by HBOT News | Apr 22, 2014 | Stroke
Abstract: Neurosurgical operations may result in surgical injury which would lead to postoperative neurological deficits. Hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning (HBO-PC) may be beneficial for such people. However, the exact mechanism underlying HBO-PC is not well known...
by HBOT News | Nov 7, 2013 | Clinical Trials, HBOT Research, Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident
To confirm or refute recently published data regarding the reduction in post-stroke ischemic
penumbra, that used SPECT/CT, by using the more precise tools of PET/MRI.
by HBOT News | Aug 27, 2013 | Stroke
Abstract: Air embolism is a preventable, often undiagnosed but potentially treatable cause of ischemic stroke with a high morbidity and mortality. It is usually iatrogenic ocurring especially in patients in ICU setting. We describe the case and neuroimaging of a...
by HBOT News | Jun 6, 2013 | Stroke
Abstract: This article outlines the therapeutic mechanisms of hyperbaric oxygenation in acute stroke, based on information obtained from peer-reviewed medical literature. Hyperbaric oxygen is an approved treatment modality for ischemia-reperfusion injury in several...
by HBOT News | May 28, 2013 | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Abstract: A decrease in blood glucose levels (BGL) during hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) is a well-recognised phenomenon, but studies of this are limited and inconclusive. This study evaluated the effect of HBOT on BGL in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM),...
