What is hyperthermia, where did it come from, and how does it affect the body? This category covers four foundational questions as a starting point for understanding hyperthermia. Content is general educational information and does not make efficacy claims about any specific medical device.
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What Is Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia is a medical procedure that raises the temperature of a specific …
Learn more →History & Applications
Clinical research into hyperthermia as an adjunctive cancer therapy has …
Learn more →How Heat Affects Cells
The effect of heat on cells varies with temperature and duration, and may …
Learn more →Heat & Tissue Response
Different body tissues have different tolerance and responses to heat, which is …
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