Browse 8,655 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
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Unknown authors · 2020
This teacher guide addresses concerns about cell phones, wireless technology, and potential health effects from radiofrequency radiation exposure. The resource examines scientific evidence regarding wireless devices and health outcomes including cancer and brain tumor risks.
Peter Denchev et al. · 2010
Researchers analyzed whether adding ECG screening to routine checkups could prevent sudden cardiac death in children prescribed ADHD stimulant medications. They found that ECG screening would prevent 13 deaths per 400,000 children treated, but at a high cost of $1.2-1.6 million per life saved. The screening showed borderline cost-effectiveness compared to current standard care.
Barry J. Maron et al. · 2009
Researchers tracked sudden deaths in young competitive athletes across the United States from 1980 to 2006, identifying 1,866 cases with an average age of 19 years. The study found that 56% of these deaths were due to cardiovascular disease, with rates increasing 6% per year and peaking at 76 deaths annually in 2005-2006. Most deaths occurred during physical exertion in male high school athletes, with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy being the leading cause.
Jonathan A. Drezner et al. · 2008
Researchers tracked 486 cases of sudden cardiac arrest during exercise in young athletes from 2000-2006 across the United States using media reports. They found an 89% fatality rate with only 11% survival, though survival rates showed modest improvement over time. The study revealed males were five times more likely to experience cardiac arrest than females, but females had better survival rates.
Zhi-Jie Zheng et al. · 2005
Researchers analyzed US death records from 1989-1998 and found that sudden cardiac deaths outside hospitals increased significantly among young people aged 15-34, with rates rising 11-33% across different demographic groups. Out-of-hospital cardiac deaths accounted for 66% of all cardiac deaths in this age group, with men and African Americans experiencing the highest rates.
Unknown authors · 1990
The 1990 Gordon Research Conferences schedule outlined interdisciplinary scientific meetings focused on emerging research topics. These conferences brought together researchers from multiple fields to discuss cutting-edge science, including early electromagnetic field research. The meetings provided a forum for scientists to share preliminary findings and collaborate across disciplines during a pivotal period in EMF research development.
Joseph D. Bowman et al. · 1988
This 1988 study measured extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields at 114 electrical worker job sites and compared them to residential exposures. Researchers found that 59% of occupational measurements exceeded the 95th percentile of home magnetic field levels, with some workers exposed to fields over 3,600 times higher than typical residential levels.
T. S. Tenforde, W. T. Kaune · 1987
This 1987 scientific review examined how extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields below 300 Hz interact with the human body. The study analyzed how these fields induce electric currents in living tissue and explored protective measures to reduce potential health effects. It represents foundational research on ELF field interactions with human cellular and tissue systems.
Michael Kachmar · 1986
This 1986 study examined radiation protection approaches for microwave exposure, focusing on protective suits and EM Guard technology across different body sizes from small to extra-large. The research evaluated attenuation capabilities of protective equipment designed to shield humans from microwave radiation exposure.
Martino Grandolfo · 1986
This 1986 review analyzed radiofrequency and microwave exposure standards across different countries, finding dramatic variations in what governments consider 'safe' levels. Occupational exposure limits differed by factors of 20 to 100 between nations, while public exposure standards varied by factors of 20, revealing significant disagreement about EMF safety even among experts.
Donald M. Witters, Daniel H. Schaubert, Mary K. Barrick · 1986
This 1986 technical study developed standardized methods for testing automated systems that measure microwave radiation leaking from ovens. Researchers created evaluation criteria to assess how accurately these automated survey instruments could detect microwave leakage compared to handheld meters. The work aimed to improve quality control for microwave oven safety testing.
David H. Sliney · 1985
This 1985 review paper questioned whether enough scientific knowledge existed to create safety standards for static and slowly varying magnetic fields. The author argued that premature standards could stifle research and technological progress, while acknowledging that rapidly varying magnetic fields warranted interim safety limits based on available knowledge.
Unknown authors · 1985
This 1985 technical report documents EPRI's High Voltage Transmission Research Facility, which was designed to study the effects of high-voltage AC power lines. The facility provided controlled testing environments for electrical transmission systems. This type of research infrastructure was crucial for understanding power line EMF exposures that affect millions of people living near transmission lines.
Jonathan M. Charry, William H. Bailey, T. Dan Bracken · 1985
This 1985 study measured the electrical environment around computer monitors (VDTs) to investigate reports of skin rashes and health complaints among operators. Researchers found that VDTs reduced beneficial negative ions in their immediate vicinity and created DC electric fields up to 5,000 volts per meter at close range, though these levels were comparable to common indoor electrical charges.
Percival D. McCormack, Charles E. Swenberg · 1985
Scientists exposed DNA to both gamma radiation and electric fields simultaneously, finding that the electric field increased radiation damage by 38%. The electric fields appeared to change the DNA's shape, making it more vulnerable to radiation damage. This suggests that electric fields can amplify the harmful effects of ionizing radiation on genetic material.
Christopher H. Dodge · 1984
This 1984 government review examined public health concerns about high-voltage power lines and Navy extremely low frequency (ELF) communication systems. While government agencies claimed no health risks, the review acknowledged emerging scientific evidence suggesting subtle adverse effects from low-level, low-frequency electromagnetic radiation. The scientific community remained divided on whether these EMF exposures pose legitimate health threats.
Peter Keller · 1984
This 1984 technical paper examined standardized methods for measuring cathode ray tube (CRT) display quality, focusing on visual parameters like brightness, color accuracy, and resolution. The Electronic Industries Association developed testing guidelines to ensure consistent, repeatable measurements across the industry. While not an EMF health study, it documented early efforts to standardize evaluation of devices that would later raise EMF exposure concerns.
Louis Slesin · 1984
This 1984 research examined radiation emissions from computer terminals (VDTs), focusing on what was known and unknown about health effects including pregnancy complications and miscarriages. The study addressed growing concerns about electromagnetic field exposure from workplace computer use during the early personal computer era.
Donald M. Witters, Jr., William A. Herman · 1984
Researchers tested nine inexpensive microwave detection instruments available to consumers in 1984, evaluating their accuracy and reliability for measuring microwave radiation leakage. The study examined technical performance including calibration accuracy, response to different signal types, and sensitivity to interference. This matters because accurate measurement tools are essential for detecting potentially harmful microwave exposures from ovens and other sources.
Thomas C. Rozzell · 1984
This 1984 document reports on West Germany's publication of electromagnetic field exposure standards for both electric and magnetic fields across different frequencies. The standards addressed occupational exposure limits, representing an early governmental effort to regulate EMF exposure based on available scientific understanding at the time.
Robert P. Liburdy, Alan Wyant · 1984
Scientists exposed human antibodies and mouse immune cells to radiofrequency radiation at levels below current safety limits. The RF fields altered how these immune system components behaved during laboratory separation processes, suggesting the radiation affected their physical properties. This demonstrates that RF radiation can influence immune system molecules at power levels considered safe by regulators.
R.P. Liburdy, A. Penn · 1984
Researchers exposed rabbit red blood cells to 2450 MHz microwave radiation (the same frequency as microwave ovens) and found it damaged cell membranes, but only under specific temperature conditions. The radiation increased sodium leakage through cell walls and caused proteins to shed from the cells, effects that didn't occur in unexposed control samples.
G. Fontanesi, F. Giancecchi, R. Rotini, R. Cadossi · 1983
Researchers treated 35 patients with broken bones that wouldn't heal using low-frequency electromagnetic pulses applied up to 12 hours daily. The treatment successfully healed 88.5% of the difficult fractures in an average of 6 months, working particularly well for infected breaks and failed bone grafts.
John R. Lester, Dennis F. Moore · 1982
Researchers studied cancer patterns in Wichita, Kansas and found higher cancer rates on elevated terrain facing radar installations, with lower rates in valleys. The study suggests a connection between microwave radar emissions and geographic cancer distribution patterns.
K. A. Wickersheim, R. B. Alves · 1982
This 1982 technical document describes a new fiber optic thermometer that can accurately measure temperature to within 0.1°C even in the presence of radiofrequency, microwave, or other electromagnetic fields. The fluoroptic technology uses rare earth phosphors and spectral line intensity ratios to maintain precision where traditional thermometers would be disrupted by EMF interference.