A. W. Guy, J. F. Lehmann · 1967
This 1967 study developed thermographic methods to measure electromagnetic heating patterns in human tissue models. Researchers used phantom models that electrically mimic human tissues to visualize how microwave energy creates heat distribution patterns throughout the body. This foundational work helped establish measurement techniques for both medical applications and safety standards.
Herbert Pollack, Janet Healer · 1967
This 1967 review examined foreign and domestic research on biological effects of electromagnetic radiation to establish safety criteria. Researchers focused particularly on high-frequency radiation (3-30 MHz) and frequencies below 300 MHz, evaluating existing literature for hazards to human personnel. The study represents early scientific efforts to understand EMF health risks during the Cold War era.
S. F. Cleary, B. S. Pasternack · 1966
This 1966 study by Cleary examined eye lens changes in workers exposed to microwave radiation. The research found evidence of lenticular (lens) alterations in people working with high-powered radar and microwave equipment. This was among the first studies to document potential eye damage from occupational microwave exposure.
Samuel R. Splitter, M.D. · 1966
In 1966, Dr. Samuel Splitter reported using radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields as a treatment for subacute sinusitis, claiming exceptional therapeutic results. This early medical application of RF energy predated modern concerns about EMF health effects by decades. The study represents one of the earliest documented uses of electromagnetic fields in clinical medicine.
Cleary SF, Pasternack BS · 1966
This 1966 study by Dr. S.F. Cleary examined biological effects of microwave radiation on humans, marking an early recognition that non-ionizing EMF could produce detectable biological changes. The research emerged as high-powered radar technology made it possible to generate microwave fields intense enough to study biological impacts. This was groundbreaking work establishing that lower-energy radiation like microwaves could affect living systems.
Glenn Heimer · 1966
This 1966 U.S. Navy technical report examined radio frequency radiation hazards in naval operations, focusing on safety measures around RF antennas and electromagnetic field exposures. The study represents early military recognition of potential health risks from high-powered radio frequency equipment used in naval communications and radar systems.
L. N. TUMARKINA, N. A. DUBROVSKII · 1966
This 1966 Soviet study examined how humans perceive amplitude-modulated signals (sounds that vary in loudness over time) using white noise and pure tones. Researchers investigated what auditory cues people use to detect these modulated signals and how training improves perception. The study explored fundamental mechanisms of how our hearing system processes information-carrying sounds.
Е. И. Смурова, Г. З. Гослант, И. Л. Якуб, С. А. Троицкая · 1966
This 1966 Soviet medical journal study investigated health effects on personnel working with high-frequency electromagnetic field generators used in physiotherapy. The research examined occupational exposure to various EMF sources including VHF (very high frequency), UHF (ultra high frequency), and microwave generators. This represents early documentation of health concerns for medical workers operating electromagnetic therapy equipment.
E. Sonnabend, E. Kolb · 1966
This 1966 study compared different electromagnetic therapy methods used in dental treatment, including microwave diathermy, shortwave diathermy, ultrasound, and light therapy. Researchers evaluated how these various forms of electromagnetic energy performed as therapeutic tools in dental practice. The research represents early investigation into medical applications of electromagnetic fields in dentistry.
Goncharova NN, Karamyshev VB, Maksimenko NV · 1966
This 1966 Soviet study examined workplace health hazards for workers operating ultra-short wave transmitters in television and radio broadcasting facilities. The research identified occupational hygiene problems associated with RF radiation exposure from high-power transmitting equipment. This represents early recognition that broadcast workers faced significant electromagnetic field exposures requiring protective measures.
Hornowski J, Marks E, Chmurko E, Panneri L, Wojskow · 1966
This 1966 research by Hornowski examined the harmful effects of microwave radiation on human health, focusing on occupational exposure scenarios. The study represents early recognition that microwave technology could pose pathogenic (disease-causing) risks to people exposed in workplace settings. This pioneering work helped establish the foundation for understanding microwave health effects decades before cell phones became widespread.
STANISLAW BARANSKI, PRZEMYSŁAW CZERSKI · 1966
This 1966 Polish study by Baranski examined how microwave radiation affects human blood components, specifically hemoglobin and white blood cells (leukocytes) in occupational settings. The research represents early scientific investigation into microwave health effects in workplace environments. This work contributed to our understanding of how microwave exposure might influence blood chemistry and immune system function.
Samuel R. Splitter, M.D. · 1966
This 1966 study by Dr. Splitter describes using radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields as a treatment for subacute sinusitis, reporting exceptional therapeutic results. The research represents early medical application of RF energy for treating sinus inflammation and congestion.
E. A. Drogichina et al. · 1966
Soviet researchers studied 100 workers exposed to microwave radiation for 10 years, finding progressive nervous system and heart problems. Early symptoms included fatigue, low blood pressure, and slow heart rate, with more severe changes developing over time. This landmark occupational health study demonstrated that prolonged microwave exposure causes measurable health effects in humans.
Heinrich Dinkloh · 1966
This 1966 study by H. Dinkloh examined health damage caused by microwave radiation, with particular focus on radar wave exposure in humans. The research represents early scientific investigation into the physiological effects of microwave electromagnetic radiation. This work contributed to understanding potential health risks from microwave technology during the Cold War era when radar systems were rapidly expanding.
Hendenius P., Odeblad E., Wahlstrom L. · 1966
This 1966 study investigated whether pulsed radiofrequency energy could improve blood circulation in patients with intermittent claudication (leg pain from poor circulation) without generating heat. Researchers found that short, intense RF pulses applied to the stomach area increased blood flow to the legs and raised foot skin temperature, even when average power levels were too low to cause warming.
Monayenkova, A. M., Sadchikova, M. N. · 1966
This 1966 Soviet technical report examined how super-high frequency electromagnetic fields (microwaves) affect blood circulation and cardiovascular function in humans. The research focused on measuring hemodynamic indices, which track blood flow, pressure, and heart function during microwave exposure. This represents early scientific recognition that microwave radiation could influence the cardiovascular system.
Monavenkova AM, Sadchikova MN · 1966
Soviet researchers Monavenkova and Sadchikova studied how super-high frequency electromagnetic fields affect blood circulation and cardiovascular function in humans. This 1966 technical report examined hemodynamic indices (measurements of blood flow, pressure, and heart function) during EMF exposure. The research represents early documentation of cardiovascular effects from radiofrequency electromagnetic fields.
E. A. Drogichina et al. · 1966
Soviet researchers in 1966 studied 100 people chronically exposed to ultra-high frequency electromagnetic fields, documenting a progression of health effects from mild fatigue to severe cardiovascular problems. The study found that prolonged RF exposure caused increasingly serious symptoms including high blood pressure, blood vessel spasms, and coronary artery problems. This early research provided some of the first clinical evidence that chronic EMF exposure could cause measurable cardiovascular damage in humans.
P. P. Fukalova · 1966
Soviet researchers in 1966 measured electromagnetic field exposure at radio and TV stations, finding workers exposed to levels between 5-450 V/m from transmitters and antennas. The study led to establishment of safety standards limiting exposure to 20 V/m for short waves and 5 V/m for ultrashort waves. This represents some of the earliest occupational EMF safety research.
Lysina, G. G. · 1965
Soviet researchers in 1965 studied 100 workers chronically exposed to UHF radiation and found significant health effects including weakness, headaches, heart problems, and blood abnormalities. Workers exposed for over 3 years showed increased reticulocytes (immature red blood cells) and basophile granules - changes typically seen in radiation poisoning and anemia. The study documented clear biological effects even at exposures near or below the permitted threshold levels of that era.
Arnold T. Sigler et al. · 1965
This 1965 epidemiological study investigated whether parents of children with Down syndrome (then called Mongolism) had higher exposure to ionizing radiation before conception. Researchers used interviews and medical records to compare radiation exposure between parents of Down syndrome children and control groups, exploring whether radiation might cause the chromosomal errors that lead to Down syndrome.
S. F. Cleary, B. S. Pasternack, G. W. Beebe · 1965
This 1965 study examined military service records to determine if radar workers had higher rates of cataract formation compared to non-exposed personnel. The research investigated whether chronic, low-level microwave exposure from occupational radar use could increase cataract risk, building on previous animal studies that showed cataracts from repeated microwave exposure.
Benyo I, Fusy F, Ihasz M, Imre B, Fridolin F, Mihaly I · 1965
This 1965 study investigated how shortwave radiation exposure to the liver affected the body's ability to clear bromsulphalein (a dye used in liver function tests) from the blood. The research examined whether radiofrequency radiation could alter normal liver detoxification processes in humans, representing early work on how EMF exposure might impact organ function.
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 radiation wavelengths. Dr. Dias analyzed the pathological conditions that various bands of electromagnetic radiation produce in eye tissues. The study represents early medical recognition that man-made electromagnetic sources could cause measurable eye damage.
