Safety of 9.3-GHz microwave radiant heating for possible caloric supplement and medical treatment.

The Journal of microwave power and electromagnetic energy : a publication of the International Microwave Power Institute · 1985 · No effect · Low evidence

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In rhesus monkeys chronically exposed to 9.3 GHz microwave radiation at average incident power densities of 150 or 300 mW/cm2, only inconsistent transient hematological and blood-chemistry effects were reported. The abstract states a lack of significant hemat…

Study snapshot

PublicationThe Journal of microwave power and electromagnetic energy : a publication of the International Microwave Power Institute · 1985
Study typeanimal
Reported directionNo effect
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

The hematological and blood-chemistry effects of chronic microwave radiation on unrestrained rhesus monkeys trained to expose their face and eyes to 9.3GHz microwave radiation at an average incident power density of 150 or 300mW/cm2 are reported. Only inconsistent transient effects were found. The lack of significant hematological effects, together with the lack of ocular or behavioral changes reported earlier, support the idea that microwave frequencies in the range of 10GHz may be safe to use for caloric supplement of hypothermic individuals and medical patients.

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionno_effect
PopulationUnrestrained rhesus monkeys
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposuremicrowave · 9300 MHz · chronic
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

In rhesus monkeys chronically exposed to 9.3 GHz microwave radiation at average incident power densities of 150 or 300 mW/cm2, only inconsistent transient hematological and blood-chemistry effects were reported. The abstract states a lack of significant hematological effects and references earlier reports of no ocular or behavioral changes.

Outcomes measured

  • hematological effects
  • blood-chemistry effects
  • ocular changes (reported earlier)
  • behavioral changes (reported earlier)

Limitations

  • Sample size not reported in the abstract.
  • Exposure duration details beyond 'chronic' are not provided.
  • Outcomes beyond hematology and blood chemistry are referenced as reported earlier rather than presented here.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.1985.11720275
PubMed: 3847503

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