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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...

    • Date de publication : 14/06/2005
  • 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...

    • Date de publication : 14/09/2004
  • 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...

    • Date de publication : 12/02/2007
  • Réduire les fuites de frigorigènes dans les supermarchés

    Les fuites de frigorigènes représentent un problème récurrent, en particulier dans le domaine du froid commercial. Une initiative américaine vise à identifier les principales causes des fuites et à proposer des...

    • Date de publication : 15/12/2021