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Benefits and hazards of electromagnetic waves, telecommunication, physical and biomedical: a review

2019 · Mixed · Insufficient evidence

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Narrative review of literature on electromagnetic radiation covering physical/biophysical principles, interactions with living organisms, clinical applications, and both beneficial and hazardous effects; also discusses safety guidelines.

Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2019
Study typereview
Reported directionMixed
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Benefits and hazards of electromagnetic waves, telecommunication, physical and biomedical: a review S Batool, A Bibi, F Frezza, F Mangini. Benefits and hazards of electromagnetic waves, telecommunication, physical and biomedical: a review. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2019 Apr;23(7):3121-3128. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_201904_17596. Abstract The aim of this paper is to review the current literature on electromagnetic radiation (EMR): physical, biophysical, and telecommunication. The widespread application of EMR in modern technologies requires telecommunication and healthcare professionals to possess some knowledge of its physical and biological properties. In this review article, we will discuss biophysical principles of EMR, its interactions with living organisms and its application in clinical practices. We will discuss here beneficial as well as hazardous effects of EMR. We will also discuss the safety guidelines. Open access paper: europeanreview.org

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Study typereview
Effect directionmixed
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Narrative review of literature on electromagnetic radiation covering physical/biophysical principles, interactions with living organisms, clinical applications, and both beneficial and hazardous effects; also discusses safety guidelines.

Outcomes measured

  • beneficial effects of electromagnetic radiation
  • hazardous effects of electromagnetic radiation
  • biophysical interactions with living organisms
  • safety guidelines

Limitations

  • No specific EMR frequency band, exposure source, or dose metrics described in the abstract
  • No methods for literature search, inclusion criteria, or quality appraisal reported in the abstract
  • No specific health endpoints or quantitative results reported in the abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201904_17596
PubMed: Not supplied

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