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EMF Research Studies

Browse 6,486 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.

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A rövidhullámú májbesugárzás hatása a bromsulphalein eliminációra a vérből

Benyó Imre, Fósy Fridolin, Ihász Mihály · 1965

This 1965 Hungarian study investigated how shortwave radiation exposure to the liver affected the body's ability to eliminate bromsulphalein, a dye used to test liver function. The research examined whether radiofrequency energy could alter normal liver detoxification processes in humans. This represents early recognition that electromagnetic fields might influence organ function at the cellular level.

Cataract Incidence in Radar Workers

S. F. CLEARY, B. S. PASTERNACK, G. W. BEEBE · 1965

This 1965 military study examined cataract rates among radar workers exposed to microwave radiation during their service. Using military service records, researchers investigated whether chronic low-level microwave exposure increased cataract risk, following earlier reports of cataracts from acute radar overexposures. The study aimed to determine if occupational microwave workers faced elevated eye injury risks.

A LENS OPACITY WITH THE MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF SMELTING CATARACT IN A WELDOR

Szafran · 1965

This 1965 case study documented a welder who developed a specific type of cataract (lens opacity) with characteristics similar to those seen in metal smelting workers. The research examined how occupational exposure to infrared radiation from welding operations can damage the eye's lens, contributing to early understanding of radiation-induced cataracts in industrial workers.

THE ACTION OF MICROWAVES ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES

A. S. PRESMAN · 1965

This 1965 research examined how microwave radiation affects living organisms and biological structures, focusing on the dielectric properties of tissues and radiofrequency electromagnetic field interactions. The study represents early scientific investigation into microwave biological effects, establishing foundational understanding of how electromagnetic fields interact with living systems at the cellular and tissue level.

Whole Body / GeneralNo Effects Found

Evaluation of an Alleged Case of Radiation Induced Cataract at a Radar Site

John D. Dougherty et al. · 1965

This 1965 study investigated a reported case of cataracts potentially caused by radar radiation exposure at a radar installation site. The research examined whether microwave radiation from radar equipment could have caused eye damage in an occupational setting. This represents early documentation of potential health effects from high-frequency electromagnetic field exposure in workplace environments.

On the mechanism of action of microwaves on the skin

Slabospitski'i AA · 1965

This 1965 study by Slabospitskii examined the mechanism of action of microwaves on the skin by locally irradiating albino rats and rabbits for three minutes at power flux densities of 0.1 and 0.5 w/cm², under conditions excluding heating of the irradiated part of the skin. The researchers observed the clinical picture, skin blood supply and changes in skin element structure, chiefly in nerve formations.

CONTROL OF HAZARDS TO HEALTH FROM MICROWAVE RADIATION

Unknown authors · 1965

This 1965 Air Force manual examined microwave radiation hazards to military personnel and established safety control protocols. The document addressed biological effects from microwave exposure and outlined protective measures for personnel working with radar and communication systems. This represents early military recognition of microwave health risks decades before civilian safety standards.

Experience in Microwave Therapy - USSR

Unknown authors · 1965

This 1965 Soviet technical report documented experiences with microwave therapy as a medical treatment. The research explored therapeutic applications of microwave radiation on human patients. This represents early medical investigation into controlled microwave exposure effects on the human body.

Eye Disease from Natural and Man-Made Radiation

John F. Dias, M.D. · 1965

This 1965 medical review examined how both natural radiation (like sunlight) and artificial electromagnetic radiation affect human eyes, documenting specific eye diseases caused by different types of radiation exposure. The study cataloged pathological eye conditions linked to various radiation frequencies, establishing early medical recognition of electromagnetic radiation as a cause of eye damage.

Effects of an ultra-high frequency electromagnetic field on man

Tiagin NV · 1965

This 1965 Soviet research by Tiagin examined the biological effects of ultra-high frequency electromagnetic fields on humans, likely focusing on occupational exposures. The study represents early scientific investigation into how radiofrequency radiation affects human physiology. This work contributed to the foundation of EMF health research during the Cold War era when both superpowers were studying electromagnetic effects on military and civilian personnel.

Attempts to localize a carcinoma of the endometrium with the use of short radio waves

A. Ingelman-Sundberg, M.D., A. Odeblad, M.D. · 1965

This 1965 medical study investigated using short radio waves (radiofrequency radiation) to locate endometrial cancer tumors inside the body. The research explored whether RF energy could be used as a diagnostic tool by measuring how different tissues absorb electromagnetic radiation. This represents early medical applications of the same radiofrequency technology now used in cell phones and wireless devices.

INFRA-RED RADIATION FROM THE BODY SURFACE (RADIO EPIGASTRICA) AS AN INDEX OF THE STATE OF THE STOMACH FUNCTION

M. A. Sobakin · 1965

This 1965 study explored whether the infrared (heat) radiation naturally emitted from the skin's surface could reveal what's happening inside the stomach. Researchers were essentially testing if body-surface heat patterns could serve as a non-invasive window into digestive organ function. This falls into the category of diagnostic thermography research rather than studies on external EMF exposure risks.

Radio-frequency hazards with cardiac pacemakers

Lichter I, Borrie J, Miller WM · 1965

This 1965 study examined radio-frequency hazards affecting cardiac pacemakers, representing early research into how RF electromagnetic fields could interfere with life-sustaining medical devices. The research focused on identifying workplace practices and engineering controls to protect pacemaker patients from potentially dangerous RF exposure.

On measurements of the intensity of ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic irradiations in relation to their medical evaluation

Sevast'ianov VV · 1965

This 1965 Soviet research examined methods for measuring ultra high-frequency electromagnetic radiation intensity specifically for medical evaluation purposes. The study focused on developing standardized measurement techniques to assess RF radiation exposure in healthcare settings. This represents early recognition that accurate EMF measurement was essential for understanding potential health effects.

DIENCEPHALIC DISORDERS IN PERSONS EXPOSED TO THE PROTRACTED EFFECT OF A SUPERHIGH-FREQUENCY (SHF) ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD

V. N. Gur'yev, S. M. Kirov · 1965

This 1965 Soviet research examined diencephalic disorders (problems with the brain region controlling hormones and basic functions) in people exposed to prolonged superhigh-frequency electromagnetic fields. The study represents early documentation of neurological effects from microwave radiation exposure in humans. While specific findings aren't available, the research focused on brain dysfunction in the diencephalon, which controls critical functions like sleep, temperature regulation, and hormone production.

Dosimetry of Radio-frequency and Microwave Radiation in Mammals

Verser, F.A. · 1965

This 1965 military research project aimed to measure how the human body reflects and absorbs microwave radiation, focusing on X-band frequencies used in radar systems. The researchers developed specialized glass temperature sensors to measure heating effects when biological samples were exposed to microwave energy in controlled waveguide systems. This early dosimetry work laid important groundwork for understanding how electromagnetic energy interacts with human tissue.

COMBINED TREATMENT OF PUSTULOUS SKIN DISEASES WITH ULTRA-HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL FIELD AND STAPHYLOCOCCAL ANTIPHAGIN ELECTROPHORESIS

G. S. Antonov · 1965

Soviet researchers in 1965 studied using ultra-high frequency electromagnetic fields combined with electrophoresis to treat pustulous skin diseases caused by staphylococcal bacteria. This early research explored how radiofrequency energy could be applied therapeutically for dermatological conditions. The study represents one of the earliest documented uses of RF fields in medical treatment protocols.

Relationship of Environmental Factors to Lenticular Changes in Microwave Workers

S. F. Cleary, B. S. Pasternack, M. Eisenbud · 1964

This 1964 study examined microwave workers for lens changes in their eyes, investigating whether occupational microwave exposure caused cataracts or other eye damage. The research represents one of the earliest systematic investigations into microwave radiation's effects on human vision among workers regularly exposed to these frequencies.

A Three-Phase Evaluation of Pulsed, High Frequency Radio Short Waves (Diapulse) 646 Patients

Bruce M. Cameron, M.D. · 1964

This 1964 medical study evaluated pulsed high-frequency radio waves (Diapulse therapy) in 646 patients across three phases of research. The study examined how short-wave radio frequency pulses affected wound healing and tissue repair processes. This represents early medical research into therapeutic applications of pulsed electromagnetic fields.

Brain & Nervous System
Not an original health-effects study

Effect of radiation on human EEG, in Czechoslovakian Neurology (Selected Articles), FTD-TT-64-267/2

Klimkova-Deutschova E · 1964

This 1964 Czechoslovakian technical report examined how radiation exposure affects human brain wave patterns measured by EEG (electroencephalogram). The research represents early documentation of electromagnetic field effects on the nervous system from behind the Iron Curtain. While specific findings aren't available, this work contributed to the growing body of evidence that radiation can alter brain function.

Hearing Sensations in Electric Fields

H. C. Sommer, H. E. von Gierke · 1964

This 1964 study examined how alternating electrostatic fields at audio frequencies can cause hearing sensations when applied to the head. Researchers found that these electromagnetic fields can mechanically stimulate the auditory system through electrostatic forces, creating sound perceptions without actual sound waves.

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