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01-12-2011 | Review
Application of medical gases in the field of neurobiology
Authors:
Wenwu Liu, Nikan Khatibi, Aishwarya Sridharan, John H Zhang
Published in:
Medical Gas Research
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Issue 1/2011
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Abstract
Medical gases are pharmaceutical molecules which offer solutions to a wide array of medical needs. This can range from use in burn and stroke victims to hypoxia therapy in children. More specifically however, gases such as oxygen, helium, xenon, and hydrogen have recently come under increased exploration for their potential theraputic use with various brain disease states including hypoxia-ischemia, cerebral hemorrhages, and traumatic brain injuries. As a result, this article will review the various advances in medical gas research and discuss the potential therapeutic applications and mechanisms with regards to the field of neurobiology.