HBOT News & Research
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is increasingly appearing in the news and new research as a treatment for a variety of conditions involving inflammation. Use the search or select an article below to to keep up to date on the most recent HBOT News.
Recent Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) News
New hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol can improve cognitive function of older adults
Research published today in peer-reviewed journal Aging Date: July 15, 2020 Source: American Friends of Tel Aviv University Summary: A new study has demonstrated for the first time that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can significantly enhance the...
Role of NAD +-Modulated Mitochondrial Free Radical Generation in Mechanisms of Acute Brain Injury
Abstract It is commonly accepted that mitochondria represent a major source of free radicals following acute brain injury or during the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells are determined...
During NC Phase 2 COVID-19 Re-Opening
COVID-19 Update - Extivita-RTP REMAINS OPEN 5 DAYS/WEEK and continues to serve all of our patients with dive times offered throughout the day. As North Carolina enters Phase 2 of re-opening, we continue to comply with CDC infection control...
Peak Alpha Frequency in Relation to Cognitive Performance
Abstract Objective Peak alpha frequency (PAF) is reported to be a nervous system property which is genetically endowed and reflected in individual's cognitive functioning. Cognitive performance denotes the mental processes for effective changes in...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Vascular Complications in Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract Vascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are common. Since impaired oxygen balance in plasma plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic DM-associated complications, the administration of hyperbaric oxygen...
Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective For Treating Autism?
Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized as a developmental disability caused by abnormalities in brain function. Studies link ASD with various physiological abnormalities, such as cerebral hypoperfusion, oxidative stress,...
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARD)
Excerpt Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are a class of drugs indicated for the treatment of inflammatory arthritides including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). They can also be...
The Hyperoxic-Hypoxic Paradox
Effective metabolism is highly dependent on a narrow therapeutic range of oxygen. Accordingly, low levels of oxygen, or hypoxia, are one of the most powerful inducers of gene expression, metabolic changes, and regenerative processes, including angiogenesis and stimulation of stem cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation.
Association Between Vitamins and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Center-Based Survey in Mainland China
Abstract To date, conflicting results about the role of vitamins in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have been reported along with a lack of systematic studies on all types of serum vitamins in patients with ALS. Moreover, extensive studies have...