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1 online resource |
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Intro -- Preface -- Introduction -- Contents -- Part I: What is Molecular Hydrogen Medicine? -- 1: The Power of Hydrogen Molecules Uncovered -- 1.1 Early Sporadic Reports of Hydrogen Effects -- 1.1.1 How the Story Started in Japan -- 1.2 Ohsawa, Ohta, and the Dawn of Molecular Hydrogen Medicine -- 1.2.1 Molecular Hydrogen Selectively Eliminates ROS -- Column 1: When Hydrogen Has Come to be Known-the World as Seen by Lavoisier -- References -- 2: Development of Molecular Hydrogen Medicine -- 2.1 Therapeutic Hydrogen Effects More Extended than Expected |
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2.1.1 Possible Therapeutic Effects of Molecular Hydrogen -- Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury -- Injuries Due to Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery -- Acute Erythematous Skin Diseases -- Peritonitis to Sepsis -- Wound Healing -- Radiation Injuries -- Metabolic Syndrome -- Brain Impairments -- Lung Diseases -- 2.1.2 Preventive Effects of Molecular Hydrogen -- 2.2 Origin of Fatigue and Aging -- 2.2.1 The Mechanism of Fatigue -- 2.2.2 The Mechanism of Aging -- 2.3 The Current State of Molecular Hydrogen Medicine |
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2.3.1 Establishment of the Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Research on Molecular Hydrogen -- 2.3.2 Major Research on the Medical Effects of Hydrogen Molecules -- 2.3.3 The Current State of Human Clinical Trials -- 2.4 Major Results of Human Clinical Trials -- References -- 3: From the Front-Line of Research: Interviews -- 3.1 Interview with Dr. Ikuroh Ohsawa of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology -- 3.2 Interview with Dr. Motoaki Sano of Department of Cardiology, Center for Molecular Hydrogen Medicine, Keio University |
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3.3 Interview with Dr. Hirohisa Ono of the Neurosurgery Department, Nishijima Hospital -- Column 2: Alzheimerś Disease -- References -- 4: Physiological Effects of the Hydrogen Molecules -- 4.1 Entry of Hydrogen Molecules into Human Body -- 4.2 Hydrogen Molecules Are Harmless -- 4.3 The Mechanisms of Action on Diseases -- 4.3.1 Direct Scavenging of Hydroxyl Radicals -- 4.3.2 Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway -- 4.3.3 Actions Mediated by Intestinal Microbiota -- 4.3.4 Additional Notes -- References -- 5: Some Fundamental Properties of Hydrogen and Water -- 5.1 The Solubility of Hydrogen in Water |
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5.2 Hydrogen Bonding in Water -- 5.3 Tunneling Mechanism in Atomic/Molecular Migration -- 5.3.1 What Is the Tunneling Mechanism? -- 5.3.2 Tunneling Motion of Hydrogen Atoms -- 5.3.3 Tunneling Motion of Hydrogen Molecules -- 5.4 The Grotthuss Mechanism for the Migration of Hydrogen in Water -- References -- 6: Preparation, Handling, and Usage of Hydrogen -- 6.1 Hydrogen Gas and Hydrogen Water for Medical Use -- 6.1.1 How to Administer Hydrogen -- 6.1.2 Hydrogen Gas -- 6.1.3 Hydrogen Water for Medical Use -- 6.2 Hydrogen Water as Supplement -- 6.2.1 Difference from Carbonated Water |
| Summary |
This book provides a comprehensive account of the current status of molecular hydrogen medicine, a young field that emerged with the discovery that inhalation of hydrogen gas leads to the elimination of harmful reactive oxygen species in rats. Various physiologic effects have since been demonstrated, and possible medical applications identified. Numerous clinical projects have now been undertaken, yielding startling results. Despite this, molecular hydrogen medicine remains underappreciated among the medical community at large. The author aims to rectify this situation by fairly but critically evaluating the potential clinical benefits based on the latest scientific research. In addition, the observed physiological effects of hydrogen gas are considered within the broad context of the evolution of life on earth, offering new perspectives and helping to place molecular hydrogen medicine legitimately within the framework of life sciences. Written in an accessible manner, the book will be of value to students, researchers, clinicians, and the general public |
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"Revised translation from the Japanese language edition: Suiso Bunshi wa Kanari Sugoi"--Copyright page |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 3, 2021) |
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Hydrogen -- Physiological effect
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Hydrogen -- Therapeutic use
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Medicine.
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Human physiology.
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Life sciences.
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Medicine
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Biological Science Disciplines
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medicines (material)
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biological sciences.
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medicine (discipline)
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Hydrogen -- Physiological effect
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Human physiology
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Life sciences
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Medicine
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789811571572 |
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9811571570 |
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