Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria Giuseppina Petruzzelli, Emilia Matera, Donatella Giambersio, Lucia Marzulli, Alessandra Gabellone, Anna Rosi Legrottaglie, Anna Margari, Lucia Margari
Summary: Sleep problems are commonly seen in children and adolescents with ASD, and may be related to brain dysfunctions. Future research should focus on the relationship between sleep abnormalities and ASD to improve treatment strategies.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Julie Anja Engelhard Christensen, Poul Jorgen Jennum, Birgitte Fagerlund, Lone Baandrup
Summary: This study explored the association between sleep stage dissociation and REM sleep instability with neurocognitive functioning in medicated patients with schizophrenia. The research found an inverse correlation between RSWA and neurocognitive composite score, indicating that RSWA might be a potential treatment target for improving cognitive impairment in patients with schizophrenia.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jos Verbeek, Gunnhild Oftedal, Maria Feychting, Eric van Rongen, Maria Rosaria Scarfi, Simon Mann, Rachel Wong, Emilie van Deventer
Summary: Exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) may lead to various health effects, with cancer, heat-related effects, adverse birth outcomes being considered the most critical outcomes. Experts ranked critical outcomes based on what is known from human or animal studies, and also took public concern into consideration.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Judith Klune, Christine Arhant, Ines Windschnurer, Veronika Heizmann, Gunther Schauberger
Summary: The study found that the health risks of pets from exposure to radiofrequency radiation were low, mainly due to indoor devices emitting RF radiation. Risk can be reduced by limiting exposure time and increasing distance between the animal and RF-emitting devices.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Nour Makarem, Carmela Alcantara, Natasha Williams, Natalie A. Bello, Marwah Abdalla
Summary: Recent literature has shown an association between short sleep duration, shift work, and obstructive sleep apnea with hypertension risk and blood pressure levels, with shift work potentially exacerbating the effects of short sleep on blood pressure. Continuous positive airway pressure treatment may improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension. Efforts in educating patients and healthcare providers on the importance of identifying and treating sleep disturbances for hypertension prevention and management are crucial for advancing this research area.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zehao Zhao, Bin Shi, Tao Wang, Rumin Wang, Qing Chang, Jijun Yun, Limin Zhang, Hongjing Wu
Summary: This review comprehensively discusses strategies for optimizing MXene-based microwave absorption materials (MAMs) through microstructure and macrostructure design. In two-dimensional microstructures, strong absorption is primarily achieved by self-transformation MXene and introducing other components. In three-dimensional microstructures, MXene serves as a framework and additive to create diverse geometrical frameworks, optimizing electromagnetic properties. MXene-based aerogels, foams, and films developed through 3D macrostructural design offer flexibility for performance tuning and multifunctional design.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongjun Shi, Xiaoyu Zhou, Xiaogang Wang, Xingteng Feng, Laida Peng
Summary: The introduction of an electromagnetic field into laser cladding technique can help to improve the defects and increase the molding quality. By accelerating material flow, refining grains, improving grain distribution uniformity, and decreasing dilution rate, the electromagnetic field can enhance the overall hardness of the cladding layer.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Stefania Romeo, Olga Zeni, Anna Sannino, Susanna Lagorio, Mauro Biffoni, Maria Rosaria Scarfi
Summary: This article outlines a protocol for a systematic review of experimental studies investigating genotoxic effects induced by RF-EMF in in vitro cellular models. The study will follow guidelines from NTP-OHAT and will include experimental in vitro studies addressing the relationship between controlled exposures to RF-EMF and genotoxicity in mammalian cells.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Ugo Cappucci, Assunta Maria Casale, Mirena Proietti, Fiorenzo Marinelli, Livio Giuliani, Lucia Piacentini
Summary: Exposure to artificial radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) has increased in recent years, leading to a growing interest in understanding their biological impact. This study investigated the non-thermal effects of low-level indoor RF-EMF exposure from WiFi wireless technologies on Drosophila melanogaster. The results showed that WiFi radiation caused chromatin decondensation and loss of epigenetic silencing in both germinal and neural tissues, as well as accumulation of reactive oxygen species, genomic instability, and behavioral abnormalities. Additionally, WiFi radiation synergized with Ras(V12) to promote tumor progression and invasion.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Blanka Pophof, Bernd Henschenmacher, Daniel R. Kattnig, Jens Kuhne, Alain Vian, Gunde Ziegelberger
Summary: This report summarizes the effects of anthropogenic radiofrequency electromagnetic fields with frequencies above 100 MHz on flora and fauna. These fields are common and come from terrestrial radio and TV broadcasting, mobile communication, wireless internet networks, and radar technologies. The effects on flora, fauna, and ecosystems are not well studied, but there is no scientific evidence of adverse effects from exposure to low-level anthropogenic radiofrequency fields in this frequency range. Further studies on plants and animals are recommended due to the scarcity of appropriate field studies.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Scott Hoff, Nancy Collop
Summary: A 50-year-old patient with epilepsy, hypertension, loud snoring, recent 50-lb weight gain, and abrupt awakenings with a feeling of breathlessness but no headaches or excessive daytime sleepiness presented with concerns. What would you do next?
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Dimitri Besset, Brahim Selmaoui, Stephane Delanaud, Lisa Bessarion, Karen Chardon, Rene de Seze, Andre Leke, Erwan Stephan-Blanchard
Summary: The study aimed to assess the influence of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure on sleep patterns in preterm newborns. The results indicate that chronic RF-EMF exposure may have an impact on sleep structure parameters in preterm newborns, while acute RF-EMF exposure does not show significant relationship with sleep parameters. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore mid- to long-term sleep-related cardiorespiratory and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Marco Xavier Rivera Gonzalez, Nazario Felix Gonzalez, Isabel Lopez, Juan Sebastian Ochoa Zambrano, Andres Miranda Martinez, Ceferino Maestu Unturbe
Summary: A novel compact device with spectrum analyzer characteristics has been designed to measure the entire communications spectrum and detect multiple sources of electromagnetic fields. The device was calibrated in an anechoic chamber for far-fields and validated against a portable spectrum analyzer in a residential area, showing a strong correlation with a confidence higher than 95%. This indicates that the device could be considered as an important tool for electromagnetic field studies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
B. A. Silva, A. P. Ferreira Pinto, A. Gomes, A. Candeias
Summary: The study found that curing lime-based materials in an environment rich in CO2 can accelerate the carbonation process and achieve a higher degree of carbonation. Even though total carbonation was not achieved, minimal property changes are expected after accelerated carbonation.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Feihong Ding, Andrew Cotton-Clay, Laura Fava, Venkat Easwar, Arthur Kinsolving, Philippe Kahn, Anil Rama, Clete Kushida
Summary: This study evaluated the validity of an under-mattress monitoring device (Fullpower Technologies) in estimating sleep continuity and architecture, as well as obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The results showed that the device provided similar sleep continuity measures compared to standard polysomnography (PSG) and had high accuracy in distinguishing sleep stages and estimating apnea events.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Cornelia Sauter, Jens T. Kowalski, Michael Stein, Stefan Roettger, Heidi Danker-Hopfe
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
A. Bueno-Lopez, T. Eggert, H. Dorn, H. Danker-Hopfe
Review
Biology
Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Torsten Eggert, Hans Dorn, Cornelia Sauter
BIOELECTROMAGNETICS
(2019)
Article
Biology
Gernot Schmid, Rene Hirtl, Ana Bueno-Lopez, Hans Dorn, Torsten Eggert, Heidi Danker-Hopfe
BIOELECTROMAGNETICS
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lukas Frase, Jens Acker, Stefan Cohrs, Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Corinna Frohn, Robert Goeder, Nicole Mauche, Christine Norra, Thomas Pollmaecher, Kneginja Richter, Dieter Riemann, Claudia Schilling, Hans-Guenter Weess, Thomas C. Wetter, Christoph Nissen
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Helmut Frohnhofen, Roland Popp, Sven Stieglitz, Nikolaus Netzer, Heidi Danker-Hopfe
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GERONTOLOGIE UND GERIATRIE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Hans Dorn, Cornelia Sauter, Gernot Schmid, Torsten Eggert
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Torsten Eggert, Hans Dorn, Cornelia Sauter, Gernot Schmid, Heidi Danker-Hopfe
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Torsten Eggert, Hans Dorn, Heidi Danker-Hopfe
Summary: Quantification of nocturnal EEG activity is promising for sleep evaluation, with studies revealing significant variations in sleep EEG data between age and sex. This study focused on assessing sleep EEG power in elderly individuals, showing pronounced differences in sleep EEG power between older men and women, as well as differences in EEG power between young and elderly men. The findings complement earlier studies and contribute to understanding nocturnal brain activity manifestation in senior adulthood.
NATURE AND SCIENCE OF SLEEP
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Blanka Pophof, Jacob Burns, Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Hans Dorn, Cornelia Egblomasse-Roidl, Torsten Eggert, Kateryna Fuks, Bernd Henschenmacher, Jens Kuhne, Cornelia Sauter, Gernot Schmid
Summary: The study aims to assess the impact of RF-EMFs on human cognitive performance by screening and synthesizing relevant research, extracting and analyzing data using a predefined method, and evaluating credibility. The findings will help identify the potential effects of RF-EMFs on human cognitive performance.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Torsten Eggert, Hans Dorn, Heidi Danker-Hopfe
Summary: The sleep EEG power spectrum is an individual trait-like characteristic that remains unique even in old age. There are significant differences in power spectra between young and elderly individuals, but similarity within individuals is high.
NATURE AND SCIENCE OF SLEEP
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Franziska C. Weber, Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Ezgi Dogan-Sander, Lukas Frase, Anna Hansel, Nicole Mauche, Christian Mikutta, Diana Nemeth, Kneginja Richter, Claudia Schilling, Martina Sebestova, Marian M. Spath, Christoph Nissen, Thomas C. Wetter
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and clinical correlates of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in psychiatric inpatients in Germany and Switzerland. The results showed a high prevalence of RLS in psychiatric patients, which was associated with higher BMI, impaired sleep quality, and lower alcohol consumption.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ana Bueno-Lopez, Torsten Eggert, Hans Dorn, Gernot Schmid, Rene Hirtl, Heidi Danker-Hopfe
Summary: While exposure to Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz) had a significant impact on declarative memory improvement, it did not affect emotional and procedural memory. However, the physiological parameters did not support the behavioral findings, suggesting that the effect on declarative memory may have been a random finding.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Dimitris Repantis, Katharina Wermutha, Nikolaos Tsamitrosa, Heidi Danker-Hopfe, Jan Christoph Bublitz, Simone Kuehn, Martin Dresler
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dewan Muhammad Shoaib, Tanvir Ahmed, Kazy Farhat Tabassum, Mehedi Hasan, Fazle Sharior, Mahbubur Rahman, Makfie Farah, Md Azizur Rahman, Alauddin Ahmed, James B. Tidwell, Mahbub-Ul Alam
Summary: An intervention was implemented in Bangladesh during COVID-19 to reduce occupational health risks for waste and sanitation workers. The intervention involved training and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE). The study found that the intervention improved workers' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding PPE usage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andreas Kortenkamp, Olwenn Martin, Eleni Iacovidou, Martin Scholze
Summary: The European Food Safety Authority's downward revision of the Health-based Guidance Value for bisphenol A (BPA) has led to disagreements with other regulatory agencies, particularly the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. The differing views between EFSA and BfR are driven by their respective selection of endpoints and study evaluation systems, as well as their acceptance or refusal of immunotoxic effects as a basis for establishing a Health-based Guidance Value.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shizhen He, Bjorn Lundberg, Jenny Hallberg, Susanna Klevebro, Goran Pershagen, Kristina Eneroth, Erik Melen, Matteo Bottai, Olena Gruzieva
Summary: Early life air pollution exposure and abnormal inflammation-related protein profiles may interact synergistically towards lower lung function in infants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paulien Cleys, Emilie Hardy, Yu Ait Bamai, Giulia Poma, Adam Cseresznye, Govindan Malarvannan, Paul T. J. Scheepers, Susana Viegas, Simo P. Porras, Tiina Santonen, Lode Godderis, Jelle Verdonck, Katrien Poels, Carla Martins, Maria Joao Silva, Henriqueta Louro, Inese Martinsone, Lasma Akulova, An van Nieuwenhuyse, Martien Graumans, Selma Mahiout, Radu Corneliu Duca, Adrian Covaci
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the exposure of e-waste workers to phthalates and alternative plasticizers. The results showed that e-waste workers had higher urinary concentrations of phthalates and metabolites compared to non-occupationally exposed controls. However, no significant differences were found between pre-and post-shift concentrations in the e-waste workers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karolina Bralewska
Summary: This review study examines the concentrations of various air pollutants in fire stations, identifies the limitations and strengths of existing research, identifies research gaps and challenges, and suggests potential solutions for reducing firefighter exposure to air pollution at fire stations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2024)