Video game epilepsy in the twentieth century: a review

Shoja, Mohammadali Mohajel; Tubbs, R. Shane; Malekian, Armin; Jafari-Rouhi, Amir Hossein; Barzgar, Mohammad; Oakes, W. Jerry

doi:10.1007/s00381-006-0285-2

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“…Video game-related health problems can cause continuous strain injuries, skin disorders and other health issues. Other problems according to Shoja et al (2007) [2], include a condition that could be termed video game-provoked seizures in patients with pre-existing epilepsy. The following health consequences of video gaming have been reported.…”

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Gaming Disorder and Effects of Gaming on Health: An Overview

Ayenigbara¹

2018

J Addict Med Ther Sci

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Introduction: A video game is any software program that can be played on a computing device, such as a personal computer, gaming console or mobile phone. Video games are age and gender friendly, very popular but like other pleasurable endeavors, can have adverse consequences, which are reviewed. Aims: This review focuses on the effects of gaming on health, compares gaming with other disorders and opens further discussion on gaming disorder. The overall goal is to explore gaming disorder prevention methods including education, intra-and interpersonal counseling, the role of family and lifestyle modifi cation. Methods: A literature review was performed in Web of Science, Google and Spring Link databases as well as World Health Organization (WHO) material on gaming disorder. Date of publication was not an exclusionary factor but language was a factor. Only English language documents were included in our search. Results: Multiple system physical health disorders were found to be associated with long-term video game activity. The health problems most cited included visual, muscular-skeletal, obesity and epileptic seizures Conclusions: It is concluded that video gaming has many characteristics of other addiction disorders including deleterious physical and mental health consequences. The social and ubiquitous nature of gaming makes it diffi cult to recognize the signs and symptoms of excess gaming. Recommendations: Based on a review of the literature, it is recommended gamers become more aware of their time engaging in this popular activity. A greater awareness of signs and symptoms of gaming on daily activities, physical and mental health, and social relationships is encouraged. If persistent gamers experience depression or anxiety, it is recommended that they seek medical or behavioral health professionals.

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Gaming Disorder and Effects of Gaming on Health: An Overview

Ayenigbara¹

2018

J Addict Med Ther Sci

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“…In this review, the meaning is restricted to a neurological response to light, color or patterns. Several recent reviews are available 9–22 . The prior reviews are not systematic reviews and neither is this one.…”

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Visually sensitive seizures: An updated review by the Epilepsy Foundation

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Light flashes, patterns, or color changes can provoke seizures in up to 1 in 4000 persons. Prevalence may be higher because of selection bias. The Epilepsy Foundation reviewed light-induced seizures in 2005. Since then, images on social media, virtual reality, three-dimensional (3D) movies, and the Internet have proliferated. Hundreds of studies have explored the mechanisms and presentations of photosensitive seizures, justifying an updated review. This literature summary derives from a nonsystematic literature review via PubMed using the terms "photosensitive" and "epilepsy." The photoparoxysmal response (PPR) is an electroencephalography (EEG) phenomenon, and photosensitive seizures (PS) are seizures provoked by visual stimulation. Photosensitivity is more common in the young and in specific forms of generalized epilepsy. PS can coexist with spontaneous seizures. PS are hereditable and linked to recently identified genes. Brain imaging usually is normal, but special studies imaging white matter tracts demonstrate abnormal connectivity. Occipital cortex and connected regions are hyperexcitable in subjects with light-provoked seizures. Mechanisms remain unclear. Video games, social media clips, occasional movies, and natural stimuli can provoke PS.

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“…The first virtual reality (VR) tasks were developed with the aim of preventing postoperative hemianopsia and unilateral neglect [4]. However, the risk of VR sickness or VRH-induced seizures raised concerns for all screen-based video games [5][6][7][8]. Therefore, we performed an initial study evaluating the tolerance of a wireless, low-cost, high-quality, and customizable device: the Samsung Gear VR combined with a Samsung S7 smartphone [9].…”

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Immersive Virtual Reality and Ocular Tracking for Brain Mapping During Awake Surgery: Prospective Evaluation Study

Casanova¹,

Clavreul²,

Soulard³

et al. 2021

J Med Internet Res

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Background Language mapping during awake brain surgery is currently a standard procedure. However, mapping is rarely performed for other cognitive functions that are important for social interaction, such as visuospatial cognition and nonverbal language, including facial expressions and eye gaze. The main reason for this omission is the lack of tasks that are fully compatible with the restrictive environment of an operating room and awake brain surgery procedures. Objective This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a virtual reality headset equipped with an eye-tracking device that is able to promote an immersive visuospatial and social virtual reality (VR) experience for patients undergoing awake craniotomy. Methods We recruited 15 patients with brain tumors near language and/or motor areas. Language mapping was performed with a naming task, DO 80, presented on a computer tablet and then in 2D and 3D via the VRH. Patients were also immersed in a visuospatial and social VR experience. Results None of the patients experienced VR sickness, whereas 2 patients had an intraoperative focal seizure without consequence; there was no reason to attribute these seizures to virtual reality headset use. The patients were able to perform the VR tasks. Eye tracking was functional, enabling the medical team to analyze the patients’ attention and exploration of the visual field of the virtual reality headset directly. Conclusions We found that it is possible and safe to immerse the patient in an interactive virtual environment during awake brain surgery, paving the way for new VR-based brain mapping procedures. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03010943; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03010943.

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Video game epilepsy in the twentieth century: a review

Abstract: We believe that knowledge of visually evoked seizures may aid neuroscientists in further exploration of the pathophysiology of seizure activity and its related preventive measures. Further studies are necessary to prove the etiology of such seizure activity.

Cited by 25 publications

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Gaming Disorder and Effects of Gaming on Health: An Overview

Gaming Disorder and Effects of Gaming on Health: An Overview

Visually sensitive seizures: An updated review by the Epilepsy Foundation

Immersive Virtual Reality and Ocular Tracking for Brain Mapping During Awake Surgery: Prospective Evaluation Study

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