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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 that appear 6-12 months later, known as late effects of radiation. These effects can include damage to healthy tissues, scarring, and…

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 destroy cancer cells, but it can also damage healthy tissues in the pelvic area, including the bladder. Radiation cystitis is a…

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 osteomyelitis to be diagnosed “chronic refractory” the patient must first be treated with proper culture-directed antibiotics and surgical debridement for at…

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 and space heaters. When carbon monoxide levels in the air are too high, your body will substitute carbon monoxide for oxygen…

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 be found with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) as an adjunct therapy for…

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 formally acknowledging the use of mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy as unsafe in certain settings due to the dangers of fire and…

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 flap viability. Which can delay adjuvant therapy, require additional surgical procedures, and compromise aesthetic outcomes. Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy can help. Approximately…

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 many as 85% of potential amputations can be avoided when advanced modalities, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, are added…

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 emerged as an effective treatment for some patients who previously had little hope of recovering from late side effects of radiotherapy…

More than seven million people in the United States are living with chronic wounds. About 34 million people have diabetes, 25% of which will develop foot ulcers. And each year, 17 million people in the nation are diagnosed with cancers, about half of them will receive radiation therapy.  One thing all of these conditions have…

Patient selection criteria for hyperbaric oxygen treatment: An introduction Hyperbaric medicine is an effective pathway in treating a variety of illnesses. While some physicians specialize in hyperbaric medicine, others have limited knowledge. It helps to have a basic background on what hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) is and what illnesses/indications it is recommended for. In short, when…

Get The Facts About Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Exploring the best treatment options for your chronic wounds can be overwhelming. Ideal treatments are those that are the least invasive while providing the best long-term results. Patients are experiencing promising results with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) . What is HBOT? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment…