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Introduction: sequelae related to brain damage are the third leading cause of disability worldwide and the second cause of death. The subjectivity of the evaluator in assessing trophic tissue is always an element that must be taken into account. In this regard, the objectives of this pilot study were to observe the reliability and validity of the thermographic technique in patients with motor sequelae after brain damage. Material and method: twenty-eight patients with neuromuscular involvement were recruited. A blinded researcher, specialised in the assessment of neuromuscular damage, measured the impairment according to the Ashwort Scale determining the degree of restriction and resistance to bending of the ankle, while two researchers recorded thermal patterns. Results: in the first measurement, the temperature of the two legs separately did not exceed 30.2 °C in 75 % of cases, and in the second measurement it did not exceed 29.7 °C. The average of the measurements on the left and right legs offered maximum values of less than 31.9 °C for both. Overall, measurements had an average of 28.4 °C with a standard deviation of 1.928. In 75 % of the total measurements, the temperature was equal to or lower than 29.8 °C indicating that the temperature in these pathological patients generally appears to be lower than 32 °C. Conclusion: thermography is a reliable and valid tool for assessing patients with neuromuscular damage; however, further studies with a larger sample size are needed to clarify the role of this technique in relation to neuromuscular damage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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La termografía es una técnica no invasiva que se basa en la detección y medición de la radiación infrarroja emitida por los cuerpos. Esta radiación es captada por una cámara termográfica que convierte los datos en imágenes térmicas denominadas termogramas, las cuales representan las temperaturas observadas en la superficie. La termografía ofrece varias ventajas en algunas áreas como las ciencias forenses. En primer lugar, es una técnica no invasiva que no requiere sedación, lo que la convierte en una opción segura y poco estresante para los animales. Además permite identificar lesiones o alteraciones térmicas en tiempo real, lo que facilita un diagnóstico rápido y preciso. Los colores y las variaciones de temperatura capturadas en los termogramas pueden ofrecer información valiosa sobre el estado de los individuos. La colaboración interdisciplinaria entre profesionales de la salud animal es esencial para llegar a un buen diagnóstico, así como brindar el mejor cuidado y tratamiento posible al paciente.

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RESUMO Objetivo Apresentar um método de análise do modo respiratório por meio da termografia infravermelha. Método Estudo transversal exploratório de 38 imagens térmicas que representavam o momento da inspiração e da expiração durante a respiração nasal e durante a simulação da respiração oral de quatro voluntárias respiradoras nasais sem queixas respiratórias. Para a extração da temperatura das regiões de interesse (nariz e boca) foram utilizadas três formas de seleção distintas de dados (linha, retângulo e elipse) e três medidas de temperatura (mínima, média e máxima) por meio do software FLIR Tools®. Resultados Dentre as três formas de seleção houve maior variabilidade nas medidas obtidas pela linha, revelando limitações nessa medida. Não houve diferenças entre as medidas do retângulo e elipse, mostrando que ambas as formas de seleção apresentam resultados semelhantes para a extração das temperaturas. Na comparação entre as temperaturas do nariz e da boca na inspiração e expiração, os resultados indicaram que houve diferença com relevância estatística em todas as medidas realizadas, exceto para as medidas de temperatura média da inspiração, usando o retângulo e a elipse. Percebe-se diferenciação do modo respiratório tanto na inspiração quanto na expiração quando utilizada a temperatura média da boca com o retângulo e a elipse. Conclusão Sugere-se para avaliação do modo respiratório a avaliação da boca, por meio da elipse, com análise da temperatura média durante a inspiração.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a presença de isquemia na porção distal das mãos dos membros superiores com Fistula Arteriovenosa (FAV) de pacientes em Terapia Renal Substitutiva (TRS) através da termografia por infravermelho. Método Amostra composta por 15 pacientes em TRS por hemodiálise por meio de FAV que responderam um questionário elaborado pelos próprios autores com as seguintes variáveis: dados sociodemográficos, diagnóstico, sinais vitais e dados sobre a FAV. Para obtenção dos termogramas das mãos com e sem FAV foi utilizado uma câmera termográfica por infravermelho C5, FLIR Systems, fixada a 50 cm das mãos dos participantes, privilegiando o enquadramento bilateral enquadrando ambas as mãos. Os dados obtidos foram organizados em planilha de Excel 2011® e comparados estatisticamente utilizando o programa Microcal Origin 6.0, para avaliar se existia diferença entre as médias de temperatura. Resultados Com relação as variáveis sociodemográficas, o gênero masculino foi o predominante, faixa etária com média de 45 anos, ensino fundamental (incompleto/completo), casados e provenientes de outros municípios. A termografia demonstrou que há diferença de temperatura entre as mãos com FAV e sem FAV, com variação na temperatura de 1,78°C (± DP 1,99°C), menor para as mãos com FAV. Conclusão A análise da distribuição do sangue das mãos por meio da termografia pode fornecer evidências sobre a microcirculação periférica e orientar o diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento da isquemia induzida por FAV em indivíduos em TRS, como ferramenta inovadora de diagnóstico auxiliar das complicações dos acessos venosos de pacientes em hemodiálise.

With the advancement of technology in Neurosurgery, imaging guidance for surgical planning and intraoperative assessment has become relevant. Currently, two major methods of imaging guidance are generally explored in the literature, namely based on imaging and fluorescence. These techniques, however, are not without limitations. Thermal imaging has potentially broad applications in clinical practice, especially for intracranial diseases. Infrared thermography (IT) has been an underestimated tool with few reports on its usefulness during intracranial surgeries. In this article, we aim to provide a brief discussion on the limitations of current intraoperative imaging techniques for intracranial surgeries and to provide an in-depth state-of-the-art review on intraoperative IT (IIT) for intracranial lesions. High-resolution IIT is a non-invasive alternative imaging method that provides real-time estimation of regional cerebral blood flow. For brain tumors, the studies were mostly directed to diagnostic purposes and occasionally for lesion-localization. The use of IIT to address the extent of resection is a potential new application. Clinical data in this issue suggests that IIT might detect residual tumors, occasionally not assessed by other imaging technologies. Thermographic measurements during vascular and epilepsy surgeries comprise an interesting field for future research with potential clinical implications. Further experimental and clinical studies should be addressed to provide technical refinements and verify the usefulness of this noninvasive technology in neurosurgery.

Introduction: We propose a protocol for study of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) based on a battery of quantitative measures (skin thermography, electrochemical skin conductance and sensory thresholds) and apply such protocol to 5 representative cases of CRPS. Patients and methods: 5 CPRS cases (2 women/3 men) that met the Budapest criteria for the diagnosis of CRPS. Results: All patients showed spontaneous pain and allodynia. Two cases correspond to a stage I, in both the resting basal temperature was increased in the affected limb. Three cases reflect more advanced stages with a decrease in resting temperature and a delay in the recovery of the temperature when compared to contralateral limb. Discussion: These non-invasive quantitative functional tests not only improve the diagnostic accuracy of CRPS but also, they help us to stratify and understand the pathological processes of the disease. Resumen: Introducción: Proponemos un protocolo para el estudio del síndrome de dolor regional complejo (SDRC) basado en una batería de medidas cuantitativas (termografía cutánea, conductancia electroquímica cutánea y umbrales sensoriales en la prueba sensorial cuantitativa [QST]) y aplicamos dicho protocolo a cinco casos representativos de SDRC. Pacientes y métodos: Se presentan cinco casos de SDRC (dos mujeres/tres hombres) que cumplieron con los criterios de Budapest para el diagnóstico de SDRC. Resultados: Todos los pacientes presentaron dolor espontáneo y alodinia. Dos casos corresponden a un estadio I, en ambos, la temperatura basal de reposo se incrementó en el miembro afectado. Tres casos muestran estadios más avanzados con disminución de la temperatura de reposo y retraso en la recuperación de la temperatura, en comparación con la extremidad contralateral, que reflejan fases más avanzadas de la enfermedad. Discusión: Estas pruebas funcionales cuantitativas no invasivas no solo mejoran la precisión diagnóstica del SDRC sino que también nos ayudan a estratificar las diferentes fases y comprender los procesos patológicos de la enfermedad.

Este texto relata uma etapa de uma pesquisa de doutoramento em vias de finalização sobre padrões da Definição Terminológica (DT) aplicáveis à Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras) e à Terminografia de Libras. A base teórica da pesquisa provém de estudos que lidam com a prática terminográfica em línguas orais (FELBER, 1984; CREMONESE, 2007; BOJANOSKI, 2018; KRIEGER & FINATTO, 2018) e em Libras (FELTEN, 2016; FELTEN & FINATTO, 2021; FELTEN, 2022). Apresentam-se os passos metodológicos utilizados para propor uma organização de termos e sinais-termo em campos semânticos, dispostos em árvores de domínio, seguidos de algumas considerações sobre os critérios utilizados para a sua concepção. Reconhece-se a importância das árvores de domínio para apoiar a organização de um glossário de Ciências Humanas e são apontados alguns desafios encontrados ao longo do processo. Como resultado, apresentam-se as árvores de domínio elaboradas em língua portuguesa e em Libras.

Infrared thermography (IT) makes it possible to assess body temperature, measure changes in body heat dissipation on the surface, and relate them to body composition characteristics and anthropometric indices. The objective of this study was to increase the number of records of body areas evaluated with IT and establish the relationships of these temperatures (32 body areas) with body composition variables and anthropometric indices, such as body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, waist-height ratio, in adult men divided according to their weight status. A total of 60 healthy adult men participated, divided into 2 groups: group 1 (n=30), with a body mass index (BMI) £ 24.9, age 23.2 ± 3.9 years, body mass 66.5 ± 6.5 kg, and height 170.5 ± 7.4 cm; and, group 2 (n = 30), with BMI > 24.9, age 29.4 ± 9.9 years, body mass 84.5 ± 11.9 kg, and height 172.0 ± 7.18 cm. Anthropometric and IT assessments were performed. Subjects with BMI £ 24.9 kg/m2 presented higher values of surface temperature in all areas studied, unlike subjects with BMI levels > 24.9 kg/m2, where body heat dissipation was lower. There is a close relationship between skin surface temperature and BMI, where subjects with a normal BMI showed higher heat dissipation and surface temperature values, in all evaluated areas, unlike subjects with a BMI that was above the normal limit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and objective. Chronic wounds require regular monitoring for evaluation and prevention of complications. Such assessment remains subjective, prone to error, and it is often a time-consuming and costly process for patients and public health. We propose to use three-dimensional thermographic models that can complement wound assessment. Methods. A pilot study in 6 participants where three-dimensional thermographic models were created from images obtained with low-cost portable devices. Results. The results show patterns of temperature differences that seem to be related to the behavior of the wound area. Conclusions. We observe its usefulness in providing a low-cost visualization tool and objective quantitative and qualitative indicators of the evolution of wounds, as well as the possibility of monitoring in remote areas where there is a lack of specialists, since by providing metrics, it would help in their monitoring and evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and objective. The viability of the nipple areola complex is a vitally important aspect in breast surgery. In previous studies, with the use of 3D mammography, we presented that the revascularization of the NIC after mastopexy is not ad-integrum and that there are different vascular patterns in some patients after undergoing breast surgery. There are methods to evaluate tissue circulation, not only before surgery, but also during the intraoperative period, such as: colorimetry, indocyanine green, and thermography. Our objective is to present the use of thermography as a predictor of vascular compromise of the nipple-areola complexNIC during mastopexy. Methods. A prospective and observational study was carried out in 37 patients (74 breasts) who underwent mastopexies. Temperature was obtained using the Flir one pro® model 435-0004-03 portable thermal camera for smartphones (Apple® smartphone, I-phone12 version 16.1.1, evaluating temperature differentials in 3 stages of breast surgery: initial, intermediate and final. Results. The average temperature between initial and final in patients with clinical signs of vascular compromise of the nipple-areola complex was greater than 4 degrees. Rest of patients, with nipple-areola complex without clinical signs of blood flow changes, a differential between the initial and final temperature of <3.1 degrees was found. Conclusions. In our experience, thermography can serve as a predictive tool of vascular compromise of the nipple-areola complex during breast surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this research was evaluated the temperature of the nest and hive, production and biometry of Melipona scutelaris hives made with pine and macaúba wood, and macaúba trunk. Twenty-four hives were used consisting of eight of macaúba, eight of pine, and eight of macaúba trunk to collect the productive and biometric data of M. scutellaris bees. Four collections were carried out with intervals of 30 days, evaluating each colony considering the following variables: number, size, and volume of honey pots, estimate of honey production, number of combs, average diameter of combs, height of combs, height of cell brood, number of combs, and number of wax coat on pups. The air temperature had a higher value (28.8 °C) at 5:00 p.m. and lower at 8:00 a.m. (20.5 °C), with a thermal amplitude of 8.3 °C. The relative air humidity reached the highest value at 9 a.m. (93.7%) and the lowest (49.4%) at 5:00 p.m. The temperature black globe and humidity index (TBGHI) had the highest values (80.2) between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and the lowest (71.2) at 5:00 p.m. The materials used to built the hives (pine, macaúba, and macaúba trunk) had a significant impact on temperature regulation. The beehive made of macaúba trunk promoted the temperature reduction on average of 0.5 oC in comparison to beehives made with pine. The insulating effect of wood reduced temperature variations in the nest in relation to the ambient temperature. The colonies of M. scutellaris had the production of honey influenced by the type of wood used to build the hives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introdução e Objetivo: A dor lombar caracteriza-se por uma lesão musculoesquelética, que pode ser classificada como dor lombar específica e inespecífica. No mundo cerca de 50-80% da população mundial sofrerá de dor lombar em alguma etapa da sua vida. Um quarto dos afastamentos do trabalho ou invalidez é causado por dor lombar, o que mostra sua importância não só na saúde. O DN é um método de tratamento, invasivo que visa à aplicação de uma agulha, ocasionando efeitos neurofisiológicos que diminuem a dor. O objetivo é verificar a eficácia do DN em pacientes com lombalgia inespecífica, avaliadas através da termografia. Materiais e Métodos: participaram duas pacientes que apresentavam dor lombar inespecífica por pelo menos três meses. Os procedimentos foram realizados em três dias, elas foram avaliadas com EVA, o questionário start back e a câmera termográfica, em seguida passaram por duas sessões com dry e a última sessão com a reavaliação. Discussão: No estudo de Kalichman e Vulfsons (2010) o DN é recomendado por ser um tratamento barato, de baixo risco e minimamente invasivo e que faz efeito a partir da primeira sessão. Entretanto, Furlan e colaboradores (2005) analisaram trinta e cinco artigos sobre o DN, e observaram que sozinho não causa efeitos em longo prazo e deve ser associadas a outras terapias. Resultados e Conclusão: Foi visualizada melhora de 100% da melhora nos aspectos funcionais e psicossociais. Concluiu-se que o DN é eficaz para o tratamento de lombalgia inespecífica, melhorando a dor e aspectos psicossociais.

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Introduction: objectifying physiotherapeutic procedures in the neurological field is essential to focus on longterm treatment. For this purpose, thermography could be a useful tool for this task, since it is capable of showing physiological changes at the muscular level after physiotherapeutic treatment. Objective: to observe and discuss the thermographic changes after the application of different physiotherapy techniques in pathologies related to brain damage. Material and method: a systematic review was carried out according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) standards in the main electronic databases, the last search being carried out on february 13th, 2022. All articles of the type CT, ACT, CCT carried out in humans on thermography and physiotherapeutic treatment in patients with brain damage. Results: 4 articles were selected to respond to the proposed objective. Despite the lack of homogeneity in the studies analyzed, in all of them thermography was used as a tool to assess the physiological changes after Physiotherapy treatment in patients with brain damage at the level of the upper, lower and trunk extremities. Conclusions: the results analyzed suggest that thermography could be a valid tool for monitoring and evaluating neurorehabilitation treatment, but scarce evidence in quantitative terms and moderate in qualitative terms suggest that more research is needed to clarify the real role of this technique in this clinical setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Since late 2020, educational institutions in Mexico have faced to a complicated challenge because of the wave of COVID-19 infections, causing most schools to close their facilities and offer their distance education service. However, there was a negative impact that was highly evident: not allowing students to practice in laboratories, workshops, and even personal interaction was suspended. This event generated diverse phenomena such as depression, academic lag, absenteeism, and desertion, among other cases. These events in turn, led to the search for alternatives for a safe return to school. Objective. Develop strategies for entering public institutions in times of COVID-19, applying a safety system using infrared thermography technology. Materials and methods. A quantitative, experimental transactional methodology was needed, as well as infrared thermography that was used for sanitary filters and temperature management of a university community. In this way, it was possible to prevent contact between people at risk of transmission and avoid contact with healthy people. Results. It is highly recommended to consider innocuousness measurements in order to achieve a calm environment, a reduction in the perception of uncertainty and stress, in addition to the fact that there were no massive transmissions of COVID, without suspending the academic activities. Conclusions. Increasing safety at admission, as well as being able to provide reliable spaces, are crucial for promoting the well-being of university communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Kutatásunk során arra kerestük a választ, hogy az ülésben végzett sporttevékenység során a gerinc szakaszok mentén milyen hőmérsékleti elváltozások jönnek létre, továbbá, hogy egy preventív jellegű mozgásprogram hatására e hőmérsékleti értékek milyen irányban változnak. Célja a dolgozatunknak, hogy egy olyan termográfiás elemzési eljárást fejlesszen ki, amely segítségével elsősorban e-sportolók gerincén és annak mentén létrejövő terheléseket monitorozza továbbá, hogy a kutatócsoport által megtervezett preventív jellegű mozgásprogram milyen hatással van a terhelés által kifejtett hőmérsékleti értékekre. Kutatásunk során, három egyetemi hallgatóval több hónapos vizsgálatot folytattunk le. Akklimatizációs időt követően egy standardizált hőmérsékletű helyiségben e-sport tevékenységet folytattak a kutatási személyek miközben monitoroztuk a hátuk hőmérsékletét. Az elkészült thermogrammokat ImageJ ingyenes felhasználású képelemző szoftverrel elemeztük ki. Az elkészült RGB típusú thermogrammokat 8-bites színmélységűre alakítottuk, majd megmértük az ROI (Range of interest) területek pixelintenzitását. Az alábbi ROI területeket különítettük el mérések során: nyak (C-cervicalis), háti (T-thoracalis), ágyéki (L-Lumbalis) szakaszok, valamint e területektől balra (S-sinistrum) és jobbra (D-dextrum) lévő izomcsoportok. Kapott eredményeket öt perces időközökkel adtuk meg. Eredményeink szerint az intervenció nem alkalmazott egyértelmű változást. Három vizsgálati személyből kettőnél a legmelegebb a nyaki szakasz volt, amelyet a háti és ágyéki követett. Általában a gerinc szakaszoktól balra lévő felületetek melegebbek voltak, mint a jobbra lévő felületek.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi estabelecer o perfil térmico de membros superiores, inferiores e tronco de jogadores de voleibol de alto rendimento, além de avaliar o nível de simetria térmica de regiões corporais bilaterais. Foram obtidos termogramas de 14 jogadores de voleibol de alto rendimento, do sexo masculino, vinculados a uma equipe brasileira de elite (idade: 19,4± 2,6 anos, massa corporal: 82,4± 13,6 kg, estatura: 190,3± 10,4 cm, gordura corporal: 11,9%). A temperatura da pele média e máxima foi mensurada nos antebraços, braços, ombros, coxas, pernas e na região do tronco. O teste T independente foi usado para comparar a temperatura de regiões bilaterais. Foi encontrada similaridade térmica entre os lados direito e esquerdo em todas as regiões corporais bilaterais analisadas (p> 0.05). As diferenças térmicas bilaterais médias foram consideradas clinicamente aceitáveis em todas as regiões corporais (≤ 0.49ºC), com tamanhos de efeito variando entre insignificante e pequeno. Em conclusão, jogadores de voleibol de alto rendimento apresentam simetria térmica bilateral nos membros superiores e inferiores, sugerindo uma avaliação termográfica normal indicativa de ausência de lesão. Valores de temperatura da pele do tronco são mais elevados que nos membros superiores e inferiores.

The southeast of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain) is characterized by a significant recurrence of nocturnal temperature inversion processes (ITN), mainly due to the large number of clear days throughout the year. The Segura River Basin District (DHS) has an altitude difference of 2100m in 150km with alternating valley areas and orographically complex and rugged areas. This gives rise to marked night-time thermal contrasts, whose vertical thermal differences are 13.0ºC between cold air pools (CAP) and uneven surfaces. Thermal contrasts are analysed through 58 meteorological observatories in the 50 mornings with the highest intensity of thermal inversion in the last years of observation (2011-2020). Furthermore, the characteristics and triggering causes of such processes are analysed through the analysis of variables influencing the distribution of minimum temperatures (wind, relative humidity, ...). In addition, a high-resolution satellite analysis technique is presented, through the elaboration of thermographies (distribution of surface temperatures) by means of the ASTER sensor, which complement, from the spatial point of view, the distribution of minimum temperatures in the early mornings of ITN in some sectors of the study area. Among the most conclusive results, notable thermal differences stand out during stable early mornings (mean differences of 7.1ºC and absolute differences of 13ºC between observatories located at valley bottoms (CAP) and those located at higher altitudes, in orographically rugged areas), recorded under masses warm and dry air at a geopotential level of 850hPa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to establish the skin temperature thermal profile of upper- and lower-body for high-performance volleyball players and evaluate the thermal symmetry of contralateral body regions. Thermograms were obtained from 14 male volleyball players (age: 19.4± 2.6 years, body mass: 82.4± 13.6 kg, height: 190.3± 10.4 cm, body fat: 11.9%), members of an elite Brazilian team. Average and maximum skin temperatures were measured in the forearms, arms, shoulders, thighs, legs, and trunk region. The independent T-test was used to compare the temperature between bilateral body regions. We observed thermal similarity between the right and left sides in all analyzed body regions (p> 0.05). In all body regions, mean bilateral thermal differences were considered clinically acceptable (≤ 0.49°C), with effect sizes ranging between insignificant and small. In conclusion, high-performance volleyball players show contralateral thermal symmetry in their upper and lower limbs, suggesting a normal thermographic assessment indicative of injuries. The trunk's skin temperature values are higher when compared to lower and upper limbs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A termografia é uma técnica proposta como ferramenta auxiliar na triagem do câncer de mama. Ela vem ganhando importância, principalmente devido ao aumento da incidência desse tipo de câncer na população feminina brasileira. Essas imagens também são usadas para a validação de simulações numéricas tridimensionais. Produzir um modelo de mama mais realista e personalizado permitiria uma estimativa mais precisa da sensibilidade da termografia como uma técnica capaz de detectar precocemente o câncer de mama. Este trabalho propõe o desenvolvimento de uma metodologia para produzir uma geometria tridimensional personalizada da mama a partir das curvas extraídas manualmente dos termogramas contidos no banco de dados de imagens termográficas da UFPE. Com essa geometria, foram realizadas análises paramétricas, buscando entender a influência da profundidade e do tamanho do tumor no perfil de temperatura calculado.

Introdução: Fototerapia é a utilização da luz com finalidade terapêutica. Entre os recursos fototerapêuticos destaca-se o LED terapêutico utilizado na prática clínica fisioterapêutica, apresentando potencial efeito sobre o tratamento de afecções diversas. Estudos mostram que a terapia com LED é capaz de produzir efeitos anti-inflamatório, analgésico, estimulador e regenerador celular. No entanto são encontradas poucas evidências sobre os efeitos hipoalgésicos locais e a temperatura cutânea imediatamente após a aplicação do LED. Objetivo: Verificar os efeitos do LED terapêutico sobre a temperatura e o limiar de tolerância de dor à pressão (LTDP) em indivíduos saudáveis mediante termografia e algometria. Métodos: Trata-se de um ensaio clínico randomizado, aprovado pelo comitê de ética em pesquisa. Foram recrutadas 54 mulheres de 18 a 25 anos, randomizadas em três grupos: 1) Controle; 2) LED infravermelho 850nm e 3) LED vermelho 630nm. Os LEDs foram aplicados com fluência de 10J/cm2 durante 3 minutos no ventre do grupo muscular quadríceps direito. Para análise da temperatura cutânea, foi utilizada uma câmera de termografia, e o LTDP foi avaliado pelo algômetro. As avaliações ocorreram antes, imediatamente após e 5 minutos após à intervenção com o LED. Resultados: Os valores obtidos na termografia e algometria não evidenciaram alterações estatisticamente significativas sobre a temperatura e o LTDP, respectivamente, em nenhum dos três momentos avaliados. Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que o LEDs vermelho e infravermelho, aplicados com fluência de 10J/cm2 durante 3 minutos, não alteram a temperatura e o LTDP em indivíduos saudáveis.

The main objective of this research study is to perform a thermographic analysis of a spark ignition engine by inducing controlled failures not detected by OBD II (Second Generation On-Board Diagnostic System) and by using a design of experiments (DoE). A full factorial design of two levels and two factors is applied. The experimental unit is a Hyundai Accent vehicle that is subjected to eight treatments in a dynamometric bench. The results show a temperature variation of 18.78 °C and a NOx of 291 ppm when altering the spark plug and 18.98 °C and a NOx of 20 ppm when modifying air filters. The results of combining both failures simultaneously are 55 °C and a NOx of 25 ppm. It is concluded that the quadratic mean (RMS) of a thermographic profile is the feature that best serves to assess vehicle failure factors and consequences since it provides an improved adjustment and a reduced standard deviation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present research evaluated muscle activation degrees and relaxation of patrolling horses submitted to dynamic mobilization exercises, associated or not with acupuncture. Twelve mixed breed gelding, aged 10 ± 2.0 years, were distributed in three treatments. Treatment with a single session of dynamic mobilization exercises (longitudinal cervical flexion of head between hooves, between carpus and to up to chest); treatment with a single acupuncture session during 20 minutes, and treatment with a single session of dynamic mobilization exercises with acupuncture. Thermographic images were analyzed before and after applying treatments to the cervical, thoracic, dorsal, abdominal and pelvic regions. Animal behavior was assessed through five minutes filming, before and ten minutes after the end of each treatment application, in an uninterrupted way. Increase in animals body temperature at the end of the single session of functional exercises (P < 0.0001) at all animal regions were reported, being cervical and thoracic areas with highest final temperature values. There was no temperature variation for other treatments (P > 0.05). All treatments stimulated higher expression frequency (P < 0.05) of relaxation behaviors. A single dynamic mobilization exercises session is enough to promote intense muscular response in entire horse body; and with acupuncture, individually or associated, promoted muscle and mental relaxation, interfering positively in animal welfare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to observe the relationship between thermography and osteopathic and manual therapy. Material and method: a systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA recommendations. The data bases and editorial platforms consulted were: Pubmed, EBSCO, Biblioteca Virtual de la Salud, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and PEDro, the last search being carried out in December 2020. Randomized clinical trials and controlled clinical trials were selected, including a total of 5 articles in this study. Data extraction: the study selection process was carried out automatically and manually and included all the articles that analyzed the use of thermography in osteopathic practice or in manual therapy. Two independent researchers identified the characteristics and outcome measures of the included studies, and by a third reviewer were assessed the results that raised doubts. Data synthesis: the Jadad and PEDro scales were used to assess the methodological quality of the studies. Results: the studies were divided and grouped into three blocks depending on the anatomical region, 3 studies in the cervical region, 1 in the dorsal region, 1 in the lumbar region. The main variables analyzed were temperature, pain and joint ranges, showing in most cases a direct correlation between thermografic changes and the variables analized. Conclusions: due to the limited evidence in quantitative terms and moderate in qualitative terms, more studies are needed to exhaustively determine the role of thermography in relation to the techniques of osteopathy and manual therapy [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction--Currently, the development of materials from renewable resources is growing worldwide; non-wood lignocellulosic fibers from different plant species or agro-industrial residues are an interesting source of raw material. Objective--The objective of this work is the development and physical-mechanical characterization of a composite material based on Musa acuminata pseudostem particles and a thermosetting resin. Methodology--The composite was prepared with particles of an average size of 450 μm, washed with a NaOH solution and oven-dried at 70 °C for 24 h. The moisture content was controlled. In manufacturing, the particles were glued with urea formaldehyde resin in a drum-type mixer and pressed in thermal plates at 160°C and 107 psi. The composites were analyzed mechanically, obtaining data on modulus of rupture, elastic modulus and tensile strength. Penetration hardness and water absorption resistance tests were also performed. Moreover, thermographic tests were performed on the surface of the material. The results were compared with those obtained in commercial composites. Results--It was observed that the Musa acuminata composite presented greater resistance to moisture absorption, higher elastic modulus and was more resistant to tensile stresses. Additionally, the commercial composite showed lower penetration resistance. The Musa acuminata composite achieved higher thermal insulation in thermographic tests. Conclusions--Musa acuminata is a species with a high agro-industrial flow and a considerable producer of residues, which has interesting viable physical-mechanical characteristics to produce particle agglomerates that meet engineering standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 1979, the Spanish government implemented the standard "Basic Building on Thermal Conditions in Buildings NBE-CT-79". It was then that the first requirements regarding insulation and thermal properties of materials were established to reduce energy consumption. The Mediterranean climate has influenced that insufficient attention has been paid to building insulation. In dwellings before 1979, it was detected that there is a feeling of lack of comfort. However, it is not so well known that there is a lack of airtightness in these dwellings, which may contribute to discomfort. The aim of the article is to find out if the air that enters spontaneously by infiltration produces effects similar to those of a displacement diffuser and how it affects thermal comfort. Thus, cold air would flow down the walls and be evenly distributed on the floor in winter, creating a homogeneous layer and feeling discomfort. Air infiltration measurements were carried out in 5 dwellings with an anemometer and infrared thermography to support the initial hypothesis. The Fanger Method, provided by the Polytechnic University of Valencia, was used to determine the thermal sensation produced. It was found that the cold air descended slowly and continuously to the ground in a similar way to a displacement diffuser, remaining for hours and being influential in the thermal conditions of the rooms and the lack of comfort of its occupants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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RESUMO Oito equinos foram distribuídos em delineamento randomizado cruzado, sendo um grupo sem suplementação (GC) e outro grupo suplementado com óleo de avocado (GOAv) por um período de sete semanas. Ao fim da sexta semana, os animais foram submetidos a teste padrão de exercício progressivo (TPEP) e, após sete dias, a teste de baixa intensidade e longa duração (BILD). Após o primeiro ciclo, houve período de descanso “washout” de 30 dias para troca de grupos para o segundo ciclo, que seguiu o protocolo do primeiro. A termorregulação foi avaliada com base na temperatura retal e na temperatura superficial corpórea, obtidas por termografia, de 15 regiões de interesse. A temperatura retal e as imagens termográficas foram obtidas antes, um minuto e 15 minutos após o exercício. Não houve diferença entre os grupos GC e GOAv em nenhum momento. Os resultados obtidos neste estudo revelaram que a suplementação de 5% da matéria seca (MS) com óleo de avocado por seis e sete semanas não influenciou na termorregulação com base na temperatura superficial corpórea dos equinos submetidos ao teste padrão de exercício progressivo (TPEP) e ao exercício de baixa intensidade e longa duração (BILD), respectivamente.

Resumen Introducción y objetivo Existe una gran variedad de técnicas para valorar e identificar perforantes. De todas ellas, la angio-TAC es la prueba considerada como modelo de referencia. La termografía detecta las radiaciones infrarrojas emitidas por los objetos. Esta técnica ha sufrido grandes avances y en la actualidad, está disponible una cámara termal que se puede conectar a lo teléfonos inteligentes. El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar la correlación que existe a la hora de determinar la localización exacta de la salida de las perforantes en colgajos libres DIEP entre la termografía para móviles, en comparación con angio-TAC y entre la termografía y el doppler manual para la localización de perforantes. Material y método Diseñamos un estudio de tipo observacional descriptivo de evaluación de pruebas diagnósticas con prueba de referencia. Incluimos un total de 14 pacientes, sometidas a reconstrucción mamaria con colgajo libre DIEP en el Servicio de Cirugía Plástica y Reparadora del Hospital Universitario Río Hortega de Valladolid (España), en el periodo comprendido entre septiembre de 2018 y mayo de 2019. Resultados El coeficiente de correlación de Pearson de la angio-TAC con la termografía fue de 0.866 (p

El presente trabajo analiza el estado actual de la cubierta de la Basílica de Santa María, Alicante, España. Este edificio data del siglo XIII y está catalogado. Para el análisis de las eflorescencias que se observan se realiza un análisis de la tipología constructiva, así como un análisis visual del estado de las mismas, describiendo las manifestaciones patológicas existentes, tanto en la zona exterior de las cubiertas, como en la zona interior de las salas bajo las mismas. Para el análisis técnico de las posibles filtraciones de la cubierta a las salas interiores de la basílica se realiza una prueba de estanquidad y la verificación a través del control de la variación de temperaturas mediante análisis termográfico. Se puede concluir la existencia y posición de filtraciones que han dañado este edificio catalogado. .

A terapia de lesões tendíneas é reconhecida como um desafio na medicina humana e veterinária, em parte devido à dificuldade do completo restabelecimento da morfologia do tendão e de sua resistência biomecânica. O plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) tem sido utilizado com sucesso na terapia da tendinite, no entanto, ainda há dados divergentes quanto a sua eficácia e não se tem o completo conhecimento de seu mecanismo de ação. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos do PRP na fase inicial da reparação da lesão induzida no tendão flexor digital superficial (TFDS). Foi realizada tenotomia parcial da face palmar do TFDS com o auxílio de punch dermatológico em 10 ovinos machos e imediatamente instituída a terapia intra-tendínea com 200 µL de PRP autólogo no grupo tratado (GT) e 200 µL de cloreto de sódio 0,9% no grupo controle (GC). Foram realizadas avaliações clínicas, termográficas e ultrassonográficas durante 30 dias após a terapia. Não foram observadas alterações na avaliação clínica entre os diferentes grupos experimentais. Na avaliação termográfica foi observado aumento de temperatura sobre a superfície da lesão tendínea no GC comparado ao GT, após 30 dias da terapia. Na avaliação ultrassonográfica foi evidenciado menor edema no GT comparado ao GC nos momentos 01, 02, 10 e 30 dias após a terapia. Estes achados sugerem modulação do processo inflamatório em resposta a terapia com PRP na fase inicial da reparação tendínea.

Introducción: El calor resultante de los procesos metabólicos celulares puede medirse mediante termografía infrarroja, especialmente en células con alto consumo de energía como las musculoesqueléticas. En odontología, los cambios térmicos pueden indicar anomalías o trastornos musculares. Se realizó una búsqueda de información científica en las bases de datos PubMed, SciELO, Redalyc, entre otras, de 2015 a 2020, en inglés y español. Objetivo: Describir los principios físicos y los avances más recientes de la termografía infrarroja en odontología, relacionados con trastornos temporomandibulares, el dolor pediátrico, aplicaciones en implantología y endodoncia. Desarrollo: Se encontraron varias aplicaciones de la termografía en odontología: i) trastornos temporomandibulares, ii) en el diagnóstico del lupus eritematoso, iii) en implantología, iv) endodoncia y v) dolor en odontopediatría. Sobre i) y ii) en la literatura consultada se obtuvieron resultados que respaldaban la eficacia de la termografía infrarroja como un examen diagnóstico complementario, sobre todo en mujeres. Respecto a iii) y iv) la termografía infrarroja mostró ser efectiva como método para evaluar los cambios térmicos en procedimientos como la preparación de la zona del implante y en la técnica de condensación vertical. Finalmente, en v), la TIR parece útil para la detección el nivel de dolor en niños. Conclusión: La termografía infrarroja es una herramienta diagnóstica con potencial de detección de anomalías que inducen cambios térmicos, además de ser un excelente método para detectar las altas temperaturas en diversos procedimientos odontológicos, que sin el debido cuidado puede llevar al fracaso del tratamiento.