title: Bayesian detection of abnormal hematological values to introduce a no-start rule for heterogeneous populations of athletes.
abstract: Sports authorities exclude athletes with abnormal levels of blood parameters. Here, the consideration of longitudinal blood profiles together with heterogeneous factors such as ethnicity and age produces a model with enhanced sensitivity to detect blood doping. Sports disciplines with heterogeneous populations now have a general method to introduce the no-start rule.
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Pierre-Edouard
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Sottas
authors.forename: Patrice
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mangin
authors.forename: Martial
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saugy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000531:Altitude; D001499:Bayes Theorem; D004300:Doping in Sports / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000494:pharmacology; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006400:Hematocrit; D006403:Hematologic Tests / Q000592:standards*; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008954:Models, Biological; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013177:Sports / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D004921:Erythropoietin; D000068817:Epoetin Alfa