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The alteration of spontaneous low frequency oscillations caused by acute electromagnetic fields exposure

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Lv B, Chen Z, Wu T, Shao Q, Yan D, Ma L, Lu K, Xie Y · 2014

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Acute LTE RF-EMF exposure produced measurable alterations in spontaneous low-frequency brain activity patterns in specific cortical regions as detected by resting-state fMRI.

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This study examined whether 30-minute acute exposure to LTE radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) would alter spontaneous brain activity in 18 subjects using a double-blind, crossover design. The researchers found decreased amplitude of low frequency fluctuations (ALFF) in several brain regions including the temporal gyri, medial frontal gyrus, and paracentral lobule following real RF-EMF exposure compared to sham exposure.

Why This Matters

The study employed rigorous methodology including double-blinding and sham controls to minimize bias. However, the biological significance of acute changes in ALFF measures and whether they persist or have clinical relevance remain unclear from this study alone.

Exposure Information

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

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Lv B, Chen Z, Wu T, Shao Q, Yan D, Ma L, Lu K, Xie Y (2014). The alteration of spontaneous low frequency oscillations caused by acute electromagnetic fields exposure.
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@article{lv_b_chen_z_wu_t_shao_q_yan_d_ma_l_lu_k_xie_y_ce3356,
  author = {Lv B and Chen Z and Wu T and Shao Q and Yan D and Ma L and Lu K and Xie Y},
  title = {The alteration of spontaneous low frequency oscillations caused by acute electromagnetic fields exposure},
  year = {2014},
  doi = {10.1088/1674-1137/41/1/013002},
  
}
DOI: 10.1088/1674-1137/41/1/013002PubMed: 24012322

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