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| SABR 38 Day Two: Steroid Statistics, and Does Cleveland Really Rock? | | 2008-06-27 14:27:23 | | The first presentation I went to today was the analysis of steroid use in baseball by Jeff Swtichenko of Emory University. Switchenko was one of the under-30 members at last night’s meeting.
Emory’s biostatistics department put together a dense, thorough study of the collective effect of steroid abuse on performance in the “steroid era.”
It’s a very [...] | | By: The Pastime | | |
| | Eczema Care Wet Wraps and Steroid Treatments. | | 2008-05-14 11:19:00 | | In every case of eczema, inflammation is present. If there is no inflammation, there is no eczema. When skin is inflamed, it takes on a reddish look. This redness comes when the skin’s upper and lower levels (dermis and epidermis) become swollen. It is also the inflammation that produces the reactions within the skin that causes itching. Small, red, pus filled bumps also commonly accompany inflammation. It is when these small bumps are destroyed and they group together to form larger bumps is when skin lichenification takes place. This cycle of scratching off the head of inflamed bumps, and having them group together to form a larger bump will continue to grow and spread unless it is intentionally interrupted. Wet wraps are an eczema treatment designed to get rid of inflammation. The proper procedure is to moisturize your skin right after bathing. A wet bandage is then applied to all of the areas where eczema is likely to strike. A dry bandage is then put in place, covering the | | By: Health Care Guide | | |
| | Steroid Hormone Animation | | 2008-05-01 22:30:00 | | Steroid hormones are steroids which act as hormones. Mammalian steroid hormones can be grouped into five groups by the receptors to which they bind: glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens, estrogens, and progestagens. Vitamin D derivatives are a sixth closely related hormone system with homologous receptors, though technically sterols rather than steroids.The natural steroid hormones are generally synthesized from cholesterol in the gonads and adrenal glands. These forms of hormones are lipids. They can enter the cell membrane quite easily and enter right into the nuclei. Steroid hormones are generally carried in the blood bound to specific carrier proteins such as sex hormone binding globulin or corticosteroid binding globulin. Further conversions and catabolism occurs in the liver, other "peripheral" tissues, and in the target tissues.Because steroids and sterols are lipid soluble, they can diffuse fairly freely from the blood through the cell membrane and into the cytoplasm | | By: Biosolution | | |
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| Canseco claims he introduced A-Rod to a steroid dealer | | 2008-03-25 13:50:00 | | In Canseco's new book "Vindicated," the former Bash-Brother says that he introduced the current Yankees third baseman to a steroid dealer, but did not inject him himself.Canseco also claims that A-Rod was constantly trying to sleep with his wife, a former Hooters girl.From Joe Lavin via Deadspin: As for Alex Rodriguez, Canseco says he didn't inject Rodriguez, but that he "introduced Alex to a known supplier of steroids." Canseco didn't mention Rodriguez in the first book because he "hated the b | | By: Sliding Into Home | | |
| | Steroid side effects | | 2008-02-26 09:31:05 | | CUSHINGOID:CataractsUlcersSkin: striae, thinning, bruisingHypertension/ Hirsutism/ HyperglycemiaInfectionsNecrosis, avascular necrosis of the femoral headGlycosuriaOsteoporosis, obesityImmunosuppressionDiabetesBECLOMETHASONE:Buffalo humpEasy bruisingCataractsLarger appetiteObesityMoonfaceEuphoriaThin arms & legsHypertension/ HyperglycaemiaAvascular necrosis of femoral headSkin thinningOsteoporosisNegative nitrogen balanceEmotional liability | | By: Complete Health Blog | | |
| | The Steroid Mess | | 2008-02-14 10:41:00 | | I've tried for the most part to keep away from national issues on this blog. You guys already have more than enough talking heads telling you what to think, and it's easier to focus solely on stuff that affects South Florida directly.However, it's impossible to ignore the gravity of the Congressional hearings on the Clemens-McNamee Saga. It's easily the biggest story in sports.My take? I honestly could not care less. I respect baseball purists' desire to keep the game clean and the stats legitimate. There's something to be said about having records to break, knowing that those records were achieved fairly. But times change and records really don't have the meanings they once did.If someone were to have hit in 57 straight games 30 years ago, it would be the headline of every newspaper in the country. Now, it would probably still be on page 1, but I get the feeling people aren't as impressed by broken records as they once were. They are too busy fiddling with their iPhones.I also respect | | By: State of Miami | | |
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| | Clemens Admits Steroid Use? | | 2008-02-13 01:11:00 | | Well, not really. My friend John in Omaha, NE sent me this very funny YouTube clip of that video that The Texas Con Man put out on the Internet back in December after the Mitchell Report first came out where he absolutely denied everything regarding his alleged steroid use.This clip is a very funny and creative edit, and in honor of Clemens' Congressional appearance today, I thought you might enjoy this,which lasts a little less than a minute and a half. | | By: The Mighty Quinn Media Machine | | |
| | Should the U.S. Congress Investigate Steroid Abuse In Major League Baseball? | | 2008-01-17 17:14:31 | | Representative Christopher Shays (R) Connecticut
On Tuesday January 15, 2008 a committee of the United States House of Representatives held hearings on the use of performance enhancing drugs by major league baseball players. For several hours committee members grilled Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Player’s union chief Donald Fehr, and former U.S. [...] | | By: Politics and Sports | | |
| | Random Steroid News & Notes | | 2008-01-17 11:25:00 | | I've been trying to stay away from the steroid issue as much as possible for the past couple of days because quite honestly I'm starting to be so bored by the story that I really don't care anymore. But in reality, steroids in baseball are a big deal, so here's an update on what has been going on. Here’s an article from the New York Daily News about the winners and losers of the recent Congressional hearing that in my opinion accomplished nothing.The Miami News Times spoke to a former former Florida Marlins and Cincinnati Reds trainer Larry Starr, who discussed steroid use in the game, and put more holes in Roger Clemens’ B-12 excuse: B-12 is used in the medical community for people who are truly vitamin deficient. A typical use is for alcoholics with liver damage. The theory on B-12 is that it helps athletes recover from fatigue faster and strengthens their immune system, Starr said. “In the 70s, B-12 was very common in baseball,” Starr said. “Players would come to me and say they needed a B-12 shot, and I would tell them 'I don't give shots.'” B-12 is also thought to work as a masking agent in urine tests for steroids and other PEDs, Starr said. “Clemens said he didn't get the drugs himself, but why would Clemens go to his trainer?” Starr asked. “Lidocain and injectable B-12 are prescription items. Someone else would have to get the drugs. Also, trainers really shouldn't be giving shots unless directed by a team physician or doctor. You are putting a needle in someone, you can hit a nerve or blood vessel.” He saw the first signs of what he suspected was steroid use among players when he was working with the Cincinnati Reds in 1984. “We weren't allowed to test [for steroids], but my first suspicion was a player that came out of the minor leagues to Spring Training and had gained an incredible amount of weight in a short period of time,” Starr said. “The weight he gained was almost totally lean muscle mass ... His prod | | By: Sliding Into Home | | |
| | | Clemens Searches For the Real Steroid Abusers | | 2007-12-27 10:24:00 | | I found it hilarious yesterday to learn that Roger Clemens' lawyer, Rusty Hardin, plans to launch an investigation into the allegations that his client was a big time steroid abuser in the Mitchell Report. In other words, this guy Hardin, who hasn't exactly dressed himself in glory throughout this mess, is going to launch an investigation into the investigation.That's really going to be objective, isn't it?Yep, Roger Clemens won't rest until he finds out who the real steroid abusers are. It certainly can't be him. You know this so-called investigation will do nothing but try to smear Brian McNamee, who basically rolled over on him and Andy Pettitte to George Mitchell and his investigators. Clemens basically lost any leg to stand on when his buddy Andy came clean (sort of) about the HGH McNamee supplied to him.And I really can't wait for that farce of an interview he'll do with Mike Wallace of "60 Minutes" on January 6. He also plans to do a press conference that day. And you ha | | By: The Mighty Quinn Media Machine | | |
| | Bud Selig Obfuscates to Protect the Cash-Cow Steroid Era | | 2007-12-13 15:59:24 | | In his press conference’s prepared remarks, Selig bemoaned the lack of a test for Human Growth Hormone. NOT the lack of testing for HGH in MLB, but the lack of an existing test, itself.
Said Selig:
As we previously announced, we, along with the National Football League, are funding Dr. Don Catlin in his efforts to [...] | | By: The Cub Reporter | | |
| | Let The Circus Begin: Congress to Hold Steroid Hearings | | 2007-11-17 15:51:46 | |
Now that that pesky business in Iraq has been cleaned up nicely, the homeless have all been housed, and every American has adequate health care, Congress is finally able to address the issues that really matter; such as whether or not overpaid grown men who play a child's game take steroids.
Yahoo:
The Baltimore Sun reported that one after day a grand jury indicated all-time home run leader Barry Bonds, an Illinois congressman said Friday that he will hold a hearing on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball and other sports.
Rep. Bobby Rush, chairman of a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, said he plans to convene the hearing when Congress returns from its winter recess early next year.
"Given recent developments, the impending Mitchell report and reports of widespread abuse in professional wrestling, I believe it's time we get a formal update on what progress is being made to eradicate steroids from all sports and sports entertainment," Rush, a Democrat, said in a | | By: A League of Her Own | | |
| | How Not to Handle a Steroid Press Conference, Part Two | | 2007-09-12 08:33:24 | | A while ago we documented the exploits of San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman as he addressed the media regarding his steroid suspension. There was a lot of double talk, wherein Merriman tried to earn credibility by admitting his guilt before turning around and decrying the drug manufacturer, telling us all that he was not a cheater, and-most hilariously-repeating the line, "It could happen to anyone."Now we have Rick Ankiel, a week ago the most inspirational story in baseball this year, today a prime suspect in the ongoing steroid investigation. Ankiel allegedly received HGH from a Florida-based pharmacy under the scope of a steroid investigation. You would think that being named in such a report would be bad enough for a player's PR. But if we've learned anything from this whole steroid mess, it's that the players don't sully their reputations by doing steroids nearly as much as they do while addressing the media after they get caught. Below are some of Ankiel's and Cardina | | By: Between the Lines | | |
| | Sherk Releases Statement On Steroid Test | | 2007-07-23 19:38:00 | | Last week, both UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk and Hermes Franca tested positive for steroids after their fight at UFC 73 Stacked on July 7. Franca had released his reasons for doing what he did to MMAWeekly.com, and now Sean Sherk has released statements of his own on the situation.Sean Sherk has chosen to appeal the allegations that he used anabolic steroids. Today Sherk has remained to stand by his appeal and released his point of view on the situation in a press release:"At the present time, I cannot explain the positive drug test in Sacramento, California," stated the UFC lightweight champion. "I know that I have never used any steroids or other banned substances, and I am investigating possible causes of the positive test with my attorney. I have never cheated, and all of my success has come from hard work and dedication to my sport." Sherk's attorny, Howard Jacobs, will be representing him in his appeal against his suspension and fine.The appeal will be in Los Angeles, hel | | By: The Irish Whip | | |
| | Greg Valentino on TLC Steroid Special | | 2007-06-21 00:08:43 | | I don’t know how many people seen the TLC special on Steroids that had Greg Valentino as their main guest. It came out about two years ago. First off Greg Valentino is considered a joke in the bodybuilding community.He used to be a respected bodybuilder. As you can see in this before [...] | | By: Bodybuilding Blog | | |
| | Steroid Facts and Myths | | 2007-05-29 21:03:48 | | Steroids is probably one of the most misunderstood drugs around. Most have not tried it or even known anyone (at least to their knowledge) that have tried them. People fear more what they do not know or understand. Steroids are much more prevelant then people are aware. They think they will be able [...] | | By: Bodybuilding Blog | | |
| | Steroid Nation: European Track May Have Toughest Anti-Doping Policy | | 2007-05-20 01:18:00 | | I asked Gary R. Gaffney, M.D. at Steroid Nation for his opinion on which sport has the most stringent doping policy. His reply was that, "the toughest appears to be European track policies where bio-profiles need to be established, and testing can occur at any time and any place."Allyson Felix, USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week, happens to share this opinion:"It’s just part of the routine — you know you’re going to be tested probably more than athletes in any other sport,” she said. “They can pull you out of any competition, disrupt your whole day, it doesn’t matter. You have to do this. I think we will always have to do that."For that reason, the stock excuses that are being uttered all too frequently by track athletes who have been caught with their hands in the cookie jar ("It was an accident," or "I was buying vitamins online and my English is limited," or "My testosterone level is naturally 10 times higher than the normal person's.") just don't pass muster. Th | | By: Finish Line Pundit: A Track & Field Blog | | |
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