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Scalp CoolerComposite Consulation Concepts, Inc.'s Chemo-cooler, a scalp cooling system based on NASA space suit technology, prevents hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy. A head covering is placed over plastic tubing through which cold water is circulated from a cylinder. A controller monitors time and temperature. With chemo-cooler, 63% of patients lost almost no hair; 9% suffered only moderate hair loss. The technique was commercialized by an ex-NASA employee.
Document ID
20020090889
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Spinoff 1986
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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