HBOT News & Research
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is increasingly appearing in the news and new research as a treatment for a variety of conditions involving inflammation. Use the search or select an article below to keep up to date on the most recent HBOT News.
Recent Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) News
Phagocytic activity of neutrophils improves over the course of therapy of diabetic foot infections.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in phagocytic activity of neutrophils of type 2 diabetic patients with foot infections over short treatment courses. The potential utility of the phagocytic index in determining the...
Radiation cystitis: indication for hyperbaric oxygen.
Abstract: Witucki, , , , , , , , (2009). Radiation cystitis: indication for hyperbaric oxygen. The Journal of emergency medicine, 2009 Apr;36(3):296-7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18325711
Mitochondrial delivery is essential for synaptic potentiation
Abstract Mitochondria, as portable generators that power synaptic function, regulate the ATP supply and calcium homeostasis in the neuron. As molecular interactions within the synapses before and after the potentiation are beginning to be...
Necrotizing fasciitis: case report and review of literature.
Abstract: We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis of the lower limb. This medico-surgical emergency is a life-threatening invasive soft-tissue infection which primarily involves the fascia superficialis and rapidly extends along subcutaneous...
The role of TNF-alpha in chronic inflammatory conditions, intermediary metabolism, and cardiovascular risk
Abstract The recent insight that inflammation contributes to the development of atherosclerosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus constitutes a major breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms underlying these conditions. In addition, it opens the way...
Treatment of gastrointestinal radiation injury with hyperbaric oxygen.
Abstract: Chronic radiation enteritis develops in 5-20% of patients following abdominal and pelvic radiation. Current treatments are largely ineffective. To assess the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) as a treatment for chronic...
Current management for late normal tissue injury: radiation-induced fibrosis and necrosis.
Abstract: Radiation-induced fibrosis (RIF) and radionecrosis (RN) are late complications that are usually considered irreversible. Usual management strategy includes eliminating local and general aggravating factors and controlling acute and...
Managing complications of radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients: Part IV. Management of osteoradionecrosis.
Abstract: Head and neck cancer is becoming a more recognizable pathology to the general population and dentists. The modes of treatment include surgery and/or radiation therapy. Pretreatment dental assessment should be provided for these patients...
[Clinical study on acupuncture combined with hyperbaric oxygenation for improving balance function of cerebral infarction].
Abstract: To observe effect of acupuncture combined witb byperbaric oxygenation on balance function of cerebral infarction. Seventy-two cases were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 36 cases in each group. The control...