Dr. Paul Harch, who has been using HBOT to treat children suffering from drowning injuries since 1989, explains that in this case study from 2017 shrunken areas of brain tissue from the drowned victim actually re-grew after HBOT treatment. In one of the first such...
NFL Agent Leigh Steinberg had 150 HBOT dives
NFL Agent Leigh Steinberg is committed to helping NFL players quickly analyze and heal from head injuries. It might be impossible to prevent a concussion or TBI in the NFL, but it's easier than ever to now heal one. His homework on healing modalities – things like...
High hopes HBOT helps 16-month old drowning victim
Ayla Pinkett, 16-months old, fell into a retention pond a month ago. She nearly drowned to death and was left in a comatose state. Her family has pushed for the girl to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to aid in her recovery. To date, they raised over $6,000...
Research Rundown: Part 1 – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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...
Research Rundown: Alternative Uses of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Military Medicine
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...
Research Rundown: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a Potential Treatment for PTSD Associated with TBI
In this Research Rundown we dive into a study that used hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat animal subjects suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) associated with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Highlights: The study shows substantial evidence of HBOT...
Research Rundown: Effect of HBOT on Chronic Neurocognitive Deficits of TBI Patients
In this Research Rundown we examine a TBI HBOT study that gets two thumbs up from our host, Edward diGirolamo. TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries) is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the general population, with 25% of patients experiencing PCS...
Oxygen and pressure to benefit brain health
A recent systematic review published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology discovered that hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be a very effective and safe therapy option for mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). The review was conducted by Dr. Paul G. Harch, a clinical...
Systematic Review and Dosage Analysis: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Efficacy in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Persistent Postconcussion Syndrome
Background: Mild traumatic brain injury results in over 15% of patients progressing to Persistent Postconcussion Syndrome, a condition with significant consequences and limited treatment options. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been applied to Persistent Postconcussion...
NC veterans with TBI, PTSD to receive free hyperbaric oxygen treatments
Extivita RTP is finding success using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Under Senate Bill 422, and in collaboration with The Community Foundation of NC East,...