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Oxygen in hyperbaric chamber provides relief after radiotherapy
October 20, 2019Science News October 16, 2019 - University of Gothenburg Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can relieve self-reported symptoms and side-effects of radiotherapy against cancer in the pelvic region,…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy used to treat Radiation-induced cystitis
September 18, 2019The Lancet - Oncology Radiation-induced cystitis treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (RICH-ART): a randomised, controlled, phase 2–3 trial Published:September 16, 2019 Summary Background Late…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy help heal the brain?
July 15, 2017What is HBOT? HBOT involves breathing oxygen in a pressurized chamber in which the atmospheric pressure is raised up to three times higher than normal. Under these conditions, your lungs can…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy benefit the older adult patient?
July 5, 2017Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Brief History and Review of its Benefits and Indications for the Older Adult Patient www.managedhealthcareconnect.com/article/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-brief-history-and-review-its-benefits-and-indications-older…
What factors should be considered when seeking a provider of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
May 19, 2017When seeking a provider of hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Inquire about the chambers they use - how old are they? what kind are they (mono or multi place chambers...reference earlier blog regarding…
What is the history of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
April 5, 2017History of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Since the origins and development of hyperbaric therapy and diving medicine are closely tied, the use of compressed gas in medicine actually has ancient.…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy help with Osteoradionecrosis – “delayed radiation damage”?
January 23, 2017Osteoradionecrosis Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is bone that has died as a complication of radiation therapy. It occurs because radiation inevitably destroys normal cells and blood vessels, as well as…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy help with Radiation Damage – Soft Tissue Radionecrosis?
January 16, 2017Radionecrosis *Radionecrosis is a complication of cancer radiation therapy, especially external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). Necrosis means the death of cells in bones, organs, and soft tissues.…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) help to heal sports injuries?
January 9, 2017Sports Injuries Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help athletes at all skill levels heal more quickly and get back to their favorite pursuit. Many sports injuries involve strains and sprains, which…