Study overviews

Mobile phone related articles are

Please note that a publication can be assigned to several endpoints, i.e. the sum of publications from the individual thematic points and subpoints can be greater than the total sum of actual publications.

Experimental studies on mobile communications

1693 studies in total
  1. Health
    735 studies
  2. DNA, proteins, and oxidative stress
    560 studies
  3. Brain
    509 studies
  4. Cells
    220 studies
  5. Other
    203 studies
  6. Cell functions
    118 studies

Health

735 studies in total
  1. Effects on testis/sperms, fertility
    146 studies
  2. Organ parameter
    90 studies
  3. Blood parameter
    85 studies
  4. Behavior
    79 studies
  5. Effects on embryo/fetus
    73 studies
  6. Effects on the auditory system
    61 studies
  7. Heart rate/blood pressure
    58 studies
  8. Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints
    54 studies
  9. Endocrine changes (in general)
    53 studies
  10. Cancer
    47 studies
  11. Effects on the immune system
    33 studies
  12. Effects on skin
    25 studies
  13. Thermoregulation
    25 studies
  14. Endocrine changes (melatonin)
    19 studies
  15. Effects on bones (bone cells)
    16 studies
  16. Effects on eyes
    10 studies
  17. Effects on nerves (not CNS)
    9 studies
  18. Effects on the musculoskeletal system
    4 studies

Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints 54 studies in total

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Authors Year Exposed system Endpoints Frequency range SAR Exposure duration Parameters
Authors Year Exposed system Endpoints Frequency range SAR Exposure duration Parameters
Wdowiak A et al. 2018 human - 880 MHz–2.43 GHz - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM, mobile phone base station, UMTS, W-LAN/WiFi, DECT, also other exposures without EMF, personal
Bolte JFB et al. 2019 human - - - - TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications, GSM, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, UMTS, RF field, W-LAN/WiFi, FM broadcast (UKW), Radio/TV transmitter, DECT, personal
Gao P et al. 2020 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone
Garvanova M et al. 2020 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM
Hardell L et al. 2023 human, whole body e.g., headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, dizziness, uncontrolled movements of the body, low blood pressure, palpitations, sensations of fever in the head, nose bleeding, hair loss, tenderness, burning and itching on scalp, face and body, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, sleep problems, tinnitus, impaired short-term memory, feeling restless, concentration difficulties, pain and swelling in the joints, anemia 5–16.7 Hz - - mobile communications, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, LTE, TETRA/TETRAPOL, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, RF field, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, 16 2/3 Hz (train), intermediate frequency, low frequency, EMF general, occupational
Huang PC et al. 2022 human - 900–2,100 MHz - - mobile phone base station, mobile communications, GSM
Dömötör Z et al. 2022 human - - - - mobile communications, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, RF field, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, FM broadcast (UKW)
Dömötör Z et al. 2022 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, RF field, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, EMF general
Zwamborn APM et al. 2003 human, whole body cognitive performance, well-being 945 MHz 0.000316 µW/kg–0.082 mW/kg continuous for 20 min mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, TDMA, mobile communications
Regel SJ et al. 2006 human, whole body well-being, cognitive performance, and perceived field strength 2,140 MHz 6.2 µW/kg–32 mW/kg continuous for 45 min mobile phone base station, UMTS, mobile communications
Wallace D et al. 2010 human, whole body electrosensitivity (well-being and different physiological responses) 420 MHz 271 µW/kg continuous for 15 min for the open provocation test, 2 times 5 min for the doble blind test mobile communications, TETRA/TETRAPOL, TDMA, RF field
Kaul G 2009 human, whole body, partial body: 30 cm from the head (in the case of GSM) field perception 50 Hz 0.75 µW/g 3 times 10 min mobile communications, digital mobile phone, GSM, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz
Furubayashi T et al. 2009 human, whole body mobile phone related symptoms (e.g. heart rate, psychological parameters, skin surface temperature) 2.14 GHz 0.0013–0.019 W/kg continuous for 30 min digital mobile phone, mobile phone base station, CDMA, mobile communications
Kleinlogel H et al. 2008 human, partial body: left ear EEG, well-being 0.9 GHz 0.1–1 W/kg continuous for about 30 min digital mobile phone, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
Hillert L et al. 2008 human, partial body: head (left side) electromagnetic field perception and symptoms (headache, vertigo, skin irritation and sensation of heat) 884 MHz 0.18–1.8 W/kg continuous for 3 h digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Nieto-Hernandez R et al. 2011 human, partial body: head (left ear) mood and symptoms 385.25 MHz 0.3–1.3 W/kg continuous for 50 min mobile communications, TETRA/TETRAPOL, RF field, CW continuous wave, PW pulsed wave
Wilen J et al. 2006 human, partial body: head physiological and cognitive responses 900 MHz 0.8–1 W/kg continuous for 30 min GSM, mobile communications
Oftedal G et al. 2007 human, partial body: head headache 902.4 MHz 0.8–1 W/kg continuous for 30 min digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Kwon MS et al. 2008 human, partial body: ear electrosensibility 902 MHz 0.82–1.21 W/kg intermittent, 5 s on or off and a pause for reaction plus 1 s, repeated 100 times digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Stovner LJ et al. 2008 human, partial body: head headache 902.4 MHz 1 W/kg continuous for 30 min mobile phone, digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications, RF field
Nam KC et al. 2009 human, partial body: head pulse rate, heart rate variability, heart rate, respiratory rate, subjective symptoms, perception of radiofrequency exposure 824.64–848.37 MHz 1.22 W/kg continuous for 30 min mobile communications, digital mobile phone, CDMA
Rubin GJ et al. 2006 human, partial body: head (left ear) subjective complaints (e.g. headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, sensation of warmth, eye pain) 900 MHz 1.4 W/kg continuous for 50 min GSM, mobile communications, mobile phone
Cinel C et al. 2008 human, partial body: left or right side of the head subjective symptoms 888 MHz 1.4–11.2 W/kg continuous for 40 min digital mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications
Dorn H et al. 2014 human, partial body: head/ear warmth perception, skin temperature 385 MHz 1.5–6 W/kg continuous for 30 minutes TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications, PW pulsed wave
Sauter C et al. 2015 human, partial body: left side of the head working memory and attention, well-being 385 MHz 1.5–6 W/kg continuous for 2.5 hours TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications