Half-Life of a Drug
March 12, 2015
Determining the half-life of a drug depends on many variables, and it is extremely important that athletes understand the clearance times of medications.
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Direct and Indirect Markers of Doping
February 26, 2015
There are different markers of doping used to identify the presence of a prohibited substance (or its metabolites) in the blood or urine of an athlete.
How to Use Global DRO
September 10, 2014
Global DRO is a medication database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific drugs/substances based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
A Change of Place: Jessica Galli’s Story
August 29, 2014
Jessica Galli is no stranger to dealing with change. The 29-year old track and field Paralympian has made a name—and now a career—for herself by thriving in the face of adversity.
Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks
July 29, 2014
The general public is often confused by the differences between energy drinks and sports drinks. However, neither of these are official product categories.
Use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs More Prevalent than Type 1 Diabetes or HIV Infection
July 29, 2014
As a member of the Endocrine Society’s Scientific Task Force (SSTF), USADA’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Larry Bowers, was an author of the scientific statement, “Adverse Health Consequences of Performance-Enhancing Drugs,” published in the Endocrine Society journal, Endocrine Reviews.
Discoveries by Scientific Working Group Could Advance Ability to Detect hGH Doping in Sport
July 22, 2014
Building on the existing tests for growth hormone (GH) abuse in sport, scientists continue to make advancements in successfully detecting doping in sport.
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
June 6, 2014
From May 27-31, 2014, the American College of Sports Medicine held its 61st annual meeting in Orlando Florida. USADA’s Science Director, Matthew Fedoruk was on hand to present a tutorial lecture, titled New Frontiers against Doping in Sport: Challenging the Omertà.
Is Inhaling Xenon or Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Dangerous?
May 8, 2014
Inhalation of volumes of concentrated gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and xenon, even with medical supervision, may carry serious health risks.