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26
Jan

Photobiomodulation for Alzheimer’s Disease: Has the Light Dawned?

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Hamblin, M.R. Photobiomodulation for Alzheimer’s Disease: Has the Light Dawned? Photonics 2019, 6, 77. https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics6030077 Abstract Next to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia is probably the most worrying health problem facing the Western world today. A large number of clinical trials have failed to show any benefit of the tested drugs in stabilizing or reversing the steady […]

26
Jan

Have some fun! 5G, Satellites and Climate Change Lightbulb Campaign

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Have fun! Replace your outside light bulbs with red ones. By replacing your outside lights you will draw attention to your concerns about 5G that can lead to further discussions within communities. In other words, a positive, beneficial way of raising awareness. Satellites and 5G Red lights reduce light pollution in order to see the […]

22
Jan

The hidden risks of hearing tests and programmable ventriculoperitoneal shunt valves

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Foster-Davies LA, Naushahi MJ, Smart H, Jalloh I. The hidden risks of hearing tests and programmable ventriculoperitoneal shunt valves. Br J Neurosurg. 2022 Jan 18:1-5. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1995590. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35042450. Abstract Programmable variable pressure valves were introduced in the 1980s, providing a non-invasive solution to post-operative alterations of the valve opening pressure […]

22
Jan

A coherent framework for non-ionising radiation protection

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Rick Tinker et al 2022 J. Radiol. Prot. 42 010501 Abstract A coherent and overarching framework for health protection from non-ionising radiation (NIR) does not currently exist. Instead, many governments maintain different compliance needs targeting only some NIR exposure situations. An international framework developed by the World Health Organization would promote a globally consistent approach […]

21
Jan

The 5G debacle in the C-band isn’t over yet

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Source: Light Reading https://www.lightreading.com/5g/the-5g-debacle-in-the-c-band-isnt-over-yet/a/d-id/774729? By MIKE DANO, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies, 1/20/2022 It’s been a remarkable week in 5G. Dozens of international flights were canceled or modified due to airline industry concerns that 5G operations in C-band spectrum could interfere with aircraft radio altimeters. However, thanks to last-minute concessions forced onto Verizon and AT&T, fears that 5G […]

21
Jan

Impact of sleep patterns upon female neuroendocrinology and reproductive outcomes: a comprehensive review

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Beroukhim G, Esencan E, Seifer DB. Impact of sleep patterns upon female neuroendocrinology and reproductive outcomes: a comprehensive review. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2022 Jan 18;20(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s12958-022-00889-3. PMID: 35042515. Abstract Sleep is vital to human bodily function. Growing evidence indicates that sleep deprivation, disruption, dysrhythmia, and disorders are associated with impaired reproductive function and poor clinical outcomes […]

17
Jan

Electromagnetic Exposure of Personnel Involved in Cardiac MRI Examinations in 1.5T, 3T and 7T Scanners

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Sklinda K, Karpowicz J, Stępniewski A. Electromagnetic Exposure of Personnel Involved in Cardiac MRI Examinations in 1.5T, 3T and 7T Scanners. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;19(1):76. Published 2021 Dec 22. doi:10.3390/ijerph19010076 Abstract (1) Background: It has been hypothesised that a significant increase in the use of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), for example, when examining […]

12
Jan

Technical Document: Dark and Quiet Skies II Working Group Reports

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Image credit: NOIRLab/@UNOOSA/IAU/Government of Spain/M. Lewinsky NOIRLab has published The Working Group reports from the recent Dark & Quiet Skies II conference. NOIRLab is the preeminent US national center for ground-based, nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. The reports focus on the feasibility of implementing specific measures to mitigate the impact of artificial interferences. Source: https://noirlab.edu/public/products/techdocs/techdoc051/ […]

07
Jan

Circadian rhythm disruption tips the cell-cycle balance toward tumor growth

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New mechanism highlights risks of circadian disruption and supports timed cancer treatment. Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/497871# NEWS RELEASE 30-APR-2019 Disrupting normal circadian rhythms promotes tumor growth and suppresses the effects of a tumor-fighting drug, according to a new study publishing April 30 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Yool Lee, Amita Sehgal, and colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania. […]