Thermography
Thermal imaging (thermography) has become widely exploited in clinical medicine, with uses ranging from general healthcare and screening, to detecting circulatory ailments and tumours.
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The photograph on the left shows a thermal profile showing the contrast between various sites, with the ear canal and temple being closer to the normal core body temperature than the more exposed ear lobe and nose.
The second picture shows the patient’s hands slowly warming up after being cooled in water. The technique is used to test for conditions which lead to poor circulation, such as Raynaud’s syndrome.
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