No effects of power line frequency extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure on selected neurobehavior tests of workers inspecting transformers and distribution line stations versus controls
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Jan 1, 2014
This study evaluated whether occupational 50 Hz ELF-EMF exposure near transformers and distribution power lines affects performance on several computer-based neurobehavior tests. Spot measurements found some electric-field locations above a national occupational standard, while all magnetic-field spots were below the…
Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields of transformers and possible biological and health effects
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Jan 1, 2014
This study measured leakage extremely low-frequency (ELF) magnetic fields around a transformer located on the bottom floor of a three-floor apartment building in Istanbul. The measurements were evaluated against international exposure standards, and the authors report exposures higher than the IARC threshold magnetic…
Risk of neuroblastoma, maternal characteristics and perinatal exposures: the SETIL study
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Jan 1, 2014
This population-based Italian case-control study (153 neuroblastoma cases; 1044 controls) evaluated maternal characteristics and perinatal exposures, including measured ELF-MF home exposure during pregnancy. The authors report no association between ELF-MF exposure and neuroblastoma risk. Increased risks were…
Pulsed electromagnetic field and exercises in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
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Jan 1, 2014
This double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial evaluated pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy followed by a standardized shoulder strengthening exercise program in adults with shoulder impingement syndrome (N=56). The active PEMF group improved in pain and function from baseline across follow-ups, while…
Effect of 950 MHz UHF electromagnetic radiation on biomarkers of oxidative damage, metabolism of UFA and antioxidants in the livers of young rats of different ages
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Jan 1, 2014
This animal study exposed rats of different early-life ages to 950 MHz UHF electromagnetic radiation for 30 minutes per day (SAR 1.0–1.3 W/kg) across gestation and/or early postnatal periods. The authors report no evidence of oxidative stress by TBARS or protein carbonyls, but report changes in fatty acid…
Effects of ultraviolet irradiation, pulsed electric field, hot water dip and ethanol vapours treatment on keeping and sensory quality of mung bean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) sprouts.
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Jan 1, 2014
This food science study assessed how UV irradiation, pulsed electric field, hot water dip, and ethanol vapour treatments affected mung bean sprout quality and storage life at room and low temperatures. The abstract reports minimal effects on sprout growth metrics, with ethanol suppressing length/weight, hot water dip…
Stereotactic excision of additional lesions detected with intraoperative ultrasound examination during radiofrequency dissecting sealar (habib®) assisted hepatic metastasectomy: report of 4 cases.
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Jan 1, 2014
This chart review describes four cases where stereotactic marking and excision were used to remove nonpalpable colorectal liver metastases during hepatic metastasectomy, guided by intraoperative ultrasound. Intraoperative ultrasound identified an additional lesion in one patient, and all resections achieved negative…
Radiofrequency reduction of inferior turbinates in allergic and non allergic rhinitis.
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Jan 1, 2014
This institutional study evaluated radiofrequency ablation for inferior turbinate hypertrophy in 200 patients with allergic or non-allergic rhinitis. Most patients reported improvement in nasal symptoms, with relatively few reporting persistent nasal obstruction or other symptoms at follow-up. The authors report no…
Two of three patients with multiple chemical sensitivity had less symptoms and secondary hyperalgesia after transcranially applied pulsed electromagnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2014
This open case study assessed transcranially applied pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) as a potential therapy for multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) in three patients. Two of three patients reported considerable improvements in MCS-related symptoms/functional impairments and reduced capsaicin-induced secondary…
Radiodensitometric Assessment of the Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation Versus Low Intensity Laser Irradiation on Mandibular Fracture Repair: A Preliminary Clinical Trial.
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Jan 1, 2014
This preliminary prospective clinical trial compared pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation (PEMF) and low intensity laser irradiation (LILI) as adjuncts to mandibular fracture repair assessed by clinical union and radiodensitometric bone density. Clinical outcomes (segment stability and occlusion) were…
Assessment of auditory evoked potential in long-term mobile phone users.
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Jan 1, 2014
This cross-sectional study assessed auditory brainstem responses in 173 long-term mobile phone users aged about 17–39 years. The authors report significant differences in ABR wave and interpeak latencies across age groups, with prolonged average wave I–V latencies in the 20–29 year group. They interpret the latency…
Electric field enhancement and far-field radiation pattern of the nanoantenna with concentric rings.
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Jan 1, 2014
This engineering study evaluates a nanoantenna design that combines concentric gold rings with a directivity-enhanced Raman scattering structure. Using finite-difference time-domain simulations and SERS measurements on fabricated devices with thiophenol, the authors report stronger electric field enhancement,…
Effect of mobile phone usage time on total antioxidant capacity of saliva and salivary immunoglobulin a.
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Jan 1, 2014
This cross-sectional study assessed whether daily mobile phone usage time is associated with salivary total antioxidant capacity in 105 volunteers. Participants were divided into three groups by usage, and total antioxidant capacity was measured using the FRAP method. The study reports a statistically significant…
Is smartphone a necessity or luxury among orthopedic specialty?
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Jan 1, 2014
This cross-sectional questionnaire study assessed how orthopaedic residents and consultants in Karachi used smartphones for clinical work and academics. Most respondents owned smartphones and reported using apps and internet/email, but fewer used them to share clinical data. The paper does not assess electromagnetic…
A novel mobile phone application to assess nutrition environment measures in low- and middle-income countries.
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Jan 1, 2014
This study describes the design, pilot testing, and validation of a mobile phone application version of the Guatemala NEMS-S supermarket survey. In a single supermarket, the app demonstrated high interrater reliability relative to the paper version and good test-retest reliability. The app also reduced survey…
[Study of the influence of uniform transverse magnetic field on the dose distribution of high energy electron beam using Monte Carlo method].
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Jan 1, 2014
This engineering/medical physics study used Monte Carlo simulations to examine how a uniform transverse magnetic field affects the dose distribution of a 30 MeV electron beam in a water phantom. The abstract reports substantial changes in depth-dose, including reduced range and a pronounced end-of-range dose peak…
[Effect of low-intensity 900 MHz frequency electromagnetic radiation on rat liver and blood serum enzyme activities].
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Jan 1, 2014
This animal study compared rat liver and blood serum enzyme activities after a total two-hour exposure to low-intensity 900 MHz electromagnetic fields delivered as either a single or fractional schedule. The authors report that creatine kinase (liver and serum) and serum alkaline phosphatase were the most sensitive…
[Low-temperature radiofrequency technology treatment of spontaneous tonsillar hemorrhage: a case report].
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Jan 1, 2014
This case report describes a 30-year-old male admitted with intermittent fresh blood expectoration for three days and later found to have a small bleeding site on the posterior surface of the left tonsil. The authors diagnosed spontaneous tonsillar hemorrhage. They report successful management using low-temperature…
[Endoscopic pleomorphic adenoma of nasal septum resection assisted by low-temperature plasm radiofrequency: a case report].
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Jan 1, 2014
This case report describes a 24-year-old woman with a rare pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum. The tumor was identified on CT imaging, diagnosed by incisional biopsy, and removed endoscopically with histology confirming pleomorphic adenoma. The report focuses on clinical management rather than evaluating…
[Modulating effect of weak combined magnetic fields on duration of mealworm beetle Tenebrio molitor metamorphosis stage].
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Jan 1, 2014
This animal study reports that combined static (42 μT) and very weak alternating (250 nT) magnetic fields can modulate the duration of metamorphosis in Tenebrio molitor pupae depending on the alternating-field frequency. A shorter pupal stage was reported at 4.4 Hz, an inhibiting effect at 32.2 Hz, and no noticeable…
[Dynamics of biomacromolecules in coherent electromagnetic radiation field].
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Jan 1, 2014
The abstract describes a mechanism by which coherent electromagnetic fields may induce oscillations and periodic shifts in biomacromolecules without requiring radiation absorption. This effect is attributed to modulation of interaction potentials among atoms/groups involved in non-valence bonds. The authors state…
[Mechanism of action of combined extremely weak magnetic field on aqueous solution of amino acid].
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Jan 1, 2014
The paper reviews and analyzes mechanisms for resonance action of extremely weak alternating magnetic fields (40 nT) combined with weak static fields (40 μT), tuned to cyclotron frequencies. It references prior reports of narrow resonant peaks in electrical conductivity of aqueous solutions and biomedical effects in…
Radiofrequency-assisted liver resections: comparison of open and laparoscopic techniques.
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Jan 1, 2014
This single-institution cohort compared radiofrequency-assisted laparoscopic liver resection with open resection over 5 years (47 vs 87 patients). Laparoscopy was associated with lower blood loss and similar 5-year overall and disease-free survival compared with open surgery. The authors conclude the laparoscopic…
How can radio frequency identification technology impact nursing practice?
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Jan 1, 2014
This article discusses how radio frequency identification (RFID) technology may impact nursing practice. The abstract reports potential operational and care benefits, including time savings, improved quality of care, enhanced patient and staff safety, and reduced costs. It also suggests that lack of understanding of…
Treatment of contained lumbar disc herniations using radiofrequency assisted micro-tubular decompression and nucleotomy: four year prospective study results.
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Jan 1, 2014
This prospective clinical study followed patients with lumbar radiculopathy from contained disc herniations treated with radiofrequency-assisted micro-tubular decompression and nucleotomy. Among those with 4-year follow-up, pain scores improved substantially and most respondents reported satisfaction with quality of…