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Affective evaluation and exposure perception of everyday mobile phone usage situations.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2024

This qualitative exploratory study examined affective reactions and perceived RF-EMF exposure in everyday mobile phone and base-station situations in the context of the 5G rollout in Germany. Participants expressed more negative associations with base stations than with mobile phones, though RF-EMF exposure was only…

Effects of prenatal mobile phone radiation exposure on MMP9 expression: Implications for inflammation, oxidative stress, and sensory-motor impairment after neonatal hypoxia- ischemia in rats

Research RF Safe Research Library Oct 13, 2023

This animal study examined whether prenatal mobile phone RF exposure affects brain injury markers and outcomes after neonatal hypoxia-ischemia in rats. The HI/Exposure group showed higher MMP-9 expression along with increased inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, larger infarct volume and edema, and worse…

Evidences of the (400 MHz - 3 GHz) radiofrequency electromagnetic field influence on brain tumor induction.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2022

This review discusses whether radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (400 MHz–3 GHz), particularly from mobile phones, influence brain tumor induction. The abstract describes epidemiological evidence as supporting a causal association, highlighting statistically significant ipsilateral tumor findings. It also claims…

Comment on Wardzinski et al. Mobile Phone Radiation Deflects Brain Energy Homeostasis and Prompts Human Food Ingestion. 2022, , 339.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2022

This publication is a comment on Wardzinski et al., which is described as an experimental provocation study. The referenced study investigated whether 25 minutes of RF-EMF exposure from a mobile phone affects food consumption and brain energy homeostasis. The provided abstract text does not include any results or the…

Physiological changes and symptoms associated with short-term exposure to electromagnetic fields: a randomized crossover provocation study.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2022

This randomized blinded crossover provocation study compared short-term RF-EMF exposure mimicking mobile phone base stations versus sham in people with IEI-EMF and controls. Symptom reporting and physiological measures (blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability) were similar between provocation and sham…

Artificial Neural Network-Based Uplink Power Prediction From Multi-Floor Indoor Measurement Campaigns in 4G Networks.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2021

This paper describes multi-floor indoor LTE measurement campaigns aimed at enabling assessment and monitoring of RF-EMF exposure, with emphasis on uplink exposure via mobile phone transmit power. Because uplink transmit power is not directly available from off-the-shelf devices, the authors propose an artificial…

Effects of excessive use of mobile phone technology in India on human health during COVID-19 lockdown.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2021

This cross-sectional online survey study (n=122) examined increased dependency on mobile phone technology and electronic gadgets in India during the COVID-19 lockdown. Most participants reported increased usage and perceived increased risk of health problems from excessive use. The authors conclude that technology…

[Cell Phones, Radio Frequencies (RF) and Health: IARC classification and epidemiological updates].

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2020

This narrative review synthesizes evidence up to September 2019 on health risks from radiofrequency exposure emitted by mobile phones, in the context of IARC's 2013 Group 2B classification. The authors report that the literature does not show a clear risk profile and cannot definitively confirm or refute a health…

Is the Increasing Incidence of Thyroid Cancer in the Nordic Countries Caused by Use of Mobile Phones?

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2020

This ecological analysis reports increasing thyroid cancer incidence over time in Sweden (1970–2017) and similarly across Nordic countries using NORDCAN data (1970–2016), with sharper increases in more recent years. The authors report similar increases for smaller (≤4 cm) and larger (>4 cm) tumors and interpret this…

Combined Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and X-Ray in Renal Tissue and Function.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2020

This animal experiment randomized 96 male Wistar rats to RF-EMF exposures (900/1800 MHz mobile phone or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi), 8 Gy x-ray, or combinations, and assessed kidney function markers and histopathology. Creatinine was reported significantly higher and the BUN/Cr ratio significantly lower in the Wi-Fi group versus…

Efficacy of Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS) Reminders on Malaria Treatment Adherence and Day 3 Post-Treatment Reviews (SMS-RES-MAL) in Kenya: A Study Protocol.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2019

This protocol describes a proof-of-concept open-label randomized controlled trial in Western Kenya assessing whether SMS reminders added to standard care improve malaria treatment adherence and day 3 post-treatment review attendance. Caregivers of children under five with uncomplicated malaria will be randomized to…

Evaluation of the Validity of a Nonlinear J-Shaped Dose-Response Relationship in Cancers Induced by Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2019

This review discusses the controversial evidence on mobile phone RF-EMF exposure and brain cancer. The authors argue that exposure magnitude may be a key factor contributing to inconsistent findings. They discuss evidence supporting a nonlinear J-shaped dose-response relationship for RF-EMF-related carcinogenesis.

Exposure to mobile phone radiations at 2350 MHz incites cyto- and genotoxic effects in root meristems of .

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2019

This experimental study exposed onion root meristems to continuous 2350 MHz radiofrequency EMF for 1, 2, or 4 hours and assessed cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. It reports increased mitotic index at 4 hours and increased chromosomal aberrations at exposures of 2 hours or longer, with some comet assay DNA distribution…

[The reaction of the circulatory system to stress and electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile phones - 24-h monitoring of ECG and blood pressure].

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2019

In a worker sample undergoing 24-hour ECG and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, higher self-reported daily mobile phone use (>60 minutes) was associated with higher systolic blood pressure in office measurement and at night. Higher occupational stress was associated with higher systolic and diastolic blood…

Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMF) on honey bee queen development and mating success.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2019

This animal study exposed honey bee queen larvae to RF-EMF from a common mobile phone (GSM 900 MHz) across all pre-adult developmental stages for 14 days. The authors report a significantly reduced queen hatching ratio, while mating success was not affected. For queens that successfully mated, subsequent colony…

Electromagnetic Fields of Mobile Phone Jammer Exposure on Blood Factors in Rats.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This rat study examined whether electromagnetic fields from a mobile phone jammer affect blood cell factors. Rats were exposed 8 hours/day, 5 days/week for 40 days and compared with control and sham groups. The authors report significant changes in multiple hematological indices, with some measures unchanged…

Estimating transmitted power density from mobile phone: an epidemiological pilot study with a software modified phone.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This pilot study evaluated weekly and annual cumulative RF-EMF exposure attributed to mobile phone use using objective phone-based measurements of transmitted and received power densities. Ten participants provided two months of daily data across usage modes (cellular calls, cellular data, and Wi-Fi). The study…

Effect of acute exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by a mobile phone (GSM 900 MHz) on electrodermal responsiveness in healthy human.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This study examined whether acute GSM 900 MHz mobile phone exposure affects electrodermal activity responses to auditory stimuli in 28 young volunteers. The authors report no exposure-related changes in SCR latency, amplitude, integral, or number of responses. Session differences in skin conductance/tonic…

Effect of Electromagnetic Waves from Mobile Phones on Spermatogenesis in the Era of 4G-LTE.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This animal experiment assessed whether long-duration 4G-LTE mobile phone electromagnetic field exposure affects spermatogenesis in male rats. After 1 month, the highest exposure condition (3 cm distance, 18 h/day) had reduced spermatid, spermatogonia, total germ cell, and Leydig cell counts compared with sham and…

Effect of Exposure to 900 MHz GSM Mobile Phone Radiofrequency Radiation on Estrogen Receptor Methylation Status in Colon Cells of Male Sprague Dawley Rats

Research RF Safe Research Library Mar 1, 2017

This animal study exposed male Sprague-Dawley rats to 900 MHz GSM mobile phone RF radiation for 4 hours and assessed ERα promoter methylation in colon tissue. The authors report altered ERα methylation patterns versus controls after RF exposure. They also report no radioadaptive response in ERα methylation following…

Mobile phone generated vibrations used to detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This level II diagnostic investigation evaluated whether vibrations generated by a mobile phone could screen for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Among 61 participants across control, lower-limb injury, and neuropathy groups, the mobile phone vibration test showed higher reported overall accuracy than a tuning fork or…

Delivery of Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments by Automated Mobile Phone Text Messaging.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This study compared patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores collected on paper versus automated mobile phone text messaging in orthopedic hand and upper extremity clinic patients. Over 48 hours, the same patients completed SF-12 and QuickDASH via text messages in random order. High intraclass correlations were reported…

Lasting hepatotoxic effects of prenatal mobile phone exposure.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This animal study examined liver outcomes in rat offspring 60 days after prenatal exposure to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field for 24 hours/day during gestation. The exposed group showed biochemical changes consistent with oxidative stress (higher MDA, lower GSH) and elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST). Histopathology…

The Effects of Precautionary Messages about Electromagnetic Fields from Mobile Phones and Base Stations Revisited: The Role of Recipient Characteristics.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This survey experiment tested how precautionary messages about RF-EMFs from mobile phones and base stations affect recipients' threat perceptions and emotional distress. The effect of precautionary information on threat perception depended on individual differences, particularly trait anxiety and gender. The study…

Long-Term Evolution Electromagnetic Fields Exposure Modulates the Resting State EEG on Alpha and Beta Bands.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This study evaluated whether exposure to EMF from an LTE system (described as equivalent to maximum LTE mobile phone emission) alters resting-state EEG. The abstract reports reduced spectral power and reduced interhemispheric coherence in alpha and beta bands in frontal and temporal regions. It also reports no…

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