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Pedor thics
DIABETES RESEARCH
September-October 2019
Volume 51, Issue 5
Features
16 | Thermal Imaging Today and Its
Relevance to Diabetes
BY FRANCIS RING D.SC., FIPEM, FRPS
In this article, the author discusses the basics of
utilizing thermal imaging cameras as assessment
tools. Dr. Ring takes us through the early studies
exploring this technology and points out details
and concerns surrounding it. How reliable is
this system at predicting tissue breakdown and
assessing the effects of offloading modifications?
32 | The Reason to Contribute- Giuseppe
Lombardo,. C.Ped, OST
PFA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
In the first of a multipart series, PFA Board
members speak about what drove them to join
PFA and volunteer for the Board. What is their
motivation? What do they hope to accomplish?
Hopefully, their answers to these questions will
motivate you to get involved yourself!
"Since the 1960s, there is now a
greater understanding of thermal
physiology and the relationship
between skin temperature and
blood perfusion."
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10 | Featured Contributiors 56 | Marketplace 58 | Products & Services
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