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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
Experience with osseointegrated implants placed in irradiated tissues in Japan and the United States.
Abstract: A survey was undertaken to analyze osseointegrated implants placed in irradiated maxillae and mandibles. It was found that nine centers in Japan and two centers in the United States had placed 228 implants in 44 patients. Of 228 implants,...
Causes and prediction of maldistribution during continuous spinal anesthesia with isobaric or hyperbaric bupivacaine.
Abstract: Many cases of cauda equina syndrome after maldistribution of local anesthetics during continuous spinal anesthesia have been reported. In experiments, a caudad route of catheter travel and the use of hyperbaric agents have been shown to...
[Use of antihypoxants in the acute period of myocardial infarction].
Abstract: A total of 620 patients with acute myocardial infarction were followed up in order to assess the efficacy of antihypoxants as a component of intensive care. 385 of these patients, divided into groups of 20-40 subjects, were administered...
Magnetic resonance imaging in the early diagnosis of group A beta streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis: a case report.
Abstract: Early diagnosis of invasive group A beta streptococcal (GABS) infection has been achieved in a patient using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) complemented by needle aspiration. Life-saving treatments of GABS infection that include...
[Necrotizing dermatitis, infections of soft tissue and deep fascia: classification and treatment].
Abstract: Nectrotizing fasciitis is a mixed infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue with a characteristic clinical and pathological appearance. Necrotizing soft tissue infections, caused by aerobic, anaerobic and mixed bacterial flora are an...
[Necrotizing dermatitis, infections of soft tissue and deep fascia: classification and treatment].
Abstract: Nectrotizing fasciitis is a mixed infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue with a characteristic clinical and pathological appearance. Necrotizing soft tissue infections, caused by aerobic, anaerobic and mixed bacterial flora are an...
The role of oxygen in cutaneous photodynamic therapy.
Abstract: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is based on the dye-sensitized photooxidation of biological matter in the target tissue, and utilizes light activated drugs for the treatment of a wide variety of malignancies. Skin is a target organ for PDT,...
Nipple-sparing total mastectomy of large breasts: the role of tissue expansion.
Abstract: Nipple-sparing total mastectomy remains an alternative for management of patients with high risk breast disease or patients with various types of symptomatic breast problems. In a patient with large breasts, however, achieving good...
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for wounds.
Abstract: Stone, , , , , , , , (1998). Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for wounds. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 1998 May;101(6):1738-9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9583516