title: Microwave diathermy: the invisible healer.
abstract: The medical use of heat produced by microwave radiation is called microwave diathermy, which has been the subject of considerable study by FDA over the last few years. The lack of reliable safety controls on many of these machines to prevent possible overexposure of harmful radiation to patients is one of several reasons why the Agency will soon propose a performance standard that will assure the safety and effectiveness of these medical services.
mesh_terms: D003972:Diathermy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011830:Radiation Effects; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration