Research Presentation for the Year 2002

August 2004

Magnetic Health Science Foundation
Masamitsu Oshima, M.D., Chairman

Research Presentation for the Year 2002

As a part of the steady advance of scientific technology, magnetic research has been making remarkable progress in recent history. The study of the use of high-voltage devices and intense magnetism and their effects on the human body has been of interest to many researchers.

Recent study also has focused on the technology of measuring the body’s own magnetic field and the application of this in various tests to measure or evaluate health.

Some researchers believe that a magnetic environment may be essential to human health, and are concentrating on the creation of such a field. However, many aspects of the mechanism by which magnetism acts on living organisms have yet to be made clear. We believe that a true understanding of the effects of magnetism is an important goal for the Foundation. Based on this view, we are dedicated to continue supporting and encouraging the rapid strides being made in magnetic technology research.

This edition presents the study results from seventeen research projects which were commissioned in the 2002 Magnetic Research Grants.

There were many applicants for the grants with projects that were undoubtedly invaluable subjects for our interest of research but were not selected due to a limited number of grants available. We hope that this presentation will stimulate continuing research and contribute to further development of magnetic health science efforts in the future.

CONTENTS

The Effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Treatment (ECT) on Affective Behaviors Induced by Nerve Injury
Mashimo Takashi

Effects of a Static Magnetic Field on Bone Tissue Surrounding Titanium Implants
Satoru Yamamoto

Fundamental Examination of the Miniaturization of a Magnetic Stimulus and Measurement, and Expansion of the Application Range
Tsuruo Matsuda

Basic Studies of Novel Cancer Therapy Based on Simultaneous Chemotherapy and Hyperthermia by RF Wave-induced Magnetic Field
Takao Aoyagi

Effect of a Strong Magnetic Field on Aging and Lifespan in Nematodes
Yoshimasa Ishizaki

Variation in Pteridine and Catecholamine Levels in Mouse Tissues and Blood During Exposure to Magnetic Fields
Tsukasa Shigemitsu

The Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the Rat Hippocampus
Mari Ogiue-Ikeda

A Novel Method for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Using Magnetite
Yoshihiro Minamiya

The Efficacy of Magnetic Stimulation of the Sacral Root in Patients with Stress and/or Urge Urinary Incontinence
Narihito Seki

Evaluation of the Effect of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation on Intractable Spasticity, Painful Seizure and Low Back Pain
Tomoyuki Uchiyama

Development of a Cancer Treatment System by Induction Heating
Isamu Nagano