BMA Updated Resource for Doctors Providing Care at Sporting Events
The BMA has produced an updated version of its resource document for Doctors providing care at sporting events. The Faculty has contributed to the updated resource, particularly the pre-hospital immediate…
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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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‘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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Faculty welcomes new Government plans to help us all take more exercise
The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine welcomes new Government initiatives on physical activity inspired by the Olympics, Paralympics and the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. The UK Government and the Scottish…
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Lay Adviser Gets Involved with Active 2014 Campaign and SEM Symposium
A Lay Adviser to The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK and contributor to the Glasgow Active 2014 campaign, Stephen Morrison, supported a Sport and Exercise Medicine Symposium via the local media this…
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Exercise Key to Managing Osteoarthritis
Exercise is a core treatment in managing osteoarthritis, according to updated NICE guidance on the condition. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, with around 1 million people seeing their…
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‘Lack of exercise as harmful as smoking.’ Do GPs have the answer?
Scotland on Sunday has flagged up a major UK health issue in the run up to a Sport and Exercise Medicine Symposium this week: 'Lack of physical activity is as…
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