Hypoxia- Increasing treatment resistance in tumours Hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, in the tumor microenvironment significantly contributes to treatment resistance in cancer through several mechanisms: Altered Cellular Metabolism: Hypoxic conditions lead to a shift in tumor cell metabolism from oxidative…
Hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning enhances cellular resilience Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) represents a unique method of inducing a hormetic response, wherein low levels of oxidative stress elicit adaptive changes that enhance cellular resilience. The infusion of hyperbaric oxygen increases tissue oxygen…
Oxidative Stress and HBOT Despite the wealth of evidence supporting its effectiveness, HBOT continues to be under-utilized, primarily due to a lack of awareness and misconceptions regarding its safety and applications. Oxygen is essential to life. Without oxygen CPR teach…
Remembering Veterans Day 2024- HBOT making a difference Hyperbaric treatments were originally developed to address the physiological impacts of extraordinary pressure changes on the human body. However, the unique atmospheric pressures experienced by veterans in combat environments—characterized by blasts, breaching…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and the Oxidative Stress Pathways Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) affects oxidative stress pathways in several ways: Increased Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Production: HBOT increases the partial pressure of oxygen in tissues, leading to the generation of…
Discover the therapeutic benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) remains an underappreciated modality in the medical community, despite its clinically impressive outcomes, particularly in conditions where conventional treatments have faltered. This therapy, involving the inhalation of pure oxygen…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) exerts its effects through several cellular mechanisms: Enhanced Oxygen Delivery: HBOT increases the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood, leading to higher oxygen availability at the cellular level. This supports cellular metabolism and energy production,…
HBOT and Neuroinflammation Neuroinflammation is at the root of many conditions for which hyperbaric oxygen has been shown to be effective. Numerous peer-reviewed studies have documented that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) reduces neuroinflammation. This is accomplished through several mechanisms: Reduction…
Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Comprehensive Wound Care Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an integral component of comprehensive wound care, particularly for chronic and non-healing wounds. Here’s how HBOT fits into the broader context of wound management: 1.…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves physical performance in older adults As we age, there is indeed a natural decline in physical activity capacity that can affect even healthy individuals who exercise regularly. This decline is multifactorial and can be influenced by…