We hypothesized that exposure tohyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) would mobilize stem/progenitor cells from the bone marrow by a nitric oxide from the bone marrow by a nitric oxide ( NO) -dependent mechanism.The population of CD34 cells in the peripheral circulation of humansdoubled in response to a single exposure to 2.0 atmospheres absolute(ATA) O2 for 2 h. …
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Background: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), one of the diabetic complications, brings high burden to diabetic patients. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been proven to be an effective clinical method for the treatment of DFU. However, the mechanisms still to be elucidated.Methods: Diabetic foot mice model was established, and treated with hyperbaric oxygen. Haematoxylin & Eosin …
Background: Beneficial effects of hyperbaric oxygen on ischemic vasculardiseases have been noted. Acceleration of wound healing with basic fibroblast growth factor has also been reported. The authors employed combination therapy of hyperbaric oxygen and basic fibroblast growth factor in patients with skin ulcer in legs refractory to conventional therapy.Methods: Three men and four women were …
Animal experiments were performed to investigate whether and how the administration of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) affects gene expressions ofprocollagens, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in injured medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). In 64 Sprague-Dawley rats,the MCL of the left knee was lacerated at the midsubstance, and the …
Abstract: Although many studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy can signif icantly improve symptoms and quality of life of patients affected by femoral head necrosis, this therapy is not worldwide approved yet. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate its clinical effect. Relevant studies published before May 2020 were systematically searched using terms related …
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanics and structural bone matrix in dia betic rats subjected to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO).MethodsTwenty-four male rats were divided into the following groups: Control; Control + HBO; Dia betic, and Diabetic + HBO. Diabetes was induced with streptozotocin (STZ) in the diabeticGroups. After 30 days, HBO …
AbstractObjective. To evaluate the feasibility and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Design. A cohort study with a delayed treatment arm used as a comparator. Setting. Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada. Subjects. Eighteen patients diagnosed with FM according tothe American College of Rheumatology and a score 60 …
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AbstractBackground: Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic pain and fatigue, among other manifestations, thus advising interventions that do not aggravate these symptoms. The main purpose of this study is to analyse the effect of low-pressure hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on induced fatigue, pain, endurance and functional capacity, physical performance and cortical excitability when compared with a physical …
ABSTRACTObjective. Neuromuscular efficiency (NME) is impaired in fibromyalgia (FM). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment using 100% of oxy gen through an oxygen mask. HBOT in FM induces changes in cortical excita bility and a secondary reduction in pain and muscle fatigue. However, there are still no direct data indicating changes in muscle fatigue. …
Abstract: Bisphosphonates (BPs) suppress bone resorption and increase bone strength, thus reducing the risk of fracture. Oral BPs are widely used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and osteopenia. Here, we describe the case of a postmenopausal woman who took oral alendronate for .3 years for osteoporosis. The patient presented at the clinic with sharp jaw …
