by HBOT News | Mar 7, 2014 | Leukemia
Abstract: There is no consensus regarding how to manage osteonecrosis in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients. Therefore, we performed a quality assessment of the literature with the result of a search strategy using the MESH terms osteonecrosis, children,...
by HBOT News | Mar 6, 2014 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: The aim of this qualitative study was to describe the lived experience of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) sufferers and to explore how this chronic disease affected their health-related quality of life. Participants included persons with a history of...
by HBOT News | Feb 26, 2014 | Burns
Abstract: Exposure to cold, dehydration, and aging are known to contribute to the development of decompression sickness (DCS) in divers. Hypertension and nicotine usage have also been suggested as risk factors. Vasoconstriction is an underlying mechanism associated...
by HBOT News | Feb 21, 2014 | Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Abstract: The value of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of diabetic ulcers is still under debate. Available evidence suggests that HBOT may improve the healing of diabetic ulcers, but it comes from small trials with heterogeneous populations and...
by HBOT News | Feb 18, 2014 | Stroke
Abstract: The adverse effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on cardiac physiology are considered a potential hazard during the treatment of some patients. The haemodynamic effects of HBO are poorly understood and the incompatibility of electrical equipment inside the...
