A 74 year old female was treated for breast cancer with radiation therapy. 13 years later, she noticed a small ulcer, and in another 12 years, she was diagnosed with late onset radiation-induced skin ulcer (a total of 25 years) and prescribed hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). After 1 year and 100 HBOT sessions, she made a full recovery! <view study> Read Less

Another study supporting the protective role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Significant liver protection was observed following HBOT preconditioning. Moreover, both a reduction of oxidative stress, along with a marked enhancement of total antioxidant protection was observed. This is just one of many studies confirming the strong and powerful antioxidant protection that is produced following the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy <view study> Read Less

The neural crest is an ideal source for multipotent adult stem cells. The results of this study "show for the first time that extreme oxygen tensions directly control NCSC proliferation" <view study> Read Less

Free radical, oxidative stress, and inflammation are all common markers that are exhibited during many, if not all, pathologies and the hallmark of many chronic disease states. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been traditionally used for reducing the damaging effects of radiation therapy (RT). Since RT has been shown to cause excessive oxidative stress and inflammation, researchers took note of HBOT's potential to reverse both of these factors involved in radiation damaged tissue <view study> Read Less

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and PRP are both gaining popularity in sports medicine and rehabilitation therapies and many clinics are combining both procedures to effectively enhance their therapeutic results. This recent study documented their combined benefits for diabetic wounds. In this study, the combination of both procedures produced a significant reduction in active ulcers. Moreover, they also they also produced a large reduction in the wound area <view study> Read Less