by HBOT News | Feb 28, 2002 | Cancer
Abstract: To analyse the antibiotic prescribing trends for exodontia and minor oral surgery in patients with a history of radiotherapy. Also, to evaluate the use of hyperbaric oxygen as a separate modality in the prevention of osteoradionecrosis. A survey of...
by HBOT News | Sep 14, 2001 | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Abstract: A 55-year-old woman was seen in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic because of a nonhealing wound on her left leg of approximately 2 months’ duration. She had an 8-month history of multiple wounds appearing on her arms and legs. The patient...
by HBOT News | Aug 22, 2001 | Stroke
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been used in the treatment of cerebral ischaemia with positive effects on tissue oxygenation. We present a case of haemorrhagic stroke treated successfully with HBOT and review the literature on its role in...
by HBOT News | Jun 23, 2001 | Macular Degeneration
Abstract: Macular edema (ME) is a primary reason for permanent decreases of visual acuity (VA) in diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions. The standard treatment (photocoagulation, rheological treatment) provide only a limited success. We have therefore...
by HBOT News | May 25, 2001 | Spinal Cord Injuries
Abstract: Spinal cord ischemia sometimes causes paraplegia because the spinal motor neuron cells are vulnerable to ischemia. Although various protective remedies for spinal cord injury have been reported, there have been few established clinical methods. Although...
