Whole brain EEG synchronization likelihood modulated by long term evolution electromagnetic fields exposure.
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Jan 1, 2014
This conference paper examined whether LTE radiofrequency EMF exposure affects whole-brain EEG functional connectivity. Ten participants completed a crossover, double-blind real versus sham exposure protocol with 30 minutes of exposure per session while 32-channel EEG was recorded. Using synchronization likelihood,…
Epidemiological characteristics of mobile phone ownership and use in korean children and adolescents.
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Jan 1, 2013
This cross-sectional analysis used three Korean databases (2008–2011; n=21,693) to describe mobile phone ownership and use among children and adolescents and how these patterns vary by socioeconomic position. Ownership and use were higher among females, older students, and in 2011 compared with 2008, and the age of…
Convection patterns in a liquid metal under an imposed horizontal magnetic field.
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Jan 1, 2013
This laboratory study examined Rayleigh-Bénard convection in liquid gallium under varying strengths of a uniform imposed horizontal magnetic field. Using ultrasonic velocity profiling and temperature monitoring, the authors mapped a regime diagram across Ra and Q and identified five flow regimes. The results describe…
Effect of 60 minutes exposure to electromagnetic field on fecundity, learning and memory, speed of movement and whole body protein of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.
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Jan 1, 2012
This animal study exposed Drosophila melanogaster to EMF from four electrical devices for 60 minutes and assessed fecundity, larval behavior, and protein patterns. The authors report no significant effect on adult fecundity, but report changes in larval learning/memory and movement speed, with the largest effects in…
Model for magnetic flux patterns induced by the influence of in-plane magnetic fields on spatially inhomogeneous superconducting interfaces of LaAlO3-SrTiO3 bilayers.
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Jan 1, 2012
This study examines how spatial inhomogeneity affects a two-dimensional noncentrosymmetric superconductor in an in-plane magnetic field, motivated by LaAlO3-SrTiO3 interfaces. The authors report that spatial variation of Rashba spin-orbit coupling can generate local magnetic flux patterns through a field-induced…
Non-Markovian stationary probability density for a harmonic oscillator in an electromagnetic field.
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Jan 1, 2012
This paper presents a theoretical calculation of the stationary probability density for a harmonic oscillator embedded in an electromagnetic field by solving the Fokker-Planck equation exactly. The magnetic field is treated as constant, while the electric field is modeled as an external stochastic force with…
Milk processed by pulsed electric fields: evaluation of microbial quality, physicochemical characteristics, and selected nutrients at different storage conditions.
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Jan 1, 2011
This study evaluated pulsed electric fields (PEF) as a pasteurization method for raw skim and whole milk across multiple treatment intensities and storage conditions. The abstract reports only minor changes in physicochemical properties and small decreases in some composition measures under stronger treatments.…
Efficiency of radiofrequency assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in the treatment of snoring.
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Jan 1, 2011
This pre/post clinical study evaluated radiofrequency-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for snoring using polysomnography before and after surgery in 22 patients. The abstract reports a statistically significant postoperative reduction in snoring, with most patients showing decreased snoring index. The work concerns…
Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks
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Jan 1, 2009
This SCENIHR Opinion updates earlier 2009 SCENIHR documents on EMF health effects and research needs, focusing on new information and remaining knowledge gaps. The abstract primarily characterizes sources and patterns of exposure across static, ELF, IF, and RF fields in both public and occupational settings. It notes…
Parenting by cell phone: parental monitoring of adolescents and family relations.
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Jan 1, 2009
This cross-sectional questionnaire study of 196 parent–adolescent dyads examined how cell phone calling patterns relate to perceptions of truthfulness, parental knowledge, and family relationships. More frequent parental calling was associated with lower perceived truthfulness, and calls made when upset were linked…
In vitro magnetic stimulation of pig phrenic nerve with transverse and longitudinal induced electric fields: analysis of the stimulation site.
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Jan 1, 2009
This in vitro study analyzed where magnetic stimulation activates pig phrenic nerves when induced electric fields are oriented longitudinally versus transversely to the nerve trunk. Longitudinal-field stimulation localized activation near the negative peak of the spatial derivative of the longitudinal electric field,…
Are people living next to mobile phone base stations more strained? Relationship of health concerns, self-estimated distance to base station, and psychological parameters.
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Jan 1, 2009
This cross-sectional study surveyed 57 participants about perceived proximity to mobile phone base stations, EMF-related concerns, and psychological strain, and also collected saliva biomarkers. Self-declared base station neighbors (≤100 m) showed higher salivary alpha-amylase and higher symptom checklist scores on…
Plasmonic array nanoantennas on layered substrates: modeling and radiation characteristics.
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Jan 1, 2009
This theoretical/engineering study models arrays of plasmonic core-shell nano-radiators positioned over layered substrates using a Green's function dipole approach. The model is validated with full-wave FDTD simulations. The authors report that nanoparticle arraying and multilayer substrate design can be used to…
Mobile phone technology for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a parent survey.
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Jan 1, 2009
This cross-sectional web-based survey assessed parents' concerns about managing their children's diabetes and their attitudes toward a mobile-phone-integrated glucometer service that could transmit real-time glucose readings. Parents most commonly reported concerns about access to their child's health care provider,…
Survey of ownership and use of mobile phones among medical science students in Yazd.
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Jan 1, 2009
This cross-sectional survey assessed mobile phone ownership and use patterns among 309 medical science students in Yazd using a self-administered questionnaire. The abstract reports descriptive statistics on daily talking time, music listening, texting, and common locations of phone use. While the paper references…
Biological effects from electromagnetic field exposure and public exposure standards
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Jan 1, 2008
This review describes public concerns and scientific reports of non-thermal biological effects from low-intensity ELF and RF exposures. It lists multiple health endpoints reported to be associated with ELF and/or RF and highlights the BioInitiative Report’s conclusion that a reasonable suspicion of risk exists at…
[Determination of electric field distribution in dielectric barrier surface glow discharge by spectroscopic method].
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Jan 1, 2008
This engineering study reports spectroscopic determination of net electric field distribution in a dielectric barrier surface glow discharge in low-pressure air. Optical emission spectroscopy was used to infer electric field distribution from the intensity ratio of nitrogen spectral lines at 391.4 nm and 337.1 nm.…
Influence of mashed potato dielectric properties and circulating water electric conductivity on radio frequency heating at 27 MHz.
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Jan 1, 2008
This engineering study used experiments, computer simulations, and simplified analytical calculations to examine how mashed potato dielectric properties and circulating water electrical conductivity affect RF heating at 27 MHz. The authors report that higher circulating water conductivity and higher salt content in…
[Effect of Earth magnetic field on circadian rhythm of total antioxidant capacity of human saliva in the North].
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Jan 1, 2007
This paper reports observations in northern inhabitants relating geomagnetic conditions to circadian rhythm patterns in saliva total antioxidant capacity. It states that the amplitude of the circadian rhythm decreases during both increased geomagnetic activity and magnetic calm, with the most favorable rhythm display…