Browse 8,655 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
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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.
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.
Roswell G. Daniels, Bernard Goldstein · 1965
This 1965 research examined health hazards from laser and maser devices, which emit focused electromagnetic radiation. The study investigated biological effects and safety controls for these emerging technologies. This represents early recognition that concentrated EMF sources required health protection measures.
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.
Slabospitski'i AA · 1965
This 1965 Soviet research by Slabospitskii investigated how microwave radiation affects human skin at the cellular level. The study examined the biological mechanisms through which microwaves interact with skin tissue. This early research helped establish foundational understanding of microwave effects on the human body.
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.
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.
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.
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.
W. Bergman · 1965
A 1965 German Ford Motor Company study found that microwave radiation affects multiple nervous system functions including circulation, breathing, temperature control, and brain activity. The research showed that very low doses could provide pain relief while high doses proved fatal, with effects occurring through resonance absorption in nerve clusters.
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.
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.
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.
Dougherty JD, Caldwell JC, Howe WM, Clark WB · 1965
This 1965 investigation examined a radar technician's claim that his cataract was caused by workplace radiation exposure. Medical evaluation found no evidence linking the cataract to radar radiation, despite initial concerns about potential microwave exposure at the facility.
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.
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.
Reginald G. Bickford, Benjamin D. Freming · 1965
This 1965 study tested powerful pulsed magnetic fields (20,000-30,000 gauss) on animals and human volunteers, finding they could trigger muscle contractions by inducing electrical currents in nerve tissue. The research demonstrated that extremely strong magnetic pulses can directly stimulate the nervous system through electromagnetic induction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Richard A. Carleton, Robert J. Koslov, John S. Graettinger · 1964
This 1964 research by Dr. Carleton examined how environmental electromagnetic fields interfere with implantable cardiac pacemakers. The study investigated interference from automobile electrical systems and medical diathermy equipment. This was pioneering work documenting electromagnetic interference with life-sustaining medical devices.
A. A. FUREDI, I. OHAD · 1964
This 1964 study examined how human red blood cells respond to high-frequency electric fields. Researchers found that young red blood cells elongate and rotate when exposed to these fields, while older cells form chains instead. This demonstrated that electromagnetic fields can physically alter blood cells in measurable ways.
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.
Bartonicek V, Klimkov E · 1964
This 1964 technical report examined biochemical changes in workers exposed to centimeter-wave microwave radiation in occupational settings. The research investigated how microwave exposure affected biological processes in humans, representing early scientific recognition that microwave radiation could produce measurable effects in exposed individuals. This work contributed to the foundational understanding of how electromagnetic fields interact with human biology.