Exposure to pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic field during waking affects human sleep EEG

Huber, Reto; Graf, Thomas; Côté, Kimberly A.; Wittmann, Lutz; Gallmann, Eva; Matter, Daniel; Schuderer, Jürgen; Kuster, Niels; Borbély, Alexander A.; Achermann, Peter

doi:10.1097/00001756-200010200-00012

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“…The emission in a radiofrequency and microwave range influences both human health and the work of different devices including computers, transformers, medical equipment [1,2]. In connection with the increasing background of electromagnetic radiation questions of the radioprotective materials development of different purpose become especially urgent [3,4].…”

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Porous material for protection from electromagnetic radiation

Kaz’mina¹,

Dushkina²,

Suslyaev³

et al. 2014

AIP Conference Proceedings

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Abstract. It is shown that the porous glass crystalline material obtained by a low temperature technology can be used not only for thermal insulation, but also for lining of rooms as protective screens decreasing harmful effect of electromagnetic radiation as well as to establish acoustic chambers and rooms with a low level of electromagnetic background. The material interacts with electromagnetic radiation by the most effective way in a high frequency field (above 100 GHz). At the frequency of 260 GHz the value of the transmission coefficient decreases approximately in a factor times in comparison with foam glass.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Porous material for protection from electromagnetic radiation

Kaz’mina¹,

Dushkina²,

Suslyaev³

et al. 2014

AIP Conference Proceedings

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“…Huber et al [6] investigated whether the electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by digital radiotelephone handsets affects brain physiology. Healthy, young male subjects were exposed for 30 min to EMF (900 MHz; spatial peak specific absorption rate 1 W/kg) during the waking period preceding sleep.…”

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Mobile phones and sleep - A review

Supe¹

2010

Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering

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The increasing use of mobile phones has raised concerns regarding the potential health effects of exposure to the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. An increasing amount research related to mobile phone use has focussed on the possible effects of mobile phone exposure on human brain activity and function. In particular, the use of sleep research has become a more widely used technique for assessing the possible effects of mobile phones on human health and wellbeing especially in the investigation of potential changes in sleep architecture resulting from mobile phone use. Acute exposure to a mobile phone prior to sleep significantly enhances electroencephalogram spectral power in the sleep spindle frequency range. This mobile phone-induced enhancement in spectral power is largely transitory and does not linger throughout the night. Furthermore, a reduction in rapid eye movement sleep latency following mobile phone exposure was also found, although interestingly, neither this change in rapid eye movement sleep latency or the enhancement in spectral power following mobile phone exposure, led to changes in the overall quality of sleep. In conclusion, a short exposure to the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by a mobile phone handset immediately prior to sleep is sufficient to induce changes in brain activity in the initial part of sleep. The consequences or functional significance of this effect are currently unknown and it would be premature to draw conclusions about possible health consequences.

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“…The aim of a study by Huber et al [2000] was to investigate whether the EMF emitted by a 900 GSM digital antenna (11 cm from the right or left ear) [Kandel et al, 2000]. As a result, effects reported on sleep EEG are more likely to involve NREM a waves.…”

Section: Electroencephalography and Evoked Responsesmentioning

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“…One effect that influences sleep over a whole night is heat [Kandel et al, 2000], and it could be a factor in this experiment. Huber et al [2000] suggest that since EEG power in the frequency range 12.75-14 Hz is largely determined by slow and fast sleep spindles [Werth et al, 1997], spindle generating mechanisms seem to be susceptible to EMF exposure. They suggest the similarity of EEG pattern with the left hemisphere EEG spectral power predominating, whether the exposure is on the left, or right side of the head may indicate a high susceptibility of subcortical structures such as the thalamus.…”

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Microwave effects on the nervous system

D'Andrea

Chou

Johnston³

et al. 2003

Bioelectromagnetics

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Studies have evaluated the electroencephalography (EEG) of humans and laboratory animals during and after Radiofrequency (RF) exposures. Effects of RF exposure on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) have been generally accepted for exposures that are thermalizing. Low level exposures that report alterations of the BBB remain controversial. Exposure to high levels of RF energy can damage the structure and function of the nervous system. Much research has focused on the neurochemistry of the brain and the reported effects of RF exposure. Research with isolated brain tissue has provided new results that do not seem to rely on thermal mechanisms. Studies of individuals who are reported to be sensitive to electric and magnetic fields are discussed. In this review of the literature, it is difficult to draw conclusions concerning hazards to human health. The many exposure parameters such as frequency, orientation, modulation, power density, and duration of exposure make direct comparison of many experiments difficult. At high exposure power densities, thermal effects are prevalent and can lead to adverse consequences. At lower levels of exposure biological effects may still occur but thermal mechanisms are not ruled out. It is concluded that the diverse methods and experimental designs as well as lack of replication of many seemingly important studies prevents formation of definite conclusions concerning hazardous nervous system health effects from RF exposure. The only firm conclusion that may be drawn is the potential for hazardous thermal consequences of high power RF exposure.

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Exposure to pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic field during waking affects human sleep EEG

Cited by 238 publications

References 5 publications

Porous material for protection from electromagnetic radiation

Porous material for protection from electromagnetic radiation

Mobile phones and sleep - A review

Microwave effects on the nervous system

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