| Title | Effects of 900 MHz electromagnetic fields exposure on cochlear cells' functionality in rats: Evaluation of distortion Product OtoAcoustic Emissions |
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| Publication Type | Articolo su Rivista peer-reviewed |
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Authors | Galloni, P, Lovisolo G.A., Mancini S., Parazzini M., Pinto Rosanna, Piscitelli Marta, Ravazzani P., and Marino Carmela |
| Journal | Bioelectromagnetics |
| Volume | 26 |
| Pagination | 536-547 |
| ISSN | 01978462 |
| Keywords | amplitude modulation, animal cell, article, auditory system, cell function, cochlea, Corti organ, distortion product otoacoustic emission, dosimetry, electromagnetic field, hair cell, microwave radiation, mobile phone, nonhuman, priority journal, Radiation exposure, radiofrequency radiation, rat |
| Abstract | In recent years, the widespread use of mobile phones has been accompanied by public debate about possible adverse consequences on human health. The auditory system is a major target of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by cellular telephones; the aim of this study was the evaluation of possible effects of cellular phone-like emissions on the functionality of rat's cochlea. Distortion Products OtoAcoustic Emission (DPOAE) amplitude was selected as cochlea's outer hair cells (OHC) status indicator. A number of protocols, including different frequencies (the lower ones in rat's cochlea sensitivity spectrum), intensities and periods of exposure, were used; tests were carried out before, during and after the period of treatment. No significant variation due to exposure to microwaves has been evidenced. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
| Notes | cited By 21 |
| URL | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-26444461145&doi=10.1002%2fbem.20127&partnerID=40&md5=e1ee81120685df25ef01c61cb91cc055 |
| DOI | 10.1002/bem.20127 |
| Citation Key | Galloni2005536 |
