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Changes in Mice Brain Spontaneous Electrical Activity during Cortical Spreading Depression due to Mobile Phone Radiation.

International journal of biomedical science : IJBS · 2008 · Harm · Low evidence

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Anaesthetized mice cortical regions were exposed to mobile phone EMFs (935.2–960.2 MHz; 41.8 mW/cm^2). The study reported increases in the amplitude of evoked spindles by about 87% (mobile phone), 17% (2% KCl), and 226% (mobile phone & 2% KCl) compared with c…

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PublicationInternational journal of biomedical science : IJBS · 2008
Study typeanimal
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to investigate changes in spontaneous EEG activity during cortical spreading depression (CSD) in mice brain. The cortical region of anaesthetized mice were exposed to the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted from a mobile phone (MP, 935.2-960.2 MHz, 41.8 mW/cm(2)). The effect of EMFs on EEG was investigated before and after exposure to different stimuli (MP, 2% KCl, and MP & 2% KCl). The records of brain spontaneous EEG activity, slow potential changes (SPC), and spindle shaped firings were obtained through an interfaced computer. The results showed increases in the amplitude of evoked spindles by about 87%, 17%, and 226% for MP, 2% KCl, and MP & 2% KCl; respectively, as compared to values for the control group. These results showed that the evoked spindle is a more sensitive indicator of the effect of exposure to EMFs from MP.

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionharm
PopulationAnaesthetized mice
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Anaesthetized mice cortical regions were exposed to mobile phone EMFs (935.2–960.2 MHz; 41.8 mW/cm^2). The study reported increases in the amplitude of evoked spindles by about 87% (mobile phone), 17% (2% KCl), and 226% (mobile phone & 2% KCl) compared with control, and suggested evoked spindle amplitude was a sensitive indicator of EMF exposure effects.

Outcomes measured

  • Spontaneous EEG activity
  • Cortical spreading depression (CSD)-related measures
  • Slow potential changes (SPC)
  • Spindle-shaped firings (evoked spindle amplitude)

Limitations

  • Sample size not reported in the abstract
  • Exposure duration not reported in the abstract
  • No SAR reported in the abstract
  • Details of control conditions and statistical testing are not provided in the abstract
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 23675079

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