@inproceedings{BitzKraffOrzadaetal.2012,
  author    = {Bitz, Andreas and Kraff, O. and Orzada, S. and Maderwald, S. and Brote, I. and Johst, S. and Ladd, E.},
  title     = {Assessment of RF Safety of Transmit Coils at 7 Tesla by Experimental and Numerical Procedures (490.)},
  series = {19th annual ISMRM scientific meeting and exhibition 2011 : Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 7 - 13 May 2011},
  booktitle = {19th annual ISMRM scientific meeting and exhibition 2011 : Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 7 - 13 May 2011},
  number    = {Volume 1},
  publisher = {Curran},
  address   = {Red Hook, NY},
  isbn      = {978-1-61839-284-8},
  pages     = {475},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchlamannYoonMaderwaldetal.2009,
  author    = {Schlamann, M. and Yoon, M.-S. and Maderwald, S. and Pietrzyk, T. and Bitz, Andreas and Gerwig, M. and Forsting, M. and Ladd, S. C. and Ladd, M. E. and Kastrup, O.},
  title     = {Auswirkungen der Magnetresonanztomografie auf die Elektrophysiologie des motorischen Kortex: eine Studie mit transkranieller Magnetstimulation},
  series = {R{\"o}Fo - Fortschritte auf dem Giebiet der R{\"o}ntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren},
  volume    = {181},
  journal   = {R{\"o}Fo - Fortschritte auf dem Giebiet der R{\"o}ntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Thieme},
  address   = {Stuttgart},
  issn      = {1438-9029},
  doi       = {10.1055/s-0028-1109038},
  pages     = {215 -- 219},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{BitzAlaydrusStreckertetal.2001,
  author    = {Bitz, Andreas and Alaydrus, M. and Streckert, J. and Hansen, V.W.},
  title     = {Base station antennas embedded in complex environments: rf exposure in controlled areas},
  series = {23rd BEMS Annual Meeting, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 49-50, June 2001},
  booktitle = {23rd BEMS Annual Meeting, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 49-50, June 2001},
  publisher = {Bioelectromagnetics Society},
  address   = {Frederick, MD},
  pages     = {49 -- 50},
  year      = {2001},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BitzAlaydrusStreckertetal.2002,
  author    = {Bitz, Andreas and Alaydrus, M. and Streckert, J. and Hansen, V.},
  title     = {Combination of the hybrid/sup [2]/-method and the FDTD-method for solution of boundary value problems with electrically large and high-resolution bodies},
  series = {IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (IEEE Cat. No.02CH37313) 2002 : San Antonio, TX, USA, 16-21 June},
  booktitle = {IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (IEEE Cat. No.02CH37313) 2002 : San Antonio, TX, USA, 16-21 June},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {Piscataway, NJ},
  isbn      = {0-7803-7330-8},
  doi       = {10.1109/APS.2002.1018209},
  pages     = {278 -- 281},
  year      = {2002},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{UmutluBitzMaderwaldetal.2013,
  author    = {Umutlu, Lale and Bitz, Andreas and Maderwald, Stefan and Orzada, Stephan and Kinner, Sonja and Kraff, Oliver and Brote, Irina and Ladd, Susanne C. and Schroeder, Tobias and Forsting, Michael},
  title     = {Contrast-enhanced ultra-high-field liver MRI: a feasibility trial},
  series = {European Journal of Radiology},
  volume    = {82},
  journal   = {European Journal of Radiology},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0720-048X},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.07.004},
  pages     = {760 -- 767},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ChenSchoembergKraffetal.2016,
  author    = {Chen, Bixia and Schoemberg, Tobias and Kraff, Oliver and Dammann, Philipp and Bitz, Andreas and Schlamann, Marc and Quick, Harald H. and Ladd, Mark E. and Sure, Ulrich and Wrede, Karsten H.},
  title     = {Cranial fixation plates in cerebral magnetic resonance imaging: a 3 and 7 Tesla in vivo image quality study},
  series = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine},
  volume    = {29},
  journal   = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1352-8661},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10334-016-0548-1},
  pages     = {389 -- 398},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Objective This study assesses and quantifies impairment of postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7 Tesla (T) after implantation of titanium cranial fixation plates (CFPs) for neurosurgical bone flap fixation. Materials and methods The study group comprised five patients who were intra-individually examined with 3 and 7 T MRI preoperatively and postoperatively (within 72 h/3 months) after implantation of CFPs. Acquired sequences included T₁-weighted magnetization-prepared rapid-acquisition gradient-echo (MPRAGE), T₂-weighted turbo-spin-echo (TSE) imaging, and susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI). Two experienced neurosurgeons and a neuroradiologist rated image quality and the presence of artifacts in consensus reading. Results Minor artifacts occurred around the CFPs in MPRAGE and T2 TSE at both field strengths, with no significant differences between 3 and 7 T. In SWI, artifacts were accentuated in the early postoperative scans at both field strengths due to intracranial air and hemorrhagic remnants. After resorption, the brain tissue directly adjacent to skull bone could still be assessed. Image quality after 3 months was equal to the preoperative examinations at 3 and 7 T. Conclusion Image quality after CFP implantation was not significantly impaired in 7 T MRI, and artifacts were comparable to those in 3 T MRI.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BitzFelderWittig2013,
  author    = {Bitz, Andreas and Felder, Jorg and Wittig, Tilmann},
  title     = {Designing MRI Coils with Aid of Simulation},
  series = {Microwaves \& RF},
  volume    = {52},
  journal   = {Microwaves \& RF},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {Penton},
  address   = {Cleveland, Ohio},
  issn      = {0745-2993},
  pages     = {56},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RietschBrunheimOrzadaetal.2019,
  author    = {Rietsch, Stefan H. G. and Brunheim, Sascha and Orzada, Stephan and Voelker, Maximilian N. and Maderwald, Stefan and Bitz, Andreas and Gratz, Marcel and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H.},
  title     = {Development and evaluation of a 16-channel receive-only RF coil to improve 7T ultra-high field body MRI with focus on the spine},
  series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine},
  journal   = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine},
  number    = {Early view},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1522-2594},
  doi       = {10.1002/mrm.27731},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LerchlKruegerNiehausetal.2008,
  author    = {Lerchl, Alexander and Kr{\"u}ger, Heike and Niehaus, Michael and Streckert, Joachim R. and Bitz, Andreas and Hansen, Volkert},
  title     = {Effects of mobile phone electromagnetic fields at nonthermal SAR values on melatonin and body weight of Djungarian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)},
  series = {Journal of Pineal Research},
  volume    = {44},
  journal   = {Journal of Pineal Research},
  number    = {3},
  issn      = {1600-079X},
  doi       = {10.1111/j.1600-079X.2007.00522.x},
  pages     = {267 -- 272},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FrankeStreckertBitzetal.2005,
  author    = {Franke, Helmut and Streckert, Joachim and Bitz, Andreas and Goeke, Johannes and Hansen, Volkert and Ringelstein, E. Bernd and Nattk{\"a}mper, Heiner and Galle, Hans-Joachim and St{\"o}gbauer, Florian},
  title     = {Effects of Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) electromagnetic fields on the blood-brain barrier in vitro},
  series = {Radiation Research},
  volume    = {164},
  journal   = {Radiation Research},
  number    = {3},
  issn      = {1938-5404},
  doi       = {10.1667/RR3424.1},
  pages     = {258 -- 269},
  year      = {2005},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BitzElOuardiStreckertetal.2005,
  author    = {Bitz, Andreas and El Ouardi, A. and Streckert, J. and Hansen, V.},
  title     = {Efficient calculation of human exposure in front of base station antennas by a combination of the FDTD and Hybrid(2)-method},
  series = {Proceedings of the 16th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Topical Meeting on Biomedical EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 2005},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 16th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Topical Meeting on Biomedical EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 2005},
  publisher = {ETH Zentrum},
  address   = {Z{\"u}rich},
  isbn      = {3-9521199-9-7},
  pages     = {115 -- 118},
  year      = {2005},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ProchnowGebingLadageetal.2011,
  author    = {Prochnow, Nora and Gebing, Tina and Ladage, Kerstin and Krause-Finkeldey, Dorothee and Ourdi, Abessamad El and Bitz, Andreas and Streckert, Joachim and Hansen, Volkert and Dermietzel, Rolf},
  title     = {Electromagnetic field effect or simply stress? Effects of UMTS exposure on hippocampal longterm plasticity in the context of procedure related hormone release},
  series = {PLoS one},
  volume    = {6},
  journal   = {PLoS one},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {PLOS},
  address   = {San Francisco},
  doi       = {10.1371/journal.pone.0019437},
  pages     = {e19437},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {Harmful effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on cognitive and behavioural features of humans and rodents have been controversially discussed and raised persistent concern about adverse effects of EMF on general brain functions. In the present study we applied radio-frequency (RF) signals of the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) to full brain exposed male Wistar rats in order to elaborate putative influences on stress hormone release (corticosteron; CORT and adrenocorticotropic hormone; ACTH) and on hippocampal derived synaptic long-term plasticity (LTP) and depression (LTD) as electrophysiological hallmarks for memory storage and memory consolidation. Exposure was computer controlled providing blind conditions. Nominal brain-averaged specific absorption rates (SAR) as a measure of applied mass-related dissipated RF power were 0, 2, and 10 W/kg over a period of 120 min. Comparison of cage exposed animals revealed, regardless of EMF exposure, significantly increased CORT and ACTH levels which corresponded with generally decreased field potential slopes and amplitudes in hippocampal LTP and LTD. Animals following SAR exposure of 2 W/kg (averaged over the whole brain of 2.3 g tissue mass) did not differ from the sham-exposed group in LTP and LTD experiments. In contrast, a significant reduction in LTP and LTD was observed at the high power rate of SAR (10 W/kg). The results demonstrate that a rate of 2 W/kg displays no adverse impact on LTP and LTD, while 10 W/kg leads to significant effects on the electrophysiological parameters, which can be clearly distinguished from the stress derived background. Our findings suggest that UMTS exposure with SAR in the range of 2 W/kg is not harmful to critical markers for memory storage and memory consolidation, however, an influence of UMTS at high energy absorption rates (10 W/kg) cannot be excluded.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchmidtForkmannSchultzetal.2019,
  author    = {Schmidt, Katharina and Forkmann, Katarina and Schultz, Heidrun and Gratz, Marcel and Bitz, Andreas and Wiech, Katja and Bingel, Ulrike},
  title     = {Enhanced Neural Reinstatement for Evoked Facial Pain Compared With Evoked Hand Pain},
  series = {The Journal of Pain},
  journal   = {The Journal of Pain},
  number    = {In Press, Corrected Proof},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1526-5900},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jpain.2019.03.003},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NoureddineBitzLaddetal.2015,
  author    = {Noureddine, Yacine and Bitz, Andreas and Ladd, Mark E. and Th{\"u}rling, Markus and Ladd, Susanne C. and Schaefers, Gregor and Kraff, Oliver},
  title     = {Experience with magnetic resonance imaging of human subjects with passive implants and tattoos at 7 T: a retrospective study},
  series = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine},
  volume    = {28},
  journal   = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1352-8661},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10334-015-0499-y},
  pages     = {577 -- 590},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BitzKraffOrzadaetal.2010,
  author    = {Bitz, Andreas and Kraff, O. and Orzada, S. and Maderwald, S. and Brote, I. and Ladd, M.},
  title     = {Experimental and Numerical Assessment of RF Safety of Transmit Coils at 7 Tesla},
  series = {ISMRM workshop on MR safety 2010 : RF heating of the human in MRI : workshop series. The Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater, Minnesota, USA, 15 - 17 October 2010},
  booktitle = {ISMRM workshop on MR safety 2010 : RF heating of the human in MRI : workshop series. The Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater, Minnesota, USA, 15 - 17 October 2010},
  isbn      = {978-1-62276-088-6},
  pages     = {195},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BitzKlompLadd2009,
  author    = {Bitz, Andreas and Klomp, D.W. and Ladd, M.E.},
  title     = {Experimental and numerical determination of SAR and temperature distribution of a human endorectal coil for MR imaging of the prostate at 7T (903.)},
  series = {16th annual ISMRM scientific meeting and exhibition 2008 : Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 3 - 9 May 2008},
  booktitle = {16th annual ISMRM scientific meeting and exhibition 2008 : Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 3 - 9 May 2008},
  publisher = {Curran},
  address   = {Red Hook, NY},
  isbn      = {978-1-61567-196-0},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ReinhardtBitzElOuardietal.2007,
  author    = {Reinhardt, T. and Bitz, Andreas and El Ouardi, A. and Streckert, J. and Sommer, A. and Lerchl, A. and Hansen, V.},
  title     = {Exposure set-ups for in vivo experiments using radial waveguides},
  series = {Radiation Protection Dosimetry},
  volume    = {124},
  journal   = {Radiation Protection Dosimetry},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {1742-3406},
  doi       = {10.1093/rpd/ncm370},
  pages     = {21 -- 26},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchlamannVoigtMaderwaldetal.2010,
  author    = {Schlamann, Marc and Voigt, Melanie A. and Maderwald, Stefan and Bitz, Andreas and Kraff, Oliver and Ladd, Susanne C. and Ladd, Mark E. and Forsting, Michael and Wilhelm, Hans},
  title     = {Exposure to high-field MRI does not affect cognitive function},
  series = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging},
  volume    = {31},
  journal   = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Wiley-Liss},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {1522-2586},
  doi       = {10.1002/jmri.22065},
  pages     = {1061 -- 1066},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {Purpose To assess potential cognitive deficits under the influence of static magnetic fields at various field strengths some studies already exist. These studies were not focused on attention as the most vulnerable cognitive function. Additionally, mostly no magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences were performed. Materials and Methods In all, 25 right-handed men were enrolled in this study. All subjects underwent one MRI examination of 63 minutes at 1.5 T and one at 7 T within an interval of 10 to 30 days. The order of the examinations was randomized. Subjects were referred to six standardized neuropsychological tests strictly focused on attention immediately before and after each MRI examination. Differences in neuropsychological variables between the timepoints before and after each MRI examination were assessed and P-values were calculated Results Only six subtests revealed significant differences between pre- and post-MRI. In these tests the subjects achieved better results in post-MRI testing than in pre-MRI testing (P = 0.013-0.032). The other tests revealed no significant results. Conclusion The improvement in post-MRI testing is only explicable as a result of learning effects. MRI examinations, even in ultrahigh-field scanners, do not seem to have any persisting influence on the attention networks of human cognition immediately after exposure.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MaasVosLagemaatetal.2014,
  author    = {Maas, Marnix C. and Vos, Eline K. and Lagemaat, Miriam W. and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, Stephan and Kobus, Thiele and Kraff, Oliver and Maderwald, Stefan and Ladd, Mark E. and Scheenen, Tom W. J.},
  title     = {Feasibility of T₂-weighted turbo spin echo imaging of the human prostate at 7 tesla},
  series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine},
  volume    = {71},
  journal   = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1522-2594},
  doi       = {10.1002/mrm.24818},
  pages     = {1711 -- 1719},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Purpose To demonstrate that high quality T₂-weighted (T2w) turbo spin-echo (TSE) imaging of the complete prostate can be achieved routinely and within safety limits at 7 T, using an external transceive body array coil only. Methods Nine healthy volunteers and 12 prostate cancer patients were scanned on a 7 T whole-body system. Preparation consisted of B₀ and radiofrequency shimming and localized flip angle calibration. T₁ and T₂ relaxation times were measured and used to define the T2w-TSE protocol. T2w imaging was performed using a TSE sequence (pulse repetition time/echo time 3000-3640/71 ms) with prolonged excitation and refocusing pulses to reduce specific absorption rate. Results High quality T2w TSE imaging was performed in less than 2 min in all subjects. Tumors of patients with gold-standard tumor localization (MR-guided biopsy or prostatectomy) were well visualized on 7 T imaging (n = 3). The number of consecutive slices achievable within a 10-g averaged specific absorption rate limit of 10 W/kg was ≥28 in all subjects, sufficient for full prostate coverage with 3-mm slices in at least one direction. Conclusion High quality T2w TSE prostate imaging can be performed routinely and within specific absorption rate limits at 7 T with an external transceive body array.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{UmutluMaderwaldKinneretal.2013,
  author    = {Umutlu, L. and Maderwald, S. and Kinner, S. and Kraff, O. and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, S. and Johst, S. and Wrede, K. and Forsting, M. and Ladd, M. E. and Lauenstein, T. C. and Quick, H. H.},
  title     = {First-pass contrast-enhanced renal MRA at 7 Tesla: initial results},
  series = {European Radiology},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {European Radiology},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1432-1084},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00330-012-2666-0},
  pages     = {1059 -- 1066},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}