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Specific absorption rate in rats exposed to 2,450-MHz microwaves under seven exposure conditions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3977970     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Both positive and negative biological effects of microwaves on drug actions in rats exposed to 1-mW/cm2, 2,450-MHz microwaves have been reported by several investigators. We conducted dosimetry studies for seven different exposure conditions to determine whether these different results could be due to the rats having been exposed differently. They included anterior and posterior exposures in a circular waveguide, near field, far field with E- or H-field parallel to the long axis of the body and dorsal exposure in a miniature anechoic chamber with E- or H-field parallel to the long axis of the body. The average specific absorption rates (SARs) in the head, tail, and body of the exposed rats were measured by means of a calorimetry system. The local SARs at eight locations in the brain were determined by temperature measurement with Vitek probes. Intensive coupling of energy to the tail when it was exposed parallel to the E-field was shown by thermography. For the same average incident power density, the average SARs in the heads of rats were about two times higher in the circular waveguide than for other exposures. The local SARs in the brain varied for different exposure conditions. Statistical comparisons of SARs under the different exposure conditions are presented.
Authors:
C K Chou; A W Guy; J A McDougall; H Lai
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Bioelectromagnetics     Volume:  6     ISSN:  0197-8462     ISO Abbreviation:  Bioelectromagnetics     Publication Date:  1985  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-04-17     Completed Date:  1985-04-17     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8008281     Medline TA:  Bioelectromagnetics     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  73-88     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Brain
Energy Transfer
Male
Microwaves*
Orientation
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Restraint, Physical
Tail

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