Disease citations
re electromagnetic radiation (animal & human)
Citations re
electromagnetic radiation
Blood
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Leukemia
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Memory
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Sleep
Braune S. et al. Resting blood pressure increase during exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic field. The Lancet 1998; 351: 1857-1858.
Savopol T. et al. Membrane damage of human red blood cells induced by low power microwave radiation. Electro-and Magnetobiology 1995; 14(2): 99-105
Lyle D.B. et al. Suppression of T-lymphocyte cytotoxicity following exposure to sinusoidally amplitude-modulated fields. Bioelectromagnetics 1983; 4: 281-292.
Calcium flow
I have 17 peer reviewed and published research papers going back from the 1970's up to present day, showing that low level microwaves cause excess calcium flow in the body. Calcium flow around cells and nerve endings is essential for brain cell and physiological functions. TETRA: A Critical Overview into the death of Officer Neil Dring
Cancer
Ivaschuk et al. (1999)- short-term exposure to cellular phone RFR of very low intensity affected a gene related to cancer.
Balcer-Kubiczek E.K. & Harrison G.H. Neoplastic transformation of C3H/10T1/2 cells following exposure to 120Hz modulated 2.45GHz microwaves and phorbol ester tumour promoter. Radiation Res. 1991; 126: 65-72.
Guy, Prof. A. et al. "Effects of long-term low-level radio frequency radiation exposure on rats" Univ. of Washington. Led to recommendation that US EPA classify RF/MW as a possible carcinogen.
Richter E, Berman T, Ben-Michael E, Laster R, Westin JB.
Cancer in radar technicians exposed to radiofrequency/microwave radiation:
sentinel episodes.
Int J Occup Environ Health. 2000 Jul-Sep;6(3):187-93. PMID:
10926722 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
The findings suggest that young persons exposed to high levels of RF/MW
radiation for long periods in settings where preventive measures were lax were
at increased risk for cancer. Very short latency periods suggest high risks from
high-level exposures. Calculations derived from a linear model of dose-response
suggest the need to prevent exposures in the range of 10-100 microw/cm(2).
Dr S. Prausnitz, Prof. C. Suspend. "Effects of chronic microwave irradiation on mice" Univ. OF CA, Berkeley. Leukosis, Cancer, Testicular degeneration
Olle Johansson and Örjan Hallberg showed that the rise and fall of asthma and certain cancers during the 20th century closely paralleled changes in public exposure to radio waves in every country they looked at. They showed that radio waves are as big a factor in causing lung cancer as cigarette smoking. Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Killing Fields --ARTHUR FIRSTENBERG
DNA
Lai H. and Singh N.P. Acute low-intensity microwave exposure increases DNA single strand breaks in rat brain cells. Bioelectromagnetics 1995; 16: 207-210.
Lai H. and Singh N.P. Single and double-strand DNA breaks after acute exposure to radiofrequency radiation. Int. J. Radiation Biol. 1996; 69: 13-521. See also: Singh N.P. and Lai H. Use of the microgel electrophoresis assay to study DNA strand breaks after microwave exposure. Proc. Asia Pacific Microwave Conf. (Editor: R.S. Gupta), Vol. 1(B1-4), pp.51-55, 1996.
Barbanti P. et al. Increased density of dopamine D5 receptor in peripheral blood lymphocytes of migraineurs: a marker of migraine? Neurosci. Letts. 1996; 207(2): 73-76. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Salford L.G. et al. Permeability of the blood-brain barrier induced by 915MHz electromagnetic radiation, continuous wave and modulated at 8, 16, 50 and 200Hz. Microsc. Res. Tech. 1994; 27: 535-542. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Persson B.R.R. et al. Blood-brain barrier permeability in rats exposed to electromagnetic fields used in wireless communication. Wireless Networks 1997; 3: 455-461. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Frey A.H. (Editor), ‘On the Nature of Electromagnetic Field Interactions with Biological Systems’, R.G. Landes Co., Austin, Texas, 1994. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Janigro D. et al . Regulation of blood-brain barrier endothelial cells by nitric oxide . Circ. Res. 1994; 75(3) : 528-538. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Winkler T. et al. Impairment of blood-brain barrier function by serotonin induces desynchronisation of spontaneous cerebral cortical activity: experimental observations in the anaesthetised rat. Neuroscience 1995; 68(4): 1097-1104. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Del Zompo M. et al. Dopamine hypersensitivity in migraine: role in apomorphine syncope. Headache 1995; 35(4): 222-224. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Villeneuve A. Pathophysiology and treatment of negative symptoms. Can. J. Psychiatry 1994; 39(9 Supplement 2): 53-58. Headache are consistent with the fact that microwaves are known to non-thermally affect the dopamine–opiate system of the brain and to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, since both of these have been medically connected with headacheThe Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Heart Disease
Satre, Cook and Graham (1998) observed significantly reduced heart rate
variability (HRV) in volunteers sleeping in 60Hz fields. Extrinsic EMR signals
interfere with hearts and cause heart disease and death. Bortkiewicz et al.
(1995, 1996, 1997) and Szmigielski et al. (1998) found that RF exposure altered
heart rate variability and blood pressure. Braune et al. (1998) showed that cell
phone significantly increased blood pressure. Savitz et al. (1999) found a
highly significant dose response relationship for mortality from Arrhythmia
related heart disease and heart attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) for exposed
electrical occupations and for individual occupations of electrician, lineman
and power plant operator.
This is a powerful set of epidemiological evidence showing that EMR across
the spectrum increases the incidence and mortality from arrhythmia related heart
disease and from heart attack.
Boscol et al. (2001)- RFR from radio transmission stations (0.005 mW/cm2) affects immunological system in women.
Fesenko et al. (1999) reported a change in immunological functions in mice after exposure to RFR at a power density of 0.001 mw/cm2.
Novoselova et al. (1999)-low intensity RFR (0.001 mw/cm2) affects functions of the immune system.
Veyret et al. (1991)- low intensity RFR at SAR of 0.015 W/kg affects functions of the immune system.
Youbicier-Simo B.J. et al. Pathological effects induced by embryonic and postnatal exposure to EMF radiation from cellular mobile phones. – written evidence to the IEGMP.
Sri Nageswari K. Immunological effects of chronic low power density and acute power density microwave radiation – a review. Proc. Asia Pacific Microwave Conf. (Editor: R.S. Gupta), Vol. 1(B1.6), pp.59-61, 1996.
Dolk et al. (1997)- a significant increase in adult leukemia was found in residence who lived near the Sutton Coldfield television (TV) and frequency modulation (FM) radio transmitter in England.
Goldsmith JR. Epidemiologic evidence relevant to radar (microwave) effects. Environ Health Perspect. 1997 Dec. Four types of effects were originally reported in multiple studies: increased spontaneous abortion, shifts in red and white blood cell counts, increased somatic mutation rates in lymphocytes, and increased childhood, testicular, and other cancers. ......These findings suggest that RF exposures are potentially carcinogenic and have other health effects. Therefore, prudent avoidance of unneeded exposures is recommended as a precautionary measure.
Hocking et al. (1996)- an association was found between increased childhood leukemia incidence and mortality and proximity to TV towers.
Michelozzi et al. (1998)- leukemia mortality within 3.5 km (5,863 inhabitants) near a high power radio-transmitter in a peripheral area of Rome was higher than expected.
Szmigielski, S. Polish Military, "Cancer morbidity in subjects occupationally exposed to high frequency (radio frequency and microwave) electromagnetic radiation". 6.3 fold increase in leukemia rates, cancer
However, if there are long term large-scale cancer implications, then it is more likely that they will be adult myeloid leukaemias and multiple melanomas. Back in the early 1980s Sam Milham reported excess leukaemias among amateur radio operators, with deaths from acute and chronic myeloid leukaemias nearly three times higher than expected. We do know of a number of digital (GSM) phone users who have developed Hodgkin's Disease in the lymph glands in their neck on the side where they normally used their phones for a couple of hours each day. In 1980, Dr John Holt had a letter published [7]. This showed that between 1951-59, 50% of patients with CML in Queensland survived for 55 months following diagnosis. In 1960 and 1961 three large TV broadcast stations were commissioned in the area. In the period 1963-67, 50% of patients with CML only survived for 21 months. This dramatic change could not be explained by any medical personnel, protocol or therapy changes.Mobile Phone Adverse Health Concerns by Alasdair Philips
In the mid-1980s Stanislaw Szmigielski reported that Polish military personnel exposed to RF energy showed elevated leukaemia levels. He has just published a 1996 update [8]. This is a study of all Polish military personnel for 15 years (1971-85), approximately 128,000 people each year. Of these about 3700 (3%) were considered to be occupationally exposed to radio-frequency and / or microwave radiation. The largest increases were found for chronic myelocytic leukaemia (CML), with an astounding increase (Odds Ratio) of 13.9 (95% CI 6.72-22.12, p<0.001), acute myeloblastic leukaemia (AML) with an OR of 8.62 (95% CI 3.54-13.67, p<0.001), and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas with an OR of 5.82 (95% CI 3.54-13.67, p<0.001).Mobile Phone Adverse Health Concerns by Alasdair Philips
Repacholi M.H. et al. Lymphomas in Em -Pim 1 transgenic mice exposed to pulsed 900MHz electromagnetic fields . Radiation Res. 1997; 147: 631-640.
Memory
Chiang et al. (1989)- people lived and worked near radio antennae and
radar installations showed deficits in psychological and short-term memory
tests.
Kolodynski and Kolodynska (1996)- school Children lived in front of a radio station had less developed memory and attention, their reaction time was slower, and their neuromuscular apparatus endurance was decreased.
Tattersall et al. (2001)- low-intensity RFR (0.0016-0.0044 W/kg) can modulate the function of a part of the brain called the hippocampus, in the absence of gross thermal effects. The changes in excitability may be consistent with reported behavioral effects of RFR, since the hippocampus is involved in learning and memory.
Tattersall J. New Horizons, Autumn 1999, p. 11. Memory impairment is consistent with the finding that microwave radiation targets the hippocampus. The Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Repacholi M.H. et al. Lymphomas in Em -Pim 1 transgenic mice exposed to pulsed 900MHz electromagnetic fields . Radiation Res. 1997; 147: 631-640. Sobel et al. (1996) found that workers in industries with likely electromagnetic field exposure have a very significant (p=0.006) increase in incidence of Alzheimer's disease, OR = 3.93, 95% CI: 1.5-10.6. For males the adjusted odds ratio was 4.9, 95% CI: 1.3-7.9, p=0.01, and for females, OR = 3.40, 95% CI: 0.8-16.0, p = 0.01. They note that: These results are consistent with previous findings regarding the hypothesis that electromagnetic field exposure is etiologically associated with the occurrence of AD." [April 2000] Safe exposure levels by Dr. Neil Cherry
Krause C.M. et al. Effects of electromagnetic field emitted by cellular telephones on the EEG during a memory task. Neuroreport 2000; 11(4): 761-764.
D'Inzeo et al. (1988)- very low intensity RFR (0.002 - 0.004 mW/cm2) affects the operation of acetylcholine-related ion-channels in cells. These channels play important roles in physiological and behavioral functions.
Hjollund et al. (1997)- sperm counts of Danish military personnel, who operated mobile ground-to-air missile units that use several RFR emitting radar systems (maximal mean exposure 0.01 mw/cm2), were significantly low compared to references.
Magras and Xenos (1999) reported a decrease in reproductive function in mice exposed to RFR at power densities of 0.000168 - 0.001053 mw/cm2.
Navakatikian and Tomashevskaya (1994)- RFR at low intensities (0.01-0.1 mw/cm2; 0.0027- 0.027 W/kg) induced behavioral and endocrine changes in rats. Decreases in blood concentrations of testosterone and insulin were reported.
Borbely A.A. et al. Pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic field affects human sleep and sleep electroencephalogram. Neurosci. Lett. 1999; 275(3): 207-210.
Stark et al. (1997)- a two- to seven-fold increase of salivary melatonin concentration was observed in dairy cattle exposed to RFR from a radio transmitter antenna.
Mann K. & Roschke J. Effects of pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic fields on human sleep. Neuropsychobiology 1996; 33: 41-47. Sleep disruption are consistent with the effect of GSM radiation on rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and on melatonin levels- the latter being found also epidemiologically, in the case of RF exposure. The Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Youbicier-Simo B.J. et al. Results of an EMF protective compensation technology in animals and humans. Prog. in Radiation Protection, 1999; FS-99-106-T, 1: 218-223. Sleep disruption are consistent with the effect of GSM radiation on rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and on melatonin levels- the latter being found also epidemiologically, in the case of RF exposure The Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland
Binhi V.N. Interference mechanism for some biological effects of pulsed magnetic fields. Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics 1998; 45: 73-81 – wherein can be found references to earlier work. Sleep disruption are consistent with the effect of GSM radiation on rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and on melatonin levels- the latter being found also epidemiologically, in the case of RF exposure The Physiological and Environmental Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiation by G.J. Hyland