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Ohtani S, Ushiyama A, Maeda M, Hattori K, Kunugita N, Wang J, Ishii K

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Authors not listed · 2016

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This gastroenterology study was incorrectly classified as EMF research and contains no electromagnetic field exposure data.

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This appears to be a clinical trial comparing different bowel preparation methods for colonoscopy procedures, measuring cleansing effectiveness and safety outcomes. The study found varying success rates between different preparation protocols, with some showing better colon cleansing in specific regions. However, this research does not appear to be related to electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure or health effects.

Why This Matters

This study appears to be misclassified in the EMF Research Hub database. The abstract describes a gastroenterology clinical trial examining bowel preparation efficacy for colonoscopy procedures, not electromagnetic field research. The data focuses on cleansing rates, adenoma detection, and adverse events related to different pharmaceutical preparations. This highlights an important issue in EMF research databases - proper classification and verification of studies is crucial for maintaining scientific credibility. When evaluating EMF health effects, we must ensure we're examining actual EMF exposure studies rather than unrelated medical research that may have been incorrectly categorized.

Exposure Information

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Cite This Study
Unknown (2016). Ohtani S, Ushiyama A, Maeda M, Hattori K, Kunugita N, Wang J, Ishii K.
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@article{ohtani_s_ushiyama_a_maeda_m_hattori_k_kunugita_n_wang_j_ishii_k_ce2953,
  author = {Unknown},
  title = {Ohtani S, Ushiyama A, Maeda M, Hattori K, Kunugita N, Wang J, Ishii K},
  year = {2016},
  doi = {10.1177/2050640616663689},
  
}
DOI: 10.1177/2050640616663689

Quick Questions About This Study

No, this is a gastroenterology clinical trial comparing bowel preparation methods for colonoscopy procedures. It contains no electromagnetic field exposure data or EMF-related health outcomes and appears to be misclassified in the database.
The study compared three bowel preparation protocols and found success rates ranging from 87.5% to 92.0% for overall cleansing efficacy, with varying effectiveness in different colon regions and different safety profiles between treatments.
Overall colon adenoma detection rates were similar across groups (26.6%, 27.6%, 26.8%), but ascending colon detection varied more significantly, ranging from 8.1% to 11.6% depending on the preparation protocol used.
Treatment-related adverse events occurred in 7.6% to 14.9% of patients depending on the protocol, with one preparation showing notably fewer adverse events than the other two methods tested.
Database classification errors can occur due to automated indexing systems, keyword confusion, or human error during data entry. Proper verification is essential to maintain scientific integrity and prevent misleading conclusions about EMF research.