by Extivita | Mar 22, 2017 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Recent Australian attempts to facilitate disinvestment in healthcare, by identifying instances of ‘inappropriate’ care from large Government datasets, are subject to significant methodological flaws. Amongst other criticisms has been the fact...
by Extivita | Dec 10, 2013 | Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus affects 25.8 million Americans and is predicted to almost double by 2050. The presence of diabetes complicates hospital courses because of the microvascular complications associated with disease progression. Patients with diabetes represent...
by Extivita | Dec 10, 2013 | Burns
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus affects 25.8 million Americans and is predicted to almost double by 2050. The presence of diabetes complicates hospital courses because of the microvascular complications associated with disease progression. Patients with diabetes represent...
by Extivita | Sep 19, 2012 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is an effective treatment for diabetic chronic wounds. HBO reduces inflammation and accelerates wound healing, by mechanisms that remain unclear. Here we examined a mechanism by which HBO may reduce neutrophil recruitment,...
by Extivita | Jul 24, 2012 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: This paper discusses the role of molecular oxygen as an aid to wound healing, and the potential value of the three major therapies which allow the delivery of oxygen to the wound site: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Topical Oxygen Therapy (TOT) and a new...
