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Increased Body Temperature

A body temperature above  38°C  (100.4 °F) is known as fever or pyrexia, and a person with fever is termed 'febrile.' Typically, the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that acts as the body's thermostat, regulates body temperature through a thermoregulatory setpoint. It receives signals from cold and warm thermal receptors throughout the body and adjusts the body's temperature accordingly. Fever occurs when this hypothalamic setpoint is altered, usually in response to an infection or illness.
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Decreased Body Temperature

A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability to create heat, resulting in hypothermia. Core temperature readings help classify hypothermia. Mild hypothermia is temperatures between 32 °C (89.6 °F) and 35°C (95 °F) and is caused by impaired thermoregulation. Moderate hypothermia is temperatures between 28 C (82.4 °F) and 32 °C (89.6 °F) caused by sustained extreme cold exposure, and severe...
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Homeostatic Imbalances in Body Temperature

Hyperthermia occurs when the body's temperature becomes unusually high, often due to heat exposure, intense physical activity, or certain illnesses. This condition can create a dangerous cycle where elevated body temperature increases the metabolic rate, generating more heat and potentially leading to organ failure and brain damage. A severe form of hyperthermia, called heat stroke, can raise body temperature to life-threatening levels. Fever, on the other hand, is a controlled form of...

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A novel microwave device shows promise for treating various skin conditions like infections and acne. This technology may offer a more tolerable alternative to existing treatments, warranting further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Medical Devices
  • Hyperthermia Therapy

Background:

  • Superficial dermatologic indications present diverse treatment challenges.
  • Current therapies like cryotherapy and laser treatment have limitations and potential side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the potential utility of a novel microwave device for treating various superficial dermatologic conditions.
  • To evaluate preliminary efficacy and patient comfort associated with microwave hyperthermia.

Main Methods:

  • The Swift microwave system was utilized, applying low-dose 8 GHz microwave energy noninvasively.
  • Treatment data from case reports and new case treatments were reviewed for specific dermatologic indications.
  • Indications included viral skin infections, fungal nail infections, acne, neoplastic lesions, hidradenitis suppurativa, and intractable plantar keratosis.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary efficacy was demonstrated for microwave hyperthermia in viral skin infections, fungal nail infections, acne, and neoplastic skin lesions.
  • Few adverse events were reported, suggesting a favorable safety profile.
  • Microwave treatment provided good pain control for hidradenitis suppurativa and intractable plantar keratosis.

Conclusions:

  • The microwave device shows potential for treating the studied dermatologic indications.
  • Microwave treatment may be a more tolerable option compared to cryotherapy or laser.
  • Further systematic investigation is needed to optimize dosing, efficacy, and safety profiles.