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Hidden patterns behind doping use among Norwegians 18-19 years old [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
There is a growing public concern about the increasing use of performance enhancing drugs (doping) in sport, exercise and fitness activities. Research has been carried out to answer the question “Why do exercising young people use performance enhancing ...
Barland, Bjørn, Tangen, Jan Ove
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An exploratory study of image and performance enhancement drug use in a male British South Asian community [PDF]

open access: yes
Background: Consumerism of image and performance enhancement drugs (IPEDs) is a world-wide public health concern. Given anecdotal reporting of increased normalisation of IPED use and uptake of British South Asian male IPED users at UK needle and syringe ...
Kean, J, van Hout, MC
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Public health awareness and safety of anabolic steroid use among Sports Science Students in Egypt

open access: yesDiscover Public Health
Background People often misuse anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) in high, non-therapeutic doses because they help build muscle and make you stronger. Evaluating students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices is crucial for designing targeted educational ...
Noha M. Elghazally   +4 more
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Anabolic-androgen steroids

open access: yes
Millions of individuals make illicit use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), remaining a public health issue. It often leads to detrimental effects, including cardiovascular and renal diseases, besides hormonal and metabolic imbalances. The objective of this review is to emphasize the contribution of oxidative stress and inflammation to these ...
de Melo Junior, Antonio Ferreira   +7 more
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Cholestasis Linked to Bodybuilding Supplements: Exploring the Risks of Contamination

open access: yesCase Reports in Hepatology
Drug-induced liver injury resulting from herbal and dietary supplement use is increasingly common and underrecognized. We report a case of a 34-year-old male recreational bodybuilder who presented with muscle cramping, fatigue, and diffuse itching in the
Mark Matusak   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse Causes Cardiac Dysfunction

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Men's Health
This article aims to review available literature evidence about the harmful effects of long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse on the heart. A review of 11 existing literature articles regarding this association has been used in the development
Rabiu Momoh
doaj   +1 more source

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