Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for choroidal neovascularization: a pilot study.
Abstract: Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide and affects patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Its natural course may lead to impaired central vision and macular fibrosis. Even VEGF blockade,...
The efficacy of pentoxifylline/tocopherol combination in the treatment of osteoradionecrosis.
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is an unfortunate complication of radiation therapy to the head and neck. Treatment has historically centered around hyperbaric oxygen therapy and surgical removal of necrotic bone. Recently, a new theory on the pathogenesis of ORN...
Long-term success of dental implant-supported dentures in postirradiated patients treated for neoplasms of the maxillofacial skeleton: a retrospective study.
Abstract: The reconstruction of oral function in irradiated patients with craniofacial tumors is a significant challenge. The aim of this study was to detect long-term success of dental implant-supported dentures in postirradiated patients treated for neoplasms of the...
Traumatic brain injury and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States and causes mitochondrial damage leading to impaired brain function. The purpose of this review is to (1) describe TBI processes and manifestations, (2) examine the...
Hyperbaric Oxygen in Lower Limb Trauma (HOLLT); protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Abstract: Open fractures with significant soft tissue injury are associated with high rates of complications, such as non-union, infection, chronic pain and disability. Complications often require further inpatient care, and in many cases, multiple operations and...
Hyperbaric Oxygen in Lower Limb Trauma (HOLLT); protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Abstract: Open fractures with significant soft tissue injury are associated with high rates of complications, such as non-union, infection, chronic pain and disability. Complications often require further inpatient care, and in many cases, multiple operations and...
Chronic radiation proctitis: tricks to prevent and treat.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to give an overview of the measures used to prevent chronic radiation proctitis (CRP) and to provide an algorithm for the treatment of CRP. Medical literature databases including PubMed and Medline were screened and critically...
Prevention of osteoradionecrosis of the jaws by low-intensity ultrasound in the dog model.
Abstract: The prevention of osteoradionecrosis of the jaws (ORNJ) is very important because of the current absence of effective therapies for this disease. The aim of this study was to determine whether low-intensity ultrasound has a preventive effect on ORNJ. Sixty...
Advanced Therapeutic Dressings for Effective Wound Healing–A Review.
Abstract: Advanced therapeutic dressings that take active part in wound healing to achieve rapid and complete healing of chronic wounds is of current research interest. There is a desire for novel strategies to achieve expeditious wound healing because of the enormous...