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.
Cepero-Garcia, G., Comas-Cespedes · 1933
This 1933 study examined how medical diathermy (therapeutic radiofrequency heating) affected both healthy and diseased eyes. The research investigated the therapeutic and potentially harmful effects of RF energy on eye tissues during medical treatment. This represents early documentation of radiofrequency effects on sensitive eye tissues.
Paul Groag, Victor Tomberg · 1933
This 1933 medical journal article examined concerns about shortwave therapy, an early form of radiofrequency treatment used in physiotherapy and medical practice. The research addressed potential health effects from therapeutic RF exposure during a period when shortwave diathermy was becoming popular in medicine. This represents one of the earliest documented concerns about RF radiation effects in healthcare settings.
Paul Groag, Victor Tomberg · 1933
This 1933 Austrian study from Vienna's Rainer Hospital examined short wave therapy (diathermy) applications in physical therapy. The research documented early medical use of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields for therapeutic heating of human tissue. This represents some of the earliest clinical investigation into how RF energy affects the human body.
Professor d'Arsonval · 1932
Professor d'Arsonval's 1932 research examined therapeutic applications of high frequency electrical currents in medical treatment, including techniques like d'Arsonvalization and diathermy. This early work established the foundation for using radiofrequency energy in medicine. The study represents one of the first systematic examinations of how high frequency electromagnetic fields interact with human biology.
Francis W. Bishop, Charles B. Horton, Stafford L. Warren · 1932
This 1932 clinical study examined how high frequency electrical currents could artificially induce fever-like conditions (hyperthermia) in human patients. The research explored using radiofrequency energy as a medical treatment, similar to diathermy procedures. This represents one of the earliest documented investigations into how RF fields interact with human biology at therapeutic levels.
Bishop FW, Horton CB, Warren SL · 1932
This 1932 clinical study examined using high-frequency electromagnetic currents to artificially induce hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) in human patients. The research investigated radiofrequency energy as a medical treatment method, exploring how electromagnetic fields could generate therapeutic heat within the body. This represents some of the earliest documented clinical use of RF energy for deliberate biological effects in humans.
W. H. Bell, D. Ferguson · 1931
In 1931, the U.S. Navy investigated health effects after employees at their research lab reported symptoms from exposure to powerful radio equipment. This early military study examined both immediate reactions and long-term biological changes from super-high-frequency radio waves. The investigation marked one of the first official recognitions that radio frequency radiation could cause health problems in workers.
F. G. HARRISON, M.D. · 1931
This 1931 medical study by Dr. F.G. Harrison examined the use of electrosurgery in urological procedures, including cystoscopy, prostate surgery, and tissue destruction through electrical current (fulguration). The research represents early documentation of high-frequency electromagnetic energy being used deliberately in medical settings, providing historical context for understanding controlled EMF exposure in healthcare.
E. Pflomm · 1931
This 1931 German study by E. Pflomm examined both experimental and clinical effects of ultrashort wave radiation on human subjects, focusing on inflammatory responses. The research represents some of the earliest documented investigation into how radiofrequency electromagnetic fields affect human health and biological processes.
Bell WH, Ferguson D · 1931
This 1931 study examined the health effects of super-high frequency radio waves on naval personnel exposed during their regular service duties. The research represents one of the earliest documented investigations into occupational RF exposure health risks. This pioneering work established the foundation for understanding workplace electromagnetic field safety decades before widespread civilian wireless technology use.
