Bioeffects and Therapeutic Applications of Electromagnetic Energy

About this book

Using a multidisciplinary approach that combines physics, biology, medicine, risk assessment, and engineering, Bioeffects and Therapeutic Applications of Electromagnetic Energy presents detailed descriptions of fundamental physical concepts and principles in electromagnetic fields and radiation. The book provides a review of cutting-edge research in EM health effects and EM therapy along with emerging areas of bioengineering and biomedical engineering. Several chapters address standards and regulatory issues related to EM human exposure. This comprehensive text also offers coverage of bioeffects as well as risk assessment of low frequency fields and radio frequency radiation.

Contents

Fundamental Concepts in Electromagnetics Introduction Fields Electromagnetic Induction Electromagnetic Energy Electromagnetic Spectrum Sources of Electric and Magnetic Fields Sources of Radiofrequency References Electromagnetic Interactions with Biological Systems Introduction Interaction Mechanisms Electric Field Effects Magnetic Field Effects Biological and Health Effects Energy and Frequency Concluding Remarks References Health Risks of Electromagnetic Energy Guidelines and Measurement for Electric and Magnetic Fields Introduction Exposure Guidelines Measurement Techniques Measurement Surveys Dosimetry Field Management References Bioeffects of Electric and Magnetic Fields Introduction Epidemiological Studies Cellular and Animal Studies Clinical Studies Concluding Remarks and Future Research Radio Frequency Standards and Dosimetry Introduction RF Exposure Guidelines Measurement Surveys Personal Safety Assessment Future Development References Bioeffects and Health Implications of Radiofrequency Radiation Introduction Epidemiological Studies Cellular and Animal Studies Clinical Studies Concluding Remarks and Future Research References Electromagnetic Risk Analysis Introduction Risk Assessment Perception of Risk Risk Management Risk Communication Trends and Future Research References Therapeutic Applications of Electromagnetic Energy Electromagnetic Therapy Introduction History of Electromagnetic Therapy Mechanism of Thermal Injury Thermal Therapy Treatment Protocol Possible Side Effects of Electromagnetic Energy and Heat Concluding Remarks References Electromagnetic Hyperthermia Introduction Biological Rationale Types of Hyperthermia Hyperthermia Heating Devices Hyperthermia with Other Modalities Status and Trends References Radio Frequency and Microwave Ablation Introduction Thermal Ablation Therapy RF Ablation Microwave Ablation Trends and Future Research References Dosimetry and Imaging Electromagnetic and Thermal Dosimetry Introduction EM Interaction with Biological Materials Modeling Power Deposition Specific Absorption Rate Modeling Bioheat Equation Thermal Therapy Planning System Status and Trends References Thermometry and Imaging Introduction Development of Thermometry Invasive Techniques Noninvasive Techniques Status and Trends References Acronyms and Abbreviations Index

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