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Non‑Thermal EMF Harm Signals (Moderate Evidence): Reproductive DNA Damage, Pregnancy Risk, Tumor Relevance, and Ecological Disruption

Research Effect Synthesis Mar 1, 2026

Synthesis of 13 moderate-evidence harm papers: 5G-band RF increased sperm DNA fragmentation in vitro; pregnancy cohort linked call time to miscarriage and growth outcomes; lifetime RFR tumor genetics support translati…

2026 Evidence Snapshot: Non‑Thermal RF Bioeffects Across 6 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 2.45 GHz, and 28 GHz—Why Heat‑Only Safety Limits Don’t Track Biology

Research Effect Synthesis Mar 1, 2026

Synthesis of 13 studies (2026) spanning 6 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 2.45 GHz Wi‑Fi, 28 GHz mmWave, and real‑world base‑station proximity and smartphone use. Across mechanistic, animal, and observational evidence, multiple biologi…

2026 EMF Research Snapshot: Non‑Thermal Biological Effects Across 6 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 2.45 GHz Wi‑Fi, and 28 GHz mmWave—Why Thermal‑Only Safety Limits Are Not Enough

Research Effect Synthesis Mar 1, 2026

Synthesis of 12 studies (2026) linking RF/EMF exposures and wireless tech use to oxidative stress, apoptosis, reproductive harm, kidney changes, sleep disruption, and base-station symptom patterns—supporting precautio…

Mercury release from dental amalgam restorations after magnetic resonance imaging and following mobile phone use.

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Pak J Biol Sci . 2008 Apr 15;11(8):1142-6. doi: 10.3923/pjbs.2008.1142.1146. Mercury release from dental amalgam restorations after magnetic resonance imaging and following mobile phone use S M J Mortazavi 1, E Daiee, A Yazdi, K Khiabani, A Kavousi, R Vazirinejad, B Behnejad, M Ghasemi, M Balali Mood Affiliations…

The influence of smartphone addiction on sleep quality among college students: The parallel mediating roles of perceived stress and health-promoting lifestyle.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2026

This cross-sectional study surveyed 2,317 college students to examine associations between smartphone addiction and sleep quality. Smartphone addiction was associated with poorer sleep quality, and mediation analyses indicated that higher perceived stress and lower health-promoting lifestyle scores partially…

Problematic smartphone use and disengagement in first-year college students: A daily diary study of between- and within-person differences.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2026

This 30-day daily diary study of 104 first-year undergraduates in China examined links between problematic smartphone use (PSU) and disengagement at within- and between-person levels. The analyses reported bidirectional next-day associations, where higher-than-usual PSU predicted higher-than-usual disengagement and…

The Influence of Mobile Technologies on the Quality of Sleep

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2025

This study assessed whether sleeping with versus without a mobile phone (two-week intervals) affects sleep in medical students, using smartwatch-based monitoring. It reports no statistically significant differences in sleep quality or time spent in wakefulness, REM, light, or deep sleep between conditions. The…

Understanding Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) From Mobile Phone Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) Exposure: A Mixed-Method Study Protocol

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2025

This paper presents a mixed-method study protocol examining electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) in relation to mobile phone radiofrequency radiation exposure among undergraduate students. The quantitative component aims to identify predictors of EHS using a biopsychosocial model, while the qualitative component…

The impact of smartphone use on working memory in college students: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2025

This study compared 42 college students grouped by high versus low screen time during a 2-back working memory task while measuring brain activity with fNIRS. The low screen time group performed better on working memory accuracy/hit rate, while reaction time and false alarms did not differ. Neuroimaging results…

Effects of short and long term electromagnetic fields exposure on the human hippocampus.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This study compared 60 healthy female medical students grouped by self-reported daily mobile phone use by the head (90 min). MRI/MRS analyses found no significant differences in hippocampal volume or in choline, creatine, and N-acetyl aspartate between groups. However, the higher-use group showed poorer performance…

The Effect of Electromagnetic Radiation due to Mobile Phone Use on Thyroid Function in Medical Students Studying in a Medical College in South India.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This exploratory survey study assessed the association between mobile phone radiation exposure and thyroid function among 83 undergraduate medical students in South India. The authors report a significant correlation between total radiation exposure and higher TSH levels, seen in students both with and without a…

The relationship between mobile phone location sensor data and depressive symptom severity.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2016

This observational study examined whether passively collected smartphone GPS features relate to depressive symptom severity in 48 college students over 10 weeks. Several mobility features (including location variance, entropy, and circadian movement) were reported to correlate with PHQ-9 scores. Associations were…

Association of Exposure to Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Radiation (RF-EMFR) Generated by Mobile Phone Base Stations with Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Research RF Safe Research Library Nov 13, 2015

This cross-sectional study compared male students from two schools with different measured RF-EMFR levels inside the buildings, attributed to nearby mobile phone base stations (~200 m away). The higher-exposure school had a significantly higher mean HbA1c than the lower-exposure school. The authors also report a…

The Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version Test of Mobile Phone Dependency (TMD).

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2015

This cross-sectional study developed and validated a Persian version of the Test of Mobile Phone Dependency (TMD) in 350 Tehran university students. Factor analysis identified three factors and the scale showed high internal consistency and moderate test-retest reliability. The authors report a best cut-off point of…

The Role of Depression and Attachment Styles in Predicting Students' Addiction to Cell Phones.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2015

This descriptive correlational study examined whether depression and attachment styles predict cell phone addiction among university students in Iran. Using self-report measures in 100 students, regression analysis found depression and avoidant attachment style were the strongest predictors of cell phone…

The Impact of Using Cell Phones After Light-Out on Sleep Quality, Headache, Tiredness, and Distractibility Among Students of a University in North of Iran.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2015

This cross-sectional study surveyed 358 university students about cell phone use after lights-out and related symptoms. Sixty percent reported late-night phone use, which was associated with insomnia, and initially with low energy, tiredness, and headache. After controlling for stressful events, only the association…

The Relationship between Mental Health and Addiction to Mobile Phones among University Students of Shahrekord, Iran.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This cross-sectional survey examined associations between mobile phone addiction-related behaviors and mental health symptoms among 296 university students in Shahrekord, Iran. Several mobile phone addiction behavior categories were reported to be significantly inversely correlated with mental health scores. The…

Electromagnetic Radiofrequency Radiation Emitted from GSM Mobile Phones Decreases the Accuracy of Home Blood Glucose Monitors.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This study tested whether radiofrequency emissions from a ringing GSM mobile phone affect home blood glucose monitor readings. Among 45 female nondiabetic students, the group measured in the presence vs absence of a ringing phone showed larger changes between two readings than a repeat-measurement control group…

Epidemiological characteristics of mobile phone ownership and use in korean children and adolescents.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2013

This cross-sectional analysis used three Korean databases (2008–2011; n=21,693) to describe mobile phone ownership and use among children and adolescents and how these patterns vary by socioeconomic position. Ownership and use were higher among females, older students, and in 2011 compared with 2008, and the age of…

Mobile phones and short message service texts to collect situational awareness data during simulated public health critical events.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2011

This university-based pilot study evaluated whether two-way SMS text messaging could be used to collect situational assessment data during simulated public health critical events. Among 63 enrolled students, 76.7% of prompted SMS surveys were completed, and most responses were returned quickly. The authors conclude…

Survey of ownership and use of mobile phones among medical science students in Yazd.

Research RF Safe Research Library 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…

Adverse effects of excessive mobile phone use.

Research RF Safe Research Library 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…

A mobile clinical e-portfolio for nursing and medical students, using wireless personal digital assistants (PDAs).

Research RF Safe Research Library 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…

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