Abstract

Abstract

Overview

The study explores the efficacy of electromagnetic shielding fabrics (EMSF) in protecting living organisms, specifically during fetal development, from the harmful effects of electromagnetic noise.

Materials and Methods

• Study involved nine pregnant rats divided into three groups.
• Control group remained unexposed, while six were exposed to EM radiation at 900 MHz for 1 hour daily.
• Three of these six rats were protected using a nonwoven fabric.
• Post-birth, histopathological evaluations were conducted on the kidneys of newborns.

Findings

EM radiation caused significant disruptions in kidney structures, such as increased sizes in Bowman capsule and proximal tubules and thickening of cortex and medulla. However, these effects were significantly reduced when the nonwoven fabric was used for protection.

Conclusion

The study concludes that using electromagnetic shielding fabric can effectively protect fetal kidneys from EM radiation during the developmental phase. It raises a strong recommendation for the use of such fabric during pregnancy, especially when exposed to significant EM pollution.