| Effect of MR imaging on the normal human pineal body: measurement of plasma melatonin levels. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8148559 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Production of melatonin, a hormone synthesized and secreted by the pineal body, has been suppressed by electromagnetic fields in some but not all animal studies. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging at 1.5 T was evaluated for its ability to modulate the level of melatonin in eight male volunteers. Subjects were exposed to three conditions, respectively, between 1:00 and 2:00 AM on different nights: (a) a series of routine MR pulse sequences for brain imaging in dark conditions, (b) dark control conditions, and (c) bright-light control conditions. Plasma was analyzed for melatonin and cortisol levels. Hormonal changes were analyzed by one-factor repeated measures within-subject analysis of variance. These conditions were associated with significant differences in melatonin levels: F(2, 6) = 7.95, and P = .021. Subjects exposed to darkness showed a typical increase in melatonin concentration. Subjects exposed to bright light showed a characteristic suppression of melatonin concentration. Those exposed to the MR imaging fields showed an increase in melatonin level similar to that seen in the dark control condition. Light and MR imaging had no significant effects on cortisol levels. Thus, MR imaging at field strengths known to modulate melatonin levels in rats did not suppress melatonin production in human subjects. |
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Authors:
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J S Schiffman; H M Lasch; M D Rollag; A E Flanders; G C Brainard; D L Burk |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI Volume: 4 ISSN: 1053-1807 ISO Abbreviation: J Magn Reson Imaging Publication Date: 1994 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-05-12 Completed Date: 1994-05-12 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9105850 Medline TA: J Magn Reson Imaging Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 7-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomy, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA 19107. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Analysis of Variance Circadian Rhythm / physiology Darkness Electromagnetic Fields* Humans Hydrocortisone / blood Light Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Male Melatonin / blood*, metabolism Pineal Gland / metabolism, radiation effects* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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50-23-7/Hydrocortisone; 73-31-4/Melatonin |
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