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This article highlights recent research on the beneficial use of selected low frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) as a safe alternative therapy for treatment of cancer and other health problems. It is shown that EMF therapy provides a safe alternative and adjunct modality for the treatment of cancer and other health problems, and therefore, research in this field deserves more support. The paper also discusses some reports and hypothesis of potential risk of human exposure to low frequency EMF, mainly to the power line frequency of 60 Hz.
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Cameron, I.L., Short, N.J. & Markov, M.S. Safe alternative cancer therapy using electromagnetic fields. Environmentalist 27, 453–456 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10669-007-9075-y
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