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 technical report by H.P. Schwan examined the biological effects of microwave radiation on human subjects. The research represents early scientific investigation into how microwave energy affects human health and physiology. This foundational work helped establish the scientific basis for understanding microwave exposure effects that remain relevant to modern EMF safety standards.
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.
Lombardo SS · 1959
This 1959 conference paper by Lombardo examined treatment approaches for decubitus ulcers (pressure sores), focusing on nursing and surgical care methods for wound healing. While the specific findings aren't available, this early medical research represents the type of healing studies that would later inform electromagnetic field therapy applications.
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.
Johnson W, Kindsvatter VH, Shaw CC · 1959
This 1959 Navy study examined radiation hazards aboard the U.S.S. Galveston, a guided missile cruiser equipped with high-power radar systems. The research documented health risks to crew members from both microwave radar emissions and ionizing X-ray radiation. The study provided practical guidance for ship medical officers to protect personnel from these newly recognized occupational radiation exposures.
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 that bodies contain about 78% water by weight (excluding bone) and developed equations 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 study documented radiation hazards aboard the USS Galveston, a guided missile cruiser equipped with high-powered radar systems. The research identified specific health risks to crew members from both microwave radar radiation and ionizing X-ray radiation. The study provided practical guidance for ship medical officers to recognize and protect against these occupational radiation exposures.
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 human skin responds to different types of radiation - comparing penetrating radiation that goes deeper into tissue versus non-penetrating radiation that affects only the surface. The study measured temperature changes to understand how thermal energy moves through skin layers when exposed to different radiation types.
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.
H. S. Overman · 1959
A 1959 US Naval technical memorandum examined microwave radiation hazards to personnel at radar installations. The document addressed safety concerns for military personnel working around high-powered radar systems that emit microwave radiation. This represents early military recognition of potential health risks from occupational microwave exposure.
Unknown authors · 1958
This 1958 U.S. Air Force study examined radiation hazards from radar systems, representing early military recognition of microwave radiation health risks. The research focused on radar-specific microwave frequencies and their potential biological effects on personnel. This work helped establish foundational understanding of occupational EMF exposure risks in military settings.
F. V. SCHULTZ, R. C. BURGENER, S. KING · 1958
This 1958 study measured how much radar energy the human body reflects back at five different frequencies, from 410 to 9375 megacycles. Researchers found that a 200-pound, six-foot man reflected between 0.033 to 2.33 square meters of radar cross-section depending on frequency, body position, and wave polarization. The measurements showed radar reflection varies significantly with frequency and how the person is positioned relative to the radar beam.
Charles C. Barron, M.D., Albert A. Baraff, M.D. · 1958
This 1958 military report examined the biological effects of radar microwave exposure following a publicized death allegedly linked to radar beam exposure. The study noted that while this incident generated widespread concern about radar safety, systematic military and civilian research was already underway to understand microwave health risks, though this scientific work received little public attention compared to sensational reports.
Knauf GM · 1958
This 1958 study examined the biological effects of microwave radiation exposure on Air Force personnel, representing early military research into occupational EMF health impacts. The research focused on understanding how microwave technology used in military operations might affect the health of service members who worked with radar and communication equipment. This represents some of the earliest systematic investigation into human microwave exposure effects.
