Month: March 2014

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Faculty Visits the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK (FSEM) visited the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH) with Dan Poulter, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health...

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An Information Resource for Doctors Providing Medical Care at Sporting Events

The British Medical Association (BMA) Science and Education Department has updated its document An information resource for doctors providing medical care at sporting events. The document was completed with input...

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Inactivity v obesity

‘I experienced first-hand the dangers of inactivity then the benefits of becoming more active.’ Our Lay Adviser Stephen Morrison raises the issue of physical inactivity versus obesity, following his attendance...

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Breast Cancer Guideline Addresses Link Between Exercise and Lymphoedema

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published draft recommendations to provide clarity on the link between exercise and breast cancer-related lymphoedema. This is a painful and...

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Exertional Heat Stroke is also a Risk in Cooler Environments

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine has released a new position statement including a guide for the immediate recognition and treatment of Exertional Heatstroke (EHS) in those participating in...

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