Metabolic insights at the finish line: deciphering physiological changes in ultramarathon runners through breath VOC analysis

H Chou, K Arthur, E Shaw, C Schaber… - Journal of Breath …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Exhaustive exercise can induce unique physiological responses in the lungs and other parts
of the human body. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath are ideal for …

[HTML][HTML] Progress and challenges of developing volatile metabolites from exhaled breath as a biomarker platform

H Chou, L Godbeer, M Allsworth, B Boyle, ML Ball - Metabolomics, 2024 - Springer
Background The multitude of metabolites generated by physiological processes in the body
can serve as valuable biomarkers for many clinical purposes. They can provide a window …

[HTML][HTML] Healthy environments for athleTes (HEAT): environmental conditions along a 90 km ultra-marathon event, South Africa

H Havenga, D Gharbi, N Sewry, B Language… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
This paper provides an overview of the HEAT (Healthy Environments for AthleTes) project,
which aims to understand the impact of environmental conditions on athlete health and …

Risk factors associated with a history of iliotibial band syndrome (hITBS) in distance runners: a cross-sectional study in 76 654 race entrants–a SAFER XXXIII study

JV Marais, A Jansen van Rensburg… - The Physician and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Background Despite the numerous health benefits of distance running, it is also associated
with the development of 'gradual onset running-related injuries'(GORRIs) one of which is …

Years of running, chronic diseases, and allergies are associated with gradual onset Achilles tendon injuries in 61,252 running race entrants: SAFER XXXIX study

J Young, P Wood, M Schwellnus, E Jordaan… - PM&R - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background Gradual‐onset Achilles tendon injuries (GoATIs) in runners are
common. Data show that chronic diseases are associated with GoATI. Objective To …