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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.
Fuente: International Journal of Biometeorology volume 65, 107-117(2021)
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 01/01/2021
No. of pages: 11
Publication type: Article
DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-01896-y
ISSN: 1432-1254,0020-7128
Publication Url: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00484-020-01896-y
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JAVIER RIANCHO ZARRABEITIA
SANCHEZ DE LA TORRE, JOSE RAMÓN
PAZ FAJARDO, LUCÍA
LIMIA, CRISTINA
ANA SANTURTUN ZARRABEITIA
CIFRA, MICHAL
KOURTIDIS, KOSTAS
PABLO FERNANDEZ DE ARROYABE HERNAEZ
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