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ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2023

Advancing athletic assessment by integrating conventional methods with cutting-edge biomedical technologies for comprehensive performance, wellness, and longevity insights.

Marios Spanakis, Persefoni Fragkiadaki, Elisavet Renieri, Elena Vakonaki, Irene Fragkiadoulaki, Athanasios Alegakis, Mixalis Kiriakakis, Nikolaos Panagiotou, Eleni Ntoumou, Ioannis Gratsias and 8 more

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Article in Frontiers in sports and active living, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
4.8field-weighted citation impact, top 4% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

18 authors at 8 institutions in 2 countries.

Marios SpanakisDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
Persefoni FragkiadakiDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
Elisavet RenieriDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
Elena VakonakiDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
Irene FragkiadoulakiDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
Athanasios AlegakisDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
Mixalis KiriakakisDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
Nikolaos PanagiotouiDNA Laboratories, Athens, Greece.
Eleni NtoumouiDNA Laboratories, Athens, Greece.
Ioannis GratsiasCheck Up Medicus Biopathology & Ultrasound Diagnostic Center - Polyclinic, Athens, Greece.
Evangelos ZoubaneasDiatrofi Center for Eating Disorders and Consultation, Athens, Greece.
Galina Dmitrievna MorozovaBioelementology and Human Ecology Center, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia.
Marina Alekseevna OvchinnikovaDepartment of Sport Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov Univercity), Moscow, Russia.
Christina TsitsimpikouGeneral Chemical State Laboratory of Greece, Athens, Greece.
Konstantinos TsarouhasDepartment of Cardiology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece.
Nikolaos DrakoulisResearch Group of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics, Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Anatoly Viktorovich SkalnyBioelementology and Human Ecology Center, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia.
Aristides TsatsakisDepartment of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
University of Crete · GRSechenov University · RUAthens Medical Center · GRGeneral Chemical State LaboratoryNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens · GRPeoples' Friendship University of Russia · RUPolyclinic General Hospital · GRUniversity Hospital of Larissa · GR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In modern athlete assessment, the integration of conventional biochemical and ergophysiologic monitoring with innovative methods like telomere analysis, genotyping/phenotypic profiling, and metabolomics has the potential to offer a comprehensive understanding of athletes' performance and potential longevity. Telomeres provide insights into cellular functioning, aging, and adaptation and elucidate the effects of training on cellular health. Genotype/phenotype analysis explores genetic variations associated with athletic performance, injury predisposition, and recovery needs, enabling personalization of training plans and interventions. Metabolomics especially focusing on low-molecular weight metabolites, reveal metabolic pathways and responses to exercise. Biochemical tests assess key biomarkers related to energy metabolism, inflammation, and recovery. Essential elements depict the micronutrient status of the individual, which is critical for optimal performance. Echocardiography provides detailed monitoring of cardiac structure and function, while burnout testing evaluates psychological stress, fatigue, and readiness for optimal performance. By integrating this scientific testing battery, a multidimensional understanding of athlete health status can be achieved, leading to personalized interventions in training, nutrition, supplementation, injury prevention, and mental wellness support. This scientifically rigorous approach hereby presented holds significant potential for improving athletic performance and longevity through evidence-based, individualized interventions, contributing to advances in the field of sports performance optimization.

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athletic performanceechocardiographyessential elementsgenotypemetabolomicsnutritionsports medicinetelomeres

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