Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine 2083P0011X
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine: Hyperbaric Medicine is also referred to as hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It's the medical use of oxygen at a higher level than atmospheric pressure in general. One of the therapeutic principles behind this medicine is that the increase pressure is of therapeutic value when HBOT is used in treating decompressions sickness or air embolism. Another is that exposure to hyperbaric oxygen mobilizes stem cells from the bone marrow by a nitric oxide.
Taxonomy Code: 2083P0011X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Preventive Medicine | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Preventive Medicine: This kind of medicine focuses on specific measures taken to prevent diseases, rather than waiting and trying to cure or treat them. Most General Physicians are focused on preventative medicine. The idea is taking basic precautions to avoid developing a condition that needs treatment.