Millimeter Wave and Drug Induced Modulation of the Immune System -Application in Cancer Immunotherapy

Logani, Mahendra K.; Bhopale, M. K.; Ziskin, Marvin C.

doi:10.4172/2157-7013.s5-002

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“…There the water-rich skin allows MMWs to penetrate a few tenths of millimeters 164–166. The precise mechanism which then allows systemic effects is not known, but stimulation of the nervous system167 and modulation of the immune system163,168 have been suggested.…”

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<p>Emerging medical applications based on non-ionizing electromagnetic fields from 0 Hz to 10 THz</p>

Mattsson¹,

Simkó²

2019

MDER

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The potential for using non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF; at frequencies from 0 Hz up to the THz range) for medical purposes has been of interest since many decades. A number of established and familiar methods are in use all over the world. This review, however, provides an overview of applications that already play some clinical role or are in earlier stages of development. The covered methods include modalities used for bone healing, cancer treatment, neurological conditions, and diathermy. In addition, certain other potential clinical areas are touched upon. Most of the reviewed technologies deal with therapy, whereas just a few diagnostic approaches are mentioned. None of the discussed methods are having such a strong impact in their field of use that they would be expected to replace conventional methods. Partly this is due to a knowledge base that lacks mechanistic explanations for EMF effects at low-intensity levels, which often are used in the applications. Thus, the possible optimal use of EMF approaches is restricted. Other reasons for the limited impact include a scarcity of well-performed randomized clinical trials that convincingly show the efficacy of the methods and that standardized user protocols are mostly lacking. Presently, it seems that some EMF-based methods can have a niche role in treatment and diagnostics of certain conditions, mostly as a complement to or in combination with other, more established, methods. Further development and a stronger impact of these technologies need a better understanding of the interaction mechanisms between EMF and biological systems at lower intensity levels. The importance of the different physical parameters of the EMF exposure needs also further investigations.

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confidence: 99%

<p>Emerging medical applications based on non-ionizing electromagnetic fields from 0 Hz to 10 THz</p>

Mattsson¹,

Simkó²

2019

MDER

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“…Millimeterwave radar has also been widely applied, most latterly in autonomous vehicles [44] and contraband detection [45]. Medical applications include cancer treatment by the use of immune system therapy [46].…”

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Optical Wireless and Millimeter Waves for 5G Access Networks

Leeson¹,

Higgins²

2019

The Fifth Generation (5G) of Wireless Communication

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Growing bandwidth demands are driving the search for increased network capacity leading to the exploration of new wavelength ranges for future communication systems. Therefore, we consider two technologies that offer increased transmission bandwidths by virtue of their high carrier frequencies, namely optical wireless and millimeter-wave transmission. After highlighting the relevant electromagnetic (EM) spectrum region, we briefly describe the applications and properties of each approach coupled with a short history of their development. This is followed by a performance comparison in two possible 5G links: outdoor point-to-point and indoor hotspots. We find that in both cases, there are regions where optical wireless communications (OWC) are better, but others where millimeter waves are to be preferred. Specifically, the former outperforms the latter over distances up to approximately 50 meters outdoors and a 10-meter hotspot radius indoors.

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“…In fact, low power density (10 mW/cm 2 or less) waves of millimeter wavelength (corresponding to frequencies of a few tens of GHz), although too low to cause skin overheating or deep tissue penetration [6,8] showed effects on the nervous system [9] and on the immune system [10]. Positive findings have been recorded in analgesia, [11] and on certain tissues typical of psoriasis, eczema and tumor lesions [12].…”

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Emerging diagnostic and therapeutic applications of non-ionising electromagnetic radiations in Oncology

Conti¹,

Vadala²,

Palmieri³

2022

Cancer Rep Rev

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Providing the many beneficial effects of RFs which are reviewed as follows, denying to oncology patients at any stage of the disease the possibility of using them, would be a discriminatory act in comparison with other patients in areas such as rehabilitation, aesthetic and sports medicine.We envision the use of RFs based technologies in a complementary medicine approach, recommending that their use would not induce

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Millimeter Wave and Drug Induced Modulation of the Immune System -Application in Cancer Immunotherapy

Cited by 6 publications

References 74 publications

<p>Emerging medical applications based on non-ionizing electromagnetic fields from 0 Hz to 10 THz</p>

<p>Emerging medical applications based on non-ionizing electromagnetic fields from 0 Hz to 10 THz</p>

Optical Wireless and Millimeter Waves for 5G Access Networks

Emerging diagnostic and therapeutic applications of non-ionising electromagnetic radiations in Oncology

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