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
Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible.
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is a serious complication of radiation therapy to the head and neck. Given the increased use of radiation therapy and combined chemotherapy-radiation therapy regimens in treatment of head and neck...
A retrospective study of patients with diabetes mellitus after partial foot amputation and hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Abstract: A retrospective chart review was conducted of 35 patients (40 feet) who received hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy after partial foot amputation between 1990 and 2000. Preoperative transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (tcPO2) levels,...
A retrospective study of patients with diabetes mellitus after partial foot amputation and hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Abstract: A retrospective chart review was conducted of 35 patients (40 feet) who received hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy after partial foot amputation between 1990 and 2000. Preoperative transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (tcPO2) levels,...
Brown recluse spider envenomation: dermatologic application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Abstract: Envenomation from the brown recluse (Loxosceles recluse) spider commonly proceed on one of three clinical pathways. The majority of bites (90%) result in nothing more than a local reaction. They are essentially self-limiting, require...
The treatment of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: the case for hyperbaric oxygen and bone graft reconstruction.
Abstract: Peleg, Lopez, , , , , , , (2006). The treatment of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: the case for hyperbaric oxygen and bone graft reconstruction. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radionecrosis: clear advice from confusing data.
Abstract: Laden, , , , , , , , (2005). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radionecrosis: clear advice from confusing data. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2005 Jul;23(19):4465; author reply...
Aural barotrauma in submarine escape: is mastoid pneumatization of significance?
Abstract: Submarine escape training is carried out by preselected, healthy young men under strictly controlled conditions regarding exposure to pressure and the rate of pressure change. This provides a unique opportunity to investigate the...
Non-stimulant treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
No abstract available Budur K, Mathews M, Adetunji B, Mathews M, Mahmud J. Non-stimulant treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2005 Jul;2(7):44-8. PMID: 21152160; PMCID: PMC3000197.
The effects of repeated thermal therapy for patients with chronic pain
Abstract Background: It has been reported that local thermal therapy with a hot pack or paraffin relieves pain. We hypothesized that systemic warming may decrease pain and improve the outcomes in patients with chronic pain. The purpose of this...