Hypothesis on how to measure electromagnetic hypersensitivity.

Electromagnetic biology and medicine · 2013 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The paper proposes a hypothesis that simultaneous recordings of heart rate variability, microcirculation, and electric skin potentials could be used to classify EHS and potentially distinguish "genuine" EHS from other conditions. It discusses reasons why prio…

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PublicationElectromagnetic biology and medicine · 2013

Study typeother

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is an ill-defined term to describe the fact that people who experience health symptoms in the vicinity of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) regard them as causal for their complaints. Up to now most scientists assume a psychological cause for the suffering of electromagnetic hypersensitive individuals. This paper addresses reasons why most provocation studies could not find any association between EMF exposure and EHS and presents a hypothesis on diagnosis and differentiation of this condition. Simultaneous recordings of heart rate variability, microcirculation and electric skin potentials are used for classification of EHS. Thus, it could be possible to distinguish "genuine" electromagnetic hypersensitive individuals from those who suffer from other conditions.

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Study typeother

Effect directionunclear

PopulationIndividuals described as electromagnetic hypersensitive (EHS) and individuals with other conditions (as a comparison concept)

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) classification/diagnosis
heart rate variability
microcirculation
electric skin potentials

Limitations

No specific EMF exposure parameters (frequency, intensity, duration) are provided in the abstract.
No sample size or study design details are provided; the abstract describes a hypothesis rather than reporting results.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3109/15368378.2012.712586
PubMed: 23301924

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