ID Number		942
Study Type		In Vivo
Model		28 MHz (CW) exposure to monkeys and rats and analysis of hematological parameters
Details		Rhesus monkeys (n=8) were exposed to 28 MHz (CW) RF in the far field for 23 hr/day for 11 days at an average SAR of 0.06 W/kg. In addition, cynomolgus monkeys (n=8) were also exposed as above for 24 days at an average SAR of 0.3 W/kg. No hematological effects were observed in monkeys. The authors suggested a slight increase observed in urinary calcium to be the result of restricted movement. In addition, Wistar rats were exposed for 23 hr/day for 4 weeks at an average SAR of up to 0.5 W/kg. No histopathological effects of microwave exposure were observed. A decreased uptake of iodine by the thyroid, decreased level of TSH in the blood, and decreased food consumption was observed in the highest exposure group, but the authors attribute this to heat induced by either the MW exposure or the restraint system.
Findings		Effects (only at thermal levels)
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Royal Air Force Inst. of Pathology and Tropical Me
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		UNITED KINGDOM
References		Wright, NA et al. Radiat. Res., (1984) 97:468-477
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