Hyperbaric-oxygen therapy

Article Abstract:

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has shed its image as a treatment in search of a disease. The treatment involves breathing 100% oxygen at 2 or 3 times atmospheric pressure through a mask or a tube in a chamber. It can substantially raise blood and tissue oxygen levels which can prevent wound infections and hasten wound healing. There are 259 facilities in the US that offer hyperbaric therapy. It is effective in treating carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, osteomyelitis, anemia from severe blood loss and arterial gas embolism. One treatment costs $300-$400 and there are few serious side effects.

Hyperbaric oxygenation

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Drug therapy for alcohol dependence

Article Abstract:

There are many effective drugs to treat alcohol dependence. Disulfiram (Antabuse) inhibits the metabolism of alcohol, causing excessive symptoms that are supposed to act as a deterrent. However, studies have found Antabuse to be no better than placebo. Naltrexone and acamprosate appear to be the most effective drugs. Other drugs include dopamine agonists, mood stabilizers, sedatives, and serotonergic drugs. Many alcohol addicts have an underlying psychiatric disorder and are using alcohol to self-medicate. Treatment of the underlying disorder could be beneficial in these cases.

Alcoholism

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Diuretic therapy

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Patients with kidney, liver and heart disease may need a diuretic to remove excess fluid in the body, a condition called edema. Loop diuretics are best in patients with kidney insufficiency but thiazide diuretics and dialysis may be needed. Edema caused by liver cirrhosis should be treated with spironolactone. Patients with edema caused by congestive heart failure should benefit from loop and thiazide diuretics. Side effects of diuretics include skin reactions, kidney inflammation, hearing disorders and potassium and magnesium loss.

Edema, Diuretics

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