by Extivita | Jul 6, 2018 | Burns, Inflammation
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment has been proven to decrease neuroinflammation in rats. This study aimed to determine the potential mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory effects of HBO treatment on burn-induced neuroinflammation in rats. Thirty-six...
by Extivita | Jan 19, 2016 | Spinal Cord Injuries
Abstract: Seventy-five SD rats were randomly assigned to four groups: sham-operated group (Sham, n = 15), complete spinal cord transection (CSCT, n = 20) group, hyperbaric oxygenation group 1 (HBO1, n = 20), and hyperbaric oxygenation group 2 (HBO2, n = 20). The aim...
by Extivita | Mar 21, 2014 | Spinal Cord Injuries
Abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious medical problem with high mortality and disability rates. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment is beneficial for neurological recovery after SCI, but the underlying mechanisms await characterization. This study examined...
by Extivita | Oct 29, 2009 | Spinal Cord Injuries
Abstract: To evaluate the effect of ultra-early hyperbaric oxygenation on spinal edema and hind limb motor function in rats with complete spinal cord transection. Fifty-five healthy 3-month-old female SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group (n=15),...
by Extivita | Jan 9, 1998 | Cancer
Abstract: The goal of the current experiment is to test for protective effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on bone growth. Control C3H mice received hind leg irradiation at 0, 10, 20, or 30 Gy. HBO-treated groups received...
