Optimization of a therapeutic electromagnetic field (EMF) to retard breast cancer tumor growth and vascularity.
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Jan 1, 2014
This animal study evaluated a therapeutic 120 Hz pulsed EMF device (10–20 mT) in C3H mice bearing implanted murine mammary adenocarcinoma tumors. Across seven treated groups, EMF exposure over 12 days was reported to suppress tumor growth, with specific dose/time regimens described as most effective. The authors also…
General practitioners' knowledge and concern about electromagnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2014
This cross-sectional survey sampled general practitioners in Germany to assess EMF knowledge and its relationship to concern about EMF health risks. Four latent knowledge groups were identified, with 43.1% giving mainly correct answers and 14.0% answering mostly "don't know". Concern was not related to knowledge…
Electromagnetic Radiofrequency Radiation Emitted from GSM Mobile Phones Decreases the Accuracy of Home Blood Glucose Monitors.
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Jan 1, 2014
This study tested whether radiofrequency emissions from a ringing GSM mobile phone affect home blood glucose monitor readings. Among 45 female nondiabetic students, the group measured in the presence vs absence of a ringing phone showed larger changes between two readings than a repeat-measurement control group…
Electromagnetic fields act via activation of voltage-gated calcium channels to produce beneficial or adverse effects
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Jan 1, 2013
This narrative review argues that non-thermal biological effects of extremely low and microwave frequency EMFs may be mediated by activation of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs). It cites 23 studies in which VGCC blockers reportedly block or reduce diverse EMF effects and proposes downstream…
Multifocal Breast Cancer in Young Women with Prolonged Contact between Their Breasts and Their Cellular Phones
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Jan 1, 2013
This 2013 case series describes four young women (ages 21–39) with multifocal invasive breast cancer who reportedly carried smartphones directly against their breasts in their brassieres for prolonged periods over several years. Tumors were reported to occur in areas immediately underlying phone contact, with imaging…
[The effect of weak low-frequency magnetic fields on the intracellular calcium-dependent proteinases of fish].
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Jan 1, 2013
This animal study examined in vivo and in vitro effects of weak, low-frequency magnetic fields described as having resonance parameters for calcium ions. The authors report a considerable decrease in activity of calcium-dependent proteinases (calpains) in fish skeletal muscle and brain following exposure. The…
[Electromagnetic radiation of non-thermal intensity and short exposition as a sub-threshold irritant for the central nervous system].
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Jan 1, 2013
This article presents a generalization and analysis of the author's long-term materials on brain responses to low-intensity electromagnetic radiation (~500 microW/cm2, continuous or pulsed) after short exposure (~30 minutes). It describes experimental results at the level of single neurons, brain formations, and the…
Effect of lansoprazole on the epigastric symptoms of functional dyspepsia (ELF study): A multicentre, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
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Jan 1, 2013
This multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Japan evaluated lansoprazole 15 mg daily for 4 weeks in functional dyspepsia diagnosed by Rome III criteria. Lansoprazole showed higher overall symptom relief than placebo at week 4 and improved epigastric pain and burning scores. Postprandial…
Mobile phone support for rural health workers in Nepal through 'celemedicine'.
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Jan 1, 2013
This article describes a pilot mobile-phone-based support system (“celemedicine”) for mid-level rural health workers in Gulmi District, Nepal, enabling free calls to three general practitioner doctors at the district hospital. The intervention aims to improve appropriate referral and connectivity between peripheral…
Influence of pulsed magnetic field on soybean (Glycine max L.) seed germination, seedling growth and soil microbial population.
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Jan 1, 2013
This laboratory study examined pulsed magnetic field (PMF) pretreatment of soybean seeds (1500 nT) at 0.1–100 Hz for 5 hours/day over 20 days. The abstract reports increased germination rates for all PMF treatments, with 10 and 100 Hz showing the strongest responses, and improvements in several seedling growth and…
Critical time delay of the pineal melatonin rhythm in humans due to weak electromagnetic exposure.
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Jan 1, 2013
This paper discusses a mechanism by which weak electromagnetic exposure could perturb radical pair recombination rates, potentially increasing radical lifetimes. It reports significant melatonin interruption and circadian rhythm changes due to perturbation of chemical reaction rates, and notes that mRNA degradation…
Effect of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field and GABAA Receptors on Serum Testosterone Level of Male Rats.
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Jan 1, 2013
This animal experiment tested whether extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) exposure interacts with GABAA receptor modulation to affect serum testosterone in male rats. Rats were exposed for 30 days (8 hours/day) or sham exposed, then given saline, a GABAA antagonist (bicuculline), or a GABAA…
[Modulation of Ca(2+)-dependent proteinase activity in invertebrates and fish under the action of weak low-frequency magnetic fields].
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Jan 1, 2013
This study examined whether weak low-frequency magnetic fields affect Ca2+-dependent proteinases (calpains) in fish and invertebrates using in vivo and in vitro experiments. The authors report a significant decrease in calpain activity in animals exposed to a field tuned to Ca2+ parametric resonance, and substantial…
A preliminary examination of cell phone use and helping behavior.
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Jan 1, 2013
This preliminary study examined whether talking on a cell phone is associated with reduced helping behavior in a staged situation. Among 62 participants, those talking on a cell phone were less likely to offer help to a confederate who dropped magazines than those not talking on a phone. The authors interpret this as…
Effect of puerarin on matrix metalloproteinase-2 in human fetal scleral fibroblasts treated with low frequency electromagnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2013
This in vitro study examined whether extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) exposure alters MMP-2 expression in cultured human fetal scleral fibroblasts and whether puerarin modifies this response. The authors report increased MMP-2 mRNA and protein expression after 0.2 mT ELF-EMF exposure for 24…
Study on effective improvement of mobile phone sound quality in a noise environment for the hearing-impaired.
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Jan 1, 2013
This study evaluated whether the NAL-NL1 hearing-aid fitting formula is appropriate for hearing-impaired mobile communication, comparing it with a modified fitting formula. Speech materials were low-pass filtered at 8 kHz and presented through a mobile phone for word-recognition testing in quiet and noisy conditions.…
P-selectin expression in a colon tumor model exposed by sinusoidal electromagnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2013
This animal study evaluated whether sinusoidal magnetic field exposure alters P-selectin expression in a rat colon tumor model. Rats exposed to 50 Hz, 5 mT for 6 h/day for 8 months showed no statistically significant change in P-selectin expression by immunohistochemistry. The authors indicate that further in vitro…
Effectiveness of mobile phone messaging in prevention of type 2 diabetes by lifestyle modification in men in India: a prospective, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial.
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Jan 1, 2013
This prospective, parallel-group randomized controlled trial tested whether frequent mobile phone messaging could support lifestyle modification to prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk Indian men. The intervention group had a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes than the control group receiving standard advice at…
Specific absorption rate variation in a brain phantom due to exposure by a 3G mobile phone: problems in dosimetry.
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Jan 1, 2013
This paper describes a SAR measurement system for a 3G mobile phone (1718.5 MHz) using brain phantom material in a Perspex box sized to a small rat volume, with induced fields measured at multiple locations. SAR was computed from induced-field measurements and also estimated experimentally via temperature rise, with…
Cell phone usage and erectile function.
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Jan 1, 2013
This pilot case-control study compared 20 men with erectile dysfunction to 10 healthy controls using SHIM/IIEF scores and a questionnaire on cell phone habits. Weekly call time was not significantly different between groups, but men with ED reported significantly longer daily time carrying a switched-on phone. The…
Effect of pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation on clinical improvements in the patients of chronic intractable shoulder pain.
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Jan 1, 2013
This study evaluated pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) neuromodulation of the suprascapular nerve in 11 patients with chronic shoulder pain from adhesive capsulitis and/or rotator cuff tear. Pain (VAS) and shoulder-related quality of life/function (OSS) were assessed before treatment and monthly after PRF for up to 9…
Patient satisfaction and efficacy of accent radiofrequency for facial skin wrinkle reduction.
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Jan 1, 2013
This study evaluated a cosmetic radiofrequency device (Accent) for facial wrinkle reduction in 45 women receiving four weekly sessions. Patient satisfaction was higher at 6 months than at 1 month after treatment, and the authors suggest the approach may be effective for facial rejuvenation. The abstract emphasizes…
The Effects of Cell Phone Waves (900 MHz-GSM Band) on Sperm Parameters and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Rats.
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Jan 1, 2013
This experimental study exposed adult male Wistar rats to 900 MHz GSM-band cell phone-related waves for 2 or 3 weeks and assessed sperm parameters and total antioxidant capacity. All exposure groups showed significantly reduced sperm viability, motility, and total antioxidant capacity compared with controls.…
Quasi-phase-matched second harmonic generation in silicon nitride ring resonators controlled by static electric field.
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Jan 1, 2013
This paper proposes and simulates actively-controlled second harmonic generation in a silicon nitride ring resonator. Quasi-phase matching is induced by a periodic static electric field generated by voltage applied to electrodes along the ring. Simulations report a calculated efficiency of -21.67 dB at 60 mW pump…
Enhanced optical absorption and electric field resonance in diabolo metal bar optical antennas.
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Jan 1, 2013
This engineering study investigates resonance behavior in diabolo metal bar optical antennas using FDTD numerical simulations and a dipole oscillator model. It reports that narrowing the antenna waist increases optical absorption and near-field enhancement at resonance and produces a red-shift in resonant…