A computer-implemented method for classifying a tissue type within a tissue sample using laser-stimulated thermal imaging (LSTI) is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a first thermal image of the tissue sample, introducing at least one thermal stimulation into at least one thermal stimulation volume within the tissue sample, obtaining a second thermal image of the tissue sample, creating a spatial temperature plot based on the first and second thermal images, determining at least one thermal diffusion parameter from the spatial temperature plot, and classifying each tissue type adjacent to each of the at least one thermal stimulation volumes based on the at least one thermal diffusion parameter.

A computer-implemented method for classifying a tissue type within a tissue sample using laser-stimulated thermal imaging (LSTI) is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a first thermal image of the tissue sample, introducing at least one thermal stimulation into at least one thermal stimulation volume within the tissue sample, obtaining a second thermal image of the tissue sample, creating a spatial temperature plot based on the first and second thermal images, determining at least one thermal diffusion parameter from the spatial temperature plot, and classifying each tissue type adjacent to each of the at least one thermal stimulation volumes based on the at least one thermal diffusion parameter.

A steam heating tool includes a cover member that has a cover portion covering a mouth and a nose of a user, and a steam generator that is held on a surface of the cover portion on a side of the user, in which a space interposed between the cover portion and a face of the user is formed at a time of use, and the steam heating tool satisfies following formulae (1) to (3): 300VG1,500 (1); 40MV150 (2); and 5VG/MV25 (3), where VG represents a cumulative steam generation amount [mg] released into the space for 10 minutes from a start of steam generation of the steam generator, and MV represents a volume [mL] of the space.

An eye mask-type hydrogen supply device that is freely portable when carried by a user and with which it is possible to supply hydrogen to the areas around both eyes and the eyeballs while warming the eyelids, wherein the eye mask-type hydrogen supply device can be used continuously by replacing a hydrogen gas supply pack.

An eye mask-type hydrogen supply device that is freely portable when carried by a user and with which it is possible to supply hydrogen to the areas around both eyes and the eyeballs while warming the eyelids, wherein the eye mask-type hydrogen supply device can be used continuously by replacing a hydrogen gas supply pack.

An oral device includes an intraoral bolus simulator comprising an exterior surface and having an interior volume Tillable with a fluid. An extraoral user interface extends from the bolus simulator, and can be used to locate or position the intraoral bolus simulator. In various embodiments, the fluid may be a gas or a liquid, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, an oral device includes an extraoral handle, a shield connected to the handle, a tether extending from the shield, and a bolus simulator connected to the tether.

An oral device includes an intraoral bolus simulator comprising an exterior surface and having an interior volume Tillable with a fluid. An extraoral user interface extends from the bolus simulator, and can be used to locate or position the intraoral bolus simulator. In various embodiments, the fluid may be a gas or a liquid, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, an oral device includes an extraoral handle, a shield connected to the handle, a tether extending from the shield, and a bolus simulator connected to the tether.

A flexible malleable warming device generates heat through an exothermic chemical reaction. The device can conform to an endoscope to heat it for use. The device can further include one or more surfaces for applying anti-fogging solution and white-balancing the camera of the endoscope.

A thermal device comprising a garment (42A) that may be placed against at least a part of the body (10), the garment (42A) defining at least one enclosed compartment (48, 50) defined between an inner wall (65) and an outer wall (66), and an inlet (21) whereby liquid may be introduced into each such enclosed compartment (48, 50). Each enclosed compartment (48, 50) contains dry material (30) comprising water-soluble chemical compounds that dissolve endothermically or exothermically, and also a compressed sponge (62). There may also be an air bleed valve (64) to bleed any air out of the compartment (48, 50) when water is introduced. The device enables a patient's body to be cooled or heated in emergency, needing only addition of water, and incorporating no toxic or hazardous materials.

A thermal device comprising a garment (42A) that may be placed against at least a part of the body (10), the garment (42A) defining at least one enclosed compartment (48, 50) defined between an inner wall (65) and an outer wall (66), and an inlet (21) whereby liquid may be introduced into each such enclosed compartment (48, 50). Each enclosed compartment (48, 50) contains dry material (30) comprising water-soluble chemical compounds that dissolve endothermically or exothermically, and also a compressed sponge (62). There may also be an air bleed valve (64) to bleed any air out of the compartment (48, 50) when water is introduced. The device enables a patient's body to be cooled or heated in emergency, needing only addition of water, and incorporating no toxic or hazardous materials.