Why is this study important? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains the leading cause of sport-related death worldwide (1,2). Although survival rates have improved in many high-income countries through widespread cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, automated external defibrillator (AED) access, and emergency action planning, much less is known about preparedness in African football settings. Recent high-profile cases […]
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MRI used to screen maturity in U-17 soccer stars
Age-limited spot has long been limited by the veracity of birth certificates but MR imaging appears to provide a safe, reliable way of levelling the playing field. This blog post contains an article from the African press providing the background, MR images of a young, and mature, wrist, and a photo of the team that […]