by HBOT News | Nov 13, 2011 | Clinical Trials, HBOT Research, Obesity
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) is applied for several diseases. The effect on insulin
sensitivity is yet unknown. Hypothesis: HBO therapy improves insulin sensitivity in patients.
by HBOT News | May 24, 2011 | Clinical Trials, HBOT Research, Obesity
Obesity is an epidemic in Western society and is the biggest risk factor for insulin
resistance and type 2 diabetes. The investigators have preliminary evidence showing that
hyperbaric oxygen therapy rapidly increases insulin sensitivity in humans. This requires
confirmation in a larger population, and with this study the investigators will also test for
mechanisms how this occurs. The investigators suspect that modulation of hypoxia and stress
response proteins following changes in tissue oxygenation may contribute to these
improvements. This study has the potential to yield new and important insights into the
insulin resistance in obesity.
by HBOT News | Nov 17, 2009 | Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) causes not only hyperglycemia but oxidative stress, resulting mainly enhanced production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS). Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatments are applied various diseases including diabetic patients with...
by HBOT News | Jan 10, 2008 | Burns
Abstract: Fournier’s gangrene (FG) describes necrotizing infections of the perineum in both sexes. Controversies in treatment of FG include the roles of orchiectomy, urinary and/or fecal diversion, and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO). Because burn centers often treat...
by HBOT News | Dec 5, 2005 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Sternal wound dehiscence and infection are major problems for patients and health care providers. A range of risk factors, including diabetes, obesity and internal thoracic artery harvest, has been implicated. Several pathophysiological mechanisms, which may...
