Scientists are studying Hydrogen H2 for Astronauts

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Sixteen platform speakers presented clinical and basic aspects of the medical application of molecular hydrogen. Among them were three treatments for patients with neurological and dental diseases. Dr. Mikio Hirayama (Department of Neurology, Kasugai City Hospital) and his colleagues presented their clinical report of treatment for a patient with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episode (MELAS) syndrome. He reported that a 33-year-old female patient was successfully treated by drinking hydrogen-containing water for one and half years, which reduced the frequency of episodic cerebral ischemia. Dr. Tohru Ibi (Department of Neurology, Aichi Medical School) conducted an open label trial on mitochondrial disorders and inflammatory myopathies, and demonstrated a remarkable reduction of several serum markers specific for myelopathy. He also conducted a double-blind crossover trial; however, the trial showed no significant effects, which was likely due to a small amount of hydrogen water and to a short observation period. Both reports suggest that oral administration of hydrogen water is likely to be effective for mitochondrial diseases. Dr. Noriyuki Tanaka (Uchida Dental Clinic) reported that direct dental application of hydrogen water on injured regions reduced inflammation and promoted healing in dental operations, including tooth extraction.

Medical Gas Research's editor-in-chief Dr. John Zhang (Department of Neurosurgery, Loma Linda University, CA) gave a greeting talk, introducing the aims and scope of the journal. Dr. Zhang pointed out the importance of stimulating medical gas research and collaborating with a wide-range of people in various fields.

Dr. Michael P. Schoenfeld from NASA gave a special lecture on the potential application of H₂ to protect astronauts from radiation-mediated injury during long space travel. Cosmic radiation induces serious oxidative stress, which is one of the major issues to be resolved by hydrogen research.....