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Slater T, Mode WJA, Bonnard LC, Sweeney C, Funnell MP, Smith HA, Hough J, James RM, Varley I, Sale C, Betts JA, James LJ, Clayton DJ. Substituting carbohydrate at lunch for added protein increases fat oxidation during subsequent exercise in healthy males. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024:dgae237. [PMID: 38609167 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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CONTEXT How pre-exercise meal composition influences metabolic and health responses to exercise later in the day is currently unclear. OBJECTIVE Examine the effects of substituting carbohydrate for protein at lunch on subsequent exercise metabolism, appetite, and energy intake. METHODS Twelve healthy males completed three trials in randomized, counterbalanced order. Following a standardized breakfast (779 ± 66 kcal; ∼08:15), participants consumed a lunch (1186 ± 140 kcal; ∼13:15) containing either 0.2 g·kg-1 carbohydrate and ∼2 g·kg-1 protein (LO-CARB), 2 g·kg-1 carbohydrate and ∼0.4 g·kg-1 protein (HI-CARB), or fasted (FAST). Participants later cycled at ∼60% V̇O2peak for 1 h (∼16:15) and post-exercise ad-libitum energy intake was measured (∼18:30). Substrate oxidation, subjective appetite, and plasma concentrations of glucose, insulin, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), peptide YY (PYY), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and acylated ghrelin (AG) were measured for 5 h post-lunch. RESULTS Fat oxidation was greater during FAST (+11.66 ± 6.63 g) and LO-CARB (+8.00 ± 3.83 g) than HI-CARB (p < 0.001), with FAST greater than LO-CARB (+3.67 ± 5.07 g; p < 0.05). NEFA were lowest in HI-CARB and highest in FAST, with insulin demonstrating the inverse response (all p < 0.01). PYY and GLP-1 demonstrated a stepwise pattern, with LO-CARB greatest and FAST lowest (all p < 0.01). AG was lower during HI-CARB and LO-CARB versus FAST (p < 0.01). Energy intake in LO-CARB was lower than FAST (-383 ± 233 kcal; p < 0.001) and HI-CARB (-313 ± 284 kcal; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Substituting carbohydrate for protein in a pre-exercise lunch increased fat oxidation, suppressed subjective and hormonal appetite, and reduced post-exercise energy intake.
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- Tommy Slater
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport, Manchester, M1 7EL, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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McAuley ABT, Hughes DC, Tsaprouni LG, Varley I, Suraci B, Bradley B, Baker J, Herbert AJ, Kelly AL. Genetic Associations With Acceleration, Change of Direction, Jump Height, and Speed in English Academy Football Players. J Strength Cond Res 2024; 38:350-359. [PMID: 38258831 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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ABSTRACT McAuley, ABT, Hughes, DC, Tsaprouni, LG, Varley, I, Suraci, B, Bradley, B, Baker, J, Herbert, AJ, and Kelly, AL. Genetic associations with acceleration, change of direction, jump height, and speed in English academy football players. J Strength Cond Res 38(2): 350-359, 2024-High-intensity movements and explosive actions are commonly assessed during athlete development in football (soccer). Although many environmental factors underpin these power-orientated traits, research suggests that there is also a sizeable genetic component. Therefore, this study examined the association of 22 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with acceleration, change of direction, jump height, and speed in academy football players. One hundred and forty-nine, male, under-12 to under-23 football players from 4 English academies were examined. Subjects performed 5-, 10-, 20-, and 30-m sprints, countermovement jumps (CMJs), and the 5-0-5 agility test. Simple linear regression was used to analyze individual SNP associations, whereas both unweighted and weighted total genotype scores (TGS; TWGS) were computed to measure the combined influence of all SNPs. To control for multiple testing, a Benjamini-Hochberg false discovery rate of 0.05 was applied to all genotype model comparisons. In isolation, the GALNT13 (rs10196189) G allele and IL6 (rs1800795) G/G genotype were associated with faster (∼4%) 5-, 10-, and 20-m sprints and higher (∼16%) CMJs, respectively (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the TGS and TWGS significantly correlated with all performance assessments, explaining between 6 and 33% of the variance (p < 0.001). This study demonstrates that some genetic variants are associated with power-orientated phenotypes in youth football players and may add value toward a future polygenic profile of physical performance.
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- Alexander B T McAuley
- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Academy Coaching Department, AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom; and
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- Academy Coaching Department, AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom; and
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Clayton DJ, Burbeary R, Parker C, James RM, Saward C, Procter EL, Mode WJA, Baker C, Hough J, Williams NC, Rossington H, Varley I. Combined Turmeric, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D Ready-to-Drink Supplements Reduce Upper Respiratory Illness Symptoms and Gastrointestinal Discomfort in Elite Male Football Players. Nutrients 2024; 16:243. [PMID: 38257136 PMCID: PMC10819629 DOI: 10.3390/nu16020243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Elite football is associated with the increased risk of illness, although targeted supplementation can reduce illness risk. This study assessed the effects of a supplement containing turmeric root within a black pepper and fat-soluble blend, vitamin C and vitamin D, on upper respiratory symptoms (URS), gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS), muscle soreness, and markers of inflammation and gut permeability in elite male footballers. Twenty-three footballers completed 3 weeks of no intervention (CON), followed by 16 weeks of daily consuming 60 mL of a commercially available supplement containing raw turmeric root (17.5 g, estimated to contain 700 mg of curcumin), vitamin C (1000 mg), and vitamin D3 (3000 IU/75 mcg) (SUP). URS and GIS were measured daily. Immediately (0 h), 40, and 64 h after six competitive matches (two in CON, four in SUP), the subjective soreness and plasma concentrations of creatine kinase [CK], c-reactive protein [CRP], and intestinal fatty-acid binding protein [I-FABP] were assessed. URS incidence (p < 0.001), GIS (p < 0.05), and plasma [I-FABP] at 0 h (p < 0.05) were greater during CON versus SUP. At 40 h, [CRP] was greater than 0 h during CON (p < 0.01) but not SUP (p = 0.204). There were no differences in soreness or [CK]. This study indicates that turmeric root, vitamin C, and vitamin D supplementation over 16 weeks can reduce URS, GIS, and post-match [I-FABP] in elite footballers.
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- David J. Clayton
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Derby County Football Club, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8XL, UK;
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (C.P.); (R.M.J.); (C.S.); (E.L.P.); (W.J.A.M.); (C.B.); (J.H.); (N.C.W.); (I.V.)
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Sprouse B, Alty J, Kemp S, Cowie C, Mehta R, Tang A, Morris J, Cooper S, Varley I. Correction to: The Football Association Injury and Illness Surveillance Study: The Incidence, Burden and Severity of Injuries and Illness in Men's and Women's International Football. Sports Med 2024; 54:233-234. [PMID: 37999879 PMCID: PMC10798914 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01971-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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- Bradley Sprouse
- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK.
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Sprouse B, Alty J, Kemp S, Cowie C, Mehta R, Tang A, Morris J, Cooper S, Varley I. The Football Association Injury and Illness Surveillance Study: The Incidence, Burden and Severity of Injuries and Illness in Men's and Women's International Football. Sports Med 2024; 54:213-232. [PMID: 33369724 PMCID: PMC7768595 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-020-01411-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the incidence and characteristics of injury and illness in English men's and women's senior and youth international football. METHODS Time-loss injuries and illnesses, alongside match and training exposure, were collected across 8 seasons (2012-2020) in youth (U15, U16, U17, U18, U19) and senior (U20, U21, U23, senior) English men's and women's international teams. Analysis of incidence, burden, and severity of injury and illness was completed. Sex-specific comparisons were made between the senior and youth groups, and across the 8 seasons of data collection. RESULTS In men's international football, 535 injuries were recorded (216 senior; 319 youth) during 73,326 h of exposure. Overall, match injury incidence (31.1 ± 10.8 injuries/1000 h) and burden (454.0 ± 195.9 d absent/1000 h) were greater than training injury incidence (4.0 ± 1.0 injuries/1000 h) and burden (51.0 ± 21.8 d absent/1000 h) (both P < 0.001). In women's international football, 503 injuries were recorded (senior: 177; youth: 326) during 80,766 h of exposure and match injury incidence (27.6 ± 11.3 injuries/1000 h) and burden (506.7 ± 350.2 days absent/1000 h) were greater than training injury incidence (5.1 ± 1.8 injuries/1000 h) and burden (87.6 ± 32.8 days absent/1000 h) (both P < 0.001). In women's international football, a group × season interaction was observed for training injury incidence (P = 0.021), with the senior group recording a greater training injury incidence during the 2015-2016 season compared to the youth group (14.4 vs 5.7 injuries/1000 h; P = 0.022). There was no difference in injury severity between match and training for men's (P = 0.965) and women's (P = 0.064) international football. CONCLUSIONS The findings provide a comprehensive examination of injury and illness in English men's and women's senior and youth international football. Practitioners will be able to benchmark their team's injury and illness incidence and characteristics to the match-play and training information provided in the present study.
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- Bradley Sprouse
- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- The Football Association, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK
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- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport Science Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK.
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Clayton DJ, Varley I, Papageorgiou M. Intermittent fasting and bone health: a bone of contention? Br J Nutr 2023; 130:1487-1499. [PMID: 36876592 PMCID: PMC10551474 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523000545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is a promising strategy for weight loss and improving metabolic health, but its effects on bone health are less clear. This review aims to summarise and critically evaluate the preclinical and clinical evidence on IF regimens (the 5:2 diet, alternate-day fasting (ADF) and time-restricted eating (TRE)/time-restricted feeding and bone health outcomes. Animal studies have utilised IF alongside other dietary practices known to elicit detrimental effects on bone health and/or in models mimicking specific conditions; thus, findings from these studies are difficult to apply to humans. While limited in scope, observational studies suggest a link between some IF practices (e.g. breakfast omission) and compromised bone health, although lack of control for confounding factors makes these data difficult to interpret. Interventional studies suggest that TRE regimens practised up to 6 months do not adversely affect bone outcomes and may even slightly protect against bone loss during modest weight loss (< 5 % of baseline body weight). Most studies on ADF have shown no adverse effects on bone outcomes, while no studies on the ‘5–2’ diet have reported bone outcomes. Available interventional studies are limited by their short duration, small and diverse population samples, assessment of total body bone mass exclusively (by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) and inadequate control of factors that may affect bone outcomes, making the interpretation of existing data challenging. Further research is required to better characterise bone responses to various IF approaches using well-controlled protocols of sufficient duration, adequately powered to assess changes in bone outcomes and designed to include clinically relevant bone assessments.
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- David J. Clayton
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Bone Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Hanley SJ, Varley I, Sale C, Elliott-Sale KJ. Experiences of Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Quality of Life During and Following Pregnancy in Overweight and Obese Postpartum Women. Matern Child Health J 2023; 27:1968-1980. [PMID: 37314671 PMCID: PMC10564817 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03684-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This retrospective study explored the experiences of women with overweight or obesity regarding physical activity, diet and quality of life leading up to, during, and following pregnancy. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design was adopted, whereby data collected through semi-structured interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Throughout the interviews, individuals were asked to describe their barriers to a healthy lifestyle during and following pregnancy. RESULTS Ten women (34.5 ± 5.2 years old, BMI 30.4 ± 3.5 kg·m- 2) who were between 12 and 52 weeks postpartum participated. A range of themes were identified when discussing barriers to physical activity and healthy eating during and following pregnancy. For example, tiredness, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy, and a lack of support at home, was often cited as preventing engagement in exercise and healthy eating practices. A lack of convenience when attending exercise classes, medical complications following the birth and the cost of attending pregnancy-specific classes were identified as barriers to exercise engagement. Cravings and nausea were identified as barriers to healthy eating during pregnancy. Quality of life was positively associated with exercise and healthy eating, whilst a lack of sleep, loneliness and a loss of freedom since the baby had arrived negatively influenced quality of life. DISCUSSION Postpartum women with overweight and obesity experience many barriers when attempting to engage in a healthy lifestyle during and following pregnancy. These findings can be used to inform the design and delivery of future lifestyle interventions in this population.
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- Stephanie J Hanley
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, NG11 8NS, Nottingham, England
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences , Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences , Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Civil R, Dolan E, Swinton PA, Santos L, Varley I, Atherton PJ, Elliott-Sale KJ, Sale C. P1NP and β-CTX-1 Responses to a Prolonged, Continuous Running Bout in Young Healthy Adult Males: A Systematic Review with Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. Sports Med - Open 2023; 9:85. [PMID: 37725246 PMCID: PMC10509102 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-023-00628-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Circulating biomarkers of bone formation and resorption are widely used in exercise metabolism research, but their responses to exercise are not clear. This study aimed to quantify group responses and inter-individual variability of P1NP and β-CTX-1 after prolonged, continuous running (60-120 min at 65-75% V̇O2max) in young healthy adult males using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis. METHODS The protocol was designed following PRISMA-IPD guidelines and was pre-registered on the Open Science Framework prior to implementation ( https://osf.io/y69nd ). Changes in P1NP and β-CTX-1 relative to baseline were measured during, immediately after, and in the hours and days following exercise. Typical hourly and daily variations were estimated from P1NP and β-CTX-1 changes relative to baseline in non-exercise (control) conditions. Group responses and inter-individual variability were quantified with estimates of the mean and standard deviation of the difference, and the proportion of participants exhibiting an increased response. Models were conducted within a Bayesian framework with random intercepts to account for systematic variation across studies. RESULTS P1NP levels increased during and immediately after running, when the proportion of response was close to 100% (75% CrI: 99 to 100%). P1NP levels returned to baseline levels within 1 h and over the next 4 days, showing comparable mean and standard deviation of the difference with typical hourly (0.1 ± 7.6 ng·mL-1) and daily (- 0.4 ± 5.7 ng·mL-1) variation values. β-CTX-1 levels decreased during and up to 4 h after running with distributions comparable to typical hourly variation (- 0.13 ± 0.11 ng·mL-1). There was no evidence of changes in β-CTX-1 levels during the 4 days after the running bout, when distributions were also similar between the running data and typical daily variation (- 0.03 ± 0.10 ng·mL-1). CONCLUSION Transient increases in P1NP were likely biological artefacts (e.g., connective tissue leakage) and not reflective of bone formation. Comparable small decreases in β-CTX-1 identified in both control and running data, suggested that these changes were due to the markers' circadian rhythm and not the running intervention. Hence, prolonged continuous treadmill running did not elicit bone responses, as determined by P1NP and β-CTX-1, in this population.
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- Rita Civil
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
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- Applied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport, Rheumatology Division; Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Health Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology (CMAP), MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre of Excellence for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, Nottingham NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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McAuley ABT, Varley I, Herbert AJ, Suraci B, Baker J, Johnston K, Kelly AL. Maturity-Associated Polygenic Profiles of under 12-16-Compared to under 17-23-Year-Old Male English Academy Football Players. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1431. [PMID: 37510335 PMCID: PMC10380058 DOI: 10.3390/genes14071431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to examine polygenic profiles previously associated with maturity timing in male academy football players across different age phases. Thus, 159 male football players from four English academies (U12-16, n = 86, aged 13.58 ± 1.58 years; U17-23, n = 73, aged 18.07 ± 1.69 years) and 240 male European controls were examined. Polygenic profiles comprised 39 single nucleotide polymorphisms and were analysed using unweighted and weighted total genotype scores (TGSs; TWGSs). There were significant differences in polygenic profiles between groups, whereby U17-23 players had more genetic variants associated with later maturity compared to U12-16 players (TGS, p = 0.010; TWGS, p = 0.024) and controls (TGS, p = 0.038; TWGS, p = 0.020). More specifically, U17-23 players had over two-times the odds of possessing >36 later-maturing alleles than <30 compared to U12-16 players (odds ratio (OR) = 2.84) and controls (OR = 2.08). These results suggest there was a greater proportion of relatively later-maturing players as maturation plateaus towards adulthood, which may be explained by the 'underdog hypothesis'. This study provides the first known molecular evidence that supports the notion that a maturity selection bias exists within male academy football.
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- Alexander B T McAuley
- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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- Academy Coaching Department, AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth BH7 7AF, UK
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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Clayton DJ, Burbeary R, Hennis PJ, James RM, Saward C, Colledge A, Scott R, Gilpin S, McMahon R, Varley I. Turmeric supplementation improves markers of recovery in elite male footballers: a pilot study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1175622. [PMID: 37293669 PMCID: PMC10244580 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1175622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Football match-play causes muscle damage and provokes an inflammatory response. Rapid recovery is paramount to optimising subsequent performance and reducing injury risk. Turmeric contains high concentrations of curcumin, a polyphenol that has been shown to reduce muscle damage and soreness post-exercise in recreational exercisers. However, it is unknown whether a curcumin-containing supplement can support elite footballers recovery between matches. This applied study explored whether a turmeric supplement could improve performance, subjective and physiological markers of recovery, in elite male footballers. Twenty-four elite male footballers divided into a turmeric group, who consumed 60 mL of a turmeric drink twice per day, or a control group who did not. After 96 h of rest, baseline measurements of subjective soreness (leg and whole-body), plasma creatine kinase ([CK]), plasma C-reactive protein ([CRP]), isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) and counter movement jump (CMJ), were collected. Following eight competitive matches, subjective leg and whole-body soreness and plasma concentrations of inflammation markers ([CK] and [CRP]) were assessed immediately (0 h), 40 and 64 h post-match. Performance markers (IMTP and CMJ) were also assessed at 40 and 64 h post-match. Percentage change from baseline showed a main effect of group (p = 0.035, p = 0.005) and time (p = 0.002, p = 0.002) for both leg and whole-body soreness, respectively. There was a group by time interaction effect (p = 0.049) for [CRP]. There were no effects of turmeric on [CK], CMJ or IMTP. This applied study is the first in elite footballers to show that a curcumin-containing supplementation may attenuate a biomarker of inflammation [CRP] and soreness post-match play.
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- David J. Clayton
- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Rotherham United Football Club, AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, United Kingdom
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- Rotherham United Football Club, AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Scott R, James R, Barnett CT, Sale C, Varley I. Perspectives from research and practice: A survey on external load monitoring and bone in sport. Front Sports Act Living 2023; 5:1150052. [PMID: 37181251 PMCID: PMC10166824 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1150052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Introduction There is limited information regarding the association between external load and estimated bone load in sport, which may be important due to the influence exercise can have on bone accrual and injury risk. The aim of this study was to identify external load measuring tools used by support staff to estimate bone load and assess if these methodologies were supported in research. Methods A survey was comprised of 19 multiple choice questions and the option to elaborate on if/how they monitor external load and if/how they used them to estimate bone load. A narrative review was performed to assess how external load is associated to bone in research. Results Participants were required to be working as support staff in applied sport. Support staff (n = 71) were recruited worldwide with the majority (85%) working with professional elite athletes. 92% of support staff monitored external load in their organisation, but only 28% used it to estimate bone load. Discussion GPS is the most commonly used method to estimate bone load, but there is a lack of research assessing GPS metrics with bone load. Accelerometry and force plates were among the most prevalent methods used to assess external load, but a lack of bone specific measurements were reported by support staff. Further research exploring how external load relates to bone is needed as there is no consensus on which method of external load is best to estimate bone load in an applied setting.
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- Reece Scott
- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Sport, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal, Physical Activity and Metabolic Health Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Varley I, Sale C, Greeves JP, Morris JG, Sunderland C, Saward C. Relationship between Football-Specific Training Characteristics and Tibial Bone Adaptation in Male Academy Football Players. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:sports11040086. [PMID: 37104160 PMCID: PMC10145492 DOI: 10.3390/sports11040086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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We examined the relationship between football-specific training and changes in bone structural properties across a 12-week period in 15 male football players aged 16 years (Mean ± 1 SD = 16.6 ± 0.3 years) that belonged to a professional football academy. Tibial scans were performed at 4%, 14% and 38% sites using peripheral quantitative computed tomography immediately before and 12 weeks after increased football-specific training. Training was analysed using GPS to quantify peak speed, average speed, total distance and high-speed distance. Analyses were conducted with bias-corrected and accelerated bootstrapped 95% confidence intervals (BCa 95% CI). There were increases in bone mass at the 4% (mean ∆ = 0.15 g, BCa 95% CI = 0.07, 0.26 g, g = 0.72), 14% (mean ∆ = 0.04 g, BCa 95% CI = 0.02, 0.06 g, g = 1.20), and 38% sites (mean ∆ = 0.03 g, BCa 95% CI = 0.01, 0.05 g, g = 0.61). There were increases in trabecular density (4%), (mean ∆ = 3.57 mg·cm-3, BCa 95% CI = 0.38, 7.05 mg·cm-3, g = 0.53), cortical dentsity (14%) (mean ∆ = 5.08 mg·cm-3, BCa 95% CI = 0.19, 9.92 mg·cm-3, g = 0.49), and cortical density (38%) (mean ∆ = 6.32 mg·cm-3, BCa 95% CI = 4.31, 8.90 mg·cm-3, g = 1.22). Polar stress strain index (mean ∆ = 50.56 mm3, BCa 95% CI = 10.52, 109.95 mm3, g = 0.41), cortical area (mean ∆ = 2.12 mm2, BCa 95% CI = 0.09, 4.37 mm2, g = 0.48) and thickness (mean ∆ = 0.06 mm, BCa 95% CI = 0.01, 0.13 mm, g = 0.45) increased at the 38% site. Correlations revealed positive relationships between total distance and increased cortical density (38%) (r = 0.39, BCa 95% CI = 0.02, 0.66), and between peak speed and increased trabecular density (4%) (r = 0.43, BCa 95% CI = 0.03, 0.73). There were negative correlations between total (r = -0.21, BCa 95% CI = -0.65, -0.12) and high-speed distance (r = -0.29, BCa 95% CI = -0.57, -0.24) with increased polar stress strain index (38%). Results suggest that despite football training relating to increases in bone characteristics in male academy footballers, the specific training variables promoting adaptation over a 12-week period may vary. Further studies conducted over a longer period are required to fully elucidate the time-course of how certain football-specific training characteristics influence bone structural properties.
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- Ian Varley
- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 7EL, UK
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- Army Health and Performance Research, Army Headquarters, Andover SP11 8HJ, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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Mode WJA, Slater T, Pinkney MG, Hough J, James RM, Varley I, James LJ, Clayton DJ. Effects of Morning Vs. Evening exercise on appetite, energy intake, performance and metabolism, in lean males and females. Appetite 2023; 182:106422. [PMID: 36539157 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2022.106422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Exercise is an important component of a weight management strategy. However, little is known about whether circadian variations in physiological and behavioural processes can influence the appetite and energy balance responses to exercise performed at different times of the day. This study compared the effects of morning and evening exercise on appetite, post-exercise energy intake, and voluntary performance. In randomised, counterbalanced order, 16 healthy males and females (n = 8 each) completed two trials, performing morning exercise at 10:30 (AMEx) or evening exercise at 18:30 (PMEx). Exercise consisted of 30 min steady-state cycling (60% V˙ O2peak), and a 15-min performance test. A standardised meal (543 ± 86 kcal) was consumed 2-h before exercise and ad-libitum energy intake was assessed 15 min after exercise, with subjective appetite measured throughout. Absolute ad-libitum energy intake was 152 ± 126 kcal greater during PMEx (P < 0.001), but there was no differences in subjective appetite between trials immediately pre-exercise, or immediately before the post-exercise meal (P ≥ 0.060). Resting energy expenditure (P < 0.01) and carbohydrate oxidation (P < 0.05) were greater during AMEx, but there were no differences in substrate oxidation or energy expenditure during exercise (P ≥ 0.155). Exercise performance was not different between trials (P = 0.628). In conclusion, acute morning and evening exercise prompt similar appetite responses, but post-exercise ad-libitum energy intake is greater following evening exercise. These findings demonstrate discordant responses between subjective appetite and ad-libitum energy intake but suggest that exercise might offset circadian variations in appetite. Longer-term studies are required to determine how exercise timing affects adherence and weight management outcomes to exercise interventions. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT04742530, February 8, 2021.
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- William J A Mode
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK.
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McAuley AB, Hughes DC, Tsaprouni LG, Varley I, Suraci B, Baker J, Herbert AJ, Kelly AL. Genetic associations with technical capabilities in English academy football players: a preliminary study. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2023; 63:230-240. [PMID: 35666584 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.22.13945-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Technical capabilities have significant discriminative and prognostic power in youth football. Although, many factors influence technical performance, no research has explored the genetic contribution. As such, the purpose of this study was to examine the association of several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with technical assessments in youth football players. METHODS Fifty-three male under-13 to under-18 outfield football players from two Category 3 English academies were genotyped for eight SNPs. Objective and subjective technical performance scores in dribbling, passing, and shooting were collated. Simple linear regression was used to analyse individual SNP associations each variable, whereas both unweighted and weighted total genotype scores (TGSs; TWGSs) were computed to measure the combined influence of all SNPs. RESULTS In isolation, the ADBR2 (rs1042714) C allele, BDNF (rs6265) C/C genotype, DBH (rs1611115) C/C genotype, and DRD1 (rs4532) C allele were associated with superior (8-10%) objective dribbling and/or shooting performance. The TGSs and/or TWGSs were significantly correlated with each technical assessment (except subjective passing), explaining up to 36% and 40% of the variance in the objective and subjective assessments, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest inter-individual genetic variation may influence the technical capabilities of youth football players and proposes several candidate SNPs that warrant further investigation.
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- Alexander B McAuley
- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK -
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Academy Coaching Department, AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth, UK
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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McAuley AB, Hughes DC, Tsaprouni LG, Varley I, Suraci B, Baker J, Herbert AJ, Kelly AL. Genetic Variations between Youth and Professional Development Phase English Academy Football Players. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13112001. [PMID: 36360238 PMCID: PMC9689905 DOI: 10.3390/genes13112001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to examine differences in the genotype frequency distribution of thirty-three single nucleotide variants (SNVs) between youth development phase (YDP) and professional development phase (PDP) academy football players. One hundred and sixty-six male football players from two Category 1 and Category 3 English academies were examined within their specific age phase: YDP (n = 92; aged 13.84 ± 1.63 years) and PDP (n = 74; aged 18.09 ± 1.51 years). Fisher's exact tests were used to compare individual genotype frequencies, whereas unweighted and weighted total genotype scores (TGS; TWGS) were computed to assess differences in polygenic profiles. In isolation, the IL6 (rs1800795) G allele was overrepresented in PDP players (90.5%) compared to YDP players (77.2%; p = 0.023), whereby PDP players had nearly three times the odds of possessing a G allele (OR = 2.83, 95% CI: 1.13-7.09). The TGS (p = 0.001) and TWGS (p < 0.001) were significant, but poor, in distinguishing YDP and PDP players (AUC = 0.643-0.694), with PDP players exhibiting an overall more power-orientated polygenic profile. If validated in larger independent youth football cohorts, these findings may have important implications for future studies examining genetic associations in youth football.
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- Alexander B.T. McAuley
- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Academy Coaching Department, AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth BH7 7AF, UK
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham B15 3TN, UK
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Varley I, Ward M, Sale C, Beardsley N, Thorpe C, Saward C. The Association Between Running Characteristics And Bone And Body Composition Adaptation Over A Soccer Season. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2022. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000875504.44042.d0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Varley I, Ward M, Thorpe C, Beardsley N, Greeves J, Sale C, Saward C. Modelling Changes in Bone and Body Composition Over a Season in Elite Male Footballers. Int J Sports Med 2022; 43:729-739. [PMID: 35523202 DOI: 10.1055/a-1810-6774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This study investigated the change in bone and body composition characteristics of elite football players and recreationally active control participants across the course of a season. Fortysix participants (20 footballers and 26 recreationally active controls) were assessed by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography for a range of bone and body composition characteristics at four points over the course of a competitive season. Multilevel modelling was used to examine changes. Footballers had higher characteristics than controls for 24 out of 29 dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography variables (all p<0.05). However, there was also significant random inter-individual variation in baseline values for all variables, for both footballers and controls (p < 0.05). Wholebody bone mineral density, leg and whole-body bone mineral content, tibial bone mass and area (38%) increased across the season in footballers (p < 0.05), and there was significant random inter-individual variation in the rate of increase of leg and whole-body bone mineral content (p<0.05). Whole-body bone mineral density, leg and whole-body bone mineral content, tibial bone mass and area (38%) increased over the course of the season in elite football players. The modelling information on expected changes in bone characteristics provides practitioners with a method of identifying those with abnormal bone response to football training and match-play.
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- Ian Varley
- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Al Duhail Sports Club, Al Duhail Sports Club, Doha, Qatar
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- England Rugby, England Rugby, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Army Health and Performance Research, Army Headquarters, Andover, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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Hanley SJ, Sibbick E, Varley I, Sale C, Elliott‐Sale KJ. Exercise Interventions for Weight Management During Pregnancy and up to 1 year Postpartum Among Normal Weight Women and Women with Overweight and Obesity: An Updated Systematic Review. Obes Sci Pract 2022; 8:531-544. [PMID: 36238219 PMCID: PMC9535668 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Given the increased occurrence of pre‐gravid obesity in recent years, and the implications of maternal obesity for maternal and offspring health, it is evident that there is a continued need to investigate antenatal and postnatal weight management strategies and to provide evidence‐based advice for exercise‐based interventions. Given the small number of studies (n = 5) included in an original systematic review by our group in 2015, it was important to add to the dataset by assessing data published since 2015, in order to provide a more in‐depth view of current knowledge. Objective To provide an updated systematic review on studies employing exercise interventions for weight management in pregnant and postpartum women. Methods A systematic review of randomised controlled trials evaluating the effects of an exercise intervention on gestational weight gain and postpartum weight management in normal weight women, and women with overweight and obesity was conducted. PubMed, Scopus, Central Register of Controlled Trials and Web of Science were searched for studies published between September 2013 and June 2021. No restrictions were set on type, intensity, duration, or frequency of exercise intervention. Only studies that targeted body weight or mass as a primary outcome were included. Results Thirteen studies were included in this review: 11 during and two following pregnancy. Exercise significantly reduced gestational weight gain in five of the pregnancy studies and induced significant weight loss in one of the postpartum studies. Across studies, there were large disparities in exercise modality, frequency, and duration, although moderate intensity exercise was consistently employed. Conclusions Some studies showed positive effects of exercise on weight management during and following pregnancy. While there is still no consensus on effective exercise intervention approaches, it is crucial that physical activity, of any safe form, is recommended to encourage healthy weight management during this time.
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- Stephanie J. Hanley
- Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre Nottingham Trent University School of Science and Technology Clifton Campus Clifton LaneNottingham NG11 8NS
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- Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre Nottingham Trent University School of Science and Technology Clifton Campus Clifton LaneNottingham NG11 8NS
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- Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre Nottingham Trent University School of Science and Technology Clifton Campus Clifton LaneNottingham NG11 8NS
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- Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre Nottingham Trent University School of Science and Technology Clifton Campus Clifton LaneNottingham NG11 8NS
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- Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre Nottingham Trent University School of Science and Technology Clifton Campus Clifton LaneNottingham NG11 8NS
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Mode WJ, Small C, Johns S, Slater T, Hough J, Varley I, James RM, James LJ, Clayton DJ. The acute effects of morning and evening fasting on energy intake, appetite and glycaemic control in young, healthy males. Appetite 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bordoli C, Murphy E, Varley I, Sharpe G, Hennis P. A Systematic Review investigating the Effectiveness of Exercise training in Glycogen Storage Diseases. Ther Adv Rare Dis 2022; 3:26330040221076497. [PMID: 37180413 PMCID: PMC10032442 DOI: 10.1177/26330040221076497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Introduction Glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are rare inborn errors of carbohydrate metabolism typically with skeletal muscle and liver involvement. In those with skeletal muscle involvement, the majority display symptoms of exercise intolerance which can cause profound exercise limitation and impair everyday living and quality of life (QoL). There are no curative treatments for GSDs, thus therapeutic options, such as exercise training, are aimed at improving QoL by alleviating signs and symptoms. In order to investigate the effectiveness of exercise training in adults with GSDs, we systematically reviewed the literature. Methods In this review we conducted searches within SCOPUS and MEDLINE to identify potential papers for inclusion. These papers were independently assessed for inclusion and quality by two authors. We identified 23 studies which included aerobic training, strength training or respiratory muscle training in patients with McArdles (n = 41) and Pompe disease (n = 139). Results In McArdle disease, aerobic exercise training improved aerobic capacity (VO2 peak) by 14-111% with further benefits to functional capacity and well-being. Meanwhile, strength training increased muscle peak power by 100-151% and reduced disease severity. In Pompe disease, a combination of aerobic and strength training improved VO2 peak by 9-10%, muscle peak power by 64%, functional capacity and well-being. Furthermore, respiratory muscle training (RMT) improved respiratory muscular strength [maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) increased by up to 65% and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) by up to 70%], with additional benefits shown in aerobic capacity, functional capacity and well-being. Conclusion This adds to the growing body of evidence which suggests that supervised exercise training is safe and effective in improving aerobic capacity and muscle function in adults with McArdle or Pompe disease. However, the literature base is limited in quality and quantity with a dearth of literature regarding exercise training in other GSD subtypes.
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- Claire Bordoli
- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement
(SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Clifton,
Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Charles Dent Metabolic Unit, The National
Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
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- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement
(SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement
(SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement
(SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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Martin D, Timmins K, Cowie C, Alty J, Mehta R, Tang A, Varley I. Corrigendum: Injury Incidence Across the Menstrual Cycle in International Footballers. Front Sports Act Living 2021; 3:745792. [PMID: 34490427 PMCID: PMC8416606 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.745792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Dan Martin
- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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- The Football Association, London, United Kingdom
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- The Football Association, London, United Kingdom
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- The Football Association, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Templeman I, Smith HA, Chowdhury E, Chen YC, Carroll H, Johnson-Bonson D, Hengist A, Smith R, Creighton J, Clayton D, Varley I, Karagounis LG, Wilhelmsen A, Tsintzas K, Reeves S, Walhin JP, Gonzalez JT, Thompson D, Betts JA. A randomized controlled trial to isolate the effects of fasting and energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic health in lean adults. Sci Transl Med 2021; 13:13/598/eabd8034. [PMID: 34135111 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abd8034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Intermittent fasting may impart metabolic benefits independent of energy balance by initiating fasting-mediated mechanisms. This randomized controlled trial examined 24-hour fasting with 150% energy intake on alternate days for 3 weeks in lean, healthy individuals (0:150; n = 12). Control groups involved a matched degree of energy restriction applied continuously without fasting (75% energy intake daily; 75:75; n = 12) or a matched pattern of fasting without net energy restriction (200% energy intake on alternate days; 0:200; n = 12). Primary outcomes were body composition, components of energy balance, and postprandial metabolism. Daily energy restriction (75:75) reduced body mass (-1.91 ± 0.99 kilograms) almost entirely due to fat loss (-1.75 ± 0.79 kilograms). Restricting energy intake via fasting (0:150) also decreased body mass (-1.60 ± 1.06 kilograms; P = 0.46 versus 75:75) but with attenuated reductions in body fat (-0.74 ± 1.32 kilograms; P = 0.01 versus 75:75), whereas fasting without energy restriction (0:200) did not significantly reduce either body mass (-0.52 ± 1.09 kilograms; P ≤ 0.04 versus 75:75 and 0:150) or fat mass (-0.12 ± 0.68 kilograms; P ≤ 0.05 versus 75:75 and 0:150). Postprandial indices of cardiometabolic health and gut hormones, along with the expression of key genes in subcutaneous adipose tissue, were not statistically different between groups (P > 0.05). Alternate-day fasting less effectively reduces body fat mass than a matched degree of daily energy restriction and without evidence of fasting-specific effects on metabolic regulation or cardiovascular health.
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- Iain Templeman
- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.,Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City 106, Taiwan
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.,Cardiovascular Research-Hypertension, Clinical Research Centre, Lund University, Malmö 221 00, Sweden
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.,School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Nestlé Health Science, Translation Research, Avenue Nestlé 55, CH-1800 Vevey, Switzerland.,Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
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- MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Roehampton, London SW15 4JD, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
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Varley I, Metherall P. Supine scapular flap harvest planning using staging imaging of the thorax. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 60:363-364. [PMID: 34266701 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- I Varley
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Wellesley Road, Sheffield S10 2SZ, UK.
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- Department of Medical Physics, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK
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Civil R, Brook MS, Elliott-Sale KJ, Santos L, Varley I, Lensu S, Kainulainen H, Koch LG, Britton SL, Wilkinson DJ, Smith K, Sale C, Atherton PJ. A collagen extraction and deuterium oxide stable isotope tracer method for the quantification of bone collagen synthesis rates in vivo. Physiol Rep 2021; 9:e14799. [PMID: 34042295 PMCID: PMC8157767 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.14799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
The development of safe and practical strategies to prevent weakening of bone tissue is vital, yet attempts to achieve this have been hindered by a lack of understanding of the short-term (days-weeks) physiology of bone collagen turnover. To address this, we have developed a method to quantify bone collagen synthesis in vivo, using deuterium oxide (D2 O) tracer incorporation techniques combined with gas chromatography pyrolysis isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (GC-pyrolysis-IRMS). Forty-six male and female rats from a selectively bred model ingested D2 O for 3 weeks. Femur diaphyses (FEM), tibia proximal (T-PRO), and distal (T-DIS) epiphyses-metaphyses and tibia mid-shaft diaphyses (T-MID) were obtained from all rats after necropsy. After demineralisation, collagen proteins were isolated and hydrolysed and collagen fractional synthetic rates (FSRs) determined by incorporation of deuterium into protein-bound alanine via GC-pyrolysis-IRMS. The collagen FSR for the FEM (0.131 ± 0.078%/day; 95% CI [0.106-0.156]) was greater than the FSR at T-MID (0.055 ± 0.049%/day; 95% CI [0.040-0.070]; p < 0.001). The T-PRO site had the highest FSR (0.203 ± 0.123%/day; 95% CI [0.166-0.241]) and T-DIS the lowest (0.027 ± 0.015%/day; 95% CI [0.022-0.031]). The three tibial sites exhibited different FSRs (p < 0.001). Herein, we have developed a sensitive method to quantify in vivo bone collagen synthesis and identified site-specific rates of synthesis, which could be applicable to studies of human bone collagen turnover.
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- Rita Civil
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Clinical, Metabolic and Molecular Physiology, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Clinical, Metabolic and Molecular Physiology, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Clinical, Metabolic and Molecular Physiology, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Clinical, Metabolic and Molecular Physiology, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK
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Martin D, Timmins K, Cowie C, Alty J, Mehta R, Tang A, Varley I. Injury Incidence Across the Menstrual Cycle in International Footballers. Front Sports Act Living 2021; 3:616999. [PMID: 33733235 PMCID: PMC7956981 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.616999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess how menstrual cycle phase and extended menstrual cycle length influence the incidence of injuries in international footballers. Methods: Over a 4-year period, injuries from England international footballers at training camps or matches were recorded, alongside self-reported information on menstrual cycle characteristics at the point of injury. Injuries in eumenorrheic players were categorized into early follicular, late follicular, or luteal phase. Frequencies were also compared between injuries recorded during the typical cycle and those that occurred after the cycle would be expected to have finished. Injury incidence rates (per 1,000 person days) and injury incidence rate ratios were calculated for each phase for all injuries and injuries stratified by type. Results: One hundred fifty-six injuries from 113 players were eligible for analysis. Injury incidence rates per 1,000 person-days were 31.9 in the follicular, 46.8 in the late follicular, and 35.4 in the luteal phase, resulting in injury incidence rate ratios of 1.47 (Late follicular:Follicular), 1.11 (Luteal:Follicular), and 0.76 (Luteal:Late follicular). Injury incident rate ratios showed that muscle and tendon injury rates were 88% greater in the late follicular phase compared to the follicular phase, with muscle rupture/tear/strain/cramps and tendon injuries/ruptures occurring over twice as often during the late follicular phase compared to other phases 20% of injuries were reported as occurring when athletes were “overdue” menses. Conclusion: Muscle and tendon injuries occurred almost twice as often in the late follicular phase compared to the early follicular or luteal phase. Injury risk may be elevated in typically eumenorrheic women in the days after their next menstruation was expected to start.
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- Dan Martin
- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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- The Football Association, London, United Kingdom
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- The Football Association, London, United Kingdom
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- The Football Association, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Varley I, Stebbings G, Williams AG, Day S, Hennis P, Scott R, Grazette N, Herbert AJ. An investigation into the association of bone characteristics and body composition with stress fracture in athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2021; 61:1490-1498. [PMID: 33480513 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.11871-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to establish the bone and body composition characteristics of high-level athletes with and without a history of stress fracture injury. METHODS Overall, 279 high-level athletes (212 men, 67 women) (age 28.0±9.2 years; body mass 75.0±17.4 kg; height 1.78±0.10 m) and 112 non-athletic controls (60 women, 52 men) 36.2±15.0 years; 70.9±12.9 kg; 1.71±0.10 m) were assessed by DXA to establish their bone mineral density and content, body fat and lean mass. Athletes completed a questionnaire detailing their stress fracture history. RESULTS There were no differences in whole-body bone mineral density (men 1.41±0.12 g/cm2, women 1.19±0.09 g/cm2), bone mineral content (men 3709±626 g, women 2263±290 g), body fat (men 16.3±5.0%,women 23.0±4.6%) and lean mass (men 65.4±9.9 kg, women 38.7±3.6 kg) between athletes with a history of stress fracture (34 men, 16 women) and those without (176 men, 40 women). CONCLUSIONS DXA derived bone and body composition characteristics were not independent risk factors for stress fracture injury in high-level athletes. This study in a large cohort of high-level athletes provides normative bone and body composition values that can be used as a benchmark for researchers and applied practitioners.
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- Ian Varley
- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK -
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.,Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, University College London, London, UK
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- University of Wolverhampton School of Medicine and Clinical Practice, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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McAuley ABT, Hughes DC, Tsaprouni LG, Varley I, Suraci B, Roos TR, Herbert AJ, Kelly AL. The association of the ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D polymorphisms with athlete status in football: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Sports Sci 2021; 39:200-211. [PMID: 32856541 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1812195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this review was to assess the association of ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D polymorphisms with athlete status in football and determine which allele and/or genotypes are most likely to influence this phenotype via a meta-analysis. A comprehensive search identified 17 ACTN3 and 19 ACE studies. Significant associations were shown between the presence of the ACTN3 R allele and professional footballer status (OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.18-1.53) and the ACE D allele and youth footballers (OR = 1.18, 95% CI: 1.01-1.38). More specifically, the ACTN3 RR genotype (OR = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.23-1.77) and ACE DD genotype (OR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.02-1.63) exhibited the strongest associations, respectively. These findings may be explained by the association of the ACTN3 RR genotype and ACE DD genotype with power-orientated phenotypes and the relative contribution of power-orientated phenotypes to success in football. As such, the results of this review provide further evidence that individual genetic variation may contribute towards athlete status and can differentiate athletes of different competitive playing statuses in a homogenous team-sport cohort. Moreover, the ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D polymorphisms are likely (albeit relatively minor) contributing factors that influence athlete status in football.
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- Alexander B T McAuley
- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University , Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University , Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University , Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham, UK
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- Academy Coaching Department, AFC Bournemouth , Bournemouth, UK
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- The International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS), University of Lausanne , Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University , Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University , Birmingham, UK
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Taylor R, Sionis S, Varley I. Spiralised supraclavicular artery island flap for total pharyngeal reconstruction: a technical note. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 59:242-243. [PMID: 33199042 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.08.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- R Taylor
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, S10 2JF.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, S10 2JF
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, S10 2JF
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Bone (re)modeling markers can help determine how the bone responds to different types, intensities, and durations of exercise. They also might help predict those at risk of bone injury. We synthesized evidence on the acute and chronic bone metabolic responses to exercise, along with how nutritional factors can moderate this response. Recommendations to optimize future research efforts are made.
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health, and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Rheumatology Division, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health, and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health, and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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McAuley ABT, Hughes DC, Tsaprouni LG, Varley I, Suraci B, Roos TR, Herbert AJ, Kelly AL. Genetic association research in football: A systematic review. Eur J Sport Sci 2020; 21:714-752. [PMID: 32466725 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1776401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Genetic variation is responsible for a large amount of the inter-individual performance disparities seen in sport. As such, in the last ten years genetic association studies have become more common; with one of the most frequently researched sports being football. However, the progress and methodological rigour of genetic association research in football is yet to be evaluated. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to identify and evaluate all genetic association studies involving football players and outline where and how future research should be directed. Firstly, a systematic search was conducted in the Pubmed and SPORTDiscus databases, which identified 80 eligible studies. Progression analysis revealed that 103 distinct genes have been investigated across multiple disciplines; however, research has predominately focused on the association of the ACTN3 or ACE gene. Furthermore, 55% of the total studies have been published within the last four years; showcasing that genetic association research in football is increasing at a substantial rate. However, there are several methodological inconsistencies which hinder research implications, such as; inadequate description or omission of ethnicity and on-field positions. Furthermore, there is a limited amount of research on several key areas crucial to footballing performance, in particular; psychological related traits. Moving forward, improved research designs, larger sample sizes, and the utilisation of genome-wide and polygenic profiling approaches are recommended. Finally, we introduce the Football Gene Project, which aims to address several of these limitations and ultimately facilitate greater individualised athlete development within football.
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- Alexander B T McAuley
- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK.,Department of Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, City South Campus, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3TN, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Academy Coaching Department, AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth, UK
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- The International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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Varley I, Saward C, Greeves J, Sale C. The Association between Quantified Training Load and Bone Adaptation. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000562753.12116.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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James RM, Varley I, Funnell MP, Hulston CJ, James LJ. Whey Protein Consumption Before, Rather than Within a Post-Exercise Meal Increases the Postprandial Aminoacidemia. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000562857.43091.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We investigated the changes in bone characteristics and body composition of elite speed skaters across two competitive seasons. Twelve elite speed skaters (age 23±4 years; height 1.73±0.09 m; body mass 68.5±8.8 kg; mean±1 SD) were assessed by DXA and pQCT for Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Bone Mineral Content (BMC), area, bone strength, cortical thickness and density at four points over the course of four competitive seasons. Body composition data was also collected. A main effect of time was shown for whole body BMC, right leg BMC, and trabecular area (P<0.05). Whole body BMC was higher during pre-season and end of season in comparison to mid-season (1.0%, P=0.007; 0.8%, P=0.017), right leg BMC was higher at the pre-season scan in comparison to the post pre-season scan (1.8%,P=0.020) and trabecular area was higher during the mid-season and end of season when compared to the pre-season (1.4%, P=0.012; 1.0%, P=0.003). Seasonal changes in bone characteristics and body composition are shown in elite speed skaters over a competitive season. The changes are thought to be a result of fluctuations in training load. These data may have implications for training design and injury risk management in elite sport.
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- Ian Varley
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Headquarters Army Recruiting and Training Division, Upavon, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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Taylor R, Ali M, Varley I. Automating the processing of data in research. A proof of concept using elasticsearch. Int J Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.05.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Varley I, Hughes DC, Greeves JP, Fraser WD, Sale C. SNPs in the vicinity of P2X7R, RANK/RANKL/OPG and Wnt signalling pathways and their association with bone phenotypes in academy footballers. Bone 2018; 108:179-185. [PMID: 29325759 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2018.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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CONTEXT Genotype plays an important role in influencing bone phenotypes, such as bone mineral density, but the role of genotype in determining responses of bone to exercise has yet to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE To determine whether 10 SNPs associated with genes in the vicinity of P2X7R, RANK/RANKL/OPG and Wnt Signalling Pathways are associated with bone phenotypes in elite academy footballers (Soccer players) and to determine whether these genotypes are associated with training induced changes in bone. Design, participants, and methods: 99 elite academy footballers volunteered to participate. Peripheral computed tomography of the tibia (4%, 14%, 38% and 66% sites) was performed immediately before and 12 weeks after an increase in football training volume. Genotypes were determined using proprietary fluorescence-based competitive allele-specific PCR assays. RESULTS No significant genotype by time interactions were shown for any of the SNPs analysed (P > .05). A main effect of genotype was shown. SOST SNP rs1877632 (trabecular density), P2X7R SNPs rs1718119 (cortical thickness and CSA), rs3751143 (SSI, CSA, cortical CSA and periosteal circumference) RANK/RANKL/OPG SNPs rs9594738 (periosteal circumference), rs1021188 (cortical thickness and CSA) and rs9594759 (cortical density) were associated with bone phenotypes (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS No association was shown between P2X7R, RANK/RANKL/OPG and Wnt Signalling SNPs and a change in bone phenotypes following 12 weeks of increased training volume in elite academy footballers. However, SNPs were associated with bone phenotypes pre training. These data highlight the complexity of the interaction between SNPs in the vicinity of the RANK/RANKL/OPG, P2X7R and Wnt metabolic regulatory pathways and bone phenotypes in elite academy footballers.
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- Ian Varley
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Birmingham City University, City South Campus, Edgbaston B15 3TN, UK.
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, UK; Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norfolk, UK.
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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Varley I, Patel S, Williams AG, Hennis PJ. The current use, and opinions of elite athletes and support staff in relation to genetic testing in elite sport within the UK. Biol Sport 2018; 35:13-19. [PMID: 30237657 PMCID: PMC6135972 DOI: 10.5114/biolsport.2018.70747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the current use of genetic testing in UK elite sport and assess how genetic testing might be received by those employed in elite sport. Seventy-two elite athletes and 95 support staff at UK sports clubs and governing bodies completed an online survey of 11 questions concerning their experience of genetic testing and beliefs regarding the use of genetic testing in sport. Genetic testing related to sports performance and injury susceptibility is conducted in UK elite sport, albeit by a relatively small proportion of athletes (≤17%) and support staff (≤8%). Athletes and their support staff agree that genetics are important in determining elite status (≥79%) and appear willing to engage in genetic testing for individualising training to improve sport performance and reduce injury risk. Opinion was divided on whether genetic information should be used to identify talented athletes and influence selection, eligibility or employment status. Genetic testing for sports performance and injury susceptibility occurs in UK elite sport, however it is not commonly conducted. There is a belief that genetics is an important factor in determining an athlete and there is a willingness to engage in genetic testing for sports performance and injury susceptibility.
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- Ian Varley
- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK
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- Centre for Sports Law, Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LP, UK
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- Sports Genomics Laboratory, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe Green Road, Crewe, CW1 5DU, UK
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- Centre for Health, Exercise & Active Living (HEAL), Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe Green Road, Crewe, CW1 5DU, UK
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Varley I, Lewin R, Needham R, Thorpe RT, Burbeary R. Association between Match Activity Variables, Measures of Fatigue and Neuromuscular Performance Capacity Following Elite Competitive Soccer Matches. J Hum Kinet 2017; 60:93-99. [PMID: 29339989 PMCID: PMC5765789 DOI: 10.1515/hukin-2017-0093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The aim of the study was to assess the relationships between match activity variables, subsequent fatigue and neuromuscular performance capacity in elite soccer players. Subjects (n = 10) were professional soccer players participating in the English Championships. Match activity variables and markers of fatigue status were measured before and following two matches. Creatine kinase (CK) and muscle soreness were measured at baseline, immediately following, as well as 40 and 64 h post-match. Countermovement jump performance and perceived ratings of wellness were measured at baseline, then 40 and 64 h post-match. Relationships were shown between CK and the total number of accelerations and decelerations immediately (r = 0.63; large), 40 h (r = 0.45; moderate) and 64 h post-match (r = 0.35; moderate) (p < 0.05). Relationships between CK and total sprint distance (r = 0.39; moderate) and the number of sprints (r = 0.35; moderate) 40 h post-match (p < 0.05) were observed. Furthermore, relationships were shown between the perceived rating of wellness and number of accelerations 40 (r = 0.52; large) and 64 h (r = 0.40; moderate) post-match, sprint distance 40 h post-match (r = 0.40; moderate) and the total number of sprints 40 h post-match (r = 0.51; large) (p < 0.05). The quantification of match activity variables, particularly the total number of accelerations and decelerations and the number of sprints, provides insights into the fatigue status in elite soccer players 40 and 64 h post-match.
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- Ian Varley
- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, UK
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- Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, UK
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- Football Medicine and Science Department, Manchester United Football Club, Manchester, UK
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- Nottingham Forest Football Club, The City Ground Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Willems SM, Wright DJ, Day FR, Trajanoska K, Joshi PK, Morris JA, Matteini AM, Garton FC, Grarup N, Oskolkov N, Thalamuthu A, Mangino M, Liu J, Demirkan A, Lek M, Xu L, Wang G, Oldmeadow C, Gaulton KJ, Lotta LA, Miyamoto-Mikami E, Rivas MA, White T, Loh PR, Aadahl M, Amin N, Attia JR, Austin K, Benyamin B, Brage S, Cheng YC, Cięszczyk P, Derave W, Eriksson KF, Eynon N, Linneberg A, Lucia A, Massidda M, Mitchell BD, Miyachi M, Murakami H, Padmanabhan S, Pandey A, Papadimitriou I, Rajpal DK, Sale C, Schnurr TM, Sessa F, Shrine N, Tobin MD, Varley I, Wain LV, Wray NR, Lindgren CM, MacArthur DG, Waterworth DM, McCarthy MI, Pedersen O, Khaw KT, Kiel DP, Pitsiladis Y, Fuku N, Franks PW, North KN, van Duijn CM, Mather KA, Hansen T, Hansson O, Spector T, Murabito JM, Richards JB, Rivadeneira F, Langenberg C, Perry JRB, Wareham NJ, Scott RA. Large-scale GWAS identifies multiple loci for hand grip strength providing biological insights into muscular fitness. Nat Commun 2017; 8:16015. [PMID: 29313844 PMCID: PMC5510175 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms16015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Hand grip strength is a widely used proxy of muscular fitness, a marker of frailty, and predictor of a range of morbidities and all-cause mortality. To investigate the genetic determinants of variation in grip strength, we perform a large-scale genetic discovery analysis in a combined sample of 195,180 individuals and identify 16 loci associated with grip strength (P<5 × 10-8) in combined analyses. A number of these loci contain genes implicated in structure and function of skeletal muscle fibres (ACTG1), neuronal maintenance and signal transduction (PEX14, TGFA, SYT1), or monogenic syndromes with involvement of psychomotor impairment (PEX14, LRPPRC and KANSL1). Mendelian randomization analyses are consistent with a causal effect of higher genetically predicted grip strength on lower fracture risk. In conclusion, our findings provide new biological insight into the mechanistic underpinnings of grip strength and the causal role of muscular strength in age-related morbidities and mortality.
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- Sara M. Willems
- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Usher Institute for Population Health Sciences and Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9AB, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada QC H3T 1E2
- Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 0B1
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, USA
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- Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Lund University Diabetes Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Skånes University Hospital, 222 41 Lund, Sweden
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2031, Australia
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- Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology, Kings College London, London SE1 7EH, UK
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Human Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Maryland 02114, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Maryland 02115, USA
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- Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Maryland 02114, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Maryland 02115, USA
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), University of Brighton, Eastbourne BN20 7SN, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo 102-0083, Japan
- Department of Sports and Life Science, National Institute of Fitness and Sports, Kanoya, Kagoshima 891-2393, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USA
- BROAD Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, USA
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- BROAD Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Capital Region of Denmark, Glostrup University Hospital, DK-2600 Glostrup, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales 2305, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales 2308, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton, New South Wales 2305, Australia
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), University of Brighton, Eastbourne BN20 7SN, UK
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- Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
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- Faculty of Physical Education, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Lund University Diabetes Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Skånes University Hospital, 222 41 Lund, Sweden
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise & Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria 8001, Australia
- Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Capital Region of Denmark, Glostrup University Hospital, DK-2600 Glostrup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Experimental Research, Rigshospitalet, 2600 Glostrup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, DK-2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain
- Research Institute ‘i+12’, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
- Geriatrics Research and Education Clinical Center, Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
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- National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo 162-8636, Japan
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- National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo 162-8636, Japan
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- British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
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- Target Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, USA
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise & Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria 8001, Australia
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- Target Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, UK
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Medical Genetics, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia FG, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- National Institute for Health Research, Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- National Institute for Health Research, Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
- National Institute for Health Research, Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK
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- Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- BROAD Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, USA
- The Big Data Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7BN, UK
- Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7BN, UK
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- Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Maryland 02114, USA
- BROAD Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, USA
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- Target Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, USA
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- Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7BN, UK
- Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7LE, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford OX3 7LE, UK
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0SR, UK
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Maryland 02115, USA
- Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, Massachusetts 02131, USA
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA
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- Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (SESAME), University of Brighton, Eastbourne BN20 7SN, UK
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- Graduate School of Health and Sports Science, Juntendo University, Chiba 270-1695, Japan
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- Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skånes University Hospital, 222 41 Lund, Sweden
- Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Section for Medicine, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
- Biobank Research, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
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- Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2031, Australia
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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- Lund University Diabetes Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Skånes University Hospital, 222 41 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology, Kings College London, London SE1 7EH, UK
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, USA
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s and Boston University’s Framingham Heart Study, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702, USA
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada QC H3T 1E2
- Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 0B1
- Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology, Kings College London, London SE1 7EH, UK
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1A4
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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Varley I, Williams R, Greeves JP, Izard R, Sale C. Seasonal Differences In Bone Characteristics In Elite Team Sport Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2017. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000518231.86517.2c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Taylor R, Ali MH, Howe TE, Varley I. Review of General Dental Council and General Medical Council "fitness to practise" hearings related to maxillofacial surgery. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 55:580-583. [PMID: 28400075 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dually-registered specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) may be subject to disciplinary hearings by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the General Dental Council (GDC) for the same allegations, a phenomenon referred to as "double jeopardy" within the specialty. Previous efforts by both councils to simplify regulatory arrangements have made little progress. We have therefore reviewed the range and scope of fitness to practise (FTP) proceedings relevant to OMFS. We searched the online GMC register to find registered OMFS specialists and obtained FTP proceedings from 2004-2016 through a Freedom of Information request from the GDC. We then searched for cases relevant to OMFS, and cross-checked GMC and GDC registers for dual registration before reviewing relevant cases and identifying and discussing themes. Seven OMFS specialists are currently subject to GMC sanctions. A total of 22 GDC hearings related to OMFS, all of which began after 2011. Six involved the practice of OMFS, work within an OMFS department, or work by a dually-registered doctor. While "double jeopardy" is uncommon, it does happen. The cases reviewed raise issues about the remit of the GDC and their understanding of clinical practice in OMFS. We found no evidence of progress in attempts to simplify FTP proceedings. The number of GDC hearings relevant to OMFS is increasing.
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- R Taylor
- 1 Nook Green, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1ER
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- Databowl Ltd., 69 Cornish Place, Cornish Street, Sheffield, S6 3AF
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF
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Varley I, Hughes D, Greeves J, Fraser W, Sale C. Increased Training Volume Improves Bone Density and Cortical Area in Adolescent Football Players. Int J Sports Med 2017; 38:341-346. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-124510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Ian Varley
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Biomedical Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Headquarters Army Recruiting and Training Division, Department of Occupational Medicine, Upavon, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Howe TE, Varley I, Allen JE, Glossop A, McKechnie A. Scheduling terminology for oral and maxillofacial surgery. Are we speaking a universal language? Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 55:407-409. [PMID: 27876547 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Use of a universal vocabulary to assist with the scheduling of operations has been shown to considerably reduce delays and improve the use of theatre resources. Within the UK the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) has established a classification to assist with the triage of both emergency and non-emergency operating lists. We completed a survey to assess the uptake and understanding of this classification when scheduling maxillofacial operations. From a list of eight scheduling terms, respondents had to choose one each for 20 different clinical situations (that represented equally) immediate, urgent, expedited, and elective operations as defined by them. A total of 50 surveys were collated. Only 65% of answers selected represented NCPOD terms. 25% of answers represented a term higher and 18% a term lower, on the scale of intervention for the same category of situation. Current NCEPOD terms do not seem to be used universally and are poorly understood. Considerable variation in terminology exists when scheduling maxillofacial operations.
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- T E Howe
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, United Kingdom.
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- Academic Unit of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Sheffield, 19 Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, United Kingdom.
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- Academic Unit of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Sheffield, 19 Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, United Kingdom.
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Varley I, Howe TE, Hunter K, Smith AT. Errors in interpretation of neck levels in postoperative pathological specimens. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 55:302-304. [PMID: 27823850 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Accurate orientation of pathological specimens is of fundamental importance, and specimens that are divided postoperatively may be misinterpreted. We asked surgeons and pathologists to identify boundaries between nodal levels on a clinical photograph of a neck dissection specimen. Few participants were able to identify the boundaries between levels accurately, with several important errors where a marked level contained none of the relevant anatomical tissue. Most errors were in level I, and the number decreased towards level IV. Errors were made by both pathologists and surgeons. The boundaries of level IIA were consistently overestimated, which may have implications for previous studies that evaluated patterns of nodal spread.
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- I Varley
- Academic Unit of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Sheffield, 19 Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, United Kingdom.
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- Academic Unit of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, The University of Sheffield, 19 Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, United Kingdom
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- Academic Unit of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, The University of Sheffield, 19 Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, United Kingdom
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, United Kingdom
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Taylor R, Veale B, Varley I, Orr R, Doyle P. An audit of the quality of temporal artery biopsies at chesterfield royal hospital. Int J Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.08.505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Varley I, Greeves JP, Sale C, Friedman E, Moran DS, Yanovich R, Wilson PJ, Gartland A, Hughes DC, Stellingwerff T, Ranson C, Fraser WD, Gallagher JA. Functional polymorphisms in the P2X7 receptor gene are associated with stress fracture injury. Purinergic Signal 2016; 12:103-13. [PMID: 26825304 DOI: 10.1007/s11302-016-9495-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Military recruits and elite athletes are susceptible to stress fracture injuries. Genetic predisposition has been postulated to have a role in their development. The P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) gene, a key regulator of bone remodelling, is a genetic candidate that may contribute to stress fracture predisposition. The aim of this study is to evaluate the putative contribution of P2X7R to stress fracture injury in two separate cohorts, military personnel and elite athletes. In 210 Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) military conscripts, stress fracture injury was diagnosed (n = 43) based on symptoms and a positive bone scan. In a separate cohort of 518 elite athletes, self-reported medical imaging scan-certified stress fracture injuries were recorded (n = 125). Non-stress fracture controls were identified from these cohorts who had a normal bone scan or no history or symptoms of stress fracture injury. Study participants were genotyped for functional SNPs within the P2X7R gene using proprietary fluorescence-based competitive allele-specific PCR assay. Pearson's chi-squared (χ (2)) tests, corrected for multiple comparisons, were used to assess associations in genotype frequencies. The variant allele of P2X7R SNP rs3751143 (Glu496Ala-loss of function) was associated with stress fracture injury, whilst the variant allele of rs1718119 (Ala348Thr-gain of function) was associated with a reduced occurrence of stress fracture injury in military conscripts (P < 0.05). The association of the variant allele of rs3751143 with stress fractures was replicated in elite athletes (P < 0.05), whereas the variant allele of rs1718119 was also associated with reduced multiple stress fracture cases in elite athletes (P < 0.05). The association between independent P2X7R polymorphisms with stress fracture prevalence supports the role of a genetic predisposition in the development of stress fracture injury.
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- Ian Varley
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Headquarters Army Recruiting and Training Division, Trenchard Lines, Upavon, Pewsey, Wilts SN9 6BE, UK.
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK.
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- The Susanne Levy Gertner Oncogenetics Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
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- Ariel and Heller Institue, Sheba Medical Center, Ariel University, Ramat Gen, Israel.
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- Ariel and Heller Institue, Sheba Medical Center, Ariel University, Ramat Gen, Israel.
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- Bone and Joint Research Group, Department of Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Diseases, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Sherrington Buildings, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3GE, UK.
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- The Mellanby Centre for Bone Research, Department of Human Metabolism, The University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield, S10 2RX, UK.
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence, Victoria, BC, V9E 2C5, Canada.
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- Cardiff School of Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, UK. .,Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norfolk, NR4 7UY, UK.
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- Bone and Joint Research Group, Department of Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Diseases, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Sherrington Buildings, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3GE, UK.
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Kennedy C, Varley I, Ricardo M, Lee N. The use of synthetic β-tricalcium phosphate bone substitute in cranio-maxillofacial surgery – a three years retrospective review. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.08.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Sale C, Varley I, Jones TW, James RM, Tang JCY, Fraser WD, Greeves JP. Effect of carbohydrate feeding on the bone metabolic response to running. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2015; 119:824-30. [PMID: 26251510 PMCID: PMC4593812 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00241.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Bone resorption is increased after running, with no change in bone formation. Feeding during exercise might attenuate this increase, preventing associated problems for bone. This study investigated the immediate and short-term bone metabolic responses to carbohydrate (CHO) feeding during treadmill running. Ten men completed two 7-day trials, once being fed CHO (8% glucose immediately before, every 20 min during, and immediately after exercise at a rate of 0.7 g CHO·kg body mass−1·h−1) and once being fed placebo (PBO). On day 4 of each trial, participants completed a 120-min treadmill run at 70% of maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o2 max). Blood was taken at baseline (BASE), immediately after exercise (EE), after 60 (R1) and 120 (R2) min of recovery, and on three follow-up days (FU1-FU3). Markers of bone resorption [COOH-terminal telopeptide region of collagen type 1 (β-CTX)] and formation [NH2-terminal propeptides of procollagen type 1 (P1NP)] were measured, along with osteocalcin (OC), parathyroid hormone (PTH), albumin-adjusted calcium (ACa), phosphate, glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), insulin, cortisol, leptin, and osteoprotogerin (OPG). Area under the curve was calculated in terms of the immediate (BASE, EE, R1, and R2) and short-term (BASE, FU1, FU2, and FU3) responses to exercise. β-CTX, P1NP, and IL-6 responses to exercise were significantly lower in the immediate postexercise period with CHO feeding compared with PBO (β-CTX: P = 0.028; P1NP: P = 0.021; IL-6: P = 0.036), although there was no difference in the short-term response (β-CTX: P = 0.856; P1NP: P = 0.721; IL-6: P = 0.327). No other variable was significantly affected by CHO feeding during exercise. We conclude that CHO feeding during exercise attenuated the β-CTX and P1NP responses in the hours but not days following exercise, indicating an acute effect of CHO feeding on bone turnover.
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- Craig Sale
- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom;
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group, Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom; Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom; and
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, HQ Army Recruiting and Training Division, Upavon, United Kingdom
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Varley I, Hughes DC, Greeves JP, Fraser WD, Sale C. Genetic Associations with Changes in Bone Phenotypes in Academy Soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000478645.55413.8b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sale C, Hughes DC, Greeves JP, Stellingwerff T, Ranson C, Fraser WD, Varley I. The Association of a Sclerostin Encoding SNP with Stress Fracture Occurrence in Elite Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000478646.55413.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Varley I, Hughes DC, Greeves JP, Stellingwerff T, Ranson C, Fraser WD, Sale C. RANK/RANKL/OPG pathway: genetic associations with stress fracture period prevalence in elite athletes. Bone 2015; 71:131-6. [PMID: 25464125 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2014.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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CONTEXT The RANK/RANKL/OPG signalling pathway is important in the regulation of bone turnover, with single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes within this pathway associated with bone phenotypic adaptations. OBJECTIVE To determine whether four SNPs associated with genes in the RANK/RANKL/OPG signalling pathway were associated with stress fracture injury in elite athletes. DESIGN, PARTICIPANTS, AND METHODS Radiologically confirmed stress fracture history was reported in 518 elite athletes, forming the Stress Fracture Elite Athlete (SFEA) cohort. Data were analysed for the whole group and were sub-stratified into male and cases of multiple stress fracture groups. Genotypes were determined using proprietary fluorescence-based competitive allele-specific PCR assays. RESULTS SNPs rs3018362 (RANK) and rs1021188 (RANKL) were associated with stress fracture injury (P<0.05). 8.1% of the stress fracture group and 2.8% of the non-stress fracture group were homozygote for the rare allele of rs1021188. Allele frequency, heterozygotes and homozygotes for the rare allele of rs3018362 were associated with stress fracture period prevalence (P<0.05). Analysis of the male only group showed 8.2% of rs1021188 rare allele homozygotes had suffered a stress fracture whilst 2.5% of the non-stress fracture group were homozygous. In cases of multiple stress fractures, homozygotes for the rare allele of rs1021188 and individuals possessing at least one copy of the rare allele of rs4355801 (OPG) were shown to be associated with stress fracture injury (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The data support an association between SNPs in the RANK/RANKL/OPG signalling pathway and the development of stress fracture injury. The association of rs3018362 (RANK) and rs1021188 (RANKL) with stress fracture injury susceptibility supports their role in the maintenance of bone health and offers potential targets for therapeutic interventions.
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- Ian Varley
- Biomedical Life and Health Sciences Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Biomedical Life and Health Sciences Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Headquarters Army Recruiting and Training Division, UK.
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- Cardiff School of Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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- Biomedical Life and Health Sciences Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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