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Rheumatology Advance Access published online on August 3, 2004
Rheumatology, doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh338
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Received May 20, 2004
Accepted June 28, 2004

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Rheumatological prescribing in athletes: a review of the new World Anti-Doping Agency guidelines

R. Smith 1, L. Barnsley 1*, S. Kannangara 1, A. Mace 2

1 New South Wales Institute of Sports Medicine, Concord Hospital, Sydney, Australia
2 Department of Otolaryngology, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: les.barnsley{at}email.cs.nsw.gov.au.


  Abstract

Rheumatologists, with their musculoskeletal background, often care for athletes. The effect of a positive anti-doping test, whether through illegitimate use or accidental prescribing of banned drugs, is devastating to an athlete's career. It is therefore incumbent upon rheumatologists to be aware of issues relating to drugs in sport. This involves both therapeutic drugs and doping. It is vital to ensure that any substance prescribed should be approved for use and should not adversely affect (or benefit) the athlete's performance. In March 2004, 5 months prior to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, the joint World Anti-Doping Agency/International Olympic Committee published the revised list of banned substances in athletes. This article aims to provide an overview of the current status of medications commonly prescribed in rheumatological practice.

Keywords: Rheumatology; WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency); IOC (International Olympic Committee); Doping.
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