by HBOT News | Jul 2, 2010 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly spreading, soft-tissue infection involving the subcutaneous tissues. Necrotizing fasciitis originating from a dental-related source is rare. Practitioners should be aware that this infection could occur in patients who are...
by HBOT News | Jun 12, 2010 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Tissue repair at wound sites begins with clot formation, and subsequently platelet degranulation with the release of platelet growth factors, which are necessary and well-regulated processes to achieve wound healing. Platelet-derived growth factors are...
by HBOT News | Jun 1, 2010 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is an effective adjunct treatment for ischemic disorders such as chronic infection or chronic wounds. It combines hyperoxic effects with the stimulating potential of post-therapeutic reactive hypoxia. As its crucial effects,...
by HBOT News | May 29, 2010 | Cancer
Abstract: Lymphedema is a complication that may occur after surgical resection and radiation treatment in a number of cancer types and is especially debilitating in regions where treatment options are limited. Although upper and lower extremity lymphedema may be...
by HBOT News | May 14, 2010 | Autism
Abstract: Mychaskiw (2010). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and neurologic disease: the time has come. Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc,...
