Revolutionizing Medical Diagnostics with Thermal Imaging
Discover cutting-edge solutions for optimal wellness
Discover cutting-edge solutions for optimal wellness
Thermography is a radiation-free, state-of-the-art screening procedure that uses heat detection to locate areas of temperature differences in the body. Most pathological processes demonstrate a form of increased heat, and some neurological processes show excessive cold, or hypothermia Breast disease can be detected by looking for areas of excessive or increasing heat that may indicate areas of angiogenesis, or increase of blood vessels supplied by a growing tumor.
Thermography has been used for breast cancer detection since 1956. It was cleared by the FDA in 1982 as an adjunctive procedure for breast cancer screening. There are over 800 published studies in peer-reviewed journals about thermography of the breast alone. Most of these articles show the success rate of breast thermography greater than 90%. A 2008 study at the New York Presbyterian Hospital in Cornell was published in the American Journal of Surgery showing a 97% sensitivity
Thermography is used for general breast health assessment. As toxins and excessive hormones create increased heat in the breast, monitoring of these heat patterns is an excellent way to promote wellness and see the response to various health approaches and treatments
Breast Thermography is a non-invasive and painless way to screen for breast cancer without radiation or compression of the breast. It uses state of the art medical infrared technology to assess heat in the breast. Comparative exams create a baseline for monitoring breast health based on individual thermal patterns and changes.
Scientists use infrared technology in most aspects of modern science including weather, space programs, military, espionage, and other applications. In these areas thermography is a 100% reliable tool for assessment to be used along with other technologies.
In the realm of breast thermography, the focus is on identifying heat patterns in the breast that could be indicative of pathology. Tumor growth typically results in increased vascular patterns, which can be detected using advanced infrared cameras. Thermography aims to establish a baseline for overall breast health and wellness.
Thermography is a reliable and comfortable adjunctive procedure that is used in conjunction with traditional screening methods for conditions including breast cancer. Please understand that Thermography is NOT a stand-alone diagnostic test, but it provides valuable additional information that can be used in a holistic screening approach.
Indeed, there have been instances where thermography has helped identify areas of concern in women who have undergone mammography with no detected issues. The November 2012 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine discusses the potential benefits of integrating different methods for a comprehensive screening strategy.
Thermography has additional importance in addressing the often overlooked demographic of women under the age of 40, and those with dense breasts. These groups sometimes present challenges for traditional screening methods. Annually, over 20,000 cases of breast cancer occur in the US in the under 40 age group, and the nature of the disease in these cases tends to be more aggressive, less responsive to treatment. Currently, there’s no routine screening protocol for these women.
In this context, thermography offers potential as a useful adjunctive screening procedure. It does not replace any existing methods, but can be an important tool in the arsenal of preventative healthcare for women of all ages and conditions. This potential of thermography warrants further investigation and research to continue enhancing women’s health practices.
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