Browse 8,700 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
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Ingelman-Sundberg A, Oderbiad E · 1965
This 1965 study investigated using radiofrequency radiation absorption to detect endometrial cancer location and spread before treatment. Researchers explored how different tissues absorb RF energy differently based on their water content and specific molecular properties. The work aimed to develop a diagnostic tool by measuring tissue-specific RF absorption patterns.
Loshak AI · 1965
This 1965 Soviet research examined how environmental conditions affect the body's response to chronic ultra-high frequency (UHF) radiation exposure. The study investigated whether factors like temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure influence how humans and animals react to prolonged radiofrequency energy. This represents early recognition that EMF health effects may vary based on environmental context.
J. Lichter, J. Borrie, W. M. Miller · 1965
This 1965 research examined how radio-frequency electromagnetic fields interfere with cardiac pacemakers, representing one of the earliest studies on EMF hazards to medical devices. The study investigated electromagnetic interference effects that could potentially disrupt pacemaker function. This work helped establish the foundation for understanding how RF radiation can affect implanted medical devices.
Allan H. Frey · 1965
This 1965 paper by Allan Frey explored early applications of electromagnetic energy as a research tool for studying the nervous system and behavior. Frey examined various phenomena including fingertip color detection, neural infrared emission, brain impedance changes, and UHF energy effects on behavior. The research established foundational concepts for using electromagnetic fields to understand how the nervous system functions.
GATEV, S. · 1965
This 1965 study examined using microwave radiation as a medical treatment for tenovaginitis (tendon sheath inflammation), comparing it with traditional hydrocortisone phonophoresis therapy. The research represents early medical applications of microwave technology for therapeutic purposes. This historical work provides insight into how electromagnetic fields were being explored for healing rather than studied for potential health risks.
C. ANDREW L. BASSETT · 1965
This pioneering 1971 study by Dr. Andrew Bassett discovered that human bone generates small electrical currents when mechanically stressed or deformed. The research suggested that bone's natural healing and remodeling processes are controlled by these internally generated electric fields, not just mechanical forces alone.
Loshak A Y · 1965
Soviet researchers in 1965 studied 402 radar operators working in different climates and found that hot weather increased the biological effects of microwave radiation exposure. Workers in Central Asia and the Caucasus showed more health changes than those in temperate European regions, despite similar radiation levels.
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.
S. F. Cleary, B. S. Pasternack, G. W. Beebe · 1965
This 1965 study examined cataract development in radar workers exposed to microwave radiation from military and aviation radar systems. The research investigated whether occupational exposure to radar emissions increased the risk of eye lens damage among veterans and radar operators. This represents early scientific investigation into the potential health effects of microwave radiation exposure in workplace settings.
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.
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 Soviet research investigated using infrared radiation measurements from the body surface to assess stomach function. The study focused on detecting heat patterns from the stomach area (epigastric region) as a potential diagnostic method. This early work explored how the body's natural electromagnetic emissions could reveal internal organ health.
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.