In vitro tests reveal sample radiofrequency identification readers inducing clinically significant electromagnetic interference to implantable pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
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Jan 1, 2010
This in vitro study tested electromagnetic compatibility between passive RFID readers and 15 pacemakers plus 15 ICDs across 134 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and 915 MHz bands. EMI reactions were common with low-frequency RFID and rare with high-frequency RFID, while no reactions were observed with ultra-high-frequency or…
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…
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…
Spatial and Temporal Variations of a Screening Current Induced Magnetic Field in a Double-Pancake HTS Insert of an LTS/HTS NMR Magnet.
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Jan 1, 2009
This engineering study measures and simulates screening current induced magnetic fields (SCF) in a Bi2223-tape HTS insert used in an LTS/HTS NMR magnet at 77 K. SCF was induced by the insert self-field, an external 5-T background magnet, and their combination, and axial field distributions and temporal variations…
Magnetic field delocalization and flux inversion in fractional vortices in two-component superconductors.
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Jan 1, 2009
This theoretical paper analyzes vortex solutions in two-component superconductors within a U(1) x U(1) Ginzburg-Landau framework. It reports that exponentially screened magnetic fields are only found in special cases, while most parameter choices yield delocalized magnetic fields with slowly decaying tails. It also…
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…
Effects of mobile phone use on specific intensive care unit devices.
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Jan 1, 2008
This study tested electromagnetic interference from GSM and CDMA mobile phones placed one foot from ICU devices (syringe pump, mechanical ventilator, bedside monitor) in off, standby, and talk modes. EMI was observed for the syringe pump in talk mode, with a mean 2.66 ml variation between calculated and delivered…
Adverse effects of excessive mobile phone use.
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Jan 1, 2008
This cross-sectional questionnaire study surveyed 286 medical students about mobile phone use and health complaints. The abstract reports multiple self-reported symptoms (including impaired concentration, memory disturbances, sleeplessness, fatigue, and headache) and notes that 44.4% of respondents attributed their…
[Microstrip antenna design and system research of radio frequency identification temperature sensor].
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Jan 1, 2008
This engineering paper introduces an RFID sensor network concept integrating RFID with wireless sensor networks and emphasizes the role of antennas. It discusses coil, dipole, and microstrip antennas and reports designing a microstrip antenna for a wireless temperature monitoring and control system. Measurements are…
The effect of GSM-like ELF radiation on the alpha band of the human resting EEG.
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Jan 1, 2008
This double-blind, counterbalanced cross-over study investigated whether extremely low frequency (DC to at least 40 kHz) fields emitted by GSM handsets affect resting EEG. In 72 healthy volunteers, the authors report a decrease in the alpha band during 20 minutes of ELF exposure in the exposed hemisphere only. They…
Chemotherapy side-effect management using mobile phones.
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Jan 1, 2008
This conference paper describes a mobile-phone telemedicine system for managing chemotherapy side-effects at home using symptom diaries and automated alerts to nurses. Six patients used the system for two cycles of oral chemotherapy. The abstract reports two instances where moderate symptoms deteriorated to more…
[Measurements of professional exposure to ELF fields in some production areas within the territory of Regione Campania and comparison with the action values according to 2004/40/CE Directive].
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Jan 1, 2007
This occupational exposure assessment measured ELF magnetic fields in 400 workers across 80 work areas in several production sectors in Regione Campania. Measurements were taken continuously over two shifts and processed into RMS magnetic-field values. The authors report no exceedance of the EU 2004/40/CE action…
[ELF-MF occupational exposure: repeated measures on workers].
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Jan 1, 2007
This occupational exposure assessment used personal dosimeters to estimate ELF magnetic field exposure in 543 workers across 9 occupational settings in Emilia-Romagna. Median time-weighted average exposure was 0.14 microT, with tile production showing the highest setting-level TWA. Repeat measurements after 6–9…
[Evaluation of the genotoxicity of the extremely low frequency-magnetic fields (ELF-MF) in workers exposed for professional reasons].
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Jan 1, 2007
This occupational study assessed whether extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) are associated with genotoxicity using cytogenetic assays in 109 workers. Comparisons across exposure strata, including a highest-exposed subgroup (TWA > 1 microT), found no significant differences in CA, SCE, or MN outcomes.…
Charge and current neutralization of an ion-beam pulse propagating in a background plasma along a solenoidal magnetic field.
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Jan 1, 2007
This paper reports analytical theory on how a small solenoidal magnetic field affects an ion-beam pulse propagating through background plasma. The authors predict enhanced self-electric and self-magnetic fields under a resonance-like condition (omegace ≈ omegape beta_b) attributed to a dynamo effect. The combined…
Biological effects of extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields: a review
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Jan 1, 1977
This review summarizes reported biological effects of extremely low frequency (ELF) electric and magnetic fields, describing them as significant and often acting as stressors. Reported outcomes include metabolic, hormonal, and body weight changes in rodents, lethality at high exposure levels in mice and insects, and…
Evaluation of Electrochemical Information Transfer System: I . Effect of Electric Fields on Living Organisms
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Jan 1, 1976
This 1976 animal study evaluated the effects of weak ELF electric fields similar to those associated with Project Seafarer on mice. The abstract reports that electric field exposure acted as a biological stressor, with effects involving the central nervous and endocrine systems. It is presented as part of broader…