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Prevalence of therapeutic use exemptions at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: an analysis of data from 2016 to 2022

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[ad_1] Introduction Sport promotes the ideals of fair competition, inclusion, integrity and promotion of health.1–3 However, some athletes have sought unfair advantages via performance-enhancing substances or methods. In the last century, several international federations (IF) and then the International Olympic Committee (IOC) created antidoping rules including a list of prohibited substances, which were in force … Read more

Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome in middle-aged individuals is strongly associated with the development of hip osteoarthritis within 10-year follow-up: a prospective cohort study (CHECK)

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[ad_1] WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC Prospective cohort studies have shown an association between the radiographic presence of cam morphology and development of hip osteoarthritis (OA), although absolute risks were generally low. Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) is a clinical condition which consists of a triad including symptoms, signs and radiographic findings (cam morphology). … Read more

Is radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT), sham-rESWT or a standardised exercise programme in combination with advice plus customised foot orthoses more effective than advice plus customised foot orthoses alone in the treatment of plantar fasci…

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[ad_1] Introduction Plantar fasciopathy is a degenerative condition characterised by under-surface heel pain1 that can cause exercising or walking during daily activities to be challenging. Plantar fasciopathy has been reported to affect 3.6%–9.6% of the population2–4 and is associated with psychological stress and reduced health-related quality of life.5–8 It is assumed that plantar fasciopathy resolves … Read more

Ankle-GO score is associated with the probability of becoming coper after lateral ankle sprain: a 1-year prospective cohort study

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[ad_1] WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC A high proportion of patients suffering from lateral ankle sprain (LAS) will develop chronic ankle instability. Copers are patients who have returned to their preinjury sport without loss of function and who report no episodes of reinjury or giving-way. There is no clinical indicator to predict the … Read more

Topical glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) and eccentric exercises in the treatment of mid-portion achilles tendinopathy (the NEAT trial): a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial

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[ad_1] Background Achilles tendinopathy is persistent Achilles tendon pain associated with mechanical loading1 and affects sporting and sedentary populations.2 A spectrum of changes to the tendon including disorganised collagen bundles with fragmented collagen fibres, accumulation of glycosaminoglycans and increase in tendon microvasculature with associated neoinnervation are characteristic of tendinopathy.3–5 In addition to the pain with … Read more

BCG research suggests new thinking about skills and gen AI

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Could HR leaders write code? Build a predictive model? Traditional thinking says no, but new research says this is the future when augmented by generative AI. A recent project by BCG Henderson Institute, BCG X and Boston University’s Emma Wiles explored whether gen AI can help users—presumably including HR leaders—tackle tasks beyond their current skills. … Read more

Boost Office Productivity with Flexible Working Spaces

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Giving your clients the best customer service and experience is vital to your company’s success. Your employees provide this positive interaction through their excitement, dedication and positive attitude toward your organization’s goods and services, but how can you help them maintain this? Supporting your employees’ efforts is one of the most important ways to keep … Read more

HR IT and Security: Safeguarding Organizational Assets

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In today’s digital age, where cyber threats lurk around every corner, integrating cybersecurity awareness into HR processes has become imperative for safeguarding organizational assets and maintaining a secure work environment. From recruitment to retention, every stage of an employee’s journey presents opportunities to instill a culture of cybersecurity consciousness. By embedding such awareness into HR … Read more