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Research on life sciences described by G.S. Song and colleagues

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 6th, 2009

Data detailed in 'Relationship between ambient temperature and heat flux in the scrotal skin' have been presented. According to recent research from Seoul, Korea, "Excessive scrotal heating or cooling may lead to the cessation of spermatogenesis. Data regarding heat exchange rates in scrotal skin can be used to control testicular temperature within the appropriate range."

"Heat flux (HF) in the scrotal skin surface is generated based on the surrounding environment. This study aims to elucidate the HF of scrotal skin by varying ambient temperature. Twenty college students including seven varicoceles volunteered as the subjects (mean age: 22.95 ±SD 1.96 years;...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-08-06)

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