The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy combined with hair transplantation surgery for the treatment of alopecia
Abstract Background Transplanted hair follicles suffer from various injuries, which are difficult to prevent. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) was reported to be an excellent procedure to promote capillary regeneration and reduce ischemia-reperfusion injury. Aim To...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diagnosis Rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages because the early signs and symptoms mimic those of many other diseases. There is no one blood test or physical finding to confirm the diagnosis. During the physical exam, your doctor will...
Diseases and Conditions Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fast Facts Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis. It is caused when the immune system (the body’s defense system) is not working properly. RA causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Treatments...
Cognitive enhancement of healthy older adults using hyperbaric oxygen: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract: More than half of community-dwelling individuals sixty years and older express concern about declining cognitive abilities. The current study’s aim was to evaluate hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) effect on cognitive functions in healthy aging adults. A...
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 cognitive...
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 by two opposing...
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 response to...
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 therapy (HBOT) has...
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, inflammation, and...