Prolonged static magnetic field exposure and myeloma.
Recently, concern about exposure to electromagnetic fields has been expressed. Although a definite cause and effect between these fields and cancer has not been established, we report a case in which the patient, who slept on a magnetic mattress for 5 years, developed myeloma.
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John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii.
D000368:Aged; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors