Electromagnetic radiation and Alzheimer's disease

2020 · Mixed · Insufficient evidence

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Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2020

Study typereview

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Electromagnetic radiation and Alzheimer's disease Omer Dasdag, Nur Adalier, Suleyman Dasdag. Electromagnetic radiation and Alzheimer's disease. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment. 34(1):1087-1094. Published online 14 Sep 2020. doi.org. Abstract This study aims to explore whether there is a relationship between different electromagnetic radiations, such as extremely low-frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF), radiofrequency (RF) radiation and ionizing radiation, and Alzheimer's disease. Resources related to the subject were scanned and 46 articles that were important to clarify the subject were evaluated. The results of the study investigating the relationship between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and electromagnetic fields were still contradictory. Whereas many researchers suggest that some electromagnetic radiation has prepared the ground for AD, others claim that RF radiation has a positive effect on the disease in question. The current state of knowledge calls for further detailed studies to clarify the issue. tandfonline.com

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Study typereview

Effect directionmixed

PopulationNot supplied

Sample size46

Exposuremultiple

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The review evaluated 46 articles on potential relationships between ELF-MF, RF radiation, ionizing radiation and Alzheimer's disease. The authors report that findings in the literature are contradictory, with some studies suggesting electromagnetic radiation may contribute to AD while others report positive effects of RF radiation on AD; they conclude further detailed studies are needed.

Outcomes measured

Alzheimer's disease

Limitations

Contradictory findings across the evaluated literature
Calls for further detailed studies to clarify the relationship

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2020.1820378
PubMed: Not supplied

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