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I've been reading some of the SAGE advisory notes advising on managing covid transmission in HE. I am now full of contradicting thoughts on, well, everything.
For anyone who wants to ruin their weekend: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/914978/S0728_Principles_for_Managing_SARS-CoV-2_Transmission_Associated_with_Higher_Education_.pdfWe have 2 fixed term lecturing posts with @SHU_SPARC @SHUSportPhysAct in Physiology https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_shup/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form and Biomechanics https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_shup/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form. Please RT
An actual room on the actual campus! First time since March. Managed to record a quick video to try the system out. All good!
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Dr Tom Bassindale on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
Thanks Christiaan, I agree it is a real thing, it looks like China and Mexico have a particular issue, amongst…Christiaan Bartlett on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
The contaminated meat causing clenbuterol positives is a real thing: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2011-10/wada-withdraws-cas-appeal-in-case-of-mexican-footballers but as you say this exoneration maybe only possible…Dr Tom Bassindale on Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
20th Feb 17
Thanks Bob, a useful example for our students of the importance of getting it right or holding your hand up…
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![Tramadol, a synthetic opioid painkilling drug is not banned in sport under World Anti Doping Agency regulations. It is however, rather controversial. Over the past five or so years there have been […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4032015831_5935c6e7ea_b-115x115.jpg "Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?")
Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?
Posted on October 19, 2017 | No CommentsTramadol, a synthetic opioid painkilling drug is not banned in sport under World Anti Doping Agency regulations. It is however, rather controversial. Over the past five or so years there have been […] -
![I often get asked why some drugs are banned in sport and others aren’t. Here’s a quick run down and an update on the World Anti Doping Agency Prohibited List 2018. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC03440-B2-115x115.jpg "Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list")
Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list
Posted on October 2, 2017 | No CommentsI often get asked why some drugs are banned in sport and others aren’t. Here’s a quick run down and an update on the World Anti Doping Agency Prohibited List 2018. […] -
![Recently there have been increasing calls for transparency in sports drug testing,one issue being around missed tests. The Armitstead affair brought this issue to the fore last month. Should athletes have a […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/cyclist-115x115.jpg "Transparency and missed doping control tests")
Transparency and missed doping control tests
Posted on August 31, 2016 | No CommentsRecently there have been increasing calls for transparency in sports drug testing,one issue being around missed tests. The Armitstead affair brought this issue to the fore last month. Should athletes have a […] -
![From midnight (starting 26 May 2016) the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into effect, aiming to stamp out the market in ‘legal highs’ or novel psychoactive substances. The Act, which has seen several delays […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cynicism-2-1445003-1280x960-115x115.jpg "Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – The end of legal highs?")
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – The end of legal highs?
Posted on May 25, 2016 | 3 CommentsFrom midnight (starting 26 May 2016) the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into effect, aiming to stamp out the market in ‘legal highs’ or novel psychoactive substances. The Act, which has seen several delays […] -
![With only a few weeks to go until the General Election 2015 in the UK, I thought I would look at the major party manifestos and see if there were any hints […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/westminster-115x115.jpg "Forensic Science in the General Election 2015")
Forensic Science in the General Election 2015
Posted on April 22, 2015 | 2 CommentsWith only a few weeks to go until the General Election 2015 in the UK, I thought I would look at the major party manifestos and see if there were any hints […] -
![Last week one of the worlds quickest men Asafa Powell failed a drug test for the banned stimulant oxilofrine. This is thought to be a component of a sports supplement, maybe […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Sports-115x115.jpg "Doping – rationalising the banned substance list")
Doping – rationalising the banned substance list
Posted on July 23, 2013 | 2 CommentsLast week one of the worlds quickest men Asafa Powell failed a drug test for the banned stimulant oxilofrine. This is thought to be a component of a sports supplement, maybe […]
