Effect of Electrical Current Stimulation on Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Growth

Alneami, Auns Q; Khalil, E Gh; Mohsien, Rana A.; Albeldawi, Ali F.

doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1003/1/012112

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“…The cap design features three layers: a silicone layer in direct contact with the scalp, an aluminum foil layer in the middle, and an external layer for insulation from room temperature. [11] Over the years, several designs aimed at scalp cooling have been developed, utilizing various suitable temperature ranges [24][25][26]. These designs, including the Paxman device, have achieved significant success in preventing partial or complete hair loss (alopecia) during chemotherapy, yielding satisfactory results as illustrated in Figure 1 [27,28].…”

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Advanced Sensor-Based Cap Cooling System for Mitigating Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

Shukur,

Al-Neami,

Mohsin

2023

I2M

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Chemotherapy, a pivotal cancer treatment, frequently instigates alopecia, a psychologically distressing side effect that may deter patients from undergoing treatment. This paper presents a novel, sensor-equipped cooling cap designed to mitigate this hair loss by lowering scalp temperature, thereby reducing blood flow to the scalp before, during, and after chemotherapy. The innovation lies in substituting the conventional mechanical compressor-condenser system with electronic Peltier elements and a radiator, marking a significant evolution in cooling cap technology. The system, composed of a cap and a cooling section, was trialed on six breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with different chemotherapy drugs such as Taxol, Taxotere, and Anthracyclines. Initial observations reported hair retention in up to 89% and 59% of cases treated with Taxotere/Taxol and Anthracyclines respectively, suggesting variable efficacy based on the chemotherapy drug used. The lightweight, flexible system features a smart touchscreen control and an economical design using readily available components, offering userfriendly efficiency and comfort.

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