Abstract: This article reviews the essentials hyperbaric medicine. Specifically, we review the basic mechanism of action, the six most common indications for treatment, methods of accessing care, typical treatment concerns, and effectiveness of hyperbaric medicine....
HBOT Research
Explore our database on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Research below.
Extivita maintains an extensive research & publication database for various diseases and therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Neurofeedback, Nutritional IV Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy.
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The safe treatment, monitoring and management of severe traumatic brain injury patients in a monoplace chamber.
Abstract: This report describes how 27 patients with severe traumatic brain injury were safely treated, monitored and managed in a monoplace chamber that was compressed with air to 1.5 atmospheres absolute (152 kPa). A total of 75 hyperbaric oxygen treatments were...
Multifocal necrotizing fasciitis – case report.
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare, life-threatening soft-tissue infection, characterized by rapidly spreading inflammation, with secondary necrosis of the fascia and surrounding tissues. It is mostly caused by group A beta-haemolytic streptococci or...
Treatment of central retinal artery occlusions.
Abstract: Weiss, , , , , , , , (). Treatment of central retinal artery occlusions. Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc, ;37(1):51-3; author reply 54-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20369653
Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ) therapy. A critical review.
Abstract: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is an area of uncovered bone in the maxillo-facial region that did not heal within 8 weeks after identification by health care provider, in a patient who was receiving or had been exposed to...
Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ) therapy. A critical review.
Abstract: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is an area of uncovered bone in the maxillo-facial region that did not heal within 8 weeks after identification by health care provider, in a patient who was receiving or had been exposed to...
Attenuating experimental spinal cord injury by hyperbaric oxygen: stimulating production of vasculoendothelial and glial cell line-derived neurotrophic growth factors and interleukin-10.
Abstract: The present study was carried out to further examine the mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO(2)) on experimental spinal cord injury (SCI). Rats were divided into three major groups: (1) sham operation (laminectomy only);...
Calcific uremic arteriolopathy–the argument for hyperbaric oxygen and sodium thiosulfate.
Abstract: Calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA) is a rare event primarily in patients with end-stage kidney disease which is characterized by small vessel media calcification, panniculitis, dermal necrosis producing exquisitely painful difficult to heal wounds....
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in fibromyalgia
Abstract Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome with unknown etiology and pathophysiology. Recent studies have shown some evidence demonstrating that oxidative stress may have a role in the pathophysiology of FM. Furthermore, it is controversial the role of...

