BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Cardiac troponin patterns in athletes completing Norseman Xtreme Triathlon

Objective Cardiac troponins (cTns) are frequently measured in patients when suspecting coronary artery disease (CAD). However ...
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Early adapted physical activity to prevent and manage aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal pain in breast cancer: protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implemen…

Aromatase inhibitors are the standard adjuvant hormone therapy for postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Gambling and problem gambling among male junior elite footballers in Sweden: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, age differences and correlates

Objective To examine gambling behaviours and problem gambling among Swedish male junior elite football players, including ...
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Exercise as a preventive and therapeutic strategy for non-communicable diseases in people living with HIV: evidence, mechanisms and clinical implications

Objective To synthesise evidence on exercise for preventing and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among HIV clients, emphasising sub-Saharan Africa. Design Narrative review. Data sources ...
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Comparative effectiveness of osteochondral restoration, cell-based regeneration and cell-free implants for knee chondral defects: a systematic review

Objectives Chondral defects of the knee can impair function, reduce quality of life and accelerate progression to osteoarthritis. Treatment aims to delay further cartilage damage and reduce the risk ...
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Water intake after dehydration makes muscles more susceptible to cramp but electrolytes reverse that effect

Objective No previous study has compared water and oral rehydration solution (ORS) intake after dehydration induced by exercise in the heat for the effect on muscle cramps. The present study tested ...