The Journal Environmental Health has published a systematic review conducted by femu and NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) entitled: "Methodological limitations in experimental studies on symptom development in individuals with idiopathic environmental intolerance attributed to electromagnetic fields (IEI-EMF) – a systematic review". The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate methodological limitations in experimental studies on symptom development in IEI-EMF individuals that might have fostered false positive or false negative results. In many of the 28 included studies, methodological limitations were identified that might have either fostered false or masked real effects of exposure. Overall, the evidence pointed towards no effect of exposure. If further experimental studies are conducted, they should preferably be performed at the individual level and they should minimize the risk of bias in study design.
The article can be found via the EMF-Portal, via PubMed and on the Environmental Health homepage.
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Radiation Programme has an ongoing project to assess potential health effects of exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. To prioritize research questions in this field, WHO conducted a broad international survey in 2018. Ten major topics were identified for which WHO will now commission systematic reviews. The closing date for the call of expression of interest is 4 November 2019.
For more information visit the WHO homepage.
The German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) hosts the 6th International Workshop on the Causes of Childhood Leukemia from 20 to 22 November 2019 in Freising (Munich), Germany. The Workshop will discuss current research results and future research directions, focusing on potential mechanisms of childhood leukemia development. The workshop is addressed to scientists, pediatricians, epidemiologists, biologists and radiation scientists as well as to representatives of German, European and international institutions and stakeholders. The conference language is English.
Further information can be found on the official homepage of the workshop.
The Competence Initiative for the Protection of Humanity, the Environment and Democracy e.V hosts the international public symposium “Biological effects of wireless technology” from 4 to 6 October 2019 in the Electoral Palace, Mainz, Germany. The event addresses both experts and interested lay people and will offer lectures, workshops, documentary films and panel discussions on the possible health-related effects of wireless communication, especially 5G. The lectures and discussions will be simultaneously translated into German or English.
Further information on the event can be found on the Competence Initiative homepage.
The 2020 joint meeting of the Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS) and the European BioElectromagnetics Association (EBEA) will be held from June 21 to June 26, 2020 in Oxford, UK. The official website will provide further information on the meeting soon.
The German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) organizes the international workshop “International workshop: Environmental effects of electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields: Flora and Fauna” from 5–7 November 2019 in Munich, Germany. The workshop will cover the effects of anthropogenic fields of all frequencies on plants, invertebrates and vertebrates, possible mechanisms of action in living systems and gaps in knowledge.
Registration and abstract submission are open now. For more information, visit the official homepage.
The Journal Burns has published a systematic review conducted by femu entitled: "Direct current electrical injuries: A systematic review of case reports and case series". This review aimed at systematically summarizing the medical consequences of direct current (DC) electrical injuries described in case reports and case series. The analysis showed that it was not possible to identify well defined medical consequences for various circumstances of DC electrical injuries due few available data and partly incomplete documentations. To achieve this goal, additional studies are required, each providing a comprehensive description of the medical consequences and the circumstances of the electrical injuries.
This work was supported by the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Energy, Textile, Electrical, and Media Products Sectors (BG ETEM).
The article can be found in the EMF-Portal, on PubMed and on ScienceDirect.
On October 17, 2019, the Institute of Non-ionizing Radiation (INIS) will host an international seminar on 5G and Health in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This seminar will provide an overview of EMF, 5G and health issues with a special focus on state of the art in health risk assessment, new ICNIRP guidelines and key procedures in relation to network rollout. The seminar language will be English.
Further details including the information on program, accommodation and registration are available on the official homepage.
In order to provide a quick overview of the study inventory on the currently widely discussed topic "5th generation mobile communications (5G)", the EMF-Portal now offers an appropriate study overview. Under the tab "Literature" and the heading "Mobile communications", you will find the new item "Studies on 5th generation mobile communications (5G)”. This section lists all studies on 5G.
The call for nominations for the membership in the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) from 2020 to 2024 is now open until 17 September 2019. All IRPA (International Radiation Protection Association) national societies, the IRPA Executive Council and all national public bodies in charge of non-ionizing radiation protection are invited to send their nominations.
Forms, information and contact data can be found on the ICNIRP homepage.
This website uses cookies to provide you the best browsing experience. By continuing to use this website you accept our use of cookies.
