Scientific Papers
URINE OSMOLALITY AND CONDUCTIVITY AS INDICIES OF HYDRATION STATUS IN ATHLETES IN THE HEAT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine a quick and easy method for assessment of day-to-day hydration status in athletes in the heat. METHODS: Measurement of the osmolality of the first urine sample [...]
THE HYDRATION INFLUENCE ON THE RISK OF STROKE (THIRST) STUDY
OBJECTIVE: There is a decreased sensation of thirst and often dehydration among the elderly population. It is unclear whether it represents a contributing factor for cerebral ischemic events. DESIGN: Consecutive patients presenting to a University [...]
RESPONSE TO A FLUID LOAD IN ATHLETES WITH A HISTORY OF EXERCISE INDUCED HYPONATREMIA
PURPOSE: To determine whether athletes who had previously developed hyponatremia during an ultradistance triathlon show an impaired ability to excrete a large fluid load compared with athletes who had completed the same race without developing [...]
FLUID BALANCE AND HYDRATION HABITS OF ELITE FEMALE FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS DURING CONSECUTIVE INTERNATIONAL MATCHES.
The purpose of this study was to assess sweat loss and hydration practices of elite female field hockey players during consecutive international matches. Eighteen England U21 field hockey players were assessed during 2 consecutive international [...]