This blogsite is dedicated to a discussion of electromagnetic fields, also called EMF, and its corollary, EMI, electromagnetic interference. The latter refers to interference with electronic devices by EMF sources.
Tissue heating is the most widely accepted mechanism of microwave radiation with biological systems. The effect can result from elevations of tissue temperature induced by RF energy deposited or absorbed in biological systems through local, partial-body or whole-body exposures.
There are various epidemiological studies demonstrating varying results, especially with regard to inducing cancer. The potential health effects of the very low frequency EMFs surrounding power lines and electrical devices are the subject of on-going research and a significant amount of public debate.
EMI or electromagnetic interference results in signals to electronic devices that may interfere with their proper functioning, such as with pacemakers or defibrillators. This can be a significant issue in the workplace. Some device manufacturers have their own published standards for EMI, such as Boston Scientific CRM and Medtronic CRDM.
Stuart Bagley, MS CIH CSP
EMFTESTING.net
