'Female athlete triad' risk for women

Article Abstract:

Some female athletes may develop 'female athlete triad'. Female athlete triad is characterized by the development of eating disorders, amenorrhea and osteoporosis. Amenorrhea is the absence or abnormal stoppage of menstruation. Women who participate in sports are under pressure to maintain an extremely low body weight through diet and exercise. Some female athletes may develop a disordered pattern of eating in response to this type of pressure. Those with an extreme response may develop bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa. Women with a disordered eating pattern have a higher risk of developing amenorrhea or osteoporosis. The proportion of female athletes with a disordered eating pattern may vary depending on the sport. Physicians should screen female athletes for eating disorders or amenorrhea at pre-competition examinations. Programs should also be established for the prevention and treatment of female athlete triad.

Health aspects, Diseases, Eating disorders, Weight loss, Women athletes, Amenorrhea

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Studies raise doubts about benefit of athletics in reducing unhealthy behavior among adolescents

Article Abstract:

Participation in school athletics may not prevent unhealthy behavior among adolescents. Unhealthy behaviors include smoking, alcohol use, drug abuse, unsafe sex and weapon carrying. A research study found that adolescents who participated in sports did not have fewer high-risk behaviours. Boys who participated in competitive sports were more likely to drink alcohol than those who did not. Girls who competed in sports were no less likely to drink alcohol as those who did not, but they were much less likely to smoke. Some sports may be associated with a higher risk of unhealthy behavior among adolescents. Athletes may be bigger risk takers than other individuals. A research study found that college athletes who played certain sports were more likely to engage in high risk behaviour.

Psychological aspects, Behavior, Teenagers, Youth, School sports

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Rheumatologists issue guidelines for preventing and treating corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis

Article Abstract:

Physicians need to be aware that patients who take corticosteroids regularly are at risk for osteoporosis. Corticosteroids are used to treat many diseases, including asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis. Organ transplant recipients also take corticosteroids. About 30 million Americans are taking long-term corticosteroids and more than half may develop osteoporosis. One-fourth may fracture a bone as a result. Physicians should prescribe the lowest dose of corticosteroids possible and should use inhaled or topical medication. Patients should take calcium and vitamin D supplements and should exercise regularly.

Complications and side effects, Corticosteroids, Adrenocortical hormones

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