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HBO for xerostomia (dry mouth) after head and neck radiotherapy
Evidence is anecdotal however 20-30% of patients appear to show improvement.
Dr David Wilkinson of Adelaide Hospital has been studying this for some time but has not yet released his results.
More patients are required for a parallel study. This would be a quick trial.
Proposed areas of Research
Neurology
HBO for Acute CVA (stroke)
HBO for chronic neurologic impairment post CVA
ENT
HBO in acute neurosensory hearing loss
HBO used prophylactically for people receiving head & neck radiotherapy
HBO for xerostomia (dry mouth) after head and neck radiotherapy
Cardiovascular
HBO for treatment of coronary atherosclerosis
HBO for morbidity reduction in non drug-eluting stents
Orthopedic
HBO an alternative to surgery for avscular necrosis
Does HBO expedite fracture healing?
Gastroenterology
HBO use in pseudo-intestinal obstruction in children
HBO used in pneumotosis cystoids intestinalis
HBO in Crohn's disease
Problem (non-diabetic) Wound Care
Use of HBO in non-diabetic problem wounds
Diving
Is Nitrogen narcosis in children an issue for young divers?
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