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July 2021
07
Jul

An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis hot spot in the French Alps associated with genotoxic fungi

July 7, 2021
Lagrange E, Vernoux JP, Reis J, Palmer V, Camu W, Spencer PS. An amyotrophic lateral sclerosis hot spot in the French Alps associated with genotoxic fungi. J Neurol Sci. 2021 Jun 25;427:117558. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2021.117558. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34216974. Abstract Between 1990 and 2018, 14 cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) were diagnosed in...
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07
Jul

Safety of active auditory implants in magnetic resonance imaging

July 7, 2021
Fierens G, Standaert N, Peeters R, Glorieux C, Verhaert N. Safety of active auditory implants in magnetic resonance imaging. J Otol. 2021 Jul;16(3):185-198. doi: 10.1016/j.joto.2020.12.005. Epub 2021 Jan 6. PMID: 34220987; PMCID: PMC8241703. Abstract Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become the gold standard for the diagnosis of many pathologies. Using MRI in patients with auditory...
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07
Jul

Review of the scientific evidence on the individual sensitivity to electromagnetic fields (EHS)

July 7, 2021,
Pre-published online by De Gruyter on July 6, 2021 Dariusz Leszczynski https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2021-0038 Abstract Part of the population considers themselves as sensitive to the man-made electromagnetic radiation (EMF) emitted by powerlines, electric wiring, electric home appliance and the wireless communication devices and networks. Sensitivity is characterized by a broad variety of non-specific symptoms that the sensitive people claim to...
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07
Jul

Leszczynski’s review of EHS science is available on-line

July 7, 2021
IMPORTANT update on error added to: Leszczynski’s review of EHS science is available on-line https://betweenrockandhardplace.wordpress.com/2021/07/07/leszczynskis-review-of-ehs-science-is-available-on-line/ Dariusz Leszczynski’s “Review of the scientific evidence on the individual sensitivity to electromagnetic fields (EHS)” has been published in the Reviews on Environmental Health. It is an open access article, freely downloadable. Large portion of the review has been published in...
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07
Jul

European Economic and Social Committee Meeting 20/07/2021

July 7, 2021
The number of live 5G networks has increased significantly in Europe and outside Europe since the beginning of 2019. The result of a 2020 Deloitte study on 5G technology shows that 39% of participants believe that 5G is safe for health, while 21% believe that 5G is harmful, and 40% have doubts. The European Commission addressed the...
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05
Jul

How smartphone use can land doctors in hot water

July 5, 2021
Source: https://www.mdlinx.com/article/how-smartphone-use-can-land-doctors-in-hot-water/5b9lHxwYAnDJFnBwE3pccU Linda M. Richmond May 14, 2021 Doctors have been quick to embrace the smartphone as an invaluable tool in the practice of medicine. These devices put information at your fingertips, allow you to check medical references, confer with colleagues instantly, and even access patient data and test results. A report by the Boston Consulting Group...
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05
Jul

Great British Lift Off Podcast – Space Junk and how we’ll clean it up

July 5, 2021
JULY 01, 2021  SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 Listen to the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1775212/8794454 Show notes The human race is making another mess – this time it’s in orbit. Broadcaster Kim McAllister and space expert Dr Murray Collins discuss the issue of space junk with experts whose work is suffering and with the entrepreneurs who are trying to solve the problem. Andy...
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05
Jul

Smart devices/mobile phone in patients with epilepsy? A systematic review

July 5, 2021
Asadi-Pooya AA, Mirzaei Damabi N, Rostaminejad M, Shahisavandi M, Asadi-Pooya A. Smart devices/mobile phone in patients with epilepsy? A systematic review. Acta Neurol Scand. 2021 Jun 28. doi: 10.1111/ane.13492. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34180044. Abstract We systematically reviewed the existing literature on the safety of the use of smartphone, mobile phone/Internet, and Wi-Fi by...
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05
Jul

The Urgency of Controlling Light Pollution by Landon Bannister

July 5, 2021
Source: https://insite.ipwea.org/the-urgency-of-controlling-light-pollution/ Light pollution is defined as the inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light at night, and it is the fastest growing pollutant on the planet. Whilst astronomers lament the loss of stars, preventing over 80% of the world’s population from access to a natural sky, light pollution’s impacts are far more reaching. At...
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03
Jul

Abstract for Cancer Hazard Assessment: Night Shift Work and Light at Night

July 3, 2021,
National Toxicology Program (NTP). 2021. NTP Cancer Hazard Assessment Report on Night Shift Work and Light at Night. Research Triangle Park, NC: National Toxicology Program. https://doi.org/10.22427/NTP-CHR-NSWLAN Report Date: April 2021 ABSTRACT Introduction Modern electric lighting practices have facilitated a society in which people may work, sleep, and receive goods and services at any time of the day. People...
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