Source of funding in experimental studies of mobile phone use on health: Update of systematic review

van Nierop, Lotte E; Röösli, Martin; Egger, Matthias; Huss, Anke (2010). Source of funding in experimental studies of mobile phone use on health: Update of systematic review. Comptes rendus - physique, 11(9-10), pp. 622-627. Paris: Elsevier Masson SAS 10.1016/j.crhy.2010.10.002

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A previous review showed that among 59 studies published in 1995–2005, industry-funded studies were least likely to report effects of controlled exposure to mobile phone radiation on health-related outcomes. We updated literature searches in 2005–2009 and extracted data on funding, conflicts of interest and results. Of 75 additional studies 12% were industry-funded, 44% had public and 19% mixed funding; funding was unclear in 25%. Previous findings were confirmed: industry-sponsored studies were least likely to report results suggesting effects. Interestingly, the proportion of studies indicating effects declined in 1995–2009, regardless of funding source. Source of funding and conflicts of interest are important in this field of research.

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