by HBOT News | Dec 23, 2016 | Cancer
Abstract: Chronic radiation dermatitis is a late side effect of skin irradiation, which may deteriorate patients’ quality of life. There is a lack of precise data about its incidence; however, several risk factors may predispose to the development of this...
by HBOT News | Dec 23, 2016 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Chronic radiation dermatitis is a late side effect of skin irradiation, which may deteriorate patients’ quality of life. There is a lack of precise data about its incidence; however, several risk factors may predispose to the development of this...
by HBOT News | Dec 2, 2016 | Cancer
Abstract: Radiation cystitis is one of the possible complications from pelvic radiotherapy. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) improves tissue oxygenation and healing of scarred tissue. To assess the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the management of...
by HBOT News | Nov 30, 2016 | Carcinoma
Abstract: This investigation identifies interleukin 8 (IL-8) as the main inflammatory mediator in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The expressions of chemokines of IL-8, IL-1β and IL-6 and the cytokines of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were higher in...
by HBOT News | Oct 27, 2016 | Carcinoma
Abstract: PCF is the most common major complication after salvage total laryngectomy (TL), especially for previously irradiated patients with laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer. A 65-year-old woman presented with recurrent bilateral supraglottic SCC requiring salvage...
