That means one would need to give only 10 % of the original dose to patients to achieve the same degree of hyperthermia as with traditional nanoparticles. (sciencemag.org)
In 2003, during a major European heat wave, 14,802 people died of hyperthermia in France alone. (scientificamerican.com)
While saunas are not nearly as potent as hyperthermia treatments (which can expose the body to up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit), infrared saunas can heat the body a few degrees and cause a fever. (infraredsauna.com)