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Research and Studies
23
Apr

Ultraviolet A Radiation and COVID‐19 Deaths in the USA with replication studies in England and Italy

April 23, 2021
Cherrie, M., Clemens, T., Colandrea, C., Feng, Z., Webb, D., Weller, R. and Dibben, C. (2021), Ultraviolet A Radiation and COVID‐19 Deaths in the USA with replication studies in England and Italy. Br J Dermatol. Accepted Author Manuscript. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.20093 Abstract Background Understanding factors impacting deaths from COVID‐19 is of the highest priority. Seasonal variation in environmental...
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22
Apr

Increasing incidence of thyroid cancer in the Nordic countries

April 22, 2021
Source: Lennart Hardell’s blog https://lennarthardellenglish.wordpress.com/2021/04/22/increasing-incidence-of-thyroid-cancer-in-the-nordic-countries-2/ Posted on April 22, 2021 During use of the handheld wireless phone, especially the smartphone, the thyroid gland is a target organ. During the 21st century, the incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing in many countries. We used the Swedish Cancer Register to study trends from 1970 to 2017. During that...
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21
Apr

Modeling the circadian regulation of the immune system: Sexually dimorphic effects of shift work

April 21, 2021
Stéphanie M. C. Abo et al. Modeling the circadian regulation of the immune system: Sexually dimorphic effects of shift work, PLOS Computational Biology (2021). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1008514 Abstract The circadian clock exerts significance influence on the immune system and disruption of circadian rhythms has been linked to inflammatory pathologies. Shift workers often experience circadian misalignment as their irregular work...
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19
Apr

Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation Alters Estrogen Release from the Pig Myometrium during the Peri-Implantation Period

April 19, 2021
Drzewiecka EM, Kozlowska W, Zmijewska A, Wydorski PJ, Franczak A. Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation Alters Estrogen Release from the Pig Myometrium during the Peri-Implantation Period. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Mar 13;22(6):2920. doi: 10.3390/ijms22062920. PMID: 33805726; PMCID: PMC7999543. Abstract An electromagnetic field (EMF) may affect the functions of uterine tissues. This study hypothesized that EMF...
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19
Apr

Toxicity of Terahertz-Based Functional Mineral Water (Plant-Derived) to Immature Stages of Mosquito Vectors

April 19, 2021
Kuo TC, Lin CC, Tsai CC, Chen SJ, Hung TM, Hsieh CC, Lu JY, Huang RN. Toxicity of Terahertz-Based Functional Mineral Water (Plant-Derived) to Immature Stages of Mosquito Vectors. Insects. 2021 Mar 2;12(3):211. doi: 10.3390/insects12030211. PMID: 33801362; PMCID: PMC7998476. Simple Summary In light of the shortcomings of using insecticides, there is an urgent need to...
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19
Apr

Honey Bee Proteolytic System and Behavior Parameters under the Influence of an Electric Field at 50 Hz and Variable Intensities for a Long Exposure Time

April 19, 2021
Migdał, P.; Murawska, A.; Strachecka, A.; Bieńkowski, P.; Roman, A. Honey Bee Proteolytic System and Behavior Parameters under the Influence of an Electric Field at 50 Hz and Variable Intensities for a Long Exposure Time. Animals 2021, 11, 863. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030863 Simple Summary The amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) in the environment emitted by electrical and electronic devices, mobile...
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17
Apr

The Surgeon and the Smartphone — is the Association Really Smart?

April 17, 2021,
Gupta A, Chennatt JJ, Singla T, Barabari GS. The Surgeon and the Smartphone – is the Association Really Smart? Hellenike cheirourgike. Acta Chirurgica Hellenica. 2020 ;92(5):177-181. DOI: 10.1007/s13126-020-0571-6. Abstract The aim of this literature review is to encompass the importance of integrating smartphones in the life of a surgeon especially in the era of the...
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17
Apr

Light Environment Influences Developmental Programming of the Metabolic and Visual Systems in Mice

April 17, 2021
Clarkson-Townsend DA, Bales KL, Marsit CJ, Pardue MT. Light Environment Influences Developmental Programming of the Metabolic and Visual Systems in Mice. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2021 Apr 1;62(4):22. doi: 10.1167/iovs.62.4.22. PMID: 33861321. Abstract Purpose: Light is a salient cue that can influence neurodevelopment and the immune system. Light exposure out of sync with the endogenous clock...
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16
Apr

Human Health Risks of Conducted Electrical Weapon Exposure

April 16, 2021
Baliatsas C, Gerbecks J, Dückers MLA, Yzermans CJ. Human Health Risks of Conducted Electrical Weapon Exposure: A Systematic Review. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Feb 1;4(2):e2037209. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.37209. PMID: 33576818; PMCID: PMC7881359. Key Points Question What are the health risks associated with exposure to an electrical weapon? Findings This systematic review of 33 studies on use...
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16
Apr

Pacemaker-induced ventricular fibrillation during radiofrequency catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia

April 16, 2021
Nam MCY, Jones N, Claridge S, Balasubramaniam R, Sopher M, Babu G. Pacemaker-induced ventricular fibrillation during radiofrequency catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia. J Arrhythm. 2021 Feb 14;37(2):368-369. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12517. PMID: 33850578; PMCID: PMC8021979. Abstract Prior to ventricular tachycardia ablation, this patient’s cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) was temporarily programmed to backup pacing mode with tachycardia...
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