Abstract: We describe here an experience of successful treatment of systemic sclerosis (SSc) complicated with various gastrointestinal (GI) problems including pneumoperitoneum, pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis and malabsorption syndrome. A 35-year-old female had...
Multiple Sclerosis
Explore the latest research on the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to treat Multiple Sclerosis. Extivita maintains an extensive publication database for Multiple Sclerosis and various other indications with therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Neurofeedback, Nutritional IV Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy. Explore our database on Acne and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy aka, HBOT, below.
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Hyperbaric oxygen for multiple sclerosis. Review of controlled trials.
Abstract: This review assesses the evidence of the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen in multiple sclerosis. Material & methods - We used a list of predefined criteria for good methodology and interpreted the results of 14 identified controlled trials with emphasis on...
Dysbarism: the medical problems from high and low atmospheric pressure.
Abstract: The most serious problems resulting from a change in ambient pressure are pulmonary barotrauma with air embolism and decompression sickness. The small differential pressures used in ventilators at atmospheric pressure may tear lung tissue and, in diving,...
[Diseases curable with hyperbaric oxygenation therapy in ambulatory care].
Abstract: Luongo, , , , , , , , (1991). [Diseases curable with hyperbaric oxygenation therapy in ambulatory care]. Minerva anestesiologica, 1991 May;57(5):251-7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1944954
Treatment of multiple sclerosis with hyperbaric oxygen. Results of a national registry.
Abstract: Three hundred twelve patients were entered into a long-term study of effects of hyperbaric oxygen on multiple sclerosis. The protocol called for an initial 20 treatments in either the monoplace or multiplace chamber on a daily basis followed by monthly...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. A clinical and electrophysiological study in a 2 year follow-up.
Abstract: 15 patients with chronic progressive Multiple Sclerosis were treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at 2.0 atmospheres absolute for a total of 20 daily exposures followed by 2 exposures every month. The treatment was carried out for a 24 months follow-up. No...
Patients’ decisions about continuing with therapy in chronic illness: a study of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: The criteria which may be employed by chronically ill people in their decision about whether to continue with therapy were investigated in the context of a clinical trial of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for multiple sclerosis. An open-ended question about...
The chief scientist reports … hyperbaric oxygen for multiple sclerosis patients.
Abstract: An 18-month uncontrolled study of the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy was conducted in 97 individuals with multiple sclerosis. Two-thirds of the patients were classified as progressive and one-third as stable. Assessment was based mainly on three...
Long-term results of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: James, Webster, , , , , , , (1989). Long-term results of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in multiple sclerosis. Lancet (London, England), 1989 Aug;2(8658):327. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2569121