MP3 headphones interfere with implantable defibrillators, pacemakers
Headphones for MP3 players placed within an inch of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) may interfere with these devices, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008. Researchers investigated the effects of MP3 player he...IPods Don't Interfere With Pacemakers, Study Shows
Finding contradicts results of research published a year ago THURSDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- A new study says that iPods and other digital music players don't affect pacemaker function, a finding that contradicts a study published last year. That May 2007 study concluded tha...IPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
Government study checked 4 models and found no problems FRIDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Portable music players such as the iPod don't cause electronic interference in implanted cardiac pacemakers, a new study claims. Government researchers reported in the current issue of BioMed...Abnormal glutamine repeats interfere with key transcription factor, leading to neurodegeneration
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