Browse 8,700 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
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Sol M. Michaelson · 1979
This 1979 research examined radiation hazards across the electromagnetic spectrum in workplace settings, focusing on occupational health risks from microwave, laser, and optical radiation sources. The study addressed the growing need to understand and protect workers from various forms of electromagnetic radiation exposure in industrial and technical environments.
Robert Mosenkis · 1979
This 1979 evaluation examined diathermy units, which use high-frequency electromagnetic energy to generate heat in body tissues for medical treatment. The analysis found that therapeutic diathermy's effectiveness has been widely debated, with treatment doses poorly controlled and claims often exaggerated or unsupported by reliable clinical data.
Henry S. Ho, William P. Edwards, Howard Bassen · 1979
Researchers measured electromagnetic fields inside realistic human head models (using actual skulls) when exposed to radiation leaking from microwave ovens operating at 2450 MHz and 915 MHz. They found that microwave oven leakage creates measurable internal electric fields in brain tissue, which they converted to radiation dose rates for health assessment purposes.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 conference paper examined the biological and health effects of microwave radiation on humans, representing early research into nonionizing radiation impacts. The study contributed to the growing body of evidence about how microwave frequencies affect human biology. This research occurred during a crucial period when scientists first began systematically investigating EMF health effects.
Clinton Cox, Betsy Egan, Ed Foley, Bob Herrick · 1979
In 1978, NIOSH surveyed RF heat sealing equipment at a Connecticut manufacturing plant to assess worker radiation exposure levels. They found 10 of 11 heat sealers produced electric fields exceeding 200 V/M, identifying a potential worker population for future health studies. This was part of NIOSH's effort to establish whether occupational RF exposure causes reproductive health effects.
Clinton Cox, Ed Foley, Betsy Egan, Bob Herrick · 1979
NIOSH conducted a 1978 workplace survey at a Connecticut company to measure RF radiation from industrial heat sealers and identify workers for potential health studies. They found that 10 of 11 heat sealers produced electric field levels exceeding 200 V/M, well above typical background levels. This survey was part of early efforts to understand occupational RF exposure risks before widespread wireless technology adoption.
Charlotte Silverman · 1979
This 1979 conference paper by C. Silverman outlined an epidemiological approach for studying microwave radiation health effects, particularly focusing on occupational exposures among radar operators and Korean War veterans. The research represents early systematic efforts to track health patterns in populations exposed to microwave radiation in military and occupational settings.
Charlotte Silverman · 1979
This 1979 conference paper examined epidemiological methods for studying microwave health effects, particularly focusing on occupational exposures from radar systems including those used during the Korean War. The research represented an early attempt to develop systematic approaches for tracking long-term health patterns in populations exposed to microwave radiation.
Harvey et al. · 1979
This 1979 clinical study treated 10 patients with skin cancers using microwave hyperthermia (heating tissue to 43-50°C) combined with radiation therapy. The research found that microwave-induced heating alone was relatively ineffective, but showed promise when combined with conventional radiation treatment for certain skin cancers and melanoma metastases.
Bob Curtis · 1979
This 1979 technical report by Curtis examined the biological effects of radiofrequency and microwave radiation on human health, focusing on occupational exposure scenarios. The research reviewed epidemiological evidence and health effects from RF-microwave radiation exposure in workplace settings. This early comprehensive analysis helped establish foundational understanding of RF bioeffects during the emerging era of widespread microwave technology adoption.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 Federal Register notice addressed occupational safety concerns regarding radiofrequency (RF) sealers, heaters, and gluers used in industrial settings. The government document focused on workplace health hazards from these high-powered RF devices that were becoming increasingly common in manufacturing. This represents early federal recognition of RF exposure risks in occupational environments, decades before widespread consumer wireless device use.
Thomas F. Budinger · 1979
This 1979 study by researcher Budinger established safety thresholds for NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) imaging, which later became MRI technology. The research identified specific limits for RF power, static magnetic fields, and field variation rates that would prevent health hazards in medical imaging. These early guidelines helped shape safety protocols still used in modern MRI facilities.
Unknown authors · 1979
In 1979, government officials held an open meeting to address radiofrequency RF sealers, heaters, and gluers used in industrial settings. These devices generate intense RF radiation during operation, creating potential occupational health risks for workers. The meeting represented early regulatory recognition that industrial RF equipment required safety oversight.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 government document represents early NIOSH and OSHA collaboration on radiofrequency exposure standards for RF sealers and heaters used in industrial settings. The pre-signature draft indicates these agencies were developing occupational safety guidelines for workers exposed to RF electromagnetic radiation from industrial heating and sealing equipment.
William A. Herman, Zorach R. Glaser · 1979
The Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group (IRLG) issued an interim statement in 1979 addressing occupational RF exposure from industrial RF sealers operating at 27 MHz and 2450 MHz frequencies. This government report examined workplace safety concerns for workers operating these high-power RF devices used in manufacturing to heat and seal materials. The document represents early regulatory recognition of potential health risks from occupational RF exposure in industrial settings.
A. Mamouni, D.D. N'Guyen, M. Robillard, M. Chivé, Y. Leroy · 1979
This 1979 research explored using microwave thermal noise detection to measure body temperature beneath the skin without invasive procedures. The study demonstrated that microwaves could detect heat patterns in living tissue, with potential medical applications including cancer detection and brain temperature monitoring.
A. MAMOUNI, Y. LEROY, M. SANSEL, M. GAUTHERIE · 1979
Researchers used a 9 GHz microwave radiometer to examine breast cancer patients and others with various tumors (55 cases total), comparing microwave thermal mapping to infrared thermography. The study found that microwave thermal imaging could provide meaningful information about tumor metabolism and thermal conditions in subcutaneous tissues, particularly where infrared thermography fails.
A. MAMOUNI, D.D. N'GUYEN, Y. LEROY, E. CONSTANT · 1979
This 1979 French research examined microwave thermography, a technique that uses microwave radiation to measure temperature patterns in living tissue for medical diagnosis. The study explored how electromagnetic waves interact with biological systems and the potential biomedical applications of this technology. This represents early research into how microwave energy behaves in human tissue.
R.A. Tell, F. Harlen · 1979
This 1979 government review examined how radiofrequency radiation heats human tissue to establish safe exposure limits. The analysis found that the widely-used 10 mW/cm² safety standard provides adequate protection above 1 GHz frequencies, but may be too high by up to 10 times for lower frequencies where the body absorbs more energy.
Stan Neuder · 1979
This 1979 technical report examined radiofrequency radiation exposure levels for workers operating industrial RF sealers, which use electromagnetic energy to heat and seal materials like plastics. The study assessed dose levels to help establish occupational safety guidelines for these high-power industrial devices. This represents early research into workplace EMF exposure from industrial equipment.
Helen C. Chase · 1979
This 1979 government study proposal outlined plans to investigate whether fathers' exposure to radiofrequency radiation could cause birth defects in their children. The research aimed to examine reproductive health effects in men exposed to microwave radiation, particularly focusing on potential genetic damage that could affect offspring.
PADMAKAR P. LELE · 1979
This 1979 review examined the safety concerns surrounding ultrasound use in obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on potential health hazards from diagnostic imaging during pregnancy. The author provided a framework for interpreting future research on ultrasound safety risks for human health. This represents early recognition that even medical ultrasound applications required careful safety evaluation.
Clinton Cox, Betsy Egan, Bill Murray, Bob Herrick · 1979
NIOSH conducted a 1978 workplace survey at Standard Plastic Products to measure radiofrequency radiation from industrial heat sealers. All three heat sealers produced electric field levels exceeding 1000 V/M, well above typical exposure limits. The study aimed to identify worker populations for future health effect research.
Unknown authors · 1979
This 1979 technical report proposed threshold limit values (TLVs) for radiofrequency radiation exposure in occupational settings. The document addressed workplace safety standards for electromagnetic energy, particularly microwave radiation exposure limits for workers. This represents early efforts to establish science-based exposure guidelines before widespread consumer electronics adoption.
Unknown authors · 1979
Researchers analyzed suicide data in England's Midlands region and found a correlation between proximity to high-voltage power transmission lines and suicide rates. This 1979 study was among the first to suggest that electromagnetic fields from power lines might influence human behavior and mental health outcomes.