Unlock Your Athletic Potential with Genomics by Bumrungrad Hospital
Unlock Your Athletic Potential with Genomics by Bumrungrad Hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital, our corporate member, would like to introduce their new technology, Genomics, which can help you identify the potential of your genes as well as evaluate the influence of it on a particular person.
Have you ever wondered what makes elite athletes so extraordinary? It is not just hard work and dedication; genetics play a crucial role. Scientists have identified hundreds of genetic variations linked to athletic abilities, shaping the characteristics of elite athletes.
Genetic Contribution vs. Non-Genetic Factors
Research estimates that genetics account for approximately 50% of athletic performance. However, non-genetic factors—such as training techniques, diet, and environment—also significantly influence athletic ability. These factors can alter gene expression and influence performance, making genomics a valuable tool to predict sports outcomes and optimise training programme.
Multigene Panel for Sports Genomics
The sports genomics multigene panel aims to evaluate the influence of genetic factors on safety, endurance, and power in athletes. Its key goals include:
- Maximising safe participation for adolescents/adults
- Identifying life-threatening medical risks during participation, such as cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, rhabdomyolysis, and acute metabolic decompensation
- Recognising conditions that require treatment before or during participation, including fatty acid oxidation disorder, McArdle disease, and heat stroke
- Reevaluating organs at risk, such as lung blebs, scoliosis, aortic root abnormalities, and lens impairments
- Diagnosing and treating conditions that interfere with performance, including alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, periodic paralysis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and retinal diseases
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About Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital in Asia is highly accredited, being the first hospital in Asia to be accredited by the US-based Joint Commission International (JCI) and achieving accreditation five times since 2002. It has also obtained other notable certifications such as the DNV GL MIR Certification for Infection Risk and the Global Healthcare Accreditation with Excellence designation from GHA. Bumrungrad demonstrates high clinical success rates and low infection rates. The hospital’s laboratory is certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the only one in Asia to achieve this level. Additionally, Bumrungrad is the only hospital in Thailand with an internationally-certified lab (ISO 15189) and the first hospital worldwide to achieve Certification of Conformance with GHA COVID-19 Guidelines for Medical Travel Programs. Newsweek ranked Bumrungrad as the best hospital in Thailand for two consecutive years and as one of the top 150 hospitals globally in their World’s Best Hospitals 2022 list.
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