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Evidence for a dose-dependent effect of pulsed magnetic fields on pain processing.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20643187     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to investigate the dose-response relationship (sham, 100, 200, 1000 microT) between a pulsed extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELFMF) and acute thermal pain on the dominant right hand. Forty-seven participants were recruited, and pulsed ELFMF was applied through the MRI gradient system using a novel technique. Regions of interest (ROIs) matching those of previous studies were examined for a potential dose response. Significant correlations between applied field strength and change in BOLD activity were found in the anterior cingulate and the ipsilateral insula, indicating that there might be either a dose response or a threshold effect of the ELFMF.
Authors:
John A Robertson; Nicole Juen; Jean Théberge; Julie Weller; Dick J Drost; Frank S Prato; Alex W Thomas
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-07-17
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neuroscience letters     Volume:  482     ISSN:  1872-7972     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurosci. Lett.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-20     Completed Date:  2010-12-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7600130     Medline TA:  Neurosci Lett     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  160-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
(c) 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Imaging Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adult
Brain / physiopathology,  radiation effects*
Brain Mapping
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Electromagnetic Fields*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pain / physiopathology*
Pain Perception
Temperature
Young Adult
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
//Canadian Institutes of Health Research

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