Browse 8,700 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
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Harry Bond Wilmer, M.D., Merle Middour Miller, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 study examined the use of physical therapy treatments, including diathermy (electromagnetic heating) and ultraviolet light, for treating allergic conditions like asthma and hay fever. The research represents early medical applications of electromagnetic fields for therapeutic purposes, predating modern understanding of EMF health effects.
TIBOR DE CHOLNOKY · 1935
This 1935 study investigated using short wave radio frequency therapy to treat pyogenic skin infections, including furuncles (boils). The research examined whether RF electromagnetic fields could provide therapeutic benefits for bacterial skin conditions. This represents early medical use of RF energy, decades before concerns about EMF health effects emerged.
HARRY C. ROLNICK, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 medical study examined the status and techniques of electrosurgical prostate resection, a procedure that uses high-frequency electrical currents to remove prostate tissue. The research focused on evaluating this electromagnetic-based surgical approach during its early development period. While specific findings aren't available, this represents early documentation of therapeutic electromagnetic field applications in medicine.
DR. I. M. LEAVY · 1935
This 1934 medical study examined physical therapy treatments for chronic diseases, including the use of diathermy (electromagnetic heating therapy) for conditions like peripheral vascular disease and ulcerations. The research explored therapeutic applications of electromagnetic energy alongside massage and hydrotherapy. This represents early medical use of controlled electromagnetic fields for healing purposes.
Bernard Mortimer, Stafford L. Osborne · 1935
This 1935 study examined how short wave diathermy devices heat human tissue using radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. The research investigated the thermal effects of electromagnetic currents on biological tissue, representing early scientific work on how RF energy interacts with the human body. This foundational research helped establish understanding of electromagnetic heating mechanisms that remain relevant to modern EMF exposure concerns.
F. G. HARRISON, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 medical study examined the use of radiofrequency electrical energy in urological surgeries, particularly for procedures involving the prostate and bladder. The research focused on electrosurgery techniques that use RF energy to cut tissue and control bleeding during operations. This represents one of the earliest documented medical applications of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in direct contact with human tissue.
Stafford L. Warren · 1935
This 1935 study by Warren investigated using artificially induced fever (hyperthermia) as a treatment for advanced cancer cases that were considered hopeless with conventional therapy. The research explored whether controlled elevation of body temperature could provide therapeutic benefits for malignant tumors.
F. G. Harrison, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 study examined the use of electrosurgery techniques in urological procedures, including cystoscopy and prostate surgery. The research focused on methods using electrical current to cut and cauterize tissue during surgical operations. This represents one of the earliest documented uses of electromagnetic energy in medical procedures.
HAROLD NEIFELD, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 study by Neifeld examined how electric currents affected human breathing patterns, investigating both galvanic treatment and diathermy applications on respiratory movements. The research represents early scientific investigation into how electrical exposures directly influence basic human physiological functions. This work provides historical context for understanding how electromagnetic fields can affect vital bodily processes.
Franz Nagelschmidt, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 medical research examined improved methods for applying condenser field diathermy, a therapeutic technique using short-wave radiofrequency energy to heat body tissues. The study focused on electrode placement and field application techniques for medical treatments. This represents early documentation of intentional RF exposure for therapeutic purposes.
Kiewe, R. · 1935
This 1935 German research by R. Kiewe investigated how short wave radio frequency radiation affects human eyes through experimental testing. The study represents one of the earliest documented investigations into potential eye damage from RF exposure. This pioneering work established a foundation for understanding ocular effects from electromagnetic radiation decades before widespread wireless technology adoption.
JEROME WEISS, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 research documented the Flasher Sinusoidal Machine, an early electromagnetic therapy device that used vacuum tubes to generate sinusoidal waves for diathermy and muscle stimulation treatments. The study represents pioneering work in medical applications of electromagnetic fields during the early development of physical therapy equipment. This historical research provides insight into how electromagnetic energy was first being explored for therapeutic purposes decades before modern EMF safety concerns emerged.
TIBOR DE CHOLNOKY · 1935
This 1935 study investigated using short wave (radiofrequency) therapy to treat pyogenic skin infections like furuncles (boils). The research represents early medical applications of electromagnetic fields, demonstrating that RF energy was being used therapeutically decades before modern concerns about EMF health effects emerged.
Bordier H. · 1935
This 1935 medical study examined combining radiotherapy with electromagnetic treatments (diathermy and galvanization) for treating infantile paralysis (poliomyelitis). The research represents early medical use of electromagnetic fields as therapeutic tools, predating modern safety research by decades.
TIBOR DE CHOLNOKY, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 medical study examined using short wave radio frequency therapy to treat pyogenic skin infections like furuncles (boils). The research represents early medical applications of RF energy for therapeutic purposes, decades before modern concerns about EMF health effects emerged.
TIBOR DE CHOLNOKY, M.D. · 1935
This 1935 study by Dr. T.D. Cholnoky examined the use of short wave radiofrequency therapy to treat pyogenic skin infections, including furuncles (boils). The research investigated whether controlled RF energy could serve as an effective medical treatment for bacterial skin conditions. This represents early medical application of the same type of electromagnetic energy we're now concerned about from wireless devices.
William Bierman · 1934
This 1934 study by Dr. William Bierman examined how radiation-induced fever (hyperpyrexia) affected white blood cell counts in humans. The research investigated the relationship between radiation exposure, elevated body temperature, and changes in the immune system's white blood cells. This early work represents some of the first documented research into radiation's effects on human blood cells.
Weissenberg, E. · 1934
This 1934 German study exposed 2,000 people to radio frequency fields at 0.1 watts and documented immediate nervous system effects including tingling sensations, blood vessel changes, and altered brain function. The researchers found that RF exposure caused measurable changes in body electrical resistance and disrupted normal balance reactions when specific brain regions were targeted.
G. McD. Van Poole · 1934
This 1934 medical study examined tuberculosis affecting the larynx (voice box) and explored treatment approaches including electrocautery and short wave thermal therapy. The research represents early medical use of radiofrequency energy for therapeutic purposes, documenting how electromagnetic fields were being applied in clinical settings nearly a century ago.
William Bierman, M.D. · 1934
This 1934 study exposed humans to 30-meter wavelength radio frequency radiation to artificially induce fever (hyperpyrexia) and measured changes in white blood cell counts. Researchers found that RF-induced fever affected immune cell levels, providing early evidence that electromagnetic radiation can trigger measurable biological responses in the human body.
Mirahorian, L. · 1934
This 1934 conference paper explored the possibility of using electromagnetic energy changes for clinical diagnosis, focusing on the body's bio-electrical nature and cellular vibrations. The research investigated whether electromagnetic energy mutations could serve as a diagnostic tool to differentiate between various health conditions. This represents one of the earliest scientific investigations into the relationship between electromagnetic fields and human biological systems.
Reviglio, G. M. · 1934
This 1934 medical conference presentation discussed the advantages of short wave diathermy generators over long wave devices for therapeutic treatments. The speaker advocated for short waves as physical progress but noted that clinical experience would determine their true therapeutic value.
A. J. Ginsberg · 1934
This 1934 research by A.J. Ginsberg examined the therapeutic use of ultrashort radio waves in medical treatments, particularly for diathermy applications. The study represents early medical exploration of radiofrequency energy as a healing tool, decades before concerns about EMF health effects emerged. This historical perspective shows how the same electromagnetic frequencies were once promoted as beneficial treatments.
Holzer, W. · 1934
This 1934 study examined how short-wave radio frequencies (Hertzian waves) create heat in human tissue during electrotherapy treatments. Researchers found that short-wave therapy produces more uniform heating throughout tissue compared to traditional diathermy, which causes intense heating primarily at the skin surface.
Dessauer, F. · 1934
This 1934 German study examined ultra-short wave diathermy (high-frequency electromagnetic therapy) compared to conventional heat treatment. Researchers found that ultra-short waves could penetrate deeper into tissues and create more uniform heating without direct skin contact. The study represents early recognition that electromagnetic waves have distinct biological effects beyond simple heating.