Does the duration of mobile phone usage affect the human auditory system? A middle latency auditory-evoked potential study in young adults

[...]the tissues are at greater risk to absorb relatively greater amount of radiation. A detailed history was taken before the recordings, and individuals with a history of head/ear trauma, significant occupational noise exposure, family history of deafness, history of any systemic illness that migh...

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Published in:National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology pharmacy and pharmacology, 2018, Vol.8 (4), p.1-615
Main Authors: J, Anu, M, Arun, S, Roopakala
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain research
Cellular telephones
Ears & hearing
Electromagnetism
Nervous system
Studies
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Summary:[...]the tissues are at greater risk to absorb relatively greater amount of radiation. A detailed history was taken before the recordings, and individuals with a history of head/ear trauma, significant occupational noise exposure, family history of deafness, history of any systemic illness that might affect the nervous system, tobacco chewing, chronic alcoholism or cigarette smoking, intake of ototoxic drugs or any other medication that might affect normal functioning of the nervous system, and history of any ear surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy were excluded from the study. [15] Most animal studies have reported evidence for neuronal damage in the cortex, hippocampus, basal ganglia, reduced memory functions, increased permeability of the bloodbrain barrier, and signs of neuronal damage in the brains of rats exposed to microwaves from GSM mobile phones. [...]MLAEP studies and brain neuroimaging techniques in a larger study group might provide substantial scientific evidence regarding the effects of the mobile phone radiations on the human auditory system.
ISSN:2320-4672
2231-3206
DOI:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.1248929122017