A new treatment for PTSD using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is showing promise at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research in Israel. The therapy, traditionally used for conditions like decompression sickness, is now being applied to PTSD, with significant improvements reported in patients, including survivors of the October 7th attacks and military veterans. Despite skepticism and high costs, the treatment is gaining attention for its potential to regenerate neurons and blood vessels in the brain, prompting calls for similar trials in the U.S. to aid veterans.
Antibiotics are no longer necessary prior to dental procedures for individuals with prosthetic joints, even in the first few months or years after the joint replacement, according to guidelines from the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. There is evidence that dental procedures do not increase the risk of prosthetic joint infection, and antibiotics do not reduce the risk of infection after a dental procedure. In another case, a patient who experienced rectal bleeding after proton therapy for prostate cancer found relief through argon plasma coagulation (APC) after hyperbaric oxygen therapy failed to provide relief. The effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy may vary among individuals, and multiple specialists may be needed for consultation in determining the best treatment.
A 76-year-old male with frequent nighttime urination problems was prescribed tamsulosin and tadalafil, but they were not effective. The problem could be an enlarged prostate or an overactive bladder, which can be distinguished by specialized tools available with urologists. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be used to treat radiation-induced wounds, but it may take months to heal. Wound care experts typically include plastic surgeons and wound care nurses.
Men with increased urinary frequency in the nighttime may have an enlarged prostate, which can be treated with medications like Tamsulosin or Tadalafil. However, an overactive bladder can also cause similar symptoms, and a urologist can help distinguish between the two. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be effective in treating radiation-induced wounds, but it may take months to heal and should be used in addition to standard wound care practices.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is showing promise in treating long Covid symptoms, but limited data and high costs are causing skepticism among medical experts. The therapy involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to enable the body to repair cognitive and physical damage. Private facilities charge more than $50,000 for the treatment, which is not covered by insurance. While some long Covid patients have reported improved symptoms, more data is needed to establish it as a well-established treatment. Larger-scale studies are ongoing, but there is no concrete timeline for when they'll yield data.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is more effective in treating fibromyalgia resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI) than drug therapy, according to a study by Tel Aviv University. The study found that HBOT is much more effective in reducing pain than drug treatment, and it even resulted in the complete recovery of two out of five patients. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that damages the brain’s processing of signals received from the body. HBOT can heal the damaged brain tissue and not just treat its superficial symptoms.
