Chronic Pain and Joint Hypermobility: A Brief Diagnostic Review for Clinicians and the Potential Application of Infrared Thermography in Screening Hypermobile Inflamed Joints DOI Creative Commons
João Alberto de Souza Ribeiro, Guilherme Gomes, Alexandre Aldred

et al.

The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 97(2), P. 225 - 238

Published: June 28, 2024

Joint hypermobility syndromes, particularly chronic pain associated with this condition, including Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), present diagnostic challenges due to their multifactorial origins remain poorly understood from biomechanical genomic-molecular perspectives. Recent guidelines have differentiated hEDS, HSD, benign joint hypermobility, providing a more objective framework. However, incorrect diagnoses underdiagnoses persist, leading prolonged journeys for affected individuals. Musculoskeletal manifestations, pain, dysautonomia, gastrointestinal symptoms illustrate the impact of these conditions, affecting both physical emotional well-being Infrared thermography (IRT) emerges as promising tool assessment, especially in detecting inflammatory processes. Thermal distribution patterns offer valuable insights into dysfunctions, although direct correlation between inflammation remains challenging. The prevalence neuropathies among hypermobile individuals accentuates discordance perception thermographic findings, further complicating diagnosis management. Despite its potential, clinical integration IRT faces challenges, conflicting evidence hindering adoption. studies demonstrate temperature disparities healthy diseased joints, under dynamic thermography, suggesting potential utility practice. Future research focused on refining criteria elucidating underlying mechanisms syndromes will be essential improve accuracy enhance patient care complex multidimensional context.

Language: Английский

Lumbar temperature change after acupuncture or moxibustion at Weizhong (BL40) or Chize (LU5) in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial DOI Creative Commons

Siyi Zheng,

Xiaoying Wang,

Li-Nan Lin

et al.

Journal of Integrative Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Retrospective analysis of thermographic imaging in early detection of pressure injuries DOI Creative Commons
Olivia Burke, Robert S. Kirsner, Scott A. Elman

et al.

Wound Repair and Regeneration, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Pressure injuries in critically ill patients present a significant healthcare burden. Traditional methods, such as the Braden score, assess risk of developing pressure by evaluating factors like sensory perception, moisture and mobility. In contrast, thermographic imaging, which measures variations skin temperature, offers promising tool for not only assessing but also enabling earlier identification injuries. This study assessed imaging's ability to detect existing evolving surgical intensive care unit (SICU) compared its accuracy with score. Among 465 patients, 76 underwent evaluations sacrum and/or heel. Of 25 at admission, 23 had abnormal scores. Fifteen patient developed during SICU admission. Logistic regression showed that scores significantly increased likelihood detecting both new injuries, while score was predictor. Thermographic imaging appears be superior predictor offering detection potentially improving outcomes reducing costs.

Language: Английский

Citations

0
The potential of thermal imaging as an early predictive biomarker of radiation dermatitis during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: a prospective study DOI Creative Commons

Ye-In Park,

Seo Hee Choi, Min-Seok Cho

et al.

BMC Cancer, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Predicting radiation dermatitis (RD), a common radiotherapy toxicity, is essential for clinical decision-making regarding toxicity management. This prospective study aimed to develop and validate machine-learning model predict the occurrence of grade ≥ 2 RD using thermal imaging in early stages head neck cancer. Thermal images skin surfaces were acquired weekly during radiotherapy. A total 202 used calculate difference map temperature analyze extract features. Changes features treatment assessed two groups, ≤ 1 RD, classified according Common Terminology Criteria Adverse Events (CTCAE) guidelines. Feature importance analysis was performed select correlated with RD. predictive developed machine learning algorithm cross-validated. Area under receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC), precision, sensitivity as evaluation metrics. Of images, 54 taken before model. radiomics related homogeneity image texture selected input The gradient boosting decision tree showed an AUC 0.84, precision 0.70, 0.75 models trained dose < 10 Gy. support vector achieved mean 0.71, 0.68, 0.70 predicting obtained range 10-20 from patients undergoing cancer can be predictor may aid management acute However, our results should interpreted caution, given limitations this study.

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Thermal imaging in biomedical research: a non-invasive technology for animal models DOI Creative Commons
Antonio Verduzco-Mendoza, Adriana Olmos-Hernández, Antonio Bueno-Nava

et al.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

Thermal imaging has been used in animal models to non-invasively detect surface temperature changes after several pathologic and surgical processes. Infrared thermography (IRT) identifies increases or decreases radiated heat according blood circulation microcirculation. The present review aims discuss the most relevant aspects of IRT applied biomedical research as a noninvasive technique models, highlighting its importance clinical setting for translational medicine. provides an alternative evaluate vascular anomalies where flow is interrupted. In processes such anastomosis reconstructive techniques (e.g., grafts flaps), thermal can assess viability tissues. burn injuries, predict identify areas ischemia-necrosis inflammation. Nonetheless, although potential use both human patients, other encouraged.

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Exploring the Use of Thermography for Monitoring Physiological Responses to Training in Division‐I Collegiate Female Soccer Players DOI Creative Commons

Casey J. Metoyer,

Jonathon R. Lever, Valerie Smith‐Hale

et al.

Journal of Biophotonics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 25, 2025

This study investigated the use of thermography as a non-invasive tool to monitor physiological responses mechanical workload in Division-I female soccer players. A total 29 student-athletes (age: 19.8 ± 1.1 years) participated, with thermographic imaging conducted throughout training across competitive season. 8106 observations were analyzed, revealing weak but significant negative correlation between player load (TPL) and changes body region temperature (∆t) (βTPL = -0.00047; p < 0.0001). For every one unit increase TPL, skin decreased by 0.00047°C on average. Similar patterns observed high-minute players -0.0046; 0.0001) when excluding goalkeepers -0.00027, 0.001). Interestingly, cooler temperatures linked higher workloads field players, contrasting previous research. These findings suggest may reflect external workload, position-specific demands requiring tailored metrics for accurate monitoring.

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Influence of Infrared Thermography Predictors in Dental Implant Osteotomies: An Ex Vivo Study DOI

Gabriel Barriga-Yauri,

Daniel Alvítez-Temoche, Franco Mauricio

et al.

International Dental Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 75(3), P. 1683 - 1690

Published: March 31, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

0
A systematic review of the exercise effects on burn wound healing DOI Creative Commons

Niumanlan,

Yan Jingming,

Qin Hao

et al.

International Wound Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(3)

Published: Nov. 13, 2023

Abstract The emerging evidence has indicated the role of microRNAs (miRNA) in various physiological or pathological processes. Also, documents have suggested that exercise, by affecting miRNA regulation, may enhance burn wound healing. current study aims to systematically review exercise regulating miRNAs related healing provide potential therapeutic targets. A comprehensive, systematic search was performed different international electronic databases, such as Embase, PubMed and Google Scholar engine, Science Direct, ProQuest Ovid using keywords extracted from Medical Subject Headings 2010 September 2023. keywords, including ‘exercise’ AND ‘burn wound’ ‘microRNA’ finally, six cases were achieved. Evidence promote wounds certain miRNAs. Studies found regulates expression mir‐155, miR‐21, let‐7a, miR‐146a, miR‐122 mir‐210 tissue, which regulate inflammation angiogenesis. These findings suggest play a positive effect on However, further research is needed understand mechanisms involved fully.

Language: Английский

Citations

9
Digital infrared thermography and machine learning for diabetic foot assessment: thermal patterns and classification DOI

Rogelio Castillo-Morquecho,

Edgar Guevara, José L. Ramírez-GarcíaLuna

et al.

Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(2), P. 1967 - 1976

Published: June 12, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

2
Advancing DIEP Flap Monitoring with Optical Imaging Techniques: A Narrative Review DOI Creative Commons

Hailey Hwiram Kim,

In‐Seok Song, Jaepyeong Cha

et al.

Sensors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(14), P. 4457 - 4457

Published: July 10, 2024

This review aims to explore recent advancements in optical imaging techniques for monitoring the viability of Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction. The objectives include highlighting principles, applications, and clinical utility modalities such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography, laser speckle contrast (LSCI), hyperspectral (HSI), dynamic infrared thermography (DIRT), short-wave (SWIR) assessing tissue perfusion oxygenation. Additionally, this discuss potential these enhancing surgical outcomes by enabling timely intervention cases compromised perfusion.

Language: Английский

Citations

2
Flexible bioelectronic systems with large-scale temperature sensor arrays for monitoring and treatments of localized wound inflammation DOI Creative Commons

J D Liu,

Zhongzheng Li,

Mubai Sun

et al.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 121(49)

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Continuous monitoring and closed-loop therapy of soft wound tissues is particular interest in biomedical research clinical practices. An important focus on the development implantable bioelectronics that can measure time-dependent temperature distribution related to localized inflammation over large areas offer situ treatment. Existing approaches such as thermometers/thermocouples provide limited spatial resolution, inapplicable a wearable/implantable format. Here, we report conformal, scalable device package integrates flexible amorphous silicon–based sensor array drug-loaded hydrogel for healing process. This system enable mapping at submillimeter resolution high sensitivity 0.1 °C, dynamically localizing regions associated with change, automatically followed heat-triggered drug delivery from triggered by wearable infrared light-emitting-diodes. We establish operational principles experimentally computationally evaluate functionalities wide range targets including live animal models human subjects. As an example medical utility, this yield monitoring/treatments tracking rats, designs be integrated automated wireless control. These findings create broad utilities these platforms diagnosis advanced healthcare.

Language: Английский

Citations

2