American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
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?
Inhalation of volumes of concentrated gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and xenon, even with medical supervision, may carry serious health risks.
IGF-1 and the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List
IGF-1 can enhance the production of lean muscle as well as aid in recovery time, but when used without medical necessity, exogenous IGF-1 can cause serious harm.
Giving Back – Habitat For Humanity 2014
Members of USADA’s staff donated 56 man-hours to the Colorado Springs community volunteering with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity on March 13, 2014.
Is it prohibited for athletes to use IV infusions for rehydration and recovery?
We have seen an increase in inquires at USADA about the use of Intravenous (IV) Infusions for this purpose, and would like to assist athletes and medical personnel by clarifying this.
What’s the difference between autologous, homologous (allogenic), and heterologous blood transfusions?
Autologous blood transfusion is the collection and re-infusion of the patient’s own blood or blood components.