A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia

Re:A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia – a... by WalterSear on Monday October 01, 2018 @01:00AM (#18110147)

Not for half an hour, unless you have someone patient with a kettle.

I have seen one journal abstract where that that was used, but I don't know the details. There are better methods though, if you have the budget of a hospital or research center, such as IR lights filtered through water. There's also a article outlining various methods of inducing hyperthermia.

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Re:A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia – a... by DoreenMichele on Monday October 01, 2018 @01:08AM (#18110181)

Well, perhaps not by itself .

I used to take an ear thermometer in the tub with me, dunk my head, check temp in both ears to make sure I hit 102, then wrap up in bedding, fully covered, for 20 minutes or so.

Edit in reply to your edit:

Yes I also preheated water on the stove and had assistance from a family member, though technically no kettle was involved.

There are no doubt better methods if you have scads of money. If you don't, a bathtub and big pot on the stove, plus blankets, can readily get you there for cheap.

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Re:A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia – a... by WalterSear on Monday October 01, 2018 @03:07AM (#18110555)

I've spent ~$200 on this.

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Re:A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia – a... by DoreenMichele on Monday October 01, 2018 @03:10AM (#18110569)

For some people, that would be a lot of money.

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Re:A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia – a... by TheSpiceIsLife on Monday October 01, 2018 @05:43AM (#18111181)

If you have an instant gas hot water you have fairly unlimited hot water. You could position the bath plug to leak at a set rate and continually add hot water to maintain an appropriate water temperature.

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