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Apr

Shift-work causes negative impacts on health, affects men and women differently

April 21, 2021
APRIL 21, 2021 by University of Waterloo https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-shift-work-negative-impacts-health-affects.html Shift-work and irregular work schedules can cause several health-related issues and affect our defense against infection, according to new research from the University of Waterloo. These health-related issues occur because the body’s natural clock, called the circadian clock, can be disrupted by inconsistent changes in the sleep-wake schedule...
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21
Apr

Modeling the circadian regulation of the immune system: Sexually dimorphic effects of shift work

April 21, 2021
Stéphanie M. C. Abo et al. Modeling the circadian regulation of the immune system: Sexually dimorphic effects of shift work, PLOS Computational Biology (2021). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1008514 Abstract The circadian clock exerts significance influence on the immune system and disruption of circadian rhythms has been linked to inflammatory pathologies. Shift workers often experience circadian misalignment as their irregular work...
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21
Apr

Chris Portier barred as expert witness in Murray v Motorola cancer case

April 21, 2021
Chris Portier barred as expert witness in Murray v Motorola cancer case. Judge denied plaintiffs' motion to include him this morning. His qualifications not at issue. Rather, it would "disrupt existing schedule and detrimentally affect the orderliness and efficiency of any trial" pic.twitter.com/zqhARWLDHc— Microwave News (@MicrowaveNews) April 21, 2021
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20
Apr

ANSES, 5G: health risks around 3.5 GHz unlikely (in view of the available data). For 26 GHz, currently insufficient data.

April 20, 2021
Nous appelons donc à poursuivre la production de connaissance sur ce sujet, en particulier sur les liens entre exposition et effets sanitaires. Nous avons identifié de nouveaux points d’attention. Pour consulter l’intégralité de nos travaux : https://t.co/EPTIL9NWQ4 (9/10) pic.twitter.com/f79w2A1WRo— Anses (@Anses_fr) April 20, 2021 (Auto-translated from French) https://tinyurl.com/brhx5ukx Technological developments and the multiplication of digital...
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20
Apr

EMFSA Webinar, Sunday April 25th: Satellites

April 20, 2021
Image: Satellite in orbit, NASA Unsplash.com Join us on Sunday, April 25th, for our free monthly webinar. Topic: Satellites Presenter: James Lech. Mr. Lech is a PhD candidate, multidisciplinary researcher and the recipient of numerous local and international awards. Time: 3pm – 4pm (SAST) Kindly contact us at https://www.emfsa.co.za/contact/ for the link to attend
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20
Apr

ESC: Heart Health of Shift Workers Linked to Body Clock

April 20, 2021,
Source: https://www.cathlabdigest.com/content/esc-heart-health-shift-workers-linked-body-clock Sophia Antipolis, April 16, 2021: Working hours that deviate from an individual’s natural body clock are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 “Our study found that for each hour the work schedule was out of...
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19
Apr

Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation Alters Estrogen Release from the Pig Myometrium during the Peri-Implantation Period

April 19, 2021
Drzewiecka EM, Kozlowska W, Zmijewska A, Wydorski PJ, Franczak A. Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation Alters Estrogen Release from the Pig Myometrium during the Peri-Implantation Period. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Mar 13;22(6):2920. doi: 10.3390/ijms22062920. PMID: 33805726; PMCID: PMC7999543. Abstract An electromagnetic field (EMF) may affect the functions of uterine tissues. This study hypothesized that EMF...
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19
Apr

Toxicity of Terahertz-Based Functional Mineral Water (Plant-Derived) to Immature Stages of Mosquito Vectors

April 19, 2021
Kuo TC, Lin CC, Tsai CC, Chen SJ, Hung TM, Hsieh CC, Lu JY, Huang RN. Toxicity of Terahertz-Based Functional Mineral Water (Plant-Derived) to Immature Stages of Mosquito Vectors. Insects. 2021 Mar 2;12(3):211. doi: 10.3390/insects12030211. PMID: 33801362; PMCID: PMC7998476. Simple Summary In light of the shortcomings of using insecticides, there is an urgent need to...
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19
Apr

Honey Bee Proteolytic System and Behavior Parameters under the Influence of an Electric Field at 50 Hz and Variable Intensities for a Long Exposure Time

April 19, 2021
Migdał, P.; Murawska, A.; Strachecka, A.; Bieńkowski, P.; Roman, A. Honey Bee Proteolytic System and Behavior Parameters under the Influence of an Electric Field at 50 Hz and Variable Intensities for a Long Exposure Time. Animals 2021, 11, 863. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030863 Simple Summary The amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) in the environment emitted by electrical and electronic devices, mobile...
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17
Apr

The Surgeon and the Smartphone — is the Association Really Smart?

April 17, 2021,
Gupta A, Chennatt JJ, Singla T, Barabari GS. The Surgeon and the Smartphone – is the Association Really Smart? Hellenike cheirourgike. Acta Chirurgica Hellenica. 2020 ;92(5):177-181. DOI: 10.1007/s13126-020-0571-6. Abstract The aim of this literature review is to encompass the importance of integrating smartphones in the life of a surgeon especially in the era of the...
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