The references cover research on the biological effects of millimeter waves on the human body and their potential for the treatment of various diseases, including pain, cancer, and inflammatory conditions:
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Jing, Rui et al. (2023). "Advances in Millimeter-Wave Treatment and Its Biological Effects Development." International Journal of Molecular Sciences. This extensive review analyzes both thermal and non-thermal effects of millimeter waves and their therapeutic potential in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, pain, and immunomodulation. [Pmid: 39201326]
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Alekseev, s.i. & Ziskin, M.C. (2003). "Local Heating of Human Skin By Millimeter Waves: A Kinetics Study." Bioelectromagnetics, 24: 571-581. This study focuses on the effects of millimeter waves on the skin and its potential to induce local heating, which may be relevant to various therapeutic applications.
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Pakhomov, A.G. et al. (1998). "Current state and implications of research on biological effects of millimeters waves." Bioelectromagnetics, 19: 393-413. A review of the literature on the biological effects of millimeter waves, including their ability to affect the nervous system and induce hypoalgesia (pain relief).
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Radzievsky, A.A. et al. (2004). "Millimeter wave-windowed suppression of B16F10 melanoma Growth in Mice: Involvement of Endogenous Opioids." Bioelectromagnetics, 25: 466-473. This study examines the ability of millimeter waves to inhibit the growth of melanoma in mice, indicating potential anti-cancer properties.
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Shui, Xiao-Ping et al. (2023). "Effects of Millimeter-Wave for Preventing Joint Stiffness in the Immobilized Knee Rat Model." Knee, 37 (3): 180-189. This study shows how millimeter waves therapy can prevent joint rigidity and muscle atrophy in a knee joint model in rats, pointing to the use of musculoskeletal diseases.
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Ziskin, M.C. & Pakhomov, A.G. (2004). "Medical Applications of Millimeters Waves." Life sciences, 66: 2101-2111. The study explores medical applications of millimeter waves, including their effect on pain reduction and modulation of physiological processes.
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Szabo, I. et al. (2004). "Destruction of cutaneous melanoma with millimeter wave hyperthermia in mice." IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON Plasma Science. This study shows the potential for the use of millimeter waves therapy for destruction of melanoma through hyperthermia.
These references provide a broad understanding of how millimeter waves therapy can be used in medical applications, including pain relief, cancer treatment and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. Further research is necessary to fully understand the non-thermal mechanisms and optimize treatment protocols.