Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dilson B. Ribeiro Junior, Francisco Z. Werneck, Helder Z. Oliveira, Patricia S. Panza, Sergio J. Ibanez, Jeferson M. Vianna
Summary: This study explores the factors influencing the career progression of youth Brazilian elite basketball players, finding that taller and younger players who were not selected early into national teams, did not specialize by playing position, participated in U22 national championships, migrated to the southeast region, and remained in the formation process over time have a greater chance of reaching NBB. The research also shows that early-maturing athletes have a higher chance of achieving better performances, while the relative age effect mainly influences lower-level categories, with minimal impact on the career progression of NBB players.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Mederic M. Hall, Georgina M. Allen, Sandra Allison, Joseph Craig, Joseph P. DeAngelis, Patricia B. Delzell, Jonathan T. Finnoff, Rachel M. Frank, Atul Gupta, Douglas Hoffman, Jon A. Jacobson, Samer Narouze, Levon Nazarian, Kentaro Onishi, Jeremiah Wayne Ray, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Jay Smith, Alberto Tagliafico
Summary: The lack of standardised terminology in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound poses challenges in education, clinical practice, and research. A multidisciplinary expert panel reached consensus on terms and definitions through a Delphi process. This consensus aims to improve clarity and consistency in communication and address areas of variability in diagnostic ultrasound imaging and procedures related to musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Margo Mountjoy, Kathryn E. Ackerman, David M. Bailey, Louise M. Burke, Naama Constantini, Anthony C. Hackney, Ida Aliisa Heikura, Anna Melin, Anne Marte Pensgaard, Trent Stellingwerff, Jorunn Kaiander Sundgot-Borgen, Monica Klungland Torstveit, Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen, Evert Verhagen, Richard Budgett, Lars Engebretsen, Ugur Erdener
Summary: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) refers to the detrimental health and performance outcomes experienced by female and male athletes due to inadequate energy intake. Research on REDs has expanded in recent years, highlighting the role of low carbohydrate availability, the interaction between mental health and REDs, and the impact of low energy availability in males. The development of conceptual models and assessment tools helps to understand the complexity of REDs and guide prevention and treatment strategies.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Gennady Bratslavsky, Neil Mendhiratta, Michael Daneshvar, James Brugarolas, Mark W. Ball, Adam Metwalli, Katherine L. Nathanson, Phillip M. Pierorazio, Ronald S. Boris, Eric A. Singer, Maria Carlo, Mary B. Daly, Elizabeth P. Henske, Colette Hyatt, Lindsay Middleton, Gloria Morris, Anhyo Jeong, Vivek Narayan, W. Kimryn Rathmell, Ulka Vaishampayan, Bruce H. Lee, Dena Battle, Michael J. Hall, Khaled Hafez, Michael A. S. Jewett, Christina Karamboulas, Sumanta K. Pal, A. Ari Hakimi, Alexander Kutikov, Othon Iliopoulos, W. Marston Linehan, Eric Jonasch, Ramaprasad Srinivasan, Brian Shuch
Summary: A multidisciplinary panel of North American experts was convened to assess opinions on genetic risk assessment in RCC, reaching 30 consensus statements on specific areas related to whom, what, when, and how genetic testing should be performed. Areas requiring further research and discussion were also identified, with plans for a second future meeting.
Article
Acoustics
Mederic M. Hall, Georgina M. Allen, Sandra Allison, Joseph Craig, Joseph P. DeAngelis, Patricia B. Delzell, Jonathan T. Finnoff, Rachel M. Frank, Atul Gupta, Douglas Hoffman, Jon A. Jacobson, Samer Narouze, Levon Nazarian, Kentaro Onishi, Jeremiah Wayne Ray, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Jay Smith, Alberto Tagliafico
Summary: This study aims to provide standardized terminology in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound to improve clarity and consistency in communication. Through a Delphi process and a multidisciplinary expert panel, we have successfully defined the terms and definitions in seven topics and addressed the issue of confusion in existing terminology.
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Christina A. Eichstaedt, Catharina Belge, Wendy K. Chung, Stefan Graef, Ekkehard Gruenig, David Montani, Rozenn Quarck, Jair A. Tenorio-Castano, Florent Soubrier, Richard C. Trembath, Nicholas W. Morrell
Summary: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disease caused by pathogenic germline genomic variants. Besides the BMPR2 gene, several other genes are also known to contribute to the development of PAH. Genetic testing for PAH patients and their family members is increasingly important for clinicians and healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care and counseling. Molecular genetic testing in PAH management offers benefits such as identifying misclassified individuals, optimizing phenotypic characterization, and detecting healthy carriers for regular assessment through cascade screening.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jacob Jennings, Daniel W. Wundersitz, Courtney J. Sullivan, Stephen D. Cousins, Gerry Tehan, Michael I. Kingsley
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between AFL draft outcomes and physical performance, as well as in-game movement profiles. The results showed that physical testing-related factors had the most influence on draft outcomes, with larger and more agile players being desirable picks. Additionally, game involvement and sprinting activities were also associated with positive draft outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Business
Philipp A. Toussaint, Scott Thiebes, Manuel Schmidt-Kraepelin, Ali Sunyaev
Summary: This study examines consumers' fairness perceptions of direct-to-consumer genetic testing business models using the theoretical lens of retail fairness. The findings suggest that price is the main driver of fairness perception, although consumers also perceive privacy-preserving genetic testing services as fairer.
ELECTRONIC MARKETS
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Silvia Castelletti, Alessandro Zorzi, Enrico Ballardini, Cristina Basso, Alessandro Biffi, Francesco Brancati, Elena Cavarretta, Lia Crotti, Maurizio Contursi, Antonio D'Aleo, Flavio D'Ascenzi, Pietro Delise, Antonio Dello Russo, Giovanni Gazale, Lucio Mos, Valeria Novelli, Zefferino Palama, Stefano Palermi, Vincenzo Palmieri, Giampiero Patrizi, Antonio Pelliccia, Kalliopi Pilichou, Silvio Romano, Patrizio Sarto, Peter J. Schwartz, Monica Tiberi, Paolo Zeppilli, Domenico Corrado, Luigi Sciarra
Summary: Molecular genetic testing plays an important role in diagnosing inherited cardiovascular diseases and evaluating athletes, as it helps identify pathogenic gene variants, distinguish between different heart conditions, and determine disease risk stratification for participation in competitive sports. Early diagnosis is crucial in preventing negative effects of exercise on disease progression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fabio Andres Parra-Martinez, Jonathan Wai
Summary: This paper provides an overview of talent identification (TI) research across multiple fields globally over the last 80 years. The study finds that TI research is concentrated in the fields of management, sports and sports science, and education, psychology, and STEM. The thematic evolution analysis reveals that TI research focuses on assessment, cognitive abilities, fitness, and youth characteristics, with emerging research on equity and diversity, and innovation in identification and technology-based selection methods.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jin K. K. Park, Christine Y. Y. Lu
Summary: This article discusses the ethical, legal, and social implications of using polygenic scores (PGS) in direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests, and synthesizes existing solutions to these concerns. The concerns mainly involve industry variation, privacy and commercialization, patient safety and risk.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Business
Alexander Nill, Gene Laczniak
Summary: This paper provides an analysis of marketing ethics in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) selling of genetic tests (GT). It explores the ethical and social questions raised by this emerging sector and suggests possible policy adjustments. The paper calls for a public discourse to define the ethical guidelines and systemic adjustments necessary for fairness in DTC transactions between sellers and buyers/clients of genetic test services.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS
(2022)
Article
Communication
Larry Au
Summary: The persistence of genetic talent testing in China is not only a result of parents' scientific illiteracy, but also a reflection of parents' pragmatic use of technology in response to the parenting pressures in contemporary China.
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Audrey Jansen van Rensburg, Peter M. Fowler, Amy M. Bender, David Stevens, Kieran O. Sullivan, Hugh H. K. Fullagar, Juan-Manuel Alonso, Michelle Biggins, Amanda Claassen-Smithers, Rob Collins, Michiko Dohi, Matthew W. Driller, Ian C. Dunican, Luke Gupta, Shona L. Halson, Michele Lastella, Kathleen H. Miles, Mathieu Nedelec, Tony Page, Greg Roach, Charli Sargent, Meeta Singh, Grace E. Vincent, Jacopo A. Vitale, Tanita Botha
Summary: Athletes often experience travel fatigue and jet lag which can impact performance and health. An expert panel has outlined fundamental principles and recommendations for assessing and managing travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Tessa Marzulla, J. Scott Roberts, Raymond DeVries, Diane R. Koeller, Robert C. Green, Wendy R. Uhlmann
Summary: This study interviewed individuals who sought genetic counseling after DTC GT results to explore their motivations, expectations, and experiences. Motivations for seeking genetic counseling included family and personal health histories, concern and confusion about results, and information-seeking. Participants generally viewed DTC GT results as valid and impactful for healthcare, and had high expectations for the counseling sessions. Key elements identified for a successful DTC GT genetic counseling session included effective contracting, managing expectations, explaining the differences between DTC GT and clinical genetic testing, and listening to patient concerns.
JOURNAL OF GENETIC COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Mark R. Antrobus, Jon Brazier, Peter Callus, Adam J. Herbert, Georgina K. Stebbings, Stephen H. Day, Liam P. Kilduff, Mark A. Bennett, Robert M. Erskine, Stuart M. Raleigh, Malcolm Collins, Yannis P. Pitsiladis, Shane M. Heffernan, Alun G. Williams
Summary: This study investigated the association between elite rugby athlete status and concussion-associated risk polymorphisms. The findings showed that there were differences in the COMT rs4680 genotype, which could potentially affect stress resilience, behavioral traits, concussion risk, and recovery in elite rugby athletes. Evaluating the COMT rs4680 genotype may be beneficial for individualized management of concussion risk among athletes.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Ethics
Soren Holm, Jonathan Lewis, Rafael Dal-Re
Summary: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, research and pharmaceutical regulatory processes have accelerated, leading to the rapid introduction of effective COVID-19 interventions. However, this has also brought about more complex ethical issues. This paper discusses the ethical implications of authorizing and using the antiviral medicine molnupiravir in clinical trials.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Carlo Ferri Marini, Davide Sisti, James S. Skinner, Mark A. Sarzynski, Claude Bouchard, Stefano Amatori, Marco B. L. Rocchi, Giovanni Piccoli, Vilberto Stocchi, Ario Federici, Francesco Lucertini
Summary: This study aimed to assess if considering individual characteristics can make the relationship between heart rate and oxygen uptake reserve during incremental exercise more accurate. The study found that regardless of individual characteristics, the relationship between the percentage of heart rate reserve and oxygen uptake reserve differed from the identity line, and the difference increased after aerobic training.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Phoebe Runciman, Cheri Blauwet, James Kissick, Jan Lexell, Martin Schwellnus, Nick Webborn, Wayne Derman
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Victoria L. Goosey-Tolfrey, Yuri Hosokawa, Nick Webborn, Cheri Blauwet, Paolo Emilio Adami
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Senanile B. Dlamini, Colleen J. Saunders, Mary-Jessica N. Laguette, Andrea Gibbon, Junaid Gamieldien, Malcolm Collins, Alison V. September
Summary: We developed a Biomedical Knowledge Graph model that integrates knowledge from multiple domains in a graph database to identify potential new risk genes for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures and Achilles tendinopathy (AT). Through a case-control study, we found that the ITGB2 gene is associated with ACL rupture risk. This study highlights the efficiency of using prior knowledge-driven in silico approach and recommends a multistep approach for genomics technologies in musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ekaterina A. Semenova, Erinija Pranckeviciene, Elvira A. Bondareva, Leysan J. Gabdrakhmanova, Ildus I. Ahmetov
Summary: The decline in muscle mass, strength and gait speed is a sign of severe sarcopenia, which may have genetic risk factors. By combining genome-wide association studies of handgrip strength, lean mass, and walking pace, researchers have identified 78 independent SNPs associated with all three traits. These SNPs are also associated with body fat percentage and type 2 diabetes, indicating common risk alleles. Furthermore, bioinformatic analysis revealed the associations between sarcopenia risk alleles and various lifestyle factors and health outcomes. The findings highlight the genetic basis of sarcopenia and its relationship with obesity and other health conditions.
Editorial Material
Ethics
Jonathan Lewis, Soren Holm
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS
(2023)
Article
Ethics
Mike McNamee, Lynley C. Anderson, Pascal Borry, Silvia Camporesi, Wayne Derman, Soren Holm, Taryn Rebecca Knox, Bert Leuridan, Sigmund Loland, Francisco Javier Lopez Frias, Ludovica Lorusso, Dominic Malcolm, David McArdle, Brad Partridge, Thomas Schramme, Mike Weed
Summary: This study aims to provide a multidisciplinary analysis of the ethical problems and deficiencies in scientific research and clinical guidance in sport-related concussion movement, including age, disability, gender, and race. It also highlights conflicts of interest, narrow methodological control, and insufficient athlete engagement in research and policy development. The authors argue that the sport and exercise medicine community should broaden its research and practice focus to better understand these issues and provide improved care for brain-injured athletes.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Melanie Knopp, Borja Muniz-Pardos, Henning Wackerhage, Martin Schoenfelder, Fergus Guppy, Yannis Pitsiladis, Daniel Ruiz
Summary: This study compares the running economy of world-class Kenyan runners and European amateur runners wearing advanced footwear technology and traditional racing flats on a laboratory treadmill. The results show a significant medium benefit of advanced footwear technology on running economy compared with traditional flats. However, there is large variability in performance among different athletes, indicating the need for further research to understand the cause of these differences.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Berkay Demirci, Celal Bulgay, Halil Ibrahim Ceylan, Mehmet Ertugrul Ozturk, Deniz Ozturk, Hasan Huseyin Kazan, Mehmet Ali Ergun, Mesut Cerit, Ekaterina A. Semenova, Andrey K. Larin, Edward V. Generozov, Ildus I. Ahmetov, Ladislav Cepicka
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of ACTN3 rs1815739 polymorphism on physical performance in basketball players and compared it with non-athletes. The study found that the frequency of ACTN3 rs1815739 XX genotype was significantly lower in basketball players, indicating that RR/RX genotypes were more favorable for playing basketball. Additionally, significant changes in Yo-Yo IRT 2 performance tests were only observed in basketball players with the RR genotype. In conclusion, carriers of the ACTN3 rs1815739 R allele may have an advantage in basketball.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Celal Bulgay, Anil Kasakolu, Hasan Hueseyin Kazan, Raluca Mijaica, Erdal Zorba, Onur Akman, Isik Bayraktar, Ridvan Ekmekci, Seyrani Koncagul, Korkut Ulucan, Ekaterina A. Semenova, Andrey K. Larin, Nikolay A. Kulemin, Edward V. Generozov, Lorand Balint, Georgian Badicu, Ildus I. Ahmetov, Mehmet Ali Ergun
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify genetic variants associated with personal best scores in Turkish track and field athletes using whole-exome sequencing. Although no significant associations were found in the genotype-phenotype and case-control studies of Turkish athletes, four functional variants were replicated and shown to be associated with various exercise- and sport-related phenotypes.
Article
Biology
Andrey V. Zhelankin, Liliia N. Iulmetova, Ildus I. Ahmetov, Eduard V. Generozov, Elena I. Sharova
Summary: This study investigated the contribution of microRNA (miRNA) in skeletal muscle fiber type composition. Biopsy samples of the vastus lateralis muscle were obtained from 24 male participants with distinct fiber type ratios. Results showed different expression of genes and miRNAs between groups with predominance of fast- and slow-twitch muscle fibers. Strong correlations were found between miRNAs and their host genes, as well as negative correlations between miRNAs and mRNA targets.
Letter
Sport Sciences
Blair Hamilton, Fergus Guppy, Yannis Pitsiladis
Article
Sport Sciences
Elliott C. R. Hall, Sarah J. J. Lockey, Shane M. M. Heffernan, Adam J. J. Herbert, Georgina K. K. Stebbings, Stephen H. H. Day, Malcolm Collins, Yannis P. P. Pitsiladis, Robert M. M. Erskine, Alun G. G. Williams
Summary: Success in long-distance running is influenced by factors such as oxygen utilization, lactate metabolism, and genetic associations. The Gly allele of the PPARGC1A Gly482Ser rs8192678 polymorphism has been linked to endurance athlete status and favorable adaptations to aerobic training. This study examined the association of rs8192678 with elite status and performance among long-distance runners. The results showed that athletes carrying the Ser allele had a 2.5% faster performance compared to Gly/Gly homozygotes.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)