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PMID:  Molecules. 2019 May 14 ;24(10). Epub 2019 May 14. PMID: 31091823 Abstract Title:  Anti-Inflammatory Compounds from. Abstract:  In relation to anti-inflammatory agents from medicinal plants, we have isolated three compounds from;, 2-[(2)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl]-6-methyl-2, 5-cyclohexadiene-1, 4-dione;, 1-acetoxy-tetradeca-6,12-diene-8, 10-diyne-3-ol;, 1,3-diacetoxy-tetradeca-6, 12-diene-8, 10-diyne. Compounds-showed concentration-dependent inhibitory effects on production of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E(PGE) in lipopolysaccharide …

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PMID:  PLoS One. 2014 ;9(3):e92104. Epub 2014 Mar 21. PMID: 24658179 Abstract Title:  Vestibular effects of a 7 Tesla MRI examination compared to 1.5 T and 0 T in healthy volunteers. Abstract:  Ultra-high-field MRI (7 Tesla (T) and above) elicits more temporary side-effects compared to 1.5 T and 3 T, e.g. dizziness or"postural instability"even after …

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PMID:  Neuro Oncol. 2014 Jul ;16(7):896-913. PMID: 24842956 Abstract Title:  The epidemiology of glioma in adults: a"state of the science"review. Abstract:  Gliomas are the most common primary intracranial tumor, representing 81% of malignant brain tumors. Although relatively rare, they cause significant mortality and morbidity. Glioblastoma, the most common glioma histology (∼45% of all gliomas), has …

Continue reading “Epidemiological studies provide inconclusive evidence for an association between glioma and cell phone use.”

PMID:  Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2015 Feb ;88(2):227-34. Epub 2014 Jun 18. PMID: 24939428 Abstract Title:  Extremely low-frequency magnetic field exposure, electrical shocks and risk of Parkinson's disease. Abstract:  PURPOSE: Previous studies did not provide strong evidence for an increased Parkinson's disease (PD) risk after exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF), but were …

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PMID:  Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Sep 15 ;137:604-611. Epub 2019 Jun 19. PMID: 31226375 Abstract Title:  Polysaccharide extracted from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (PAMK) induce apoptosis in transplanted H22 cells in mice. Abstract:  Polysaccharide of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (PAMK) was extracted by alcohol sedimenting ranging from 60% to 90% and purified by ultrafiltration membrane. The …

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PMID:  Br J Cancer. 2014 Mar 4 ;110(5):1402-8. Epub 2014 Feb 6. PMID: 24504371 Abstract Title:  Residential distance at birth from overhead high-voltage powerlines: childhood cancer risk in Britain 1962-2008. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: We extend our previous study of childhood leukaemia and proximity to high-voltage powerlines by including more recent data and cases and controls from …

Continue reading “This study replicates the findings of a previous study demonstrating an increased risk of childhood leukemia associated with powerlines within a proximity of 600km.”

PMID:  J Psychosom Res. 2014 May ;76(5):405-13. Epub 2014 Feb 28. PMID: 24745783 Abstract Title:  Comparing non-specific physical symptoms in environmentally sensitive patients: prevalence, duration, functional status and illness behavior. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: Little is known about the potential clinical relevance of non-specific physical symptoms (NSPS) reported by patients with self-reported environmental sensitivities. This study aimed …

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PMID:  Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2014 Sep ;23(9):1863-72. Epub 2014 Jun 16. PMID: 24935666 Abstract Title:  Occupational exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields and brain tumor risks in the INTEROCC study. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Occupational exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF) is a suspected risk factor for brain tumors, however the literature is inconsistent. Few …

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PMID:  Molecules. 2019 Aug 15 ;24(16). Epub 2019 Aug 15. PMID: 31443182 Abstract Title:  Antitumor, Antiviral, and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Essential Oils fromKoidz. Produced with Different Processing Methods. Abstract:  Koidz. has been used as an invigorating spleen drug for eliminating dampness and phlegm in China. According to recent researches, different processing methods may affect the …

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PMID:  Biomed Res Int. 2014 ;2014:567183. Epub 2014 Jun 15. PMID: 25025060 Abstract Title:  Extremely low frequency magnetic fields induce spermatogenic germ cell apoptosis: possible mechanism. Abstract:  The energy generated by an extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) is too weak to directly induce genotoxicity. However, it is reported that an extremely low frequency magnetic …

Continue reading “This review proposes the possible mechanism of germ cell apoptosis in testes induced by extremely low frequency magnetic fields.”