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Studies on the hematologic effects of long-term, low-dose microwave exposure med./bio.

By: Djordjevich Z, Lazarevich N, Djokovich V

Published in: Aviat Space Environ Med 1977; 48 (6): 516-518

Aim of study (acc. to author)

To investigate the effects of 2400 MHz continuous wave microwave exposure on possible hematological and morphological changes in rats.

Endpoint

effects on the immune system: determination of various blood parameters

morphol./histopathol. changes: histopathological examination of various organs

Exposure

Exposure	Parameters
Exposure 1: 2.4 GHz Modulation type: CW Exposure duration: repeated daily exposure, 1 h/day for 90 days	power density: 50 W/m² mean

Frequency	2.4 GHz
Type	electromagnetic field
Waveform	sinusoidal
Exposure duration	repeated daily exposure, 1 h/day for 90 days

Modulation type	CW

Exposure source	microwave generator MEDITRON-200 Model therapy unit
Chamber	Plexiglass and wooden cage without any metal parts
Additional info	Control group animals were kept under identical conditions.

Measurand	Value	Type	Method	Mass	Remarks
power density	50 W/m²	mean	measured	-	-

Exposed system:

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

effects on the immune system: determination of various blood parameters (hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean cell volume)

morphol./histopathol. changes: histopathological examination of various organs (spleen, liver, heart, brain, testicls)

Investigated system:

Time of investigation:

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

For non of the investigated parameters significant differences were found compared with control animals.

Study character:

Study funded by

not stated/no funding

Kumar G et al. (2011): Evaluation of hematopoietic system effects after in vitro radiofrequency radiation exposure in rats

Studies on the hematologic effects of long-term, low-dose microwave exposure med./bio.