Adjuncts to preparing wounds for closure: hyperbaric oxygen, growth factors, skin substitutes, negative pressure wound therapy (vacuum-assisted closure).
Abstract: Achieving closure in a chronic wound requires provision of adequate oxygen delivery to the tissue, adequate protein and other nutritional factors, a moist environment, an appropriate inflammatory milieu, dèbridement, and correction of contributing medical...
Aseptic osteonecrosis in a child with nephroblastoma healed by hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Abstract: Bernbeck, Krauth, Scherer, Engelbrecht, Göbel, , , , (2002). Aseptic osteonecrosis in a child with nephroblastoma healed by hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Medical and pediatric oncology, 2002 Jul;39(1):47-8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12116080
Occupational burns from oxygen resuscitator fires: the hazard of aluminum regulators.
Abstract: There have been over 30 incidents of oxygen resuscitator fires over the last 6 years, causing severe burns to a number of fire fighters, emergency medical service personnel, health care workers, and patients. The National Institute for Occupational Safety...
Pluripotency of mesenchymal stem cells derived from adult marrow
Abstract We report here that cells co-purifying with mesenchymal stem cells--termed here multipotent adult progenitor cells or MAPCs--differentiate, at the single cell level, not only into mesenchymal cells, but also cells with visceral mesoderm, neuroectoderm and...
Hyperbaric oxygen for the treatment of radiation cystitis and proctitis.
Abstract: Chronic radiation cystitis and radiation proctitis are known complications of the use of radiotherapy in the treatment of pelvic malignancies. These complications are, in part, due to endothelial damage and decreased vascularity and oxygenation to pelvic...
Response to article by Buchman et al. Use of hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Abstract: Connor, Bennett, , , , , , , (2002). Response to article by Buchman et al. Use of hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 2002 Jul;35(1):98; author reply...
Bad breaks. Keep the priority & care of orthopedic injuries in proper perspective.
Abstract: The recognition and appropriate emergency management of orthopedic emergencies is essential to minimize damage and optimize outcome. Priorities, principles and good judgment can make a difference in the overall outcome for the injured patient. These...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, multiple sclerosis, and unapproved indications: taking a stand.
Abstract: Jacoby, , , , , , , , (2001). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, multiple sclerosis, and unapproved indications: taking a stand. Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc, 2001...
Treatment of multiple sclerosis with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Abstract: Despite considerable research effort there is little controlled evidence that a course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2T) results in any benefit for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The great majority of randomized trials involved investigating a...