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Harlequin syndrome in two athletes
K E Fallon, J J May
Two cases are reported of harlequin syndrome, a disorder of the sympathetic nervous system in which sweating and flushing of the skin in response to exercise is diminished. This condition is most likely to be first noticed in sporting situations.
(Br J Sports Med 2005;39:e1) http://bjsm.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/39/1/e1
Weight loss pressure on a 5 year old wrestler
R A Sansone, R Sawyer
The case is reported of a 5 year old boy who was pressured to lose weight in order to wrestle at a lower weight class. Although a minority of athletes engage in unhealthy weight management practices, this is an unusual case because of the age of the athlete and the influential role of a parent.
(Br J Sports Med 2005;
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