What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the effectiveness of outpatient hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) combined with magnetotherapy for arterial occlusive diseases in 107 patients.
What They Found
Among 70 patients treated with HBO and magnetotherapy, remission lasted 1-2 years, significantly longer than the 3-8 month remission observed in patients treated with HBO alone. A prolonged positive effect was produced in 64 patients overall, suggesting the combined approach was more effective.
Canadian Relevance
This study was not conducted in Canada and has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The study's design, which lacks a placebo-controlled group and is from 1990, limits the generalizability and strength of its conclusions.