PMID: Australas Phys Eng Sci Med. 2008 Dec ;31(4):255-67. PMID: 19239052 Abstract Title: Mobile phones and brain tumours: a review of epidemiological research. Abstract: There has been a great deal of public concern regarding the possibility that the use of mobile phone-related technologies might result in adverse health effects. Corresponding to this, there has been …
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Gamma-tocotrienol sensitizes human pancreatic cancer cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis.
PMID: Cancer Cell Int. 2019 ;19:189. Epub 2019 Jul 22. PMID: 31367187 Abstract Title: Vitamin Eδ-tocotrienol sensitizes human pancreatic cancer cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis through proteasome-mediated down-regulation of c-FLIP. Abstract: Background: Vitamin Eδ-tocotrienol (VEDT), a vitamin E compound isolated from sources such as palm fruit and annatto beans, has been reported to have cancer chemopreventive …
Alpha-tocopherol pre-treatment is associated with reduction of incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy.
PMID: Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2019 04 24:1-9. Epub 2019 Apr 24. PMID: 31017554 Abstract Title: Alpha-Tocopherol and contrast-induced nephropathy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Abstract: Background: Contrast–induced nephropathy (CIN) is a relevant cause of acute renal dysfunction and is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality. Purpose: Verify the effect of α-tocopherol …
Vitamin E and Alzheimer’s disease: the mediating role of cellular aging.
PMID: Aging Clin Exp Res. 2019 May 3. Epub 2019 May 3. PMID: 31054115 Abstract Title: Vitamin E and Alzheimer's disease: the mediating role of cellular aging. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vitamin E represents a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory system, playing a role in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Different plasma concentrations of the forms of vitamin E are …
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These findings provide evidence supporting the importance of adequate physiological vitamin E status for lung cancer risk reduction.
PMID: J Natl Cancer Inst. 2019 May 11. Epub 2019 May 11. PMID: 31077299 Abstract Title: A Prospective Study of Serum Vitamin E and 28-Year Risk of Lung Cancer. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic data are inconsistent regarding the vitamin E-lung cancer association, and no study has examined serologic changes in vitamin E status in relation to …
Radiofrequency and temporally stable 60-Hz exposures were associated with increased estrogen metabolite excretion among postmenopausal women. Women with low nocturnal melatonin may be particularly susceptible.
PMID: J Occup Environ Med. 2007 Oct ;49(10):1149-56. PMID: 18000420 Abstract Title: Biomonitoring of estrogen and melatonin metabolites among women residing near radio and television broadcasting transmitters. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Metabolites of estrogen (estrone-3-glucuronide [E1G]) and melatonin (6-hydroxymelatonin sulfate [6-OHMS]) were characterized among women living in a community with increased radiofrequency (RF) exposure from radio and …
This study found no association between glioma and meningioma and cell phone use.
PMID: Neurology. 2005 Apr 12 ;64(7):1189-95. PMID: 15824345 Abstract Title: Cellular telephones and risk for brain tumors: a population-based, incident case-control study. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a possible association of glioma or meningioma with use of cellular telephones, using a nationwide population-based case-control study of incident cases of meningioma and glioma.METHODS: The authors ascertained all …
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Higher baseline serum α-tocopherol biochemical status was associated with lower risk of overall mortality and mortality from all major causes.
PMID: Circ Res. 2019 Jun 21 ;125(1):29-40. Epub 2019 May 6. PMID: 31219752 Abstract Title: Relationship Between Serum Alpha-Tocopherol and Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality. Abstract: RATIONALE: Although there has been a long-standing interest in the human health effects of vitamin E, a comprehensive analysis of the association between circulating vitamin E and long-term mortality has …
Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) consumption influences gut microbiota composition.
PMID: Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Jul 12:1-5. Epub 2019 Jul 12. PMID: 31298050 Abstract Title: Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) consumption influences gut microbiota composition. Abstract: This study evaluated if vitamin E consumption affects gut microbiota. Mice were grouped into control, low vitamin E (LV), and high vitamin E (HV). LV and HV were fed …
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This study does not support an association between cell phone use and acoustic neuroma.
n/a PMID: Am J Epidemiol. 2004 Feb 1 ;159(3):277-83. PMID: 14742288 Abstract Title: Cellular telephone use and risk of acoustic neuroma. Abstract: Despite limited evidence, cellular telephones have been claimed to cause cancer, especially in the brain. In this Danish study, the authors examined the possible association between use of cellular telephones and development of …
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