The role of electromagnetic fields in neurological disorders.


Author: Terzi M1, Ozberk B2, Deniz OG3, Kaplan S3

Affiliation: <sup>1</sup>Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey. Electronic address: mterzi@omu.edu.tr.

<sup>2</sup>Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey.

<sup>3</sup>Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey.
Conference/Journal: J Chem Neuroanat.
Date published: 2016 Apr 12
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  Pages: S0891-0618(16)30057-6   ,  Special Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2016.04.003. [Epub ahead of print]   ,  Word Count: 182  
    In the modern world, people are exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) as part of their daily lives; the important question is "What is the effect of EMFs on human health?" Most previous studies are epidemiological, and we still do not have concrete evidence of EMF pathophysiology. Several factors may lead to chemical, morphological, and electrical alterations in the nervous system in a direct or indirect way. It is reported that non-ionizing EMFs have effects on animals and cells. The changes they bring about in organic systems may cause oxidative stress, which is essential for the neurophysiological process; it is associated with increased oxidization in species, or a reduction in antioxidant defense systems. Severe oxidative stress can cause imbalances in reactive oxygen species, which may trigger neurodegeneration. This review aims to detail these changes. Special attention is paid to the current data regarding EMFs' effects on neurological disease and associated symptoms, such as headache, sleep disturbances, and fatigue.



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KEYWORDS: EMF hypersensitivity; Electromagnetic fields; Neurodegenerative disease; Oxidative stress; Parkinson’s disease



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