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Decompression sickness, often referred to as “the bends,” is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when a diver surfaces too quickly or violates safe no-decompression limits. This can lead to nitrogen bubbles forming…
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Radiation therapy is a commonly used treatment for cancer that uses high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. While it can be highly effective in destroying cancer cells, it can also cause long-term side effects…
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What is Radiation Cystitis? Radiation cystitis is a complication that can occur after radiation therapy for cancer in the pelvic region, specifically the bladder, prostate, uterus, and rectum. Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to…
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What is Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis (CRO)? Chronic refractory osteomyelitis is a persistent or reoccurring infection of bone or bone marrow that is resistant to traditional antibiotic treatments and surgical debridement. For a case of…
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What is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? As a tasteless, odorless, and sightless gas, carbon monoxide can be deadly in large doses. Especially common during the winter months due to an increased usage of gas fireplaces…
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Advancements In the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease & Other Arterial Insufficiencies PAD is also the major contributor to amputations of the lower extremities, affecting nearly 20 million Americans each year, however, hope can…
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In recent weeks we have seen three of the leading medical institutions, The American Medical Association (AMA), the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued statements…
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Healing After Radiation Attempting a breast reconstruction with damaged, irradiated tissue can reduce your chances of healing. In fact, 30% of patients undergoing breast reconstruction immediately after a mastectomy develop partial loss of skin…
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Diabetic Foot Wound Treatment And Limb Preservation Saving Limbs and Lives Approximately 25% of people with diabetes will develop foot ulcers in their lifetime. 130,000 people with diabetes will undergo an amputation. However, as…
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Recovering From The Late Side Effects Of Radiotherapy Statistics show that Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) will be developed in approximately 15% of head and neck cancer patients who have been treated with radiation therapy. HBOT has…
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