Author: Robert Beckman

Traumatic Brain Injury is more than a Mental Health problem
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Traumatic Brain Injury is more than a Mental Health problem

Robert Beckman 262 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 min read
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Untreated TBI/PTSD/Concussion will cost taxpayers $4.7 trillion over forty years. Treating and helping to heal those brain wounds using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can be done for one-half of one percent of that cost. And patients will be restored to a Quality of Life denied them under current protocols for brain wounds. Read more
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PRESS RELEASE: VETERANS WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS (DFUs) DYING AFTER AVOIDABLE AMPUTATIONS

Robert Beckman 169 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , 5 min read
The underlying tragedy is that the VHA is arbitrarily withholding services to conserve contract expenditures when expending six times the cost in treatments, amputations, surgical, and after care cost. HBOT contract services will provide fewer capital expenditures long-term by including existing hospital-based civilian Community Care Providers in the Diabetic Foot Ulcer Veteran population. Read more
Evidence from Rugby is growing that playing contact sports can lead to long-term brain injuries
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ECONOMIST: Links between Rugby and Brain Injuries

Robert Beckman 175 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , 9 min read
An early focus of concern was evidence that concussions were leading, in some players, to CTE. This degenerative brain disease causes memory loss, confusion and problems with impulse control, among a range of other symptoms. Worry about concussion, which is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), has since spread to sports including ice hockey, boxing and football. Read more
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Press Release: Breathing Oxygen into the Concussion Protocol

Robert Beckman 61 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 min read

The TreatNOW Coalition today announced its assessment of the current Concussion Protocols in use worldwide. None of the protocols mention Oxygen treatment to repair the underlying brain wound/trauma caused by the concussion. They only offer “resting” advice to parents of children with concussions, who often have debilitating symptoms

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Repetitive Head Impacts and CTE
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Study Links Repetitive Head Injuries and CTE

Robert Beckman 50 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 min read
This article is reproduced to draw attention to a salient fact in efforts to diagnose and treat brain wounds. It is TreatNOW’s position that the brain wounding that may lead to CTE can be healed long before CTE develops. Yet another drug to treat symptoms in the short, medium, and long-term may not be the most efficient use of national resources, particularly when Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can help heal the brain wound early. Read more
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TBI link to cardiovascular disease in veterans

Robert Beckman 39 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , 3 min read
Younger veterans who sustain traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the future, a new study has revealed.  And with the median age of veterans with TBI found to be only 27, the research team said the CVD risk has long-term health implications. Read more
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Aptiva Health to provide HBOT for TBI in Kentucky

Robert Beckman 41 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 min read

Aptiva Health, LLC, KY has partnered with Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Kentucky Veterans, Inc. (HBOT4KYVETS, Inc.), to provide greater access to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) under KRS 217.930-942. Aptiva Health, LLC is the first clinic in Louisville to offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment to Veterans. An estimated 12,000 veterans with traumatic brain injuries residing in Kentucky could benefit from this treatment.

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BLAST Damage and SUICIDAL IDEATION

Robert Beckman 42 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 8 min read

This Part Three explores BLAST Injury, the role of Hyperbaric Oxygenation in healing brain wounds, eliminating symptoms of suicidal ideation, and the role of brain wound healing in stopping suicides.

For fourteen years, TreatNOW has been focused on trying to prevent service member suicides. This series is part of a continuing appeal to help the DOD/VA do the right things to prevent suicides, especially among combat veterans, particularly SpecOPs where the rates of suicide outpace all others.

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Veterans "CURE SUICIDAL IDEATION" Year
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Putting the Brakes on Veteran Suicidal Ideation

Robert Beckman 32 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 min read
2nd in a five-part series on the Implications of HBOT when used to heal brain wounds, eliminate suicidal ideation, restore lives, and save Billions of dollars. The updated UHMS definition of HBOT demands action. We are exploring at least five in this series: the first was the significance of the new/old science and mandatory revisions in scientific facts. This second Blog looks at suicide costs and data, and the action called for by the new science. Read more
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Sucide Prevention Point Paper Veterans Day 2022

Robert Beckman 14 Views, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 0 min read

POINT PAPER: NATIONAL/VA/MILITARY SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGIES: NOT PREVENTING SUICIDES

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