Anthropometric characteristics and sex influence magnitude of skin cooling following exposure to whole body cryotherapy.

This study explored whether anthropometric measures influence magnitude of skin cooling following exposure to whole body cryotherapy (WBC). Height, weight, body fat percentage, and lean mass were measured in 18 male and 14 female participants. Body surface area, body surface area to mass ratio, body mass index, fat-free mass index, and fat mass index were calculated.

The use of digital image capture in contact lens practice.

The present decade has seen the introduction of digital imaging systems to a number of medical environments, including contact lens practice. During the past year, the authors have used two anterior segment video-based digital image capture systems. These systems allow instantaneous image capture and have both diagnostic value to practitioners and educational value to patients.

Contemporary contact lens care products.

In recent years there have been significant changes in legislation relating to contact lens solutions and during this period many new products have been introduced for the effective care of both soft and rigid contact lenses. This paper reviews these various developments and emphasises the importance of providing appropriate education for the patient without which the various systems cannot be used either safely or efficiently.