Biological effects of electric and magnetic fields. Beneficial and harmful effects / Volume 2, (1994)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by David O. Carpenter, Sinerik Ayrapetyan.
• Other Names: Aĭrapeti︠a︡n, S. N; Carpenter, David O
• Contents: Front Cover; Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields: Beneficial and Harmful Effects; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; References; Preface; Part I: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; Chapter 1. Effect of Electrical Fields on Neuronal Growth and Regeneration; I. Introduction; II. Neuroregenerative Effects of -Electrical Fields; III. Caveats and a Need for Skepticism; IV. Theoretical Mechanisms of Weak dc Electrical Field or Current Effects on Neurons; References; Chapter 2. Therapeutic Uses of Electric and Magnetic Fields in Orthopedics; I. Introduction. II. Surgical PerceptionsIII. Physical Perceptions; IV. Clinical Considerations; V. Musculoskeletal Conditions Amenable to PEMF Treatment; VI. Educational Problems Limiting Clinical Use of PEMFs; VII. Summary; References; Chapter 3. Magnetic Source Imaging; I. Introduction; II. Instrumentation; III. Electromagnetic Concepts in MSI; IV. Forward Problem; V. Inverse Problem; VI. Event-Related Magnetic Fields; VII. Conclusions; References; Part II: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS. Chapter 4. Electric Field-Induced Calcium Flux and Changes in Cell Shape, Motility, and CytoskeletonI. Introduction; II. Galvanotaxis, Galvanotropism, and Their Biological Significance; III. The Mechanism of Galvanotaxis of Fibroblasts: An Example; IV. Implications; References; 5. In Vitro Systems for the Study of Electromagnetic Effects on Bone and Connective Tissue; I. Introduction; II. Bone Cell Biology; III. In Vitro Systems for Study of Bone and Cartilage Metabolism; IV. Potential Mechanisms of ELF Effects; V. Recent Findings Using in Vitro Techniques. VI. Possible Mechanisms for EMF Effects on Bone Signal TransductionReferences; Chapter 6. Electric and Magnetic Field Effects on the Immune System; I. Introduction; II. Experimental Results; III. Quantum Modeling; References; Chapter 7. Autoimmune Reactions as a Possible Component of StressInduced by Electromagnetic Fields; I. Introduction; II. Materials and Methods; III. Results; IV. Discussion; Chapter 8. Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields on Transcription; I. Introduction; II. Experimental Approaches; III. Proposed Mechanisms; IV. Prospectives; References. Chapter 9. Electric and Magnetic Fields and CarcinogenesisI. Introduction; II. Cell Proliferation; III. Cell Membranes and ELF Carcinogenesis; References; III CANCER AND OTHER HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS; Chapter 10. Electric and Magnetic Fields and Cancer: The Use of Field Exposure Measurements in Epidemiological Studies; I. Introduction; II. Electric and Magnetic Field Exposure Meters; III. Electric and Magnetic Field Measurements in Occupational Studies; IV. Electric and Magnetic Field Measurements in Residential Environment; V. Electric and Magnetic Field Measurements in the General Environment.
• Publisher Details: San Diego : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxiv, 357 pages)
• Subjects: 612.01442; Electromagnetism -- Physiological effect; Electromagnetic fields -- Health aspects; MEDICAL -- Physiology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology; Electromagnetic fields -- Health aspects; Electromagnetism -- Physiological effect; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080886886; 0080886884
• Related ISBNs: 9780121602628
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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