Auditory brainstem response changes during exposure to GSM-900 radiation: an experimental study.
Kaprana AE, Chimona TS, Papadakis CE, Velegrakis SG, Vardiambasis IO, Adamidis G, Velegrakis GA. · 2011
View Original AbstractRabbits exposed to GSM-900 radiation for 60 minutes showed delayed auditory brainstem response latencies that returned to baseline after 24 hours.
Plain English Summary
Thirty healthy rabbits were exposed to GSM-900 radiation for 60 minutes while auditory brainstem responses were recorded at regular intervals. The mean absolute latency of waves III–V showed a statistically significant delay after 60, 45, and 15 minutes of exposure, respectively. Interwave latencies I–V and III–V were significantly delayed after 30 minutes of radiation. No significant delay was found in the ear contralateral to the radiation source at 60 minutes. ABR measurements returned to baseline 24 hours after exposure.
Why This Matters
Interwave latency I–III was prolonged after 60 minutes of radiation exposure, corresponding to the wave III absolute latency delay. The researchers noted that the prolongation of interval latencies I–V and III–V indicates that mobile phone electromagnetic fields can affect the normal electrophysiological activity of the auditory system, fitting a general stress response pattern. The effect was detectable in ABR recordings from the ear ipsilateral to the radiation source.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: GSM-900 Duration: 60 minutes
Study Details
The objective of the present study was to investigate the possible electrophysiological time-related changes in auditory pathway during mobile phone electromagnetic field exposure.
Thirty healthy rabbits were enrolled in an experimental study of exposure to GSM-900 radiation for 6...
The mean absolute latency of waves III–V showed a statistically significant delay (p < 0.05) after 6...
In conclusion, exposure to EMF emitted by mobile phones can affect the normal electrophysiological activity of the auditory system in rabbits. This effect becomes detectable by ABR recordings ipsilaterally to the side exposed to radiation.
Show BibTeX
@article{ae_2011_auditory_brainstem_response_changes_1504,
author = {Kaprana AE and Chimona TS and Papadakis CE and Velegrakis SG and Vardiambasis IO and Adamidis G and Velegrakis GA.},
title = {Auditory brainstem response changes during exposure to GSM-900 radiation: an experimental study.},
year = {2011},
url = {https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/321337},
}