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Clinical value of foot thermometry in patients with acute limb ischemia.

OBJECTIVE: We hypothesized that the severity of foot poikilothermy can be used for better differentiation of grades of acute limb ischemia. Thus, the study aim was evaluation of the value of non-contact foot thermometry, performed using a low-cost infrared medical thermometer, as an adjunct for clinical diagnosis of immediately threatened acute limb ischemia. METHODS: It was a single-center observational prospective study performed over 3 years. Patients with acute limb ischemia of lower limbs grade I-IIB Rutherford treated with urgent revascularization were included. Grade of ischemia was de

Effect of the status after ear surgery and ear pathology on the results of infrared tympanic thermometry.

Most publications that deal with infrared tympanic thermometry (ITT) have performed a comparison between the established temperature measurements and ITT. However, to date an understanding of the influence of pathological ear findings on ITT test results is incomplete. Therefore, in the present study ITT was performed in healthy adults (n =21), adult patients with monaural central perforation (n =31) or strong scar formations (n =24) of the tympanic membrane and 18 adult patients after monaural canal wall down surgery. Right and left ear and oral temperature were measured three times by one in

Whole-body hyperthermia combined with hyperfractionated irradiation of the thorax in dog: acute physiological response.

Whole-body hyperthermia has potential as an adjuvant treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy for diseases such as lung cancer which require both local and systemic control. The acute toxicity of whole-body hyperthermia combined with whole-thorax irradiation was studied in dogs. Twenty-eight dogs received three 2-h whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) treatments at 42.0 degrees C deep rectal temperature. Twenty-four of these dogs were also randomized to receive radiation doses of 18, 22.5, 27, 31.5, 40.5 or 45 Gy. Irradiation was given in 1.5 Gy fractions over 6 weeks. Three WBH treatments w

[Comparative evaluation of thermographic and radiothermometric methods of examination during mass screening of women with dyshormonal hyperplasia of the breast].

The article deals with the results of prehospital appraisal of hyperplasia of the mammary glands in 364 females by means of infrared thermovision techniques and UHF-radiothermometry. The thermovision and radiothermometric signs of this pathological condition are described. Examination conducted in the course of the disease twice in 52% and 3 to 4 times in 30% of cases showed radiothermometry to be highly informative in optimization of the management of patients with mastopathy. The feature of the thermal metabolic process in cancer was revealed. The proposed radiothermometric method may be use

Experimental production of lethal Escherichia coli bacteremia of pelvic origin.

To reproduce the syndrome of overwhelming Escherichia coli bacteremia and shock after pelvic instrumentation, a model was developed by feeding E. coli via drinking water to coliform-free rabbits, injecting nitrogen mustard intravenously, and inserting a temperature probe into the rectum. The temperature probe was inserted to mimic pelvic instrumentation of patients and to detect fever. Rabbits fed invasive serotypes of E. coli all suffered overwhelming bacteremia with high fever and fatal vascular collapse secondary to invasion of pelvic veins as the granulocyte count approached zero. In the a

Anti-Corrosion and Long Communication Range RFID Tags Based on Graphene-Assembled Films for Underground Wireless Temperature Sensing.

Soil temperature monitoring constitutes a critical component of modern agricultural production systems. Conventional detection methods are typically labor-intensive, exhibit low operational efficiency, and demonstrate poor adaptability to soil-buried environments. In this study, a passive radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based temperature sensing system is proposed, in which the antenna and AMC structures are fabricated from graphene-assembled films (GAF) and the temperature detection is enabled by an integrated commercial RFID chip. The system offers favorable corrosion resistance and ex

iThermonitor: A wearable non-invasive high-precision alternative to traditional temperature monitoring in thoracoscopic surgery of lateral decubitus position.

In thoracoscopic surgery, temperature monitoring is essential but traditionally relies on invasive methods such as esophageal or rectal thermometry, which risk mucosal injury and patient discomfort. This trial evaluates the iThermonitor, a wireless wearable axillary thermometer, as a non-invasive alternative aiming to minimize procedural trauma while maintaining clinical accuracy. We enrolled 80 adult patients scheduled for thoracoscopic surgery under general anesthesia between December 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. Axillary temperature (iThermonitor) and lower esophageal temperature (reference st

Factors influencing psychological distress among breast cancer survivors using machine learning techniques.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. Breast cancer patients experience significant distress relating to their diagnosis and treatment. Managing this distress is critical for improving the lifespan and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. This study aimed to assess the level of distress in breast cancer survivors and analyze the variables that significantly affect distress using machine learning techniques. A survey was conducted with 641 adult breast cancer patients using the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer tool. Participa

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Emotional Distress in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer.

BACKGROUND/AIM: Quality of life of patients with lung cancer can be impaired by psychological distress. This study evaluated prevalence of and risk factors for emotional distress in patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fourteen potential risk factors were retrospectively investigated in 144 patients. Emotional distress was evaluated with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer. Values of p<0.0036 (Bonferroni correction) were considered significant. RESULTS: At least one emotional problem (worry, fear, sadness, depression, nervous

Prevalence and relationship of malnutrition and distress in patients with Cancer using questionnaires.

BACKGROUND: Negative feelings, such as anxiety and depression, are common in patients with cancer. Our aim was to investigate the prevalence of malnutrition and distress in cancer patients and to examine the relationship between them. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We did a cross-sectional study in West China hospital, China, using adapted questionnaires derived from Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA), Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS2002) and Distress Thermometer (DT). We also focused on the factors associated with distress. RESULTS: We found that psychological distress in

Efficacy and safety of a new coverlet device on skin microclimate management: a pilot study in critical care patients.

OBJECTIVE: To test the effect of a new coverlet device, allowing air circulation at the body/underlying surface interface, on skin microclimate management. METHOD: This prospective observational pilot study took place in a 15-bed university-affiliated intensive care unit. Overall, 34 mechanically ventilated patients were included. Skin humidity and temperature were monitored before and after the implementation of the tested device at the occiput, scapulas, buttocks and sacrum. Humidity and temperature were evaluated through surface skin impedance and an infra-red thermometer, respectively. He

Risk Perception and Psychological Distress in Genetic Counselling for Hereditary Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer.

Oncological Genetic Counselling (CGO) allows the identification of a genetic component that increases the risk of developing a cancer. Individuals' psychological reactions are influenced by both the content of the received information and the subjective perception of their own risk of becoming ill or being a carrier of a genetic mutation. This study included 120 participants who underwent genetic counselling for breast and/or ovarian cancer. The aim of the study was to examine the relation between their cancer risk perception and the genetic risk during CGO before receiving genetic test result

The OECI model: the experience of INT Milan with a focus on the integration of psycho-oncology support.

The procedure for Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) accreditation identified the formation of MDTs for the diagnosis and scheduling of primary treatment with integration of supportive care as a key strength at Istituto Nazionale Tumori (INT). The opportunities for improvement highlighted by the OECI peer review inspired a study on the evaluation of psychological distress, with a view to integrating this evaluation into global patient management and to defining standardized criteria for the provision of psychological services. This article describes the OECI accreditation experi

Determination of ovulation time in sows based on skin temperature and genital electrical resistance changes.

Different physical and physiological parameters may be used to determine ovulation time in sows. In the present study, we analysed the ear and vulvar skin temperature fluctuations, and the changes in genital electrical resistance, at a distance of 4, 8 and 12 cm from the vulva during oestrus in order to predict the time of ovulation. Multiparous sows were checked by transrectal real-time ultrasonography and luteinising hormone (LH) plasma concentration was determined. Temperature was measured using a thermoprecision infrared thermometer, and the electrical resistance was measured with a commer

Influence of moxibustion temperatures on blood lipids, endothelin-1, and nitric oxide in hyperlipidemia patients.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the influence of moxibustion temperature on blood lipids, endothelin-1 (ET-1), nitric oxide (NO), and ET-1/NO in hyperlipidemia patients. METHODS: Forty-two primary hyperlipidemia patients were randomly divided into two groups of 21 and treated with moxibustion at different temperatures. Moxibustion was performed with the moxa roll 2.5-3.0 cm from the skin in the treatment group and 4 cm in the control group, 10 min per point, once every other day. Skin temperature was precisely measured with a thermometer during moxibustion. After a 12-week treatment, seven measurements

Evaluation of psychosocial distress in patients treated in a community-based oncology group practice in Germany.

BackgroundSystematic evaluation of psychosocial distress in oncology outpatients is an important issue. We assessed feasibility and benefit of standardized routine screening using the Distress Thermometer (DT) and Problem List (PL) in all patients of our community-based hematooncology group practice.Patients and methodsOne thousand four hundred forty-six patients were screened between July 2008 and September 2008. Five hundred randomly selected patients were sent a feedback form.ResultsThe average distress level was 4.7, with 37% indicating a distress level >5. Patients with nonmalignant disea

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Utility and sensitivity of the sore throat pain model: results of a randomized controlled trial on the COX-2 selective inhibitor valdecoxib.

The sore throat pain model was employed in this randomized, placebo-controlled trial to examine the sensitivity of the model in testing the efficacy of valdecoxib as an acute analgesic drug. Changes were made to the study design by employing a different diagnostic index for tonsillo-pharyngitis, a different rating scale (derived from Lasagna's pain thermometer), and alternative analyses, individual responder rates. Under double-blind conditions, 197 patients with painful pharyngitis were randomly allocated to valdecoxib 20 mg bid (n = 65), valdecoxib 40 mg qd (n = 66), or placebo (n = 66) for

Presence of symptom distress and prostate cancer-related anxiety in patients at the beginning of cancer rehabilitation.

BACKGROUND: A growing body of research points towards a substantial number of prostate cancer patients experiencing distress and anxiety. This study examines the frequency and character of cancer- and treatment-related problems and its association with symptom distress and prostate cancer-related anxiety in patients at the beginning of an oncological rehabilitation program. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 197 prostate cancer patients who had undergone prostatectomy (92.5% participation rate) completed the Memorial Anxiety Scale for Prostate Cancer (MAX-PC), the NCCN Distress Thermometer and EORTC QLQ-C

The changes of skin temperature on hands and feet during and after T3 sympathicotomy for palmar hyperhidrosis.

Unilateral thoracic sympathectomy in patients with palmar hyperhidrosis causes a skin temperature drop in the contralateral hand. A cross-inhibitory effect by the post-ganglionic neurons innervating hands is postulated as a mechanism of contralateral vasoconstriction. The purpose of our study was to evaluate whether this cross-inhibitory effect also occurs in the feet. Twenty patients scheduled for thoracoscopic sympathicotomy due to palmar hyperhidosis were studied. Right T3 sympathicotomy was performed first, followed by left T3 sympathicotomy. The thenar skin temperatures of both hands and

Corneal temperature changes during photorefractive keratectomy using the Laserscan 2000 flying spot laser.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the thermal variations during photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) induced by a Laserscan 2000 flying spot excimer laser. METHODS: Thermal changes during PRK were recorded using a non-contact infrared thermometer on 58 eyes with an attempted correction ranging from -1.25 to -9.00 D. The eyes were randomly divided into two groups to test the thermal effects of two different ablation scan techniques: sequential and randomized modes. Thermal measurements were also performed during myopic ablations on polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) test plates. RESULTS: On PMMA plates, a signifi