Is Thermography a Mammogram Alternative? Part 1 and 2 September 14, 2016 My guest this week is Dr. Carla Garcia, a board certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine with more than 30 years of experience in Integrative Medicine and an expert in thermography. In this 2-part interview, she discusses thermography, how it is useful for […]
Posts in category Thermographic Evaluation
Rebuttle to No-Touch Study ~ Misleading Media About Thermography
The recent plethora of articles reporting a study published that compares a certain type of infrared imaging for breast cancer with mammography has been taken out of context and perspective by some journalists and by certain self interest groups within the medical profession. The ‘No touch breast scan’ product was tested alongside mammography for the […]
Yale Study – Trial Using Meditherm DITI System
“Early assessment of the efficacy of digital infrared thermal imaging in pediatric extremity trauma” by: Cicero T. Silva & Nausheen Naveed & Syed Bokhari & Kenneth E. Baker & Lawrence H. Staib & Saad M. Ibrahim & Karl Muchantef & Thomas R. Goodman Received: 11 January 2012 / Accepted: 1 February 2012 Copyright of Am […]
Diagnostic tool at KC Zoo illuminates temperature of animals
Diagnostic tool at KC Zoo illuminates temperature of animals By MATT CAMPBELL The Kansas City Star GARVEY SCOTT This print of a thermographic image taken of an elephant was displayed by Kansas City Zoo veterinarian Kirk Suedmeyer. The veterinarian at the Kansas City Zoo uses the toy — er, diagnostic tool — nearly every day. […]
Mammograms & Thermography — Panel’s recommendation has merit.
Mammograms & Thermography — Panel’s recommendation has merit. The two techniques look at different things. Thermography looks at abnormal blood vessel formation, which is an early event in the life of a cancer. Mammography looks at masses (1 centimeter or larger) and calcification patterns, which are later developments. Each has reliability in the recent literature […]
Alternative to Mammograms
Sunday, November 22, 2009 The Record Alternative to mammograms In view of the recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations concerning new guidelines for having mammograms, some vital information for women needs to be presented. The new guidelines are for the general population, not those at high risk of breast cancer because of family history […]
The Secret Weapon In Breast Cancer Detection?
Originally published in Issue 1 2005 icon The Secret Weapon In Breast Cancer Detection? By Madeleine Kingsley Once upon a time, thermography was a secret weapon. Its heat-sensing ability helped the military flush out adversaries hiding by night and led missiles to their targets. People trapped in burning buildings, lost at sea or in snowdrifts, […]
Early Detection Guidelines For Breast Cancer
Content from ACCT website One day there may be a single method for the early detection of breast cancer. Until then, using a combination of methods will increase your chances of detecting cancer in an early stage. These methods include : Annual breast thermography screening for women of all ages. Mammography, when considered appropriate for […]
Indications for Thermographic Evaluation
Altered Ambulatory Kinetics Altered Biokinetics Arteriosclerosis Brachial Plexus Injury Biomechanical Impropriety Breast Disease Bursitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Causalgia Compartment Syndromes Cord Pain/Injury Deep Vein Thromosis Disc Disease Disc Syndromes Dystrophy External Carotid Insufficiency Facet Syndromes Grafts […]