by Extivita | Apr 2, 2014 | Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Abstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disorder of motor neurons causing progressive muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventual death from respiratory failure. There is currently no cure or...
by Extivita | Aug 18, 2009 | Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Abstract: The main pathological condition in patients with impaired wound healing is diabetes mellitus. These patients have significantly low circulating nitric oxide (NO) levels because the stimulatory action of insulin on NO synthesis is absent. Additionally,...
by Extivita | Jul 11, 2007 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: The objective of this preliminary study was to document general somatic and wound nitric oxide (NO) levels during and after hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The study evaluated 6 chronic wound patients that responded favorably to HBOT treatment (20...
