Browse 6,486 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
Showing 773 studies (Human Studies) from Glaser RF/Microwave Archive
David H. Aronofsky · 1971
This 1971 study examined using pulsed electromagnetic energy to speed healing after dental surgery. Researchers found that non-thermal electromagnetic pulses helped reduce swelling and accelerate wound healing by improving blood flow and tissue drainage. This represents early evidence that certain EMF exposures might have therapeutic benefits.
Brady, M.M. · 1971
This 1971 research examined whether microwave radiation poses health hazards to humans, representing early scientific inquiry into electromagnetic field safety concerns. The study explored radiation dosimetry methods and potential biological effects from microwave frequency exposures. This work helped establish the foundation for modern EMF health research and safety standards.
C. L. Schepens, M.D. · 1971
This 1971 study examined the evolution of retinal detachment treatments, comparing traditional methods like diathermy with newer techniques including cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and scleral buckling. The research evaluated whether advances in electrosurgical and thermal treatments represented genuine progress or created confusion in medical practice.
Unknown authors · 1971
This 1971 investigation examined whether secret electromagnetic beam operations were connected to brain tumor cases, particularly astrocytomas. The study appears to have investigated potential links between undisclosed electromagnetic radiation exposure and neurological health effects. This represents early recognition that classified electromagnetic technologies might pose health risks to exposed populations.
USAF Radiological Health Laboratory (AFLC) · 1971
The U.S. Air Force surveyed radiation levels on EC-121 military aircraft and examined 50 crew members for health effects. They found microwave radiation exceeding safety limits during ground operations but no hazardous levels during flight, and no eye damage in crew members. The biggest health concern was excessive noise levels during flight.
Eugene Edmonds, James Hartranft · 1971
In 1970, Orange County health officials tested 93 microwave ovens and found 7% of home units and 23% of commercial ovens leaked radiation above the industry safety standard. The study revealed commercial food service workers faced the greatest exposure risk due to longer operating times and poor maintenance.
Sol M. Michaelson, Arthur J. Moss · 1971
This 1971 research examined how environmental electromagnetic fields interfere with implanted cardiac pacemakers. The study investigated radiofrequency and microwave sources that could disrupt pacemaker function. This was among the earliest scientific work documenting EMF interference with life-sustaining medical devices.
STEPHEN N. HUNYOR et al. · 1971
Researchers tested how various electrical devices affected three implanted pacemakers in 1971. Only direct contact with physiotherapy diathermy equipment caused interference, speeding up the pacemaker rate to 136 beats per minute. Common household appliances and microwave ovens showed no interference effects.
Unknown authors · 1971
This 1971 research explored electrical stimulation as a therapeutic approach for healing bone fractures and other medical conditions. The study investigated how controlled electrical fields could accelerate natural healing processes in human patients. This early work helped establish the foundation for understanding how electromagnetic fields can have beneficial biological effects.
V. A. Konovalenko, V. A. Yamshanov · 1971
Soviet researchers in 1971 measured how human blood serum responds to radio frequencies between 1-30 MHz, finding that salt content primarily determines the electrical properties. They discovered that proteins in blood only become electrically significant when salt levels are reduced to very low concentrations.
Herman P. Schwan · 1971
This landmark 1971 study by Herman Schwan examined how microwave and radio frequency radiation interacts with human tissues, establishing foundational principles still used today. The research found that non-thermal biological effects only occur at field strengths that are already thermally dangerous, and proposed a safety guideline of 3 mA/cm² current density for frequencies between 1-1000 MHz.
Robert W. Neidlinger · 1971
This 1971 study by Neidlinger examined microwave radiation's ability to cause cataracts in humans. The research confirmed that microwave exposure can produce cataracts, though the exact mechanism wasn't well understood. The author called for systematic monitoring of workers exposed to microwaves to better understand this eye damage risk.
REFSHAUGE · 1971
This 1971 research examined whether microwave ovens could interfere with cardiac pacemakers, making it one of the earliest studies to investigate electromagnetic interference between common household appliances and critical medical devices. The study addressed growing concerns about the safety of microwave technology for people with implanted pacemakers.
Lawrence T. Odland · 1971
The U.S. Air Force conducted an evaluation of eye-related health effects in former military personnel who worked with radar systems. This 1971 technical report examined whether occupational radar exposure was associated with ophthalmological findings in these service members. The study represents early military recognition of potential health effects from high-powered electromagnetic radiation exposure.
Shapiro AR, Lutomirski RF, Yura HT · 1971
This 1971 study developed mathematical models to calculate how microwave radiation penetrates and heats the human head structure. Researchers found that simplified flat-surface models drastically underestimate radiation absorption, while their spherical head model revealed complex heating patterns within brain tissue layers.
Henry S. Ho et al. · 1971
Researchers tested how microwave radiation at frequencies from 433 to 2450 MHz heats simulated human limbs made of materials mimicking fat, muscle, and bone. They found that theoretical calculations matched experimental results using thermal imaging, showing how microwaves penetrate and heat different tissue layers. This work was intended to help design medical heating devices for therapeutic treatments.
Paul S. Ruggera, Robert L. Elder · 1971
This 1971 technical report by Paul Ruggera and Robert Elder examined how electromagnetic radiation interferes with cardiac pacemakers. The research investigated electromagnetic interference (EMI) effects on these life-sustaining medical devices. This early work helped establish understanding of how EMF exposure can disrupt critical medical equipment.
Z. R. GLASER, G. M. HEIMER · 1971
This 1971 Naval research document describes methods for identifying and controlling microwave radiation hazards to personnel aboard military ships. The study outlines how the Navy measured electromagnetic fields from communication, radar, and navigation equipment to protect sailors from potentially dangerous exposure levels.
M. DEROCHE · 1971
A French work-safety study presented in 1971 by M. Deroche drew on 10 years of observations at O.R.T.F. (French broadcasting) transmitters. Long waves (15 KHz to 3 MHz) were progressively dropped from the investigation because surveys between 1960 and 1963 showed very few troubles, not exceeding the average percentage in comparable groups. For 3 to 300 MHz, a questionnaire sent to 150 technicians drew 134 responses and identified reversible functional troubles that ceased outside work, with no progressive disease attributable to work in high-frequency fields.
I.L. Degen · 1971
This 1971 study examined the therapeutic effects of both constant (static) and low-frequency alternating magnetic fields on human subjects. The research explored how different types of magnetic field exposure could potentially provide health benefits. This represents early scientific investigation into magnetic field therapy, decades before modern concerns about EMF health risks emerged.
James F. Arens, George L. Leonard · 1971
This 1971 research investigated the dangers of using microwave radiation to warm blood for medical transfusions. The study examined how microwave heating could cause overheating and hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells), identifying critical safety concerns for blood warming procedures in healthcare settings.
E. A. Chukhlovin · 1970
This 1970 Soviet research investigated how UHF (ultra-high frequency) electromagnetic radiation affects the human immune system's biological properties. The study examined impacts on immune function, including effects on phagocytic activity (the ability of immune cells to engulf harmful particles) and the reticulo-endothelial system that helps clear toxins from the body. This early research represents one of the first systematic investigations into how microwave-frequency EMF exposure might compromise human immune defenses.
Earl L. Richmond, D.P.M., F.N.O.T.S. · 1970
This 1970 study examined the use of pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic energy (known as Diapulse therapy) for treating foot disorders and surgical recovery. The research focused on radiofrequency EMF applications in podiatric medicine, exploring whether controlled electromagnetic exposure could promote healing in foot-related conditions.
Sol M. Michaelson, William M. Houk · 1970
This 1970 technical report by Michaelson and Houk examined exposure criteria for non-ionizing radiation used in medical and therapeutic applications. The research addressed safety standards for electromagnetic energy devices used in healthcare settings during an era when such equipment was becoming more common. This work helped establish early guidelines for protecting both patients and medical professionals from potentially harmful radiation exposure.
Glotova KV, Sadchikova MN · 1970
Soviet researchers Glotova and Sadchikova studied how chronic microwave radiation exposure affects the cardiovascular system in humans, likely focusing on occupational workers. This 1970 technical report examined the development and progression of heart and blood vessel changes from ongoing microwave exposure. The research represents early documentation of microwave radiation's potential cardiovascular effects in real-world exposure scenarios.