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.
GIVE Everything, TAKE Nothing.
Dr. Larry Bowers, USADA Chief Science Officer, met with the Chair of the Executive Board of the National Anti-Doping Agency Germany (NADA), Dr. Andrea Gotzmann.
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.
Anti-Doping Seminar in Asia
The Korean Anti-Doping Agency hosted the “Anti-Doping Seminar in Asia – Practical Implementation of Revised World Anti-Doping Code and Effective Testing” in Seoul, Korea on April 4, 2014.
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.