Introduction While some studies have investigated the cooling properties of warm beverages, no studies have examined thermal well-being in warm environments in relation to beverage temperature. Methods Thirty researchers were randomised in a 1:1 ratio in a double-blinded cross-over study. Participants were randomised to drink 10cl of 10°C and 50°C decaffeinated tea, 15 minutes apart while staying outside in the Turkish summer heat at noon.
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October 2023
Purpose: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operations worldwide and despite this, the incidence of chronic pain remains high after inguinal hernia repair. The optimal nerve handling strategy is controversial and the rate at which nerves are identified remains uncertain. This study aimed to determine the identification rates of the ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, and genitofemoral nerves as well as nerve handling strategies.
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