Electromagnetic Fields

Follow the links below for information on the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on health.

More information can also be found at  Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency [Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)]

Reviewed May 2011

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Title:   ARPANSA - ARPANSA Base Station Survey
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   ARPANSA is currently coordinating a survey of environmental radio frequency electromagnetic energy (RF EME) levels arising from mobile phone base station antennas.
Date:   Feb 2012
Title:   ARPANSA - EMR literature survey
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page provides access to monthly surveys of literature relating to electromagnetic fields in the frequency range 0-300 GHz
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   ARPANSA - ELF magnetic field meter hire
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The magnetic field meter is a hand held device with a digital diplay which reads in units called milligauss. It is used for measuring magnetic fields generated by the passage of mains electricity.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - Extremely Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page is one of a set of pages provided by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency to inform about radiation basics
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Media release. Statement by ARPANSA on IARC announcement on classification of radiofrequency
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile phones and other communication devices may be carcinogenic to humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced on 31st May following an 8-day meeting to assess the scientific evidence.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - Electromagnetic Radiation Health Complaints Register
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Members of the public who believe they have suffered ill-effects as a result of exposure to EMR can lodge a written complaint to the EMR Health Complaints Register.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - electricity and health
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   On balance, the scientific evidence does not indicate that exposure to 50 Hz electric and magnetic fields found around the home, the office or near power lines is a hazard to human health
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Electromagnetic therapy (EMT) for treating venous leg ulcers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Venous leg ulcers (which appear as open sores) can be caused by a blockage or breakdown in the veins of the legs. Compression of the leg, using bandages or hosiery (stockings), can help heal most of these ulcers. Electromagnetic therapy is also sometime...
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Electromagnetic fields and health issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are generated in the vicinity of power lines, mobile phones, mobile phone towers, broadcast towers and similar transmitters. Scientific evidence does not demonstrate a causal link between typical exposures to EMF and adverse health effects, including leaukaemia in children. However it is advisable to avoid heavy exposure to EMF if possible.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Electromagnetic therapy for treating pressure ulcers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Pressure ulcers (also called bed sores, decubitus ulcers or pressure sores) are sores on the skin caused by pressure or rubbing. They usually affect immobile people on the bony parts of their bodies such as hips, heels and elbows, and take a long time t...
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Does electromagnetic field stimulation help heal fractures that are failing or have failed to heal?
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Broken bones (fractures) that do not heal (thus do not achieve
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND), is a fatal neurodegenerative disease without significant therapy. People living with this disease become progressively paralysed due to degeneration of the upper and lower mo...
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Depression: physical treatments
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Information on the physical treatments for depression. Information on anti-depressants, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Stimulating the brain without surgery in the management of chronic pain
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Various devices are available that can electrically stimulate the brain without the need for surgery or any invasive treatment. There are three main treatment types: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in which the brain is stimulated by...
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Copper and magnetic bracelets for arthritis? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Claims that copper or magnetic bracelets ease arthritic pain are not supported by scientific evidence.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Forum on the development of the ELF standard
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   ARPANSA hosted a forum on 20th February 2008 to discuss the development of a standard on the effects of electromagnetic radiation. Presentations are available here.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Effectiveness of non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the pelvic floor in the control of urinary incontinence
Publisher:   Griffith University,University of Queensland
Description:   Objectives: To determine the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive static magnetic stimulation (SMS) of the pelvic floor compared to placebo in the treatment of women aged 60 years and over with urinary incontinence.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Transcranial magnetic stimulation was introduced as neurophysiological technique in 1985 when Anthony Barker and his team developed a compact machine that permitted a non-invasive stimulation of the cerebral cortex. In addition it has been suggested tha...
Date:   Dec 2002
Title:   Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Transcranial magnetic stimulation can either excite or inhibit cortical areas of the brain, depending on whether the speed of the repetitive stimulation is applied at high or low frequencies. It has been used for physiological studies and it has also be...

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