Abstract: The intralesional injection of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (EGF-IL), a new therapy, has been claimed to prevent major amputations in advanced diabetic foot lesions. In this study, the efficacy of EGF-IL on advanced diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)...
HBOT Research
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Extivita maintains an extensive research & publication database for various diseases and therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Neurofeedback, Nutritional IV Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy.
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Non-surgical interventions for late rectal problems (proctopathy) of radiotherapy in people who have received radiotherapy to the pelvis.
Abstract: This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2002, and previously updated in 2007. Late radiation rectal problems (proctopathy) include bleeding, pain, faecal urgency, and incontinence and may develop after pelvic radiotherapy treatment for...
Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane Allograft for Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers in Patients With Multiple Comorbidities: A Case Series.
Abstract: Cellular and/or tissue-based products (CTPs) are emerging treatment options for chronic non-healing wounds. Dehydrated amniotic membrane allograft (DAMA) was used in 7 patients whose wounds had not responded adequately to standard and adjuvant therapies;...
Calcaneal Osteomyelitis Associated With a Severe Abscess.
Abstract: Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is a common complication of the diabetic foot and the majority of minor and major amputations are preceded by DFO. The diagnosis and treatment of DFO are both challenging. Early recognition and comprehensive management of...
To evaluate the level of oxidative and antioxidative parameters and its relationship with clinical symptoms in women with Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Background Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (PFMS) is a common chronic pain syndrome with an unknown etiology. Increased oxidative stress results from an imbalance between products of oxidation and antioxidant defenses. There are several clinical conditions associated...
Fibromyalgia Pathogenesis and Treatment Options Update
Abstract This review article presents and summarizes up-to-date literature on the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, pathophysiological mechanisms, and treatment options for fibromyalgia patients. First, the most recent diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia, as put...
Carotid duplex ultrasound and transcranial Doppler findings in commercial divers and pilots.
Abstract: The risky working environments of divers and pilots, and the possible role of extreme ambient pressure in carotid stenosis, make ischemic stroke an important occupational concern among these professionals. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association...
An Implantable Depot That Can Generate Oxygen in Situ for Overcoming Hypoxia-Induced Resistance to Anticancer Drugs in Chemotherapy.
Abstract: In the absence of adequate oxygen, cancer cells that are grown in hypoxic solid tumors resist treatment using antitumor drugs (such as doxorubicin, DOX), owing to their attenuated intracellular production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Hyperbaric oxygen...
Comparison of hyperbaric oxygen versus iloprost treatment in an experimental rat central retinal artery occlusion model.
Abstract: Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is one of the serious ophthalmological emergencies with poor visual prognosis. Iloprost is a stable prostacyclin analogue and has prominent anti-edema, anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and antiagregant effects. The...


