Visualizing radiofrequency lesions using delayed-enhancement magnetic resonance imaging in patients with atrial fibrillation: A modification of the method used by the University of Utah group.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This feasibility study evaluated whether delayed-enhancement MRI (DE-MRI) using commercially available tools could visualize radiofrequency ablation lesions in Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation. Of 15 scans, 3 were uninterpretable due to low image quality, and lesions were visualized in 8…
Gamma radiation and magnetic field mediated delay in effect of accelerated ageing of soybean.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This study evaluated gamma radiation and static magnetic field treatments on soybean seeds stored for six months and then subjected to accelerated ageing. The authors report that certain gamma doses (3–5 kGy) and magnetic field strengths (100–200 mT) helped maintain seed protein/oil…
Analysis of DPPH inhibition and structure change of corn peptides treated by pulsed electric field technology.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This laboratory study evaluated how pulsed electric field (PEF) processing affects antioxidant activity and structure of 10–30 kDa corn peptides. Antioxidant activity was assessed via DPPH inhibition and optimized using response surface methodology. Under reported optimal conditions (10 mg/mL, 15…
Strain in YBCO Double-Pancake Coil With Stainless Steel Overband Under External Magnetic Field.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This engineering study evaluates mechanical hoop strain in a YBCO coated-conductor double-pancake coil intended for a high-field HTS insert in an NMR magnet. The authors present experimental strain-gauge measurements and analytical stress/strain calculations for a coil operated with and without a…
The effect of exposure of rats during prenatal period to radiation spreading from mobile phones on renal development.
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Jan 1, 2015 CONCERN
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This animal study exposed pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field during the first 20 days of pregnancy and assessed prenatal renal development. The exposed group showed reported histopathological kidney changes and increased caspase-3 staining suggestive of higher…
An open-label pilot study of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome pain.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This open-label exploratory pilot study evaluated pulsed electromagnetic field therapy given twice daily for 45 days in 34 people with persistent or recurrent pain after back surgery. Among 30 per-protocol completers, 33% met a responder definition of ≥30% pain intensity reduction, and pain…
Effect of marination in gravy on the radio frequency and microwave processing properties of beef.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This engineering/food science study measured dielectric constant (ε'), dielectric loss factor (ε″), and power penetration depth in beef and gravy preparations across 27–1,800 MHz and 20–130 °C. The dielectric properties generally decreased with increasing frequency, and penetration depth decreased…
Electromagnetic fields counteract IL-1β activity during chondrogenesis of bovine mesenchymal stem cells.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This in vitro study examined whether electromagnetic fields (EMFs) influence chondrogenic differentiation of bovine mesenchymal stem cell pellets, with and without the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β. The authors report EMFs had limited effects on chondrogenesis in the absence of inflammation, but in…
The effects of different intensities, frequencies and exposure times of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli O157:H7.
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Jan 1, 2015 CONCERN
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This in vitro study examined whether extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) affect growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli O157:H7. Bacterial cultures were exposed to sinusoidal homogeneous ELF-EMF at 2 or 4 mT, with frequencies of 20, 40, or 50 Hz, for 1–6 hours,…
Electromagnetic fields (UHF) increase voltage sensitivity of membrane ion channels; possible indication of cell phone effect on living cells.
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Jan 1, 2015 CONCERN
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This in vitro study used voltage clamp recordings of single OmpF porin channels in an artificial bilayer to test effects of UHF EMF (910–990 MHz). The authors report frequency-dependent changes in channel gating, with increased gating frequency and voltage sensitivity and a maximum effect at 930…
Electromagnetic field exposure assessment in Europe radiofrequency fields (10 MHz-6 GHz).
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Jan 1, 2015 REASSURANCE
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This paper provides an overview of published RF EMF exposure measurements in Europe and characterizes population exposure patterns. Across included spot and long-term measurement studies, reported mean electric field strengths were generally low (mostly
Experimental model for ELF-EMF exposure: Concern for human health.
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Jan 1, 2015 CONCERN
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This in vitro study examined whether extremely low frequency EMF exposure alters MCP-1 expression in several human cell lines. Cells were exposed to a 50 Hz sinusoidal field at 1 mT (rms), and the authors report that MCP-1 expression was modified in a cell-type-dependent manner. The findings are…
Effects of a continuous electromagnetic field on wound healing in human airway.
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Jan 1, 2015 CONCERN
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This in vitro study exposed BEAS-2B human bronchial epithelial cells to a 1.8-GHz continuous EMF at SAR 1.0 W/kg and assessed wound-healing related endpoints. EMF exposure decreased cell migration in a scratch assay compared with controls. The authors report no cytotoxicity, no inhibition of…
The use of low-level electromagnetic fields to suppress atrial fibrillation.
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Jan 1, 2015 NEUTRAL
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This animal study tested whether extremely low-level pulsed EMF (0.034 μG, 0.952 Hz) could suppress induced atrial fibrillation in 17 anesthetized dogs. EMF applied to cervical vagal trunks or across the chest was reported to suppress neural firing in the anterior right ganglionated plexi. The…
Decreased survival of glioma patients with astrocytoma grade IV (glioblastoma multiforme) associated with long-term use of mobile and cordless phones
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Oct 16, 2014 CONCERN
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This analysis examined survival among 1678 glioma patients from two case-control study periods (1997–2003 and 2007–2009) in relation to wireless phone use. In the >20 years latency group, the authors report increased hazard ratios for glioma overall and for astrocytoma grade IV (glioblastoma…
Effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields on paraoxonase serum activity and lipid peroxidation metabolites in rat
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Aug 13, 2014 CONCERN
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This randomized animal experiment examined whether 60 Hz extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) exposure alters oxidative stress-related biomarkers in 75 Wistar rats. The authors report increased lipid peroxidation markers after both single and 14-day exposures, alongside changes in…
Effects of extremely low-frequency electric fields at different intensities and exposure durations on mismatch negativity
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Jul 11, 2014 CONCERN
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This rat study examined whether 50-Hz extremely low-frequency electric fields at 12 or 18 kV/m for 2 or 4 weeks affect mismatch negativity (MMN) and markers of oxidative damage/apoptosis in brain tissue. MMN amplitude was reported to be significantly reduced only in the 18 kV/m, 4-week exposure…
Sleep quality and general health status of employees exposed to extremely low frequency magnetic fields in a petrochemical complex
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Apr 29, 2014 NEUTRAL
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This cross-sectional study measured ELF magnetic flux density in a petrochemical complex substation environment and assessed workers' sleep quality (PSQI) and general health (GHQ). It reports significant differences between case and control groups, with more sleep disorder and poorer health status…
Exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields from broadcast transmitters and risk of childhood cancer: a census-based cohort study
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Apr 1, 2014 NEUTRAL
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This census-based cohort study in Switzerland examined modeled RF-EMF exposure from broadcast transmitters and childhood cancer risk using two cohort approaches. Across analyses, no association was reported for all cancers or childhood leukemia. Findings for CNS tumors were inconsistent, and the…
RF Shielded Hat for Protecting Cameraman from EMF Exposure
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Jan 1, 2014 NEUTRAL
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The paper describes the development of RF-shielded hats using a microwave absorbing sheet intended to reduce EMF exposure to a cameraman’s head. Three hat designs are described, and measurements are planned/performed in an anechoic chamber using a wireless video camera operating around 1.9–2.7…