Combined Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Immune and Nervous Responses

Boscolo, P; Gioacchino, M. Di; Giampaolo, Luca Di; Antonucci, Andrea; Luzio, S. Di

doi:10.1177/03946320070200s212

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“…Studies have shown that EMFs could adversely affect reproductive outcomes and the immune system. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] A recent study also…”

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Maternal Exposure to Magnetic Fields During Pregnancy in Relation to the Risk of Asthma in Offspring

Chen²,

Odouli³

2011

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med

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“…Studies have shown that EMFs could adversely affect reproductive outcomes and the immune system. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] A recent study also…”

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Maternal Exposure to Magnetic Fields During Pregnancy in Relation to the Risk of Asthma in Offspring

Chen²,

Odouli³

2011

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med

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“…However, it is clear that the biological effects of EMFs may not be simply explained by the "thermal effects" only. The biological effects of EMFs depend on dose, time of exposure and frequency or wavelength (13). The energy of environmental EMFs absorbed by cells induces changes in metabolism; the effects of this interaction depend on the characteristic and excitability of the cells; it is known that environmental EMFs mainly affect the metabolic activities of nervous and immune cells (13).…”

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“…The biological effects of EMFs depend on dose, time of exposure and frequency or wavelength (13). The energy of environmental EMFs absorbed by cells induces changes in metabolism; the effects of this interaction depend on the characteristic and excitability of the cells; it is known that environmental EMFs mainly affect the metabolic activities of nervous and immune cells (13). In this review, we examine the results of studies on the effects of EMFs on immune and neuroendocrine systems which may exert integrated responses to environmental stimulations.…”

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Electromagnetic fields and autoimmune diseases

Boscolo¹

2014

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SummaryIntroduction: experimental studies demonstrated that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) modify ion calcium fluxes in the membranes of blood mononuclear cells and induce changes in metabolism and surface marker expression. There is also evidence of autoimmune diseases in subjects with genetic predisposition, following exposure to physical, chemical or biological noxious agents or perception of stressful situations. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on onset and progression of autoimmune diseases. Materials and Methods: all papers published in scientific journal from 1979 to 2013 were examined for inclusion in the systematic review. The research was conducted using the following key-words: electromagnetic fields, immune response, autoimmunity, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. 37 studies were included in this article. Discussion: it is demonstrated that there is absorption of energy in organisms exposed to EMFs; the effects of the EMFs (more elevated on the immune and nervous systems) are similar to those induced by stress stimulations. We suggest that the adaptation of tissues to the EMFs, in genetically predisposed subjects, may stimulate the onset and progression of autoimmune diseases.

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“…The potential link between immune function, EMF exposure and EMF effect is unclear and immune suppressive as well as immune stimulatory effects have been reported in addition to the absence of effects. Moreover, in some exposure studies it was impossible to discriminate potential EMF effects, the effects of stress and potential pre-existing abnormalities [review by Boscolo et al, 2007].…”

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Blood laboratory findings in patients suffering from self‐perceived electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)

Dahmen

Ghezel-Ahmadi

Engel

2009

Bioelectromagnetics

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Risks from electromagnetic devices are of considerable concern. Electrohypersensitive (EHS) persons attribute a variety of rather unspecific symptoms to exposure to electromagnetic fields. The pathophysiology of EHS is unknown and therapy remains a challenge. We hypothesized that some electrosensitive individuals are suffering from common somatic health problems. Toward this end we analysed clinical laboratory parameters including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), creatinine, hemoglobine, hematocrit and c-reactive protein (CRP) in subjects suffering from EHS and in controls that are routinely used in clinical medicine to identify or screen for common somatic disorders. One hundred thirty-two patients (n = 42 males and n = 90 females) and 101 controls (n = 34 males and n = 67 females) were recruited. Our results identified laboratory signs of thyroid dysfunction, liver dysfunction and chronic inflammatory processes in small but remarkable fractions of EHS sufferers as potential sources of symptoms that merit further investigation in future studies. In the cases of TSH and ALT/AST there were significant differences between cases and controls. The hypotheses of anaemia or kidney dysfunction playing a major role in EHS could be unambiguously refuted. Clinically it is recommended to check for signs of treatable somatic conditions when caring for individuals suffering from self-proclaimed EHS.

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Combined Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Immune and Nervous Responses

Cited by 19 publications

References 50 publications

Maternal Exposure to Magnetic Fields During Pregnancy in Relation to the Risk of Asthma in Offspring

Maternal Exposure to Magnetic Fields During Pregnancy in Relation to the Risk of Asthma in Offspring

Electromagnetic fields and autoimmune diseases

Blood laboratory findings in patients suffering from self‐perceived electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)

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