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  • Biological effects of low temperature

    In the past couple of decades, the use of cryosurgery for the treatment of tumours, i.e. destroying abnormal lesions while protecting surrounding tissues, has spread. The biological effects of cryosurgery can be divided into 2 types: early/direct...

    • Publication date : 2005/06/14
  • Cold to help the Olympic athletes recover

    With temperatures in Athens reaching 40°C, keeping cool and maintaining fluids was a focus for athletes. Contrary to popular belief, saunas and hot spas dehydrate the body and cause fatigue. Hence, the Australian Olympic team devised an entire...

    • Publication date : 2004/09/14
  • Cryotherapy

    Whole-body cryotherapy: what does it feel like? Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) began in Japan in the 1980s. Applications include fibromyalgia, chronic joint and spinal pain, neurodermatitis and psoriasis. Swelling and pain due to sports injuries or...

    • Publication date : 2007/02/12
  • Reduce refrigerant leaks in supermarkets

    Refrigerant leaks are a recurring problem, particularly in the commercial refrigeration sector. An American initiative aims to identify the main causes of leaks and to propose solutions to reduce...

    • Publication date : 2021/12/15
  • Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry

    The adoption of cryogenic processes in the food and beverage industry is predominantly driven by liquid nitrogen (LIN), and it is the preferred candidate for food chilling and...

    • Last update : 2023/11/07
    • Langues : English, French
    • Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs