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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinsp.2023.100190 | DOI Listing |
J Clin Med
August 2024
Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-1192, Japan.
The number of people immersed in excessive gaming has increased in this age of rapid digitalization. The World Health Organization and American Psychiatric Association Organization recognize a gaming disorder as a condition that results in significant problems in daily life as a result of excessive gaming. Both organizations emphasize the similarities to behavioral addictions such as gambling.
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January 2024
Graduate Program in Department of Exercise Health Science, National Taiwan University of Sport, No.16, Sec. 1, Shuang-Shih Rd., Taichung, 404, Taiwan.
We explored the effect of 3 mg/kg of caffeine supplementation on the cognitive ability and shooting performance of elite e-sports players. Nine e-sports players who had received professional training in e-sports and had won at least eighth place in national-level e-sports shooting competitions. After performing three to five familiarization tests, we employed a single blind, randomized crossover design to divide participants into caffeine trial (CAF) and placebo trial (PL).
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November 2023
Faculdade de Medicina, Instituto de Medicina Fisica e Reabilitacao, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Background: The realm of virtual games, video games, and e-sports has witnessed remarkable and substantial growth, captivating a diverse and global audience. However, some studies indicate that this surge is often linked to a desire to escape from real life, a phenomenon known as escapism. Much like substance abuse, escapism has been identified as a significant motivator, leading to adverse outcomes, including addiction.
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April 2023
Departamento de Fisiologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina/Universidade Federal de São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Sports Med Open
January 2023
Institute for Sport Science, Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany.
Background And Aim: Measuring the prevalence of doping in recreational sport is difficult. However, to fit their initiatives, National Anti-Doping Organizations are interested in knowing the numbers, so their scarce resources are not wasted. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of doping and over-the-counter medicine use for performance enhancement among recreational athletes in eight European countries.
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