Ginsberg, Abraham J. · 1961
This 1961 study examined using pulsed short wave radiofrequency therapy to treat bursitis with calcification, a condition where calcium deposits form in inflamed joint sacs. The research represents early medical investigation into therapeutic RF applications for musculoskeletal conditions. While specific findings aren't available, this work contributed to understanding how controlled RF energy might affect biological tissue healing.
David I. Abramson et al. · 1960
This 1960 research by Dr. Abramson studied how short-wave diathermy (a radiofrequency medical treatment) affects blood circulation, oxygen consumption, and tissue heating in the human body. The study examined the physiological changes that occur when therapeutic RF energy is applied to human tissue. This early research helped establish how electromagnetic fields interact with biological systems for medical purposes.
Erdman WJ · 1960
This 1960 study measured how pulsed high-frequency electrical currents affected blood circulation in the arms and legs of human subjects. Researchers used diathermy equipment (medical heating devices) to apply these radiofrequency fields while monitoring peripheral blood flow changes. The research examined whether pulsed RF energy could influence circulation patterns in living tissue.
Cazzamalli, Ferdinando · 1960
This 1960 research by F. Cazzamalli investigated electromagnetic phenomena emitted by the human brain during intense psychological states including dreams, hallucinations, and claimed telepathic experiences. The study used radioelectric detection methods to measure microwave emissions from subjects during these altered consciousness states. This represents early scientific exploration of whether the brain produces detectable electromagnetic signals during heightened mental activity.
David E. Goldman · 1960
This 1960 conference paper examined short wave electromagnetic radiation as an occupational hazard for personnel, likely focusing on radar operators and military workers exposed to microwave frequencies. The research addressed biological effects of electromagnetic radiation exposure in workplace settings during the early radar era.
A. A. Pokrovskiy · 1960
This 1960 study by Pokrovskiy developed an accelerated laboratory method for measuring cholinesterase enzyme activity in human blood samples. Cholinesterase is a critical enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for nerve and muscle function. The research focused on improving clinical diagnostic techniques for detecting cholinesterase deficiency, which can indicate exposure to certain toxins or neurological conditions.
L. Lukoff, G. Löwer · 1960
This 1960 study by Lukoff and Löwer examined the sclera (white outer layer of the eye) following unsuccessful electrocoagulation procedures. The research focused on understanding what happens to eye tissue when electrical coagulation treatments fail to achieve their intended therapeutic goals.
Schliephake, E · 1960
This 1960 German study examined how short-wave electromagnetic radiation affects endocrine glands, particularly the pituitary gland (hypophysis), in humans. The research focused on using microwave stimulation to test gland function and its relationship to vegetative dystonia, a condition involving autonomic nervous system dysfunction. This represents early medical investigation into how electromagnetic fields interact with the body's hormone-producing systems.
H. P. Schwan, O. M. Salati, A. Anne, M. Saito · 1960
This 1960 third annual progress report from H.P. Schwan's laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania aimed to determine the relative absorption cross section of mankind to microwave fields. The work used phantoms simulating the human body, along with calculations for spheres filled with tissue-like solutions, rather than human subjects. The relative absorption cross section of man was found to be near 50%, meaning biologically effective dosage is about half that measured by conventional instrumentation.
E. HENDLER, J. D. HARDY · 1960
Researchers exposed seven people's foreheads to controlled infrared and microwave heating while measuring skin temperature. They found that temperature sensations correlated with how fast skin temperature changed, not the absolute temperature itself. This suggests our temperature sensors respond to the rate of change rather than static heat levels.
Cazzamalli, Ferdinando · 1960
This 1960 research by F. Cazzamalli investigated what he termed 'cerebro-psychic radiation' - the idea that human brains might emit or respond to electromagnetic radiation during psychological processes. The study used oscillator equipment to explore potential electromagnetic phenomena associated with mental activity. While the specific methodology and findings aren't detailed, this represents early attempts to understand possible connections between brain function and electromagnetic fields.
Sadchikova, Orlova · 1960
This 1960 Soviet research by Sadchikova examined nervous system changes in workers exposed to microwaves, representing some of the earliest occupational health studies on microwave radiation effects. The study focused on documenting neurological symptoms and changes in people with workplace microwave exposure. This research helped establish early awareness of potential microwave health risks decades before widespread consumer electronics use.
O. M. Salati · 1959
This 1959 conference paper by Salati examined how human biological materials absorb microwave radiation, focusing on electromagnetic field interactions and radar cross-section measurements. The research investigated the fundamental properties of how microwave energy penetrates and is absorbed by human tissue. This early work helped establish scientific understanding of microwave-tissue interactions that remains relevant to modern EMF exposure assessment.
Barron CI · 1959
This 1959 medical review examined the health considerations for workers exposed to radar microwaves, focusing on occupational safety protocols and medical surveillance needs. The study addressed early concerns about microwave exposure from radar systems that were becoming widespread in military and civilian applications. This represents one of the earliest formal medical assessments of microwave radiation exposure in occupational settings.
H. P. Schwan et al. · 1959
This 1959 technical report by H.P. Schwan examined how microwave radiation affects human body tissues, focusing on absorption patterns and thermal effects. The research studied how microwaves interact with human biological systems and measured their absorption characteristics. This represents early foundational work on understanding microwave exposure effects on humans.
Samuel S. Lombardo · 1959
This 1959 conference paper explored using electromagnetic radiation as a medical treatment for decubitus ulcers (bedsores). The research represents early investigation into therapeutic applications of electromagnetic fields for wound healing, though specific findings are not available.
Macherauch E, Thelen PO · 1959
This 1959 German study measured radiation exposure to radiologists' eyes during fluoroscopy procedures of the chest and stomach. The research documented occupational X-ray exposure levels that medical professionals received while performing these common diagnostic imaging procedures. This early work helped establish understanding of radiation risks in medical settings.
T. H. ALLEN, B. E. WELCH, T. T. TRUJILLO, J. E. ROBERTS · 1959
This 1959 study analyzed the composition of human bodies, measuring the ratios of fat, water, and tissue solids excluding bone mineral in 30 healthy people. Researchers found about 0.784 kg of water per kg of body weight less bone mineral and fat, and used an equation verified with freshly isolated tissues to estimate body composition. The study established baseline measurements for understanding how human tissue density varies based on hydration and fat content.
LT Kermit R. Meade, USCG · 1959
This 1959 study by Meade examined radio frequency radiation hazards from radar systems, focusing on safe operating distances and power density measurements around radar antennas. The research addressed growing concerns about RF exposure risks as radar technology expanded in military and civilian applications during the post-war era.
WALTER JOHNSON, VICTOR H. KINDSVATTER, CHRISTOPHER C. SHAW · 1959
This 1959 Navy report examined two radiation problems aboard the USS Galveston, a guided missile cruiser carrying two AN/SPG-49 radar fire-control transmitters: high-power microwave radiation from the radar beams and x-rays from klystron tubes. Radar beams reached 10 milliwatts per square centimeter at distances from 92 feet for one track beam to a calculated 265 feet with all beams on, and to date there had been no known overexposure of personnel to microwave radiation. X-ray intensities reached as high as 10 roentgens per hour at the klystron housing, and temporary lead shielding was installed.
J. R. Mallard, J. G. Lawn · 1959
This 1959 study examined how microwaves are absorbed differently by various human tissues, finding that healthy tissues absorb microwaves at rates up to 20 times different than fat tissue. The research suggested these absorption differences could potentially be used to locate tumors and distinguish between healthy and diseased tissue.
Harve M. Hanish · 1959
This 1959 technical paper describes bio-tachometry, a method for automatically measuring time intervals in biological signals like heartbeats or brain waves. The research focused on developing better ways to display and analyze biological data patterns by converting sequential measurements into side-by-side comparisons. This was early foundational work for biomedical signal processing technology.
Joel Friedman · 1959
This 1959 study examined how infrared electromagnetic waves could penetrate through cloudy areas of the eye (corneal opacities) to aid in medical diagnosis. The research found that infrared imaging showed promise for diagnosing eye conditions, but noted that despite its potential, infrared diagnostic techniques weren't being widely adopted in routine medical practice.
Thomas P. Davis · 1959
This 1959 research examined how skin responds to different types of radiation - comparing penetrating radiation that is absorbed in depth versus non-penetrating radiation that is absorbed or reflected at the surface. Experiments were performed on young, anesthetized Chester White pigs exposed to radiation from a carbon-arc image furnace, with temperatures measured by thermocouples. For non-penetrating radiation, predicted and measured temperature responses of skin were in good agreement, while for penetrating radiation accurate prediction was not yet possible.
F. C. Henriques · 1959
This 1959 research by F.C. Henriques developed methods to predict when thermal radiation would cause skin burns and epidermal injury. The study focused on understanding how heat exposure damages human skin tissue, establishing foundational knowledge for predicting thermal injury from infrared radiation sources.
