A study protocol for investigating the effects of mobile phone-originated electromagnetic waves on thyroid gland and thyroid hormone activities in the brain

2023 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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This article describes a study protocol using an animal model in an anechoic chamber to investigate mobile phone-originated electromagnetic wave exposure effects on the thyroid gland and thyroid hormone activities in the brain. The protocol includes measuring…

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Publicationmanual · 2023

Study typeother

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

A study protocol for investigating the effects of mobile phone-originated electromagnetic waves on thyroid gland and thyroid hormone activities in the brain Zufry H, Rudijanto A, Soeatmadji DW et al. A study protocol for investigating the effects of mobile phone- originated electromagnetic waves on thyroid gland and thyroid hormone activities in the brain [version 2; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]. F1000Research 2023, 12:132. doi: /10.12688/f1000research.129735.2. Abstract With widespread users across the globe, topic on the impact of mobile phone in particular regarding its electromagnetic wave radiation deserves a priority. Carcinogenic effects of the electromagnetic wave radiation have been suggested by multiple studies. Effects of the radiation are to involve thermal and non-thermal pathways. Among human organs, thyroid gland is susceptible to the radiation exposure due to its location being superficial and close to the radiation transmitter. Previous studies have indicated the correlation between the mobile phone radiation and thyroid dysfunctions. However, a conclusion that the electromagnetic wave radiation is the causative agent of the thyroid dysfunctions has not been reached. Most of the study are unable to remove the influence of the external electromagnetic wave radiation. Hence, this study aimed to perform an investigation with true experimental design using animal model in an anechoic chamber – an isolated chamber which could minimize the electromagnetic wave noise from the outside. In this article, we present the description of the anechoic chamber along with the research protocols. Parameters affecting the investigation, including signal frequencies inside the chamber and specific absorption rate are also measured doi.org

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Study typeother

Effect directionunclear

Populationanimal model

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

thyroid gland effects
thyroid dysfunctions
thyroid hormone activities in the brain
signal frequencies inside the chamber
specific absorption rate (SAR)

Limitations

Protocol paper; no experimental results reported in the abstract
Frequency, SAR values, exposure duration, and sample size are not provided in the abstract

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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.129735.2
PubMed: Not supplied

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