Research article summary (published 13 May 2006):

Do mobile 'phones have a detrimental impact on auditory function?

Full Abstract

Mobile telephones are now an integral part of modern telecommunications. The widespread use of mobile telephones has given rise to concern about the potential influences of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on human health. The effects of EMFs on human beings are under investigation. Anatomically, the ear is in close proximity to the mobile telephone during use. The effect of mobile phones on auditory function has rarely been studied. The aim of this review is to determine if there is evidence that mobile phones have a detrimental effect on auditory function.

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Author information

Author/s: Khalil, S (S); Nunez, D A (DA);

Affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology (J Laryngol Otol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Oct; vol 120 (issue 10) : pp 822-6

Dates: Created 2006/10/13; Completed 2007/04/19;

PMID: 16700958, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Animals Brain Stem - physiology Cellular Phone Cochlea - physiology Electromagnetic Fields

Electromagnetic Fields Hearing - physiology Hearing Disorders Humans Rats

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