Browse 8,655 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
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Schultz FV, Burgener RC, King S · 1958
This 1958 study measured how much radar energy bounces off the human body, establishing the radar cross section of a person. This research helped understand how humans interact with radar waves and laid groundwork for assessing occupational exposure to radar radiation. The work was significant for both radar technology development and early safety considerations for radar operators.
Hartman F. · 1958
This 1958 military research examined the pathology of hyperpyrexia (dangerously high body temperature) caused by microwave energy exposure. The study was presented at a tri-service conference focused on understanding biological effects of microwave radiation. This represents early military recognition that microwave energy could cause serious thermal health effects in humans.
D. H. Shinn · 1958
This 1958 study by Shinn examined health hazards associated with powerful radio transmissions, focusing on safety concerns from high-intensity electromagnetic field exposure. The research addressed potential health risks from strong RF radiation sources, representing early scientific investigation into electromagnetic field safety standards.
Charles I. Barron, Albert A. Baraff · 1958
This 1958 study examined medical considerations for workers exposed to radar microwaves, focusing on occupational health surveillance and biological effects. The research addressed growing concerns about microwave exposure in military and industrial radar operations. This represents early recognition that radar technology posed potential health risks requiring medical monitoring.
H. W. Speicher · 1958
This 1958 study by H.W. Speicher examined factors needed for developing protection programs against radiation sources including X-rays, gamma rays, and other ionizing radiation. The research focused on industrial hygiene considerations for workers and the public exposed to radioactive materials. This represents early foundational work in radiation protection that helped establish safety protocols still used today.
Charles L. Barron, M.D., Albert A. Baraff, M.D. · 1958
This 1958 military medical report examined the biological risks of radar microwave exposure after a publicized death allegedly caused by brief radar beam exposure. The report noted that while the incident generated public concern about radar safety, proper scientific research was being conducted by military and civilian agencies to understand the health risks.
Navy Department et al. · 1958
This 1958 U.S. Navy conference examined radio frequency radiation hazards to personnel aboard naval vessels. Military researchers gathered to discuss safety protocols and health risks from RF equipment used in ship operations. The meeting represents early institutional recognition of electromagnetic radiation as an occupational health concern.
H. P. Schwan, Helmut Pauly, Joan Twisdom, I. Glazer · 1958
This 1958 technical report examined how microwave radiation affects human tissues, focusing on dielectric properties and absorption patterns in organs like the brain, bone, and eye. The research investigated thermal loading and radiation absorption coefficients to understand how electromagnetic waves interact with different body tissues. This represents some of the earliest scientific work documenting microwave effects on human biology.
David I. Abramson et al. · 1957
This 1957 study by Abramson examined how short-wave diathermy (a medical heating treatment using radio frequencies) affects blood circulation in the arms and legs. The research used plethysmography to measure changes in blood flow after RF exposure. This represents early scientific documentation that radio frequency electromagnetic fields can produce measurable biological effects in humans.
READ H. CARD · 1957
This 1957 conference paper examined the health hazards associated with radio transmitter exposure, including electric shock and microwave radiation risks. The research focused on identifying protective measures and safety corrections for radio frequency exposures. This represents early scientific recognition that RF transmitters posed potential health risks requiring protective protocols.
READ H. CARD · 1957
This 1957 conference paper by R.H. Card examined the safety hazards posed by radio transmitters, including both electrical shock risks and microwave radiation exposure. The research focused on identifying dangerous conditions and proposing corrective measures to protect workers and the public from these emerging technologies.
Abramson DI, Harris AJ, Beaconsfield P, Schroeder JM · 1957
This 1957 study examined how short-wave diathermy (a medical RF treatment) affects blood circulation in human patients using plethysmography measurements. Researchers found that radiofrequency energy used in medical diathermy treatments produced measurable changes in peripheral blood flow patterns. This early research documented biological effects from controlled RF exposure in a clinical setting.
W. G. Egan · 1957
This 1957 study examined eye protection needs for workers exposed to radar radiation, focusing on the development of protective goggles to prevent microwave-induced eye damage. The research addressed growing concerns about cataracts and other eye injuries in radar operators during the early days of military and civilian radar systems. This represents some of the earliest documented recognition that microwave radiation poses specific health risks requiring protective equipment.
H. P. Schwan, C. F. Kay · 1957
This 1957 study by Schwan examined the electrical conductivity properties of human body tissues to understand how the heart's electrical signals travel through the body for ECG measurements. The research investigated whether tissue resistance and capacitance remain consistent enough to accurately locate the heart's electrical center and whether tissue electrical properties could distort ECG readings.
Charles W. Simon, Logan E. Anderson · 1956
This 1956 technical report examined potential biological hazards from high-performance radar systems, focusing on microwave radiation exposure risks to personnel. The study represents early recognition that powerful radar installations could pose health threats to operators and nearby workers. This research helped establish the foundation for radar safety protocols still used today.
G. I. BARRON, A. A. LOVE, A. A. BARAFF · 1956
Researchers examined 226 radar personnel at an aircraft manufacturer to determine if years of microwave exposure caused biological damage, comparing them to 88 unexposed controls. The study focused on heat-sensitive organs like eyes, reproductive organs, and blood systems since microwaves cause heating effects. This 1956 investigation represents one of the earliest systematic attempts to assess occupational microwave health risks.
S. I. Brody · 1956
This 1956 military study examined the biological effects of microwave radiation on human personnel, focusing on safety precautions and potential hazards. The research represents early military recognition that microwave radiation could pose health risks to service members. This work helped establish the foundation for understanding occupational microwave exposure dangers.
H. R. Meahl · 1956
This 1956 study established that continuous microwave exposure at 0.001 watts per square centimeter appears safe for both animals and humans. The researchers emphasized that microwave fields can be intensified by reflections from objects that don't reflect visible light, making proper monitoring essential. They concluded that much more research was needed to fully evaluate microwave radiation hazards.
J. F. HERRICK, FRANK H. KRUSEN · 1956
This 1956 medical research examined challenges facing investigators studying microwave diathermy and heat therapy applications in medicine. The study focused on problems with temperature measurement and medical electronics when using microwave energy for therapeutic purposes. This represents early documentation of issues with microwave technology in medical settings.
H. P. SCHWAN, K. LI · 1956
This 1956 study analyzed how radar radiation penetrates the human body and generates heat, establishing critical safety thresholds. Researchers found that radar energy above 0.02 watts per square centimeter could cause dangerous whole-body temperature increases, while levels above 0.2 watts per square centimeter permanently damage eyes. The research mapped how electromagnetic energy absorbs into skin, fat, and deeper tissues.
C. I. Barron, A. A. Love, A. A. Baraff · 1956
This 1956 study examined 226 radar workers exposed to microwaves for up to 13 years, comparing them to 88 unexposed controls. Researchers found blood cell changes in 25% of radar personnel (decreased immune cells, increased other cell types) and subjective symptoms like fatigue and headaches, though no major pathology was detected.
CHARLES I. BARRON et al. · 1955
This 1955 conference paper documented the first systematic medical evaluations of personnel exposed to microwave radiation from radar systems. The research examined radar operators and technicians for biological effects from occupational microwave exposure. This represents some of the earliest scientific documentation of microwave radiation's potential health impacts on humans.
CHARLES I. BARRON, ARTHUR A. LOVE, ALBERT A. BARAFF · 1955
This 1955 study by Lockheed examined radar personnel exposed to high-powered microwave transmitters after earlier research showed tissue damage in animals. The company launched comprehensive medical examinations of workers amid growing concerns about electromagnetic radiation effects. This represents one of the first systematic attempts to monitor human health impacts from occupational microwave exposure.
George H. Day · 1955
This 1955 study by Day examined the subjective effects people experienced from general irradiation exposure, focusing on light therapy treatments and their impacts including vitamin D production and skin pigmentation changes. The research explored both therapeutic benefits and potential over-dosage effects from controlled radiation exposure.
Herman P. Schwan, Kam Li · 1955
This 1956 technical report by Friend, Finch, and Schwan investigated how human tissues absorb ultra-high frequency electromagnetic energy and what levels might be considered safe for exposure. The researchers examined the physical mechanisms behind tissue heating from RF energy and worked to establish tolerance dosage guidelines. This represents some of the earliest scientific work on determining safe exposure limits for electromagnetic radiation.