Full Description
Through a biophysical approach, Electromagnetic Fields in Biology and Medicine provides state-of-the-art knowledge on both the biological and therapeutic effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs). The reader is guided through explanations of general problems related to the benefits and hazards of EMFs, step-by-step engineering processes, and basic results obtained from laboratory and clinical trials.
Basic biological mechanisms reviewed by several authors lead to an understanding of the effects of EMFs on microcirculation as well as on immune and anti-inflammatory responses. Based upon investigational mechanisms for achieving potential health benefits, various EMF medical applications used around the world are presented. These include the frequent use of EMFs in wound healing and cartilage/bone repair as well as use of EMFs in pain control and inhibition of cancer growth.
Final chapters cover the potential of using the novel biophysical methods of electroporation and nanoelectroporation in electrochemotherapy, gene therapy, and nonthermal ablation. Also covered is the treatment of tendon injuries in animals and humans. This book is an invaluable tool for scientists, clinicians, and medical and engineering students.
Contents
Biological Windows: A Tribute to Ross Adey. Replication and Extension of Adey Group's Calcium Efflux Results. Benefit and Hazard of Electromagnetic Fields. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields: From Signaling to Healing. Biophysical Mechanisms for Nonthermal Microwave Effects. Engineering Problems in Bioelectromagnetics. Signal Design: Step by Step. Magnetic Field Influences on the Microcirculation. Extremely High-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in Immune and Anti-Inflammatory Response. Effects of Therapeutic and Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Immune and Anti-Inflammatory Systems. Effect of PEMF on LPS-Induced Chronic Inflammation in Mice. Computational Fluid Dynamics for Studying the Effects of EMF on Model Systems. Cell Hydration as a Marker for Nonionizing Radiation. Age-Dependent Magnetic Sensitivity of Brain and Heart Tissues. Electromagnetic Fields for Soft Tissue Wound Healing. Physical Regulation in Cartilage and Bone Repair. Magnetic Fields for Pain Control. Electromagnetic Fields in Plastic Surgery: Application to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Procedures. Daily Exposure to a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field for Inhibition of Cancer Growth: Therapeutic Implications. Nonionizing Radiation: Exposure Assessment and Risk. Long-Term, Low-Intensity, Disparate Electromagnetic Fields: Influence on Physiotherapy Personnel Morbidity Profile. Nanoelectroporation for Nonthermal Ablation. Electroporation for Electrochemotherapy and Gene Therapy. Dirty Electricity within the Intermediate-Frequency Range: The Possible Missing Link Explaining the Increase in Chronic Illness. Electromagnetic Fields in the Treatment of Tendon Injury in Human and Veterinarian Medicine.
