AMSSM Position Statement Update: Blood-Borne Pathogens in the Context of Sports Participation.

This AMSSM position statement update is directed toward health care providers of patients involved in sport and exercise. There have been significant advances in clinical and scientific research in the understanding of blood-borne pathogens (BBPs), and this update incorporates these advancements. This document is intended as a general guide to clinical practice based on the current state of evidence, while acknowledging the need for modification as new knowledge becomes available.

AMSSM position statement update: blood-borne pathogens in the context of sports participation.

This American Medical Society for Sports Medicine position statement update is directed towards healthcare providers of patients involved in sport and exercise. There have been significant advances in clinical and scientific research in the understanding of blood-borne pathogens (BBPs), and this update incorporates these advancements. This document is intended as a general guide to clinical practice based on the current state of the evidence, while acknowledging the need for modification as new knowledge becomes available.

Terlipressin facilitates gastric and autonomic system dysfunctions in liver cirrhosis.

Background/aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate gastric myoelectric activity and autonomic activity in patients with esophageal varices treated by an analogue of vasopressin.

Methodology: Included in this study are 20 patients divided into two groups: Group A: 10 patients treated with terlipressin (the bleeding from oesophageal varices) and Group B: 10 healthy persons matched with age and gender. The studies were performed before and after intravenous administration of vasopressin (VP) analogue.