[Results of international multiple sclerosis research].

Abstract: The present state of international multiple sclerosis research is summarized in a diagram on the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Recent epidemiological findings are reviewed, stressing regional increases in the frequency and the lower prevalence...

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Prooxidant states and tumor promotion.

Abstract: There is convincing evidence that cellular prooxidant states--that is, increased concentrations of active oxygen and organic peroxides and radicals--can promote initiated cells to neoplastic growth. Prooxidant states can be caused by different classes of...

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Osteoradionecrosis of the maxilla and skull base.

Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis of the maxilla and base of skull are rare phenomena, usually seen after combined therapy for malignancies of the maxillary sinus. While the mandible is most commonly affected by osteoradionecrosis, the maxilla and skull base may also be...

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[Hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of facial neuritis].

Abstract: The effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) in a multiple modality therapy versus the conventional treatment of patients with facial neuritis was investigated. HBO was used in the treatment of 42 patients. Twenty-nine patients with a similar picture of...

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