoted safe sport for many years, with the publication of many studies and reviews that provide insights into the primary prevention of injuries such as concussion and anterior cruciate ligament injuries —both of which can have catastrophic consequences for those affected. In recent
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‘Subconcussive’ is a dangerous misnomer: hits of greater magnitude than concussive impacts may not cause symptoms Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Christopher J Nowinski, Hye Chang Rhim, Ann C McKee, Ross D Zafonte, David W Dodick, Robert C Cantu, Daniel H Daneshvar
Concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) defined by the presence of transient signs and symptoms related to alterations in brain function due to biomechanical force.1 2 However, not every such force results in acute signs or symptoms, and recent research seeks to better understand the sequelae of both forces and injuries that are subclinical. The term ‘subconcussive’ has emerged to refer to both
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Women are disproportionately impacted by knee and hip osteoarthritis: why does this happen and how can we address it? Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Andrea M Bruder, Melissa J Haberfield, Michael J M O'Brien, Joanne L Kemp
Knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) are leading causes of global disability in women and men and increase the risk of other chronic diseases (eg, diabetes and heart disease).1 However, women experience a disproportionate OA burden compared to men, including higher rates of OA and pain, and worse functional ability.2 The greatest risk factor for knee OA in girls and young women (16–45 years) is a traumatic
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Bridging the gap between strengthspan and lifespan Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Avery D Faigenbaum, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, James P MacDonald, Arnaldo Mortatti, Tamara Rial Rebullido
Regular participation in muscle strength activities (MSA) is associated with a variety of health outcomes including decreases in all-cause mortality rates and increases in physical functioning, cardiometabolic health and psychosocial well-being.1 2 The importance of preserving muscular strength later in life is so compelling that clinicians have issued a ‘call to action’ for integrating strength-building
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We want healthy athletes and fair competition Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Yannis P Pitsiladis, Fabio Pigozzi, Michael Geistlinger, José Kawazoe Lazzoli, Maher Zahar, Norbert Bachl, Pedro Manonelles Marqueta, William O Roberts, Klaus-Michael Braumann, Eduardo H De Rose, Demitri Constantinou, Anca Ionescu, Christian Schneider, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung, Xavier Bigard
The Enhanced Games1 is a planned international multisport event masterminded by Aron D’Souza, Australian businessman, where athletes will not be subject to any form of testing by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for prohibited list of substances and methods. Initially planned to be held in Australia in 2024, after the Paris 2024 Olympics, the event is now destined to take place in 2025. Reactions
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Pre-event ‘medical time out’ Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Ron Courson, Glenn Henry, Kyle Borque, Douglas J Casa, Micki S Collins, Christianne Eason, Greg Elkins, Jim Ellis, Warne Fitch, Richard Hunt, James Kyle, Lawrence J Lemak, Bert Mandelbaum, Kevin Morley, Catherine S O'Neal, Robb S Rehberg, Fred Reifsteck, Samantha E Scarneo-Miller, Allen Sills
Medical emergencies are an inherent risk in any sport, transcending boundaries and impacting athletes globally. From a cervical spine injury on the (American) football field to a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) on the soccer pitch or an exertional heat stroke during a high school track meet, the potential for emergencies underscores the importance of preparedness and vigilance at every level and in all
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Baseline clinical and MRI risk factors for hamstring reinjury showing the value of performing baseline MRI and delaying return to play: a multicentre, prospective cohort of 330 acute hamstring injuries Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Muhammad Ikhwan Zein, Milo J K Mokkenstorm, Marco Cardinale, Louis Holtzhausen, Rod Whiteley, Maarten H Moen, Guus Reurink, Johannes L Tol
Objectives Studies identifying clinical and MRI reinjury risk factors are limited by relatively small sample sizes. This study aimed to examine the association between baseline clinical and MRI findings with the incidence of hamstring reinjuries using a large multicentre dataset. Methods We merged data from four prospective studies (three randomised controlled trials and one ongoing prospective case
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The power of Para sport: the effect of performance-focused swimming training on motor function in adolescents with cerebral palsy and high support needs (GMFCS IV) – a single-case experimental design with 30-month follow-up Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Iain Mayank Dutia, Mark Connick, Emma Beckman, Leanne Johnston, Paula Wilson, Angelo Macaro, Jennifer O'Sullivan, Sean Tweedy
Objective This study aims to evaluate the effect of a performance-focused swimming programme on motor function in previously untrained adolescents with cerebral palsy and high support needs (CPHSN) and to determine whether the motor decline typical of adolescents with CPHSN occurred in these swimmers. Methods A Multiple-Baseline, Single-Case Experimental Design (MB-SCED) study comprising five phases
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Health problems among elite Dutch youth long track speed skaters: a one-season prospective study Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Matthias Hendricks, Alexander T M van de Water, Evert Verhagen
Objectives To describe the frequency, type, and severity of health problems in long-track speed skating to inform injury prevention strategies. Methods We prospectively collected weekly health and sport exposure data on 84 highly trained Dutch athletes aged 15–21 years during the 2019/2020 season using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre questionnaire on Health Problems and the trainers’ documentation
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Are adjunct treatments effective in improving pain and function when added to exercise therapy in people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis and appraisal of the quality of interventions Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Larissa Rodrigues Souto, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Marcella F Pazzinatto, Malu Santos Siqueira, Roberta Fátima Carreira Moreira, Fábio Viadanna Serrão
Objective To compare the effectiveness of adjunct treatments combined with exercise to exercise alone in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and explore the quality of intervention descriptions in randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Design Systematic review. Data sources Seven databases were searched in November 2023. Eligibility RCTs that evaluated the effectiveness of any adjunct treatment combined
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Shoulder instability Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Clarissa Canella, Carolina Ávila de Almeida, Bruce B Forster, Rodrigo Aguiar
A tennis player in her 40s presented with persistent left shoulder pain and ‘clunking’, progressively worsening over months and exacerbated by serving. The onset follows a fall onto her left outstretched hand, and she reported episodes of the shoulder ‘slipping out of place’. Physical examination revealed tenderness, positive apprehension-relocation tests and limited external rotation. A 1.5T MRI arthrography
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What goes up must come down: injury and jumping in professional ballet (PhD Academy Award) Br. J. Sports Med. (IF 11.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Adam Mattiussi
The aims of this thesis were split into three sections, each containing two studies (figure 1). Section one aimed to describe injury epidemiology within a professional ballet company and systematically review jumping biomechanics in ballet dancers. Section two aimed to establish the reliability of lower extremity isometric force tests, and ankle mechanics and vertical ground reaction forces (vGRF)
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Favorable Patient-Reported, Clinical, and Functional Outcomes 2 Years After ACL Repair and InternalBrace Augmentation Compared With ACL Reconstruction and Healthy Controls: Response Am. J. Sports Med. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Sebastian Müller, Linda Bühl, Corina Nüesch, Geert Pagenstert, Annegret Mündermann, Christian Egloff
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The Critical Reader: Visualizing Data Am. J. Sports Med. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 James L. Carey
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Favorable Patient-Reported, Clinical, and Functional Outcomes 2 Years After ACL Repair and InternalBrace Augmentation Compared With ACL Reconstruction and Healthy Controls: Letter to the Editor Am. J. Sports Med. (IF 4.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Tim Spalding, Robert F. LaPrade, Iain R. Murray, Aaron J. Krych, Lars Engebretsen