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Published on: 31 Mar 2011 06:51:49 PM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Partly
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? No
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? No
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This is an interesting case report associating repetitive position on a bicycle with compromised vascular flow deficiencies. The author's establishing position on a bike only 10-miles a day requires more evidence than was presented. Ten miles riden on a bike is easily covered in 60-90 minutes.

     

    If the authors would introduce more evidence to support their findings such as diet, sitting position habit when not cycling, complete relevant medical history, I would have rated this paper 5-6.

     

    I hope the authors will revise it for another round of reviews.

     

  • Competing interests:
    None.
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Clinical Sports Medicine treatment of Elite and World Class athletes, including aging cyclists who ride 40-100 miles daily for 15-Years. Former PBAA Cycling World Record holder.

  • How to cite:  Misner B .Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency - More Evidence Requested[Review of the article 'Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency ' by Rau S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(11):WMCRW001155
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Partly
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? No
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? No
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? No
  • Other Comments:

    Very brief article on an interesting case. Further explanation is required reguarding the demographics and the investigations for exclusion of other causes of calcification (e.g. diabetes melitus) in the patient. Also, a summery of the persons training history would be a valuable addition to the case study. More detail on a proposed mechanism/pathophysiology would also support the case conclusions.

     

     

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Sports scientist & medical doctor

  • How to cite:  Kent W .Interesting topic but not enough detail to allow evaluation of conclusions.[Review of the article 'Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency ' by Rau S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(6):WMCRW00807
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Partly
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    A well described likely cause effect relationship and the importance of good history taking.

  • Competing interests:
    NO
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    05 years of experience.

  • How to cite:  Gupta D .Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency [Review of the article 'Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency ' by Rau S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(5):WMCRW00743
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    The case study is a good addition to the literature,its short and to the ponit.

  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    13 years

  • How to cite:  Gilani S A.Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency[Review of the article 'Calcific Arterial Changes in an Avid Cyclist: An Evolving Vascular Insufficiency ' by Rau S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(4):WMCRW00637
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