by HBOT News | May 11, 2012 | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Abstract: To investigate whether hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) can improve the recovery of motor functions in rats after suction ablation of the right sensorimotor cortex. The experimental paradigm implies the following groups: Control animals (C), Control + HBO...
by HBOT News | May 10, 2012 | Cancer
Abstract: There is a 0.16% chance of a rectourethral fistula after prostate brachytherapy monotherapy using Palladium-103 or Iodine-125 implants. We present an unusual case report of a rectourethral fistula following brachyradiotherapy monotherapy for prostate...
by HBOT News | Apr 13, 2012 | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Abstract: To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment on the activation of astrocytes and the expression of glia-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) in the brain after traumatic brain injury (TBI). 54 male SD rats were...
by HBOT News | Apr 13, 2012 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTI) are rare, potentially fatal, operative emergencies. We studied a national cohort of patients to determine recent trends in incidence, treatment, and outcomes for NSTI. We queried the Nationwide Inpatient Sample...
by HBOT News | Apr 12, 2012 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Decisions on local and systemic wound treatment vary among surgeons and are frequently based on expert opinion. The aim of this meta-review was to compile best available evidence from systematic reviews in order to formulate conclusions to support...
