Blood doping by cobalt. Should we measure cobalt in athletes?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Blood doping is commonplace in competitive athletes who seek to enhance their aerobic performances through illicit techniques.</p> <p>Presentation of the hypothesis</p> <p>Cobalt, a naturally-occurring element...

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Main Authors: Guidi Gian, Franchini Massimo, Lippi Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/1/1/18