What’s new in burns and metabolism.
Abstract: Sheridan, Tompkins, , , , , , , (2004). What's new in burns and metabolism. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 2004 Feb;198(2):243-63. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14759783
Essential role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase for mobilization of stem and progenitor cells
Abstract Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) is essential for neovascularization. Here we show that the impaired neovascularization in mice lacking eNOS is related to a defect in progenitor cell mobilization. Mice deficient in eNOS (Nos3(-/-)) show reduced...
Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of fecal incontinence secondary to pudendal neuropathy.
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has several physiologic effects on damaged nerves in animal models, which lead to an improvement in neurologic function. Idiopathic fecal incontinence secondary to pudendal neuropathy is usually treated with biofeedback, which shows...
[A case of emergency surgery in a patient with bronchial asthma under continuous spinal anesthesia].
Abstract: A 78-year-old male, observed for bronchial asthma, underwent two emergency operations within eight days. The first operation was performed under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation. Anesthesia was maintained by sevoflurane-oxygen and continuous...
The effect of hyperbaric oxygen on ischemia-reperfusion injury: an experimental study in a rat musculocutaneous flap.
Abstract: The effect of hyperbaric oxygen is known to increase survival of ischemic tissue but its mechanism is not fully understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen on a rat musculocutaneous flap versus ischemia-reperfusion...
A systematic overview of radiation therapy effects in urinary bladder cancer.
Abstract: A systematic review of radiation therapy trials in several tumour types was performed by The Swedish Council of Technology Assessment in Health Care (SBU). The procedures for evaluation of the scientific literature are described separately (Acta Oncol 2003;...
Post concussion syndrome
Abstract Individuals sustaining mild traumatic brain injuries often report a constellation of physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral symptoms referred to as post concussion symptoms (PCS). The most commonly reported post concussion symptoms are headache,...
Dental extractions in the irradiated head and neck patient: a retrospective analysis of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center protocols, criteria, and end results.
Abstract: This study was designed to use our institutional experience with irradiated head and neck patients to evaluate 1) dental extraction incidence and sequelae; 2) those patients who developed osteoradionecrosis via extraction and the efficacy of hyperbaric...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy 2003 Medicare coverage decision.
Abstract: Schaum, , , , , , , , (). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy 2003 Medicare coverage decision. Advances in skin & wound care, ;16(5):244. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14581816