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
[Fournier’s syndrome].
Abstract: Fournier's syndrome, a necrotizing subcutaneous infection of the male genitalia, is characterized by an explosive onset and a rapid evolution. It is caused by a synergistic interaction of several aerobe and anaerobe bacteria. The...
Necrotizing fasciitis. Review of the literature and case report.
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the hand was preceded by an outbreak of porphyria cutanea tarda in a 31-year-old woman. The presentation, course, differential diagnosis, and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis, including a review of the...
Preliminary report on the effect of hyperbaric oxygen on cystoid macular edema.
Abstract: The treatment of established cystoid macular edema has been enigmatic. This is a preliminary study of five patients treated by intermittent hyperbaric oxygen with an intensive regimen of 1.5 hours two times per day for seven days and two...
Hyperbaric medicine. A specialized mode of treatment that is gaining acceptance.
Abstract: Harris, Young, , , , , , , (1987). Hyperbaric medicine. A specialized mode of treatment that is gaining acceptance. Indiana medicine : the journal of the Indiana State Medical Association, 1987...
Complications of hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of head and neck disease.
Abstract: , , , , , , , , (1987). Complications of hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of head and neck disease. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1987...
Radiation therapy in hyperbaric oxygen for head and neck cancer at Royal Adelaide Hospital–1964 to 1980.
Abstract: This report describes experience with radiation therapy in hyperbaric oxygen in 201 patients with squamous carcinoma arising in the mobile portion of tongue (anterior 2/3), oropharynx, hypopharynx, and supraglottic larynx, treated between...
Perfluorochemicals and hyperbaric oxygen in radiation therapy: a cautionary note.
Abstract: Lowe, , , , , , , , (1987). Perfluorochemicals and hyperbaric oxygen in radiation therapy: a cautionary note. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 1987...
An unusual complication of rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids.
Abstract: Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids has had a low incidence of complications until recently, when five deaths resulted from bacterial septicemia or toxemia. The case presented describes a severe soft-tissue infection following banding...
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment in multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: Wilkinson, Johnson, , , , , , , (1987). Hyperbaric oxygen treatment in multiple sclerosis. The New Zealand medical journal, 1987 Jan;100(816):8-9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3543761