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Screening NCAA Athletes for Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
April 19, 2013 A new study supports the addition of electrocardiogram (ECG) screening to the standardized pre-participation exams for athletes to better identify cardiac abnormalities that lead to sudden cardiac ... > full story -
Accuracy and Reliability of Ecg Interpretation by Physicians Is Limited, Study Suggests
April 19, 2013 Incorporating an electrocardiogram (ECG) during pre-participation screening for athletes has demonstrated a reduction in incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD); however, it remains controversial in ... > full story -
Intense, Specialized Training in Young Athletes Linked to Serious Overuse Injuries
April 19, 2013 Young athletes who specialize in one sport and train intensively have a significantly higher risk of stress fractures and other severe overuse injuries, according to the largest clinical study of its ... > full story -
Taking the Pulse of the Crowd
April 18, 2013 If everyone in the crowd at a sports event or concert or even the players had wireless heart monitors fitted, commentators and those behind the sound desk could get a real measure of the sense of the ... > full story -
Clenbuterol in Livestock Farming May Affect Results of Doping Controls in Sport
April 17, 2013 The illegal use of clenbuterol in livestock farming may affect the results of doping controls in sport, a new study ... > full story -
Aerobic Exercise May Protect Cognitive Abilities of Heavy Drinkers
April 16, 2013 Aerobic exercise may help prevent and perhaps even reverse some of the brain damage associated with heavy alcohol consumption, according to a new ... > full story -
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New Training Package Could Help Doctors Cut Rates of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
April 15, 2013 New training modules guide doctors on how to recognize ECG changes that indicate problems rather than healthy cardiac ... > full story -
Vocal Cord Disorder Often Mistaken for Asthma in Elite Athletes
April 12, 2013 Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that restricts breathing are more likely to be misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for exercise-induced ... > full story -
People Who Normally Practice Sport Have a Better Attention Span Than Those With Bad Physical Health
April 10, 2013 Good physical health is related to a better functioning of both the central nervous system (CNS) and the autonomic nervous system (ANS), according to new ... > full story -
Does Class Shape Men's Attitudes Toward Home Improvement Projects?
April 9, 2013 Financial pressure and workplace stress lead some American men to take on home improvement projects, according to a new ... > full story
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