title: Biological effects of magnetic fields generated with CoSm magnets.
abstract: Experiments were conducted to determine whether any observable short-term biological effects were caused by a static magnetic field created with CoSm magnets similar to those used in the elbow prosthesis described on pages 69-80. Tissue culture studies of several cell lines showed no obvious effects on cell growth rate, morphology, or the ability to grow and remain confluent; and no deleterious effects of the magnetic field were evident as a result of an in-vivo study of wound and bone healing in rats. Long-term effects, if any, have yet to be determined.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002460:Cell Line; D003035:Cobalt; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008280:Magnetics; D008954:Models, Biological; D051381:Rats; D012493:Samarium; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D003035:Cobalt; D012493:Samarium