Single access point localisation for wearable wireless sensors.
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Jan 1, 2008
This engineering conference paper describes a single access point method for localizing a subject using RF signals from wearable wireless sensors. The approach combines RSSI and LQI measurements from one basestation and applies filtering. The abstract reports that accuracy can approach that of multi-basestation…
Radiofrequency dosimetry in subjects implanted with metallic straight wires: a numerical study.
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Jan 1, 2008
This numerical FDTD study modeled RF exposure at 900 and 1800 MHz in tissue containing thin metallic straight wire implants. The model indicates that the wire can substantially increase local SAR, creating high SAR gradients. Despite this, the authors report that exposures below current safe levels resulted in…
A benzene-core trinuclear GdIII complex: towards the optimization of relaxivity for MRI contrast agent applications at high magnetic field.
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Jan 1, 2008
This chemistry/engineering study reports the synthesis and NMR/MRI-relevant characterization of a trinuclear Gd(III) chelate intended for high-field MRI contrast applications. Using 17O NMR and proton relaxivity across multiple fields and temperatures, the authors infer bishydration, quantify water exchange and…
Microscopic observation of living cells during their exposure to modulated electromagnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2008
This paper describes an exposure and microscopy system designed to continuously observe living cells during exposure to modulated RF-EMF similar to mobile phone signals. Using protocols where the same cells serve as controls before and after exposure, the system was validated with endocytosis measurements. Under 900…
Proteomic analysis in human fibroblasts by continuous exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2007
This in vitro study examined whether continuous extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (3 Hz, 4 mT for 3 hours) alter protein expression in human fibroblast cells using proteomics. The authors report that some protein expressions differed between exposed and sham cells. They identify reduced expression (about…
COPD - endurance training via mobile phone.
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Jan 1, 2007
This paper describes a system intended to encourage daily walking exercise in people with COPD. During home exercise, the platform sends SMS messages to the patient's mobile phone indicating the target exercise intensity (linked to music tempo). The abstract does not report any findings about health outcomes or…
900 MHz radiofrequency-induced histopathologic changes and oxidative stress in rat endometrium: protection by vitamins E and C.
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Jan 1, 2007
This rat study examined 900 MHz radiofrequency exposure (30 min/day for 30 days) and reported biochemical and histopathologic changes in endometrial tissue consistent with oxidative stress and tissue injury. The abstract reports increased NO and MDA and decreased antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD, CAT, GSH-Px) in…
Aerodynamically assisted bio-jets: the development of a novel and direct non-electric field-driven methodology for engineering living organisms.
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Jan 1, 2007
This paper describes an aerodynamically assisted bio-jetting technique that processes living cells/organisms using differential pressure rather than an electric field. The authors report an operational window for stable jetting and near-monodispersed cell-bearing droplets. Cell viability after jetting was evaluated…
Magnetic field exposure in a nondestructive testing operation.
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Jan 1, 2007
This exposure assessment measured peak magnetic fields during magnetic particle inspection, a nondestructive testing method that uses electromagnetism. Ninety-five peak measurements taken while inspecting 8 turbine engine shafts ranged from
[Operational aspects of risk perception in the electromagnetic fields exposition].
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Jan 1, 2007
This study reports on symptomatology and risk perception among 45 people living near power-lines in the Benevento area. Although measured electric and magnetic fields were described as being within the normal range, participants reported symptoms mainly in subjective and behavioural domains. The authors argue that…
[Evaluation of the occupational risk related to exposure to electromagnetic fields according to the EC Directive 2004/40 EC: exposure during pregnancy].
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Jan 1, 2007
This article addresses occupational EMF exposure during pregnancy in the context of EU Directive 2004/40/EC, emphasizing the need for workplace risk evaluation. It notes that research evidence on pregnancy risks from occupational EMF exposure is currently scarce and inconclusive. The authors also report insufficient…
[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…
[Assessment of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields levels in the Taranto area].
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Jan 1, 2007
This study reports punctual monitoring of RF electromagnetic fields from radiobase stations in the Taranto area, with measurement campaigns conducted from November 2005 to March 2007. Measurements covered 108 transmitting stations across multiple communication technologies within 100 kHz to 3 GHz. Most monitored…
[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.…
Evaluation of mulitprobe radiofrequency technology in a porcine model.
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Jan 1, 2007
This animal study evaluated two multiprobe radiofrequency ablation device approaches in pigs, including an impedance-based algorithm and clustered/combination probes with and without a switcher controller. The Pringle maneuver was associated with larger ablation volumes and shorter ablation times in one experiment,…
Use of radiofrequency hepatic parenchymal transection device in hepatic hemangioma resection: early experience and lessons learned.
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Jan 1, 2007
This retrospective case series reviewed four resections of symptomatic giant cavernous hepatic hemangiomas using an RF-powered multiarray (Habib sealer) for hepatic parenchymal transection. No blood transfusions were required and no major biliary or vascular injuries were observed at 1-year follow-up; one…
[Fluorescence spectra analysis of papain treated by pulsed electric field].
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Jan 1, 2007
This in vitro study used fluorescence excitation, emission, and polarization spectra to assess structural changes in papain after pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment. Under the reported PEF conditions (50 kV/cm, 1500 Hz, 40 µs pulses, 19,800 pulses), papain activity decreased by 56.5%. Spectral changes (increased…
[A measurement of spontaneous magnetic field by satellites structures of harmonic spectrum].
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Jan 1, 2007
This study measured satellite structures of second- and third-harmonic spectra reflected from solid targets during femtosecond laser–plasma interactions using an optical multi-channel spectrometer. Red-shifted satellite structures of 2ω0 and 3ω0 were observed, and at ~10^18 W/cm^2 the inferred spontaneous magnetic…
[Reports on electromagnetic field strength measurements issued for occupational health and safety needs in the opinion of radio communication station users].
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Jan 1, 2007
This paper describes a modified approach for assessing occupational EMF exposure during work on radio and television towers and masts, where exposure can be high and tasks/routes are not fixed. The method calculates maximum admissible dwell time at different mast levels while incorporating the EMF dose accumulated…
Magnetic field distribution and signal decay in functional mri in very high fields (up to 9.4 T) using monte carlo diffusion modeling.
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Jan 1, 2007
This paper models extravascular MRI signal decay (R2/R2*) as a function of blood oxygenation, vessel geometry, and magnetic field strength up to 9.4 T using Monte Carlo diffusion simulations. It reports different vessel-size dependencies for Hahn-spin-echo versus gradient-recalled-echo relaxation across field…
Development of a patch antenna array RF coil for ultra-high field MRI.
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Jan 1, 2007
This engineering study describes development of a patch antenna array coil (PAAC) intended to address short RF wavelength challenges in ultra-high-field (≥7T) MRI. A prototype PAAC for 7T proton imaging was used to image a monkey brain. The authors report that the imaging demonstrated the coil's utility for…
Dependence of RF heating on SAR and implant position in a 1.5T MR system.
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Jan 1, 2007
This phantom study measured RF-induced heating of a stainless steel humerus implant during 1.5T MR imaging while varying SAR, implant angle to B0, and implant position in the RF coil. Temperature rise at implant tips increased linearly with SAR, with larger rises when the implant was parallel to B0. Heating decreased…
Sine-Gordon description of Beresinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless vortices in superconductors immersed in an external magnetic field.
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Jan 1, 2007
This theoretical paper investigates Beresinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless vortex physics in two-dimensional superconductors under an external magnetic field using a sine-Gordon field-theory approach. The authors state that the model yields a straightforward definition of field-induced magnetization. They also report that…
A mobile clinical e-portfolio for nursing and medical students, using wireless personal digital assistants (PDAs).
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Jan 1, 2006
This paper outlines the development and evaluation of a wireless PDA-based clinical e-portfolio intended to support reflective clinical learning. The tool synchronized wirelessly via cellular signal or Wi-Fi to a web-based portfolio. An evaluation with nurse practitioner and medical students reported positive…