Navigation Links
Study Suggests Link Between Cell Phones and Brain Tumors
Date:10/13/2009

p>

"The peer-reviewed scientific evidence has overwhelmingly indicated that wireless devices do not pose a public health risk," John Walls, vice president of public affairs for CTIA-The Wireless Association, said in a prepared statement.

"In addition, there is no known mechanism for microwave energy within the limits established by the [U.S. Federal Communications Commission] to cause any adverse health effects," he said. "That is why the leading global heath organizations such as the American Cancer Society, [U.S.] National Cancer Institute, World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration all have concurred that wireless devices are not a public health risk."

For the new study, Moskowitz and his fellow researchers in South Korea searched medical bases for the keywords "mobile phones," "cellular phones," "cordless phones" and "tumors" or "cancer." They included 23 case-control studies, involving 37,916 total participants, in their final analysis.

When the studies were pooled, no risk was seen between mobile phone use and brain tumors, either benign or malignant. But a subgroup of studies that employed more rigorous methodology -- most conducted by the same research team in Sweden -- reported a harmful effect, whereas a set of less rigorous studies -- most funded by an industry consortium -- found a protective effect.

Specifically, the more robust studies found that using a mobile phone for a decade or longer resulted in an 18 percent increased risk for developing a brain tumor.

Some studies also showed that brain tumors were more likely to appear on the side of the brain where the cell phone was used.

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 21,000 malignant brain or spinal cord tumors are diagnosed in adults in the U.S. each year, while 3,800 such tumors are diagnosed in children.

Moskowitz also believes that there's potential for harm to other areas of the
'/>"/>

Copyright©2009 ScoutNews,LLC.
All rights reserved

0

GOOD

Page: 1 2 3 4

Related medicine news :

1. Penn study finds pro-death proteins required to regulate healthy immune function
2. New study shows promise in reducing surgical risks associated with surgical bleeding
3. Study, meta-analysis examine factors associated with death from heatstroke
4. Study suggests loss of 2 types of neurons -- not just 1 -- triggers Parkinsons symptoms
5. Study says COPD testing is not measuring up
6. Preclinical study suggests organ-transplant drug may aid in lupus fight
7. Ability to cope with stress can increase good cholesterol in older white men, study finds
8. High alcohol consumption increases stroke risk, Tulane study says
9. Mailman School of Public Health study examines link between racial discrimination and substance use
10. Pitt study finds inequality in tobacco advertising
11. Stanford study highlights cost-effective method of lowering heart disease risks
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:2/9/2010)... The following is a statement by ... the childhood obesity epidemic will require the kind of ... today. ,, "As the First Lady stressed, too ... and soda -- and few healthy food options. For ... landscape extends far beyond the school yard. Millions of ...
(Date:2/9/2010)... cancer diagnosis among black women remained 30 percent to ... and 2004, according to new findings by researchers at ... in the incidence of advance colorectal cancer actually widened ... but increased slightly among blacks. , The findings are ... Hormones and Cancer , a publication of the ...
(Date:2/9/2010)... in infants born prematurely in the US, according to ... (LUHS). These findings were reported at the 30th Annual ... They also were published in the latest issue of ... , Researchers reported that CP is associated with inflammation ... inflammation is more common in premature births from preterm ...
(Date:2/9/2010)... on powerful prescription drugs to treat anxiety disorders. A ... shows natural ways to find relief from constant worry. ... ... Over 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders, a figure ... Typical anxiety treatment includes prescribing powerful antidepressants or anti-anxiety ...
(Date:2/9/2010)... Pointes in new scientific statement , , TUESDAY, Feb. ... professionals need to be aware that certain medications ... problem called Torsade de Pointes (TdP), says a ... and the American College of Cardiology. , The ... blood pressure that can cause fainting. But TdP ...
Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:Racial disparities persist in the diagnosis of advanced breast cancer and colon cancer in the U.S. 2Health News:Racial disparities persist in the diagnosis of advanced breast cancer and colon cancer in the U.S. 3Health News:Racial disparities persist in the diagnosis of advanced breast cancer and colon cancer in the U.S. 4Health News:Incidence of cerebal palsy on rise in United States 2Health News:Social Anxiety and Panic - Alternative Treatment to Drugs and Therapy 2Health News:ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Problem 2
... Early Detection and,Treatment Research Trust Fund, WASHINGTON, Nov. ... Fargo, the Senate Chair of the Joint,Committee on Public ... lung cancer research., "This is a watershed moment ... at risk for the disease in Massachusetts," said Laurie ...
... Nov. 16 The non-profit,organization Women in Government ... Governors Association today at the John F.,Kennedy Center ... award,recognizes Pennsylvania and nine other states for launching ... Lieutenant Governor Knoll accepted the award on ...
... with difficult,decisions. That is especially true when dealing with ... on how family members can,find help in knowing when ... Listen to this report from The Hartford (NYSE: ... access video, audio, text, graphics and,photos for free and ...
... WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 No city in the U.S. is,free ... than others,according to the results of an annual scientific report ... recently announced its,annual Fall Allergy Capital(TM) rankings for 2007 and ... fall allergies" this year., "Austin has been on the ...
... President,s Council on,Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) formally ... Partner on Friday, Nov 16, during,APTA,s "Preview 2020" ... President,s Council recognizes and values APTA,s commitment to,elevating ... said,Melissa Johnson, executive director of PCPFS. "We look ...
... HOLX ), a diversified diagnostic and medical product and ... today announced,the Company will host a meeting for members ... (Radiological Society of North America) trade,show in Chicago. ... 2007, at McCormick,Place from 8:00 - 10:00 AM (Central ...
Other Medicine News:Health News:Lung Cancer Alliance Hails Massachusetts Senator for Taking Lead on Lung Cancer Legislation 2Health News:Austin Named the New 'Fall Allergy Capital' 2Health News:American Physical Therapy Association Named Science Partner to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 2Health News:Hologic, Inc. to Host Investor Reception at the RSNA Trade Show 2
(Date:2/9/2010)... , Feb. 9 DATATRAK ... company focused on global eClinical solutions for the ... PFC Pharma Focus, a CRO Connect Partner, will ... , focusing on eClinical solutions for the clinical ... will identify and decipher the challenges, costs and ...
(Date:2/9/2010)... Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ... first cohort dosing in a placebo-controlled, multiple dose ... dysfunction.  The primary endpoint in this double-blind safety ... subcutaneous bremelanotide in men between 45 and 65 ... of plasma exposure of bremelanotide given as repeated ...
(Date:2/9/2010)... PARIS , Feb. 9 Sanofi-aventis ... today that it has successfully completed its tender offer ... Inc. ( CHTT).   ,, The tender offer and ... City time, on February 8, 2010 . ... that, as of the expiration time, approximately 18,611,072 shares ...
Breaking Medicine Technology:DATATRAK International and PFC Pharma Focus to Co-Sponsor eClinical Solutions Seminar in Tel Aviv 2DATATRAK International and PFC Pharma Focus to Co-Sponsor eClinical Solutions Seminar in Tel Aviv 3DATATRAK International and PFC Pharma Focus to Co-Sponsor eClinical Solutions Seminar in Tel Aviv 4Palatin Technologies, Inc. Announces Dosing of Subcutaneous Bremelanotide Trial in Men 2Palatin Technologies, Inc. Announces Dosing of Subcutaneous Bremelanotide Trial in Men 3Palatin Technologies, Inc. Announces Dosing of Subcutaneous Bremelanotide Trial in Men 4Sanofi-aventis Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Chattem, Inc. 2Sanofi-aventis Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Chattem, Inc. 3Sanofi-aventis Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Chattem, Inc. 4Sanofi-aventis Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Chattem, Inc. 5St Johns Hospital Acquires Latest Technology in Robotic Assisted Surgery 13163 1St Johns Hospital Acquires Latest Technology in Robotic Assisted Surgery 13163 2Vistaar and the Professional Pricing Society Partner to Present Premier Symposium for Pricing Practitioners 13162 1Vistaar and the Professional Pricing Society Partner to Present Premier Symposium for Pricing Practitioners 13162 2Vistaar and the Professional Pricing Society Partner to Present Premier Symposium for Pricing Practitioners 13162 3Snoring Isn 26apos 3Bt Sexy LLC Announces Commendation Program to Honor Sleep Physicians Who Work with Dentists to Manage Sleep Breathing Disorders 52491 1Snoring Isn 26apos 3Bt Sexy LLC Announces Commendation Program to Honor Sleep Physicians Who Work with Dentists to Manage Sleep Breathing Disorders 52491 2Snoring Isn 26apos 3Bt Sexy LLC Announces Commendation Program to Honor Sleep Physicians Who Work with Dentists to Manage Sleep Breathing Disorders 52491 3
... School ,Contributing Editor ,Atherosclerosis ... and many other vascular diseases. It is responsible ... the United States, with an annual cost of over ... infarctions annually. Atherosclerosis technically occurs in everyone 25 ...
... M.D., Ph.D. ,Contributing Editor , ,Appendicitis is a ... sometime in their lives. The condition occurs when ... proximal colon, becomes obstructed by mucus, stool, or lymphatic ... perforation and sepsis. The risk of these complications, ...
Other Medicine Technology:New Point-of-Care Methods to Measure Coronary and Cerebrovascular Risk 2New Point-of-Care Methods to Measure Coronary and Cerebrovascular Risk 3Appendicitis: Evolving Tools to Diagnose a Classic Disease 2Appendicitis: Evolving Tools to Diagnose a Classic Disease 3
... For many years, anyone using the Farnsworth D15, ... complained about how patients cannot avoid touching the ... kits become unusable. Further, the disks are very ... for these products in order to solve these ...
... Farnsworth Dichotomous testing sets are designed to ... Farnsworth D15 test is used to separate ... The L'Anthony Desaturated test is much more ... deficiency from Normal. Both of these ...
... as easy as 1-2-3: just three simple steps ... with rapid information before they leave your office. ... the appropriate therapy; no more follow-up appointments or ... A Test is a rapid immunochromatographic assay for ...
12 mm single use, reloadable laparoscopic linear stapler with titanium staples....
Medicine Products: