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Samples from over 2,000 Medical PEMF Studies*

Evolution of magnetic therapy fromalternative to traditional medicineVallbona C, Richards T.; Department ofFamily and Community Medicine, BaylorCollege of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.Equipment design for magnetic therapyand "Polus" devicesViktorov VA, Malkov IuV.Beneficial effects of electro-magneticfieldsBassett CA., Bioelectric Research Center,Columbia University, Riverdale, New York10463.Clinical effectiveness of magnetic fieldtherapy--a review of the literatureQuittan M, Schuhfried O, Wiesinger GF,Fialka-Moser V.; Universitatsklinik furPhysikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation,Wien.Theoretical and practical aspects ofgeneral magnetotherapy[Article in Russian] Ulashchik VS.Possible therapeutic applications ofpulsed magnetic fields[Article in Czech] Navratil L, Hlavaty V,Landsingerova E.Pulsed magnetotherapy inCzechoslovakia--a review.Jerabek J. National Institute of PublicHealth, Praha, Czech Republic.Electro-Magnetic fields and magnets.Investigational treatment formusculoskeletal disordersTrock DH.; Yale University School ofMedicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.A R T H R I T I SA study of the effects of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy with respect toserological grouping in rheumatoidarthritis.

Ganguly KS, Sarkar AK, Datta AK, RakshitA. National Institute for theOrthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH),Calcutta.A case of congenital pseudarthrosis ofthe tibia treated with Pulsing Electro-Magnetic Fields. 17-year follow-up.Ito H, Shirai Y, Gembun Y.Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.A double-blind trial of the clinical effectsof electro-magnetic fields inosteoarthritis.Trock DH, Bollet AJ, Dyer RH Jr, FieldingLP, Miner WK, Markoll R.Department of Medicine (Rheumatology),Danbury Hospital, CT 06810.The effect of Pulsed Electro-MagneticFields in the treatment of osteoarthritisof the knee and cervical spine. Report ofrandomized, double blind, placebocontrolled trials.Trock DH, Bollet AJ, Markoll R.Department of Medicine, DanburyHospital,Magnetic pulse treatment for kneeosteoarthritis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Pipitone N, Scott DL. RheumatologyDepartment, King's College Hospital(Dulwich), London, UK.Electro-Magnetic fields for the treatmentof osteoarthritis.Hulme J, Robinson V, DeBie R, Wells G,Judd M, Tugwell P.Cochrane Collaborating Center, Centerfor Global Health, Institute of PopulationHealth - University of Ottawa, 1 StewartStreet, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5.Modification of osteoarthritis by PulsedElectro-Magnetic Field--a morphologicalstudy.

Ciombor DM, Aaron RK, Wang S, Simon B.;Department of Orthopaedics, BrownMedical School, Providence, RI 02906,Pulsed magnetic field therapy forosteoarthritis of the knee--a double-blindsham-controlled trial. Nicolakis P, Kollmitzer J, Crevenna R,Bittner C, Erdogmus CB, Nicolakis J.Department of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation, AKH Wien, University ofVienna, Vienna, Austria.Therapeutic effects of pulsed magneticfields on joint diseasesRiva Sanseverino E, Vannini A, CastellacciP., Universita di Bologna, ItalyCELL REGENERATIONEffect of external Pulsing Electro-Magnetic Fields on the healing of softtissue.Glassman LS, McGrath MH, Bassett CA.Division of Plastic Surgery, MontefioreMedical Center, Albert Einstein College ofMedicine, New York, NY.Pulsing Electro-Magnetic field therapy innerve regeneration: an experimentalstudy in the cat.Orgel MG, O'Brien WJ, Murray HM.Effect of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields(PEMF) on osteoblast-like cells.

Satake T. Department of Oral Biochemistry,Kanagawa Dental College

C I R C U L A T I O NMicrocirculatory effects of PulsedElectro-Magnetic Fields.Smith TL, Wong-Gibbons D, Maultsby J.Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,Wake Forest University School ofMedicine, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1070, USA.

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D E P R E S S I O NInfluence of electro-magnetic fields onthe emotional behaviour of rats[Article in Russian] Semenova TP,Medvinskaia NI, Bliskovka GI, Akoev IG.Institute of Cell Biophysics, RussianAcademy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscowregion, 142290 Russia.Combining high and low frequencies inrTMS antidepressive treatment:preliminary results.Conca A, Di Pauli J, Beraus W, HausmannA, Peschina W, Schneider H, Konig P,Hinterhuber H. Departments ofPsychiatry I and II, Regional Hospital,6830 Rankweil, Austria.Effect of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields(PEMF) on late-phase osteotomy gaphealing in a canine tibial model.Inoue N, Ohnishi I, Chen D, Deitz LW,Schwardt JD, Chao EY.Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, TheJohns HopkinsAutoradiographic evaluation of electro-magnetic field effects on serotonin(5HT1A) receptors in rat brain.Johnson MT, McCullough J, Nindl G,Chamberlain JK. Terre Haute Center forMedical Education, Indiana UniversitySchool of Medicine, Terre Haute, IN47809, USA.D I A B E T E SThe use of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fieldswith complex modulation in the treatmentof patients with diabetic polyneuropathyScience Research Institute of MedicalRehabilitation, Baku, AzerbaidzhanE D E M ALow frequency and low intensity PulsedElectro-Magnetic Field exerts itsantiinflammatory effect throughrestoration of plasma membrane calciumATPase activity.

Selvam R, Ganesan K, Narayana Raju KV,Gangadharan AC, Manohar BM,Puvanakrishnan R. Department ofPharmacology and Toxicology, MadrasVeterinary College, Vepery, Chennai, India.Protection against focal cerebralischemia following exposure to a PulsedElectro-Magnetic Field.Grant G, Cadossi R, Steinberg G.Department of Neurosurgery, StanfordUniversity, California 94305E N D O M E T R I T I SA low-frequency alternating magneticfield, a supersonic-frequency current andinterference currents in the combinedtreatment of chronic nonspecificendometritisStrugatskii VM, Popovich LS.F I B R O M Y A L G I AExposure to a specific pulsed low-frequency magnetic field: a double-blindplacebo-controlled study of effects onpain ratings in rheumatoid arthritis andfibromyalgia patients.Lawson Health Research Institute, St.Joseph's Health Care, London, OntarioN6A 4V2.G L A U C O M AThe effect of a Pulsed Electro-MagneticField on the hemodynamics of eyes withglaucoma.Tsisel'ski IuV, Kashintseva LT, Skrinnik AV.RussianH E A L I N GMagnetic fields in physical therapy.Experience in orthopedics andtraumatology rehabilitation[Article in Italian], Borg MJ, Marcuccio F,Poerio AM, Vangone A.Therapeutic effects of electro-magneticfields in the stimulation of connectivetissue repair

Aaron RK, Ciombor DM., Department ofOrthopaedics, Brown University,Providence, Rhode Island 00928.

BONE HEALING

Pseudarthrosis after lumbar spine fusion:nonoperative salvage with PulsedElectro-Magnetic Fields.Simmons JW Jr, Mooney V, Thacker I.UTMB, Galveston, Texas, USA.Effects of static magnetic and PulsedElectro-Magnetic Fields on bone healing.Darendeliler MA, Darendeliler A, SinclairPM. Discipline of Orthodontics, Faculty ofDentistry, University of Sydney, Australia.Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields for thetreatment of bone fractures.Satter Syed A, Islam MS, Rabbani KS,Talukder MS.Industrial Physics Division, BCSIRLaboratories, Dhaka.Effects of pulsed magnetic energy on amicrosurgically transferred vessel.Roland D, Ferder M, Kothuru R, FaiermanT, Strauch B. Department of Plastic andReconstructive Surgery at the AlbertEinstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY,USA.Exposure to pulsed magnetic fieldsenhances motor recovery in cats afterspinal cord injury.Crowe MJ, Sun ZP, Battocletti JH, MaciasMY, Pintar FA, Maiman DJ. NeuroscienceResearch Laboratories, The Clement J.Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI53295, USA. mcrowe@mcw.eduTreatment of non-union of bone fracturesby pulsing electro-magnetic fields.Hutchings J.

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SKIN WOUND HEALING

The influence of pulsed electricalstimulation on the wound healing ofburned rat skin.Castillo E, Sumano H, Fortoul TI, Zepeda A.Department of Physiology andPharmacology, School of VeterinaryMedicine, National Autonomous Universityof Mexico, Mexico, D.F.Effect of low frequency Pulsing Electro-Magnetic Fields on skin ulcers of venousorigin in humans: a double-blind study.Ieran M, Zaffuto S, Bagnacani M, Annovi M,Moratti A, Cadossi R. Department ofMedical Angiology, Arcispedale S. MariaNuova, Reggio Emilia, ItalyPulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields inexperimental cutaneous wound healing inrats.Patino O, Grana D, Bolgiani A, PrezzaventoG, Mino J, Merlo A, Benaim F. Departmentof Postgraduate Reconstructive andPlasticEffects of pulsed extremely-low-frequency magnetic fields on skin woundsin the rat.Ottani V, De Pasquale V, Govoni P, FranchiM, Zaniol P, Ruggeri A. Istituto di AnatomiaUmana Normale, Bologna, Italy.Effects of magnetic fields on skin woundhealing. Experimental study.[Article in Spanish]Patino O, Grana D, Bolgiani A, PrezzaventoG, Mino J, Merlo A, Benaim F. Departmentof Postgraduate Reconstructive andPlastic Surgery, Universidad del Salvadorand Fundacion del Quemado.Effects of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fieldson rat skin metabolism.De Loecker W, Delport PH, Cheng N.Afdeling Biochemie, KatholiekeUniversiteit te Leuven, Belgium.

H E M A T O M AElectrochemical therapy of pelvic pain:effects of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields(PEMF) on tissue trauma.Jorgensen WA, Frome BM, Wallach C.International Pain Research Institute, LosAngeles, California.H Y P E R T E N S I O NThe treatment of hypertension patientswith electro-magnetic and magneticfields.Orzheshkovskii VV, Chopchik DI,Paramonchik VM, Fastykovskii AD,Kovalenko VP.L Y M P H O C Y T E SEffect of bioresonance therapy onantioxidant system in lymphocytes inpatients with rheumatoid arthritis.Islamov BI, Balabanova RM, Funtikov VA,Gotovskii YV, Meizerov EE. Institute ofTheoretical and Experimental Biophysics,Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino,Russia.The effect of exposure to high flux densitystatic and pulsed magnetic fields onlymphocyte function.Aldinucci C, Garcia JB, Palmi M, Sgaragli G,Benocci A, Meini A, Pessina F, Rossi C,Bonechi C, Pessina GP;Department ofPhysiology, University of Siena, Siena,Italy.M I G R A I N EInitial exploration of Pulsing Electro-Magnetic Fields for treatment of migraine.Sherman RA, Robson L, Marden LA.Service of Orthopedic Surgery, MadiganArmy Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash.98431, USA.Treatment of migraine with PulsingElectro-Magnetic Fields: a double-blind,placebo-controlled study.

Sherman RA, Acosta NM, Robson L.Orthopedic Surgery Service, MadiganArmy Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431,USA.Impulse magnetic-field therapy formigraine and other headaches: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Pelka RB, Jaenicke C, Gruenwald J.Universitat der Bundeswehr MunchenMunich, Germany.MULTIPLE SCLEROSISTherapy of day time fatigue in patientswith multiple sclerosis.Zifko UA.; Sonderkrankenanstalt furNeurologie, Klinik Pirawarth,Kurhausstrasse 100, A-2222 BadPirawarth, AustriaEffects of a Pulsed Electro-Magnetictherapy on multiple sclerosis fatigue andquality of life: a double-blind, placebocontrolled trial.Lappin MS, Lawrie FW, Richards TL,Kramer ED. Energy MedicineDevelopments, (North America), Inc.,Burke, Va., USAEffect of extremely low frequency(correction of frenquency) magnetic fieldon brain ischemic reaction in rats.Zhao L, Wei J, Yan G, Wang Y, Huang Z,Zhao D.; Institute of Space Medico-Engineering, Beijing, China.Theory of multichannel magneticstimulation: toward functionalneuromuscular rehabilitation.Ruohonen J, Ravazzani P, Grandori F,Ilmoniemi RJ.; BioMag Laboratory,Helsinki University Central Hospital,Finland.

N E R V E R E P A I RPre-treatment of rats with PulsedElectro-Magnetic Fields enhancesregeneration of the sciatic nerve.Kanje M, Rusovan A, Sisken B, Lundborg G.Department of Animal Physiology,University of Lund, Sweden.An experimental study of the effects ofPulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (Diapulse)on nerve repair.Raji AM.Effect of weak, Pulsing Electro-MagneticFields on neural regeneration in the rat.Ito H, Bassett CA.Effect of Pulsed Electro-Magneticstimulation on facial nerve regeneration.Byers JM, Clark KF, Thompson GC.Department of Otorhinolaryngology,University of Oklahoma Health SciencesCenter, Oklahoma City, USA.A comparative study of the effects ofmagnetic stimulation and electricstimulation on peripheral nerve injury inrat.Bannaga A, Guo T, Ouyang X, Hu D, Lin C,Cao F, Dun Y, Guo Z. Department ofOrthopedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College, HuazhongUniversity of Science and Technology,Wuhan 430030.Electro-Magnetic Fields influence NGFactivity and levels following sciatic nervetransection.Longo FM, Yang T, Hamilton S, Hyde JF,Walker J, Jennes L, Stach R, Sisken BF.Department of Neurology, UCSF/VAMC,San Francisco, California, USA.Enhancement of functional recoveryfollowing a crush lesion to the rat sciaticnerve by exposure to Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields.

Walker JL, Evans JM, Resig P, Guarnieri S,Meade P, Sisken BS. Division ofOrthopaedic Surgery, University ofKentucky College of Medicine, ShrinersHospitals for Crippled Children, Lexington.Stimulation of rat sciatic nerveregeneration with Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields.Sisken BF, Kanje M, Lundborg G, Herbst E,Kurtz W. Center for BiomedicalEngineering, University of Kentucky,Lexington 40506.Effects of high-peak Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field on the degeneration andregeneration of the common peronealnerve in rats.Raji AR, Bowden RE.A multivariate approach to the treatmentof peripheral nerve transection injury: therole of electro-magnetic Field TherapyZienowicz RJ, Thomas BA, Kurtz WH, OrgelMG. University of Massachusetts MedicalSchool, Berkshire Medical Center,Pittsfield.NERVOUS SYSTEMMagnetic and electrical stimulation in therehabilitative treatment of patients withorganic lesions of the nervous systemTyshkevich TG, Nikitina VV; A. L. PolenovRussian Science Research NeurosurgicalInstitute, St. Petersburg.History of magnetic stimulation of thenervous system.Geddes LA.; William A. HillenbrandBiomedical Engineering Center, PurdueUniversity, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907.Evaluation of treatment with a PulsedElectro-Magnetic Field on wound healing,clinicopathologic variables, and centralnervous system activity of dogs.

Scardino MS, Swaim SF, Sartin EA, SteissJE, Spano JS, Hoffman CE, Coolman SL,Peppin BL. Scott-Ritchey ResearchCenter, College of Veterinary Medicine,Auburn University, AL 36849, USA.NEUROPATHYPulsed magnetic field therapy inrefractory neuropathic pain secondary toperipheral neuropathy: electrodiagnosticparameters--pilot study.Weintraub MI, Cole SP. New York MedicalCollege, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510,USAO S T E O P O R O S I SThe effect of long-term pulsing electro-magnetic field stimulation onexperimental osteoporosis of rats.Mishima S. Department of OrthopedicSurgery, School of Medicine, University ofOccupational and Environmental Health,Kitakyushu, Japan.Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields preventosteoporosis in an ovariectomized femalerat model: a prostaglandin E2-associatedprocess.Chang K, Chang WH. Department ofBiomedical Engineering, Chung-YuanChristian University, Chung-Li, Taiwan,Republic of China.Bone density changes in osteoporosis-prone women exposed to Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields (PEMFs).Tabrah F, Hoffmeier M, Gilbert F Jr, BatkinS, Bassett CA. University of Hawaii Schoolof Medicine, Straub Clinic and Hospital,Honolulu.

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P A I NEvaluation of electro-magnetic fields inthe treatment of pain in patients withlumbar radiculopathy or the whiplashsyndrome.Thuile Ch, Walzl M., International Societyof Energy Medicine, Vienna, Austria.Pain management and electro-magneticmedicine.Ouellette EA., University of Miami Schoolof Medicine, Department of Orthopaedicsand Rehabilitation, Florida, USA.Electrochemical therapy of pelvic pain:effects of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields(PEMF) on tissue trauma.Jorgensen WA, Frome BM, Wallach C.International Pain Research Institute, LosAngeles, California.Spine fusion for discogenic low back pain:outcomes in patients treated with orwithout Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fieldstimulation.Marks RA. Richardson OrthopaedicSurgery, Texas 75080, USA.Pulsed magnetic field therapy inrefractory neuropathic pain secondary toperipheral neuropathy:electrodiagnostic parameters--pilotstudy.Weintraub MI, Cole SP. New York MedicalCollege, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510,USA.P A R K I N S O N ' SMagnetic fields in the treatment ofParkinson's disease.Sandyk R, Anninos PA, Tsagas N, DerpapasK. Democrition University of Thrace,Department of Medical Physics andPolytechnic School, Alexandroupolis andXanthi, Greece.

P E L V I C P A I NElectrochemical therapy of pelvic pain:effects of Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields(PEMF) on tissue trauma.Jorgensen WA, Frome BM, Wallach C.International Pain Research Institute, LosAngeles, California.RANGE OF MOTIONThe effect of Pulsed Electro-MagneticFields in the treatment of cervicalosteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial.Ankara Physical Medicine andRehabilitation Education and ResearchHospital, Turk ocagi S No: 3 Sihhiye,Ankara, Turkey.Therapy with Pulsed Electro-MagneticFields in aseptic loosening of total hipprotheses: a prospective study.Országos Reumatologiai és FizioterápiásIntézet, Budapes, Hungary.T E N D O N I T I SPulsed magnetic and electro-magneticfields in experimental achilles tendonitisin the rat: a prospective randomizedstudy.Department of Orthopaedics andTraumatology, Chinese University of HongKong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin,New Territories, Hong KongPulsed Electro-Magnetic Field therapy ofpersistent rotator cuff tendinitis. Adouble-blind controlled assessment.Binder A, Parr G, Hazleman B, Fitton-Jackson S.The effect of Pulsed Electro-MagneticFields on flexor tendon healing inchickens.Robotti E, Zimbler AG, Kenna D, GrossmanJA. Miami Children's Hospital, USA.

Pulsed magnetic and electro-magneticfields in experimental achilles tendonitisin the rat: a prospective randomizedstudy.Lee EW, Maffulli N, Li CK, Chan KM.Department of Orthopaedics andTraumatology, Chinese University of HongKong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin,New Territories, Hong KongU L C E R SA portable Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field(PEMF) device to enhance healing ofrecalcitrant venous ulcers: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Ronald O. Perelman Department ofDermatology, New York UniversityMedical Center, New York.Treatment of chronic varicose ulcers withPulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields: acontrolled pilot study.Department of Dermatology, Belfast CityHospital.V I S I O NThe effect of a Pulsed Electro-MagneticField on the hemodynamics of eyes withglaucoma[Article in Russian] Tsisel'skii IuV,Kashintseva LT, Skrinnik AV.Effectiveness of magnetotherapy in opticnerve atrophy. A preliminary study[Article in Russian] Zobina LV, OrlovskaiaLS, Sokov SL, Sabaeva GF, Konde LA,Iakovlev AA.Possibilities of magnetotherapy instabilization of visual function in patientswith glaucoma[Article in Russian] Bisvas ShutantoKumar, Listopadova NA.

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