Cell phone use may increase the risk of developing parotid gland tumors

2017 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2017

Study typereview

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Cell phone use may increase the risk of developing parotid gland tumors Brignardello-Petersen R. Cell phone use may increase the risk of developing parotid gland tumors. J Am Dent Assoc. 2017 May;148(5):e61. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2017.02.045. No Abstract Also see: de Siqueira EC, de Souza FT, Gomez RS, Gomes CC, de Souza RP. Does cell phone use increase the chances of parotid gland tumor development? A systematic review and meta-analysis [published online ahead of print December 9, 2016]. J Oral Pathol Med. dx.doi.org. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typereview

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 42% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

parotid gland tumors

Limitations

No abstract provided; insufficient detail to extract methods, results, or effect estimates.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2017.02.045
PubMed: Not supplied

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