ReviewInternational journal of biometeorology2021
The role of magnetic fields in neurodegenerative diseases.
Review in International journal of biometeorology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Risk factors of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a global meta-summary.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2023Pooled it
- Residential exposure to electromagnetic fields and risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a dose-response meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2021Pooled it
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- Environmental risk factors provoke new thinking for prevention and treatment of dementia with Lewy bodies.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Static Magnetic Field Reduces Intracellular ROS Levels and Protects Cells Against Peroxide-Induced Damage: Suggested Roles for Catalase.Neurotoxicity research · 2023Article
- The meteorological contrast index in the context of climate change and public health.MethodsX · 2023Article
- Presymptomatic geographical distribution of ALS patients suggests the involvement of environmental factors in the disease pathogenesis.Journal of neurology · 2023Article
- Climate and human health: a review of publication trends in the International Journal of Biometeorology.International journal of biometeorology · 2023Review
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Air Pollutants in the Province of Ferrara, Northern Italy: An Ecological Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Methodology to measure atmospheric nanoparticles charge.MethodsX · 2023Article
- Open Questions on the Electromagnetic Field Contribution to the Risk of Neurodegenerative Diseases.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Oxidative Stress in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Synergy of Genetic and Environmental Factors.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism.Journal of the Royal Society, Interface · 2022Review
- Cyanobacteria, Cyanotoxins, and Neurodegenerative Diseases:International journal of molecular sciences · 2021Review
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8 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
The term neurodegenerative diseases include a long list of diseases affecting the nervous system that are characterized by the degeneration of different neurological structures. Among them, Alzheimer disease (AD), Parkinson disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are the most representative ones. The vast majority of cases are sporadic and results from the interaction of genes and environmental factors in genetically predisposed individuals. Among environmental conditions, electromagnetic field exposure has begun to be assessed as a potential risk factor for neurodegeneration. In this review, we discuss the existing literature regarding electromagnetic fields and neurodegenerative diseases. Epidemiological studies in AD, PD, and ALS have shown discordant results; thus, a clear correlation between electromagnetic exposure and neurodegeneration has not been demonstrated. In addition, we discuss the role of electromagnetic radiation as a potential non-invasive therapeutic strategy for some neurodegenerative diseases, particularly for PD and AD.
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