World-News

Jun 26, 2008 04:30 AM

Donovan Vincent
City Hall Bureau

Public health finds high readings for electromagnetic fields on two schoolyards

Two Toronto schools found to have high readings for electromagnetic fields will be undergoing further testing to ensure students and staff aren't at risk, a Toronto Public Health official says.

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http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/449502

http://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/hdw/?p=2457

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'Hospital risk' from radio tags
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7471008.stm


From Martin/Mast Sanity



http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=RFID

Funkchips stören Schrittmacher
http://tinyurl.com/6nbcfp

Forscher: RFID-Chips stören medizinische Geräte
http://www.zdnet.de/news/business/0,39023142,39192625,00.htm

RFID-Technologie: Bundesrat verabschiedet Bericht
http://www.baz.ch/news/rss.cfm?keyID=17CD2E0A-DF54-4CBB-95FF9E386784539B&startpage=1&ObjectID=BF5EBFA1-1422-0CEF-70840AB6BF7EBFB4

Studie: RFID-Systeme beeinflussen Medizintechnik
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/Studie-RFID-Systeme-beeinflussen-Medizintechnik--/meldung/109971

RFID führt im Krankenhaus zu tödlichen Störungen
http://winfuture.de/news,40368.html

RFID-Chips können Klinik-Geräte ausschalten
http://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/mensch/0,1518,561942,00.html

RFID könnte tödlich werden
http://www.theinquirer.de/2008/06/25/rfid_konnte_todlich_werden.html

Atemstillstand dank RFID
http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/28/28194/1.html

RFID-Systeme sind lebensgefährlich
http://www.silicon.de/silicon/analysen/auch-das-noch/0,39038900,39192700,00.htm

Studie: RFID-Etiketten können medizinische Geräte empfindlich stören
http://www.aerzteblatt.de/v4/news/news.asp?id=32821

RFID-Chips in Klinik kritisch beurteilt
http://www.aerztezeitung.de/praxis_wirtschaft/klinikmanagement/?sid=501896



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Nidhi Sharma - AHN News Writer

Washington D.C. (AHN) - The use of radio frequency identification devices in hospitals can interfere with the functioning of certain lifesaving equipments of the patients, according to Dutch researchers.

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http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011376338

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Radio frequency ID may hurt medical device
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008/06/25/Radio_frequency_ID_may_hurt_medical_device/UPI-58361214367462/

Electromagnetic interference from some identification devices may pose hazards to medical equipment
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-06/jaaj-eif061908.php
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/299/24/2884

Radio frequency identification in hospitals could pose risks
http://uk.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUKL2451111220080624

Researchers Warn RFID May Disrupt Medical Equipment
http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/4166/1/1/

Radio-Wave Devices May Play Havoc With Medical Equipment
http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2008/06/24/hscout616833.html

Wireless Electromagnetic Devices Risk ICU Safety
http://medheadlines.com/2008/06/25/wireless-electromagnetic-devices-risk-icu-safety/

RFID Devices Can Interfere With Hospital’s Lifesaving Medical Equipment
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1449028/rfid_devices_can_interfere_with_hospitals_lifesaving_medical_equipment/

Study Warns: Electromagnetic Interference In Hospitals Risky
http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Study_Warns_Electromagnetic_Interference_In_Hospitals_Risky_19527.html

Radio-Wave Devices May Interfere with Hospital ICU Equipment
http://www.informify.com/top-stories/48-health/264-radio-wave-devices-may-interfere-with-hospital-icu-equipment

'Hospital risk' from radio tags
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7471008.stm

Study: Is RFID Safe for Use with Medical Devices
http://www.injuryboard.com/national-news/study-is-rfid-safe-for-use-with-medical-devices.aspx?googleid=242846

Dutch research highlights hospital RFID risks
http://www.ehealtheurope.net/news/3897/dutch_research_highlights_hospital_rfid_risks

RFID Can Have "Hazardous" Impact On Hospital Equipment
http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/RFID/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208802215



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Jun 21 2008 by Neil Atkinson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

RESIDENTS and local councillors are stepping up their fight against plans to install a mobile phone mast at Standedge Tunnel, Marden...

http://tinyurl.com/4jl96h