Reexamining age, race, site, and thermometer type as variables affecting temperature measurement in adults - A comparison study.

"Competing interests Thermometer devices and sheaths were donated by BD (mercury-in-glass) and RG Medical Diagnostics (Galinstan-in-glass). Funding for this investigation was received by the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) from two supporting sponsors: Geratherm Medical Diagnostic Systems and RG Medical Diagnostics. Funding requests were initiated by OHSU staff. Grant sources of the study had no role in study design, data collection, data analysis/interpretation, or report writing."

"AcknowledgementsThe author of this investigation wishes to acknowledge the financial support, as received by OHSU, of two study sponsors: Geratherm Medical Diagnostic Systems and RG Medical Diagnostics. The donation of thermometer devices from BD Corporation and RG Medical Diagnostics is also acknowledged and sincerely appreciated. Thanks go to three research assistants: Deborah James, Aubrey Sharp, and Denise Stiltner. Finally, sincere appreciation is expressed to all of the staff and volunteering patients of the Merle West Medical Center, without whom this investigation could not have taken place."