Near-Earth injection of MeV electrons associated with intense dipolarization electric fields: Van Allen Probes observations.
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Jan 1, 2015
This observational space-physics study reports a substorm-associated injection of MeV electrons into the inner magnetosphere measured by Van Allen Probes-A. A strong dipolarization electric field (~50 mV/m) coincided with a dispersionless injection up to ~3 MeV and pitch angle signatures consistent with betatron…
Effect Of Electromagnetic Waves Emitted From Mobile Phone On Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential In Adult Males.
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Jan 1, 2015
This study examined whether electromagnetic waves from a mobile phone affect brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP) in adult males aged 20–40 years. The right ear was exposed for about 10 minutes and BAEP measures were compared before and after exposure. The abstract reports significant changes in several BAEP…
Subzero 12-hour Nonfreezing Cryopreservation of Porcine Heart in a Variable Magnetic Field.
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Jan 1, 2015
This animal organ-preservation study compared 12-hour porcine heart preservation at -3°C using a device generating a variable magnetic field versus conventional 4°C preservation. The subzero variable-magnetic-field condition showed higher myocardial ATP, lower lactate, and less mitochondrial ultrastructural damage…
Impacts of exposure to 900 MHz mobile phone radiation on liver function in rats.
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Jan 1, 2015
This animal experiment randomized 20 male Sprague-Dawley rats to 900 MHz electromagnetic radiation exposure (4 h/day for 18 days) or no exposure. The exposed group showed increased oxidative stress markers in liver tissue (higher MDA, lower GSH) and reported histopathological changes, along with increased apoptosis…
[Modulation of Ca(2+)-Dependent Proteiolysis under the Action of Weak Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields].
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Jan 1, 2015
This animal/model-organism study examined whether weak low-frequency magnetic fields tuned to a proposed parametric resonance for calcium ions affect Ca(2+)-dependent proteolysis. It reports time-dependent modulation of Ca(2+)-dependent proteinase activity in fish and whelk and states that a minimal exposure time for…
Developing a Brief Suicide Prevention Intervention and Mobile Phone Application: a Qualitative Report.
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Jan 1, 2015
This qualitative report describes phase one of a treatment development study for adolescent suicide prevention, including development of a safety plan smartphone application. Clinicians, parents, and adolescents emphasized transition of care, specific treatment targets, and safety planning as important. All…
Data supporting the role of electric field and electrode material on the improvement of the ageing effects in hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cells.
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Jan 1, 2015
This Data in Brief article provides additional experimental data supporting a related study on mitigating ageing effects (Staebler-Wronski effect) in hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cells. The associated method involves applying reverse bias stress and evaluating how temperature, electric field intensity,…
[Effect of Low-Intensity 900 MHz Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Rat Brain Enzyme Activities Linked to Energy Metabolism].
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Jan 1, 2015
This animal study examined low-intensity 900 MHz electromagnetic radiation (25 μW/cm2) and its effects on rat brain and blood serum enzymes linked to energy metabolism. The authors report that brain creatine kinase activity was the most radiosensitive among the enzymes measured and propose it as a marker of RF…
[Synergistic inhibitory effect of static magnetic field and antitumor drugs on Hepa1-6 cells].
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Jan 1, 2015
This in vitro study tested whether a static magnetic field (SMF) could enhance the effects of cisplatin or adriamycin in Hepa1-6 tumor cells. The abstract reports that SMF combined with either drug increased growth inhibition and was associated with cell-cycle arrest, increased DNA damage, and more severe membrane…
The influence of low-frequency variable magnetic fields in reducing pain experience after dental implant treatment.
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Jan 1, 2015
This study evaluated magnetostimulation and magnetoledtherapy for pain reduction after dental implant treatment in three groups of 10 patients each. Pain was recorded using a VAS scale, and analgesic use was also tracked. The abstract reports lower pain scores and reduced analgesic use in the magnetostimulation…
[Radiofrequency ablation can reverse the abnormal circulating microRNA expression changes in patients with atrial fibrillation].
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Jan 1, 2015
This pre/post study measured circulating microRNA profiles in 30 atrial fibrillation patients before and 3 months after radiofrequency ablation, comparing results with 10 healthy controls. The authors report that numerous miRNAs differed from controls at baseline and shifted after ablation, with several highlighted…
Magnetic Nanoparticles with High Specific Absorption Rate at Low Alternating Magnetic Field.
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Jan 1, 2015
This paper describes synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles intended for tumor hyperthermia applications. It reports that the particles show relatively high specific absorption rate (22–200 W/g) under a 160 kHz alternating magnetic field at 100–500 Oe, despite low saturation magnetization. The…
Inactivation of Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Lactobacillus brevis in Low-fat Milk by Pulsed Electric Field Treatment: A Pilot-scale Study.
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Jan 1, 2015
This pilot-scale study evaluated pulsed electric field (PEF) processing of low-fat milk inoculated with E. coli, S. cerevisiae, or L. brevis. At 10 kV/cm and 200 kJ/L total pulse energy, the study reports multi-log microbial reductions, with >5-log reductions during storage at 200–250 kJ/L and slow regrowth over 15…
[Early and Delayed Effects of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on the Reproductive Function and Functional Status of the Offspring of Experimental Animals].
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Jan 1, 2015
This experimental animal study examined RF EMF effects on reproduction in CBA mice and on the morphofunctional status of their offspring under two exposure models. The authors report that repeated short-term RF EMF exposure (5 days, 10 minutes per day, 1.2 mW/cm2) affected pregnancy course, litter number, fertility,…
Enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) test in obese children with ultrasound-proven liver steatosis.
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Jan 1, 2015
This cross-sectional study evaluated the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test in 58 obese children stratified by ultrasound evidence of liver steatosis. Children with steatosis had higher liver enzymes and a higher ELF value than those with normal ultrasound findings. Despite these differences, the authors report that…
[Influence of magnetic field on the growth of pathogen microorganisms isolated from the indoor environment at the Archivo Nacional de la República de Cuba].
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Jan 1, 2015
This in vitro study exposed five microorganisms (including indoor isolates and reference strains) to an extremely low frequency magnetic field (60 Hz, 3 mT) for two hours. The authors report a statistically significant increase in colony counts in exposed samples versus controls, with stronger stimulation in nutrient…
Using mobile phones and social media to facilitate education and support for rural-based midwives in South Africa.
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Jan 1, 2015
This cross-sectional survey assessed how rural-based advanced midwives in South Africa perceive and use mobile phones for education and professional activities. Among 56 respondents, most reported frequent use of mobile phone functions to support work and learning despite low self-rated technology competence and…
Correlates of mobile phone use in HIV care: Results from a cross-sectional study in South Africa.
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Jan 1, 2015
This cross-sectional study surveyed 883 HIV-infected patients on ART in Soweto, South Africa, to identify demographic correlates of using mobile phones as reminder tools. Older age, female gender, and lower education were associated with lower use of phones for clinic appointment reminders. Older age and lower income…
[The combined action of drinking mineral water and low-intensity electromagnetic radiation under the immobilization stress conditions (an experimental study)].
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Jan 1, 2015
This animal experimental study examined combined exposure to potable mineral water and low-intensity ultrahigh-frequency electromagnetic radiation (~1000 MHz;
Thick multilayered (silica/gold) dipole nano-antenna.
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Jan 1, 2015
This engineering study examines composite optical dipole nano-antennas made of alternating silica and gold layers. It reports that a 50% filling factor yields a 2.0× increase in electric-field enhancement compared with a pure-gold antenna. The abstract frames the work in terms of photonics applications rather than…
The effect of electromagnetic radiation emitted by display screens on cell oxygen metabolism - in vitro studies.
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Jan 1, 2015
This in vitro study exposed human blood platelet suspensions to 1 kHz electromagnetic fields at 150 or 220 V/m for 30 or 60 minutes. The authors report increased ROS and MDA (at 220 V/m, 30 min) and decreased antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD-1 and catalase), with the largest changes at 220 V/m for 60 minutes. They…
Using ultrasound radio frequency technology to assess regression of the structure and function of the carotid artery by radioiodine therapy in hyperthyroidism patients.
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Jan 1, 2015
This study enrolled 70 patients with primary hyperthyroidism and 74 healthy volunteers and assessed carotid artery structure and function using ultrasound RF data parameters before and after 131I therapy. Hyperthyroid patients showed worse carotid IMT and stiffness-related measures than controls at baseline. After…
New hybrid frequency reuse method for packet loss minimization in LTE network.
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Jan 1, 2015
This engineering study addresses inter-cell interference in LTE networks as a driver of packet loss between base stations and mobile stations. It examines Soft Frequency Reuse (SFR) and implements a new hybrid frequency reuse method with greater total system bandwidth than SFR while keeping per-cell bandwidth the…
In Vivo Wireless Monitoring System of Cardiovascular Force Data.
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Jan 1, 2015
This paper describes development of a fully implantable biotelemetry system that wirelessly transmits cardiac biomechanical force data along with ECG. The system uses a microcontroller with a bidirectional RF transceiver and was tested in a porcine model. The authors report successful transmission and recording of…
Application of pulsed electric field in the production of juice and extraction of bioactive compounds from blueberry fruits and their by-products.
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Jan 1, 2015
This study investigated pulsed electric field (PEF) pre-treatment of blueberries and its impact on juice production and recovery of bioactive compounds from press cake. PEF at 1–5 kV/cm (10 kJ/kg) increased juice yield and increased phenolics, anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity in juice compared with untreated…