The Effects of Exposure to Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Treatment of Migraine Headache: A Cohort Study
Introduction: Findings have indicated that increased usage of mobile phones may be concomitant with higher rate of headache attacks due to the low radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF). The aim of this study was to determine the effects of low RF-EMF on the treatment outcome in migraine p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Electronic Physician
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Electronic Physician |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5279981/ |
| Summary: | Introduction: Findings have indicated that increased usage of mobile phones may be concomitant with higher
rate of headache attacks due to the low radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF). The aim of this study
was to determine the effects of low RF-EMF on the treatment outcome in migraine patients.
Methods: This cohort study was performed on 114 migraine patients referred to the Neurology Clinic of
Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, Southwest Iran, from September 2014 to March 2015. Patients with migraine were
interviewed using a standardized questionnaire exploring mobile phones, Wi-Fi devices and fixed-line telephone
use as RF-EMF sources. After 3 months, we determined patients' response to treatment. Generalized estimating
equation (GEE) tests were carried out to analyze data, using SPSS version 17.
Results: Out of 114 individuals who participated, 82 (71.9%) were female and 32 (28.1%) cases were male. The
number and severity of migraine headaches were correlated significantly with an increased use of mobile phones
during day and Wi-Fi per week (p<0.05). The usage of fixed-line telephones had no significant relationship with
the study variables (p>0.05).
Conclusion: It is recommended that the patients with migraine headache limit mobile phone use and instead, use
the fixed-line telephone for their daily telecommunications. |
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| ISSN: | 2008-5842 2008-5842 |