by HBOT News | Oct 27, 2011 | Key Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This is a preliminary report on the safety and efficacy of 1.5 ATA hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in military subjects with chronic blast-induced mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI)/post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sixteen military subjects received 40 1.5 ATA/60 min HBOT sessions in 30 days. Symptoms, physical and neurological exams, SPECT brain imaging, and neuropsychological and psychological testing were completed before and within 1 week after treatment. Subjects experienced reversible middle ear barotrauma (5), transient deterioration in symptoms (4), and reversible bronchospasm (1);
by HBOT News | Jul 14, 2008 | Clinical Trials, HBOT Research, Neurologic Deficiency
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to
improvements in emergency medical care, transportation and specialized trauma facilities, the
number of people surviving TBI with impairment has significantly increased in recent years.
The long term cognitive sequelae, which are often not visible persist far beyond the
resolution of the obvious physical disabilities. This combined with the relatively low
awareness of the general public has designated TBI as the "silent epidemic" (TBI CDC 2006).
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been suggested as a possible treatment modality for
these cases and preliminary studies are promising.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of HBOT in the treatment of
chronic mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). Sequential SPECT scans of the brain and
neurocognitive testing will be used to evaluate cerebral blood flow (CBF) response, cognitive
and functional improvement following treatment.
by HBOT News | Apr 12, 2008 | Chronic Heart Failure
Abstract: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (transient apical ballooning of the left ventricle) is a recently described and often underdiagnosed entity. The syndrome is observed predominately in postmenopausal women and the clinical signs are similar to those of an acute...
by HBOT News | Jul 19, 2006 | Cancer
Abstract: From 2001 to 2005, 66 patients referred for perioperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) for debridement of necrotic tissue or prevention of radionecrosis were assessed with quality of life measures, before and after completion of HBO2 and surgery. The...
by HBOT News | Mar 3, 2006 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: A retrospective analysis of 42 patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections treated with adjunctive HBO2 to ascertain efficacy and safety. Overall mortality was 11.9% and morbidity 5%. Necrotizing soft tissue infections have historically high rates of...
