When an injury does not heal, it can cause increased risk of infection. Since the skin is the largest organ in our body, its critical that we take care of it and take proper measures to heal nonhealing wounds. Dr. Caroline Halperin, medical director of the The Center...
In Part 2 of this Research Rundown, we continue our discussion from the previous Research Rundown and dive in deeper to the Evidence Brief prepared by the Veteran Administration (VA), entitled Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury and or Post-Traumatic...
It's been proven time and time again over the past 100+ years that oxygen promotes healing. And when you add oxygen and pressure together, the result is pretty miraculous as the oxygen can saturate the body at an impressive increased rate to turn off inflammation and...
Image Credit: ReutersBelgian golfer Nicolas Colsaerts is on the road to recovery from a rare kidney disease. I was diagnosed in December 2021 with a rare kidney disease called membranous nephropathy that has had an impact on my health, life, family and career. Having...
Mets' James McCann is congratulated on April 19, 2022. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara James McCann of the NY Mets is back! It was estimated that McCann would be on the injured list for about six weeks after he underwent surgery for a fractured hamate bone. ...
In Part 1 of this Research Rundown, we try to wrap our heads around an evidence brief prepared for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), entitled Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury and or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Highlights: The brief...
In September 2016 Eli Campbell was bitten three times by a coastal taipan snake - one of the most toxic venomous snake in existence. He was only two years old at the time of the attack, and was left blind and unable to walk or talk for almost 3 months. “He had to...
In this Research Rundown we review a study that investigates the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat military personnel. This study is a good example of the studies floating around that could be preventing our American Heroes from getting the help they need and...
Wound Care Awareness Week is June 6-10. Starting in 2014 Healogics®, established Wound Care Awareness Week to bring attention and awareness to wound care, because it is estimated that almost seven million Americans suffer chronic wounds. McLaren Bay Region Wound Care...
Image Credits: Yorkshire Post, promoted by OxifyBreathing oxygen under pressure could offer lasting relief from chronic headaches and migraines. Hyperbaric oxygen is a cumulative therapy, meaning the more treatments you have the more benefit you will experience. For...
