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Dr Harch Systematic Review: Improving mTbi/Persistent Post Concussion Syndrome

Press Release: Dr Harch Review mTBI/PPCS

March 17, 2022 Robert Beckman 3525 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, IAVA, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, PCS, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, Post-Concussive Syndrome, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs, VetsRising

In multiple randomized and randomized controlled studies, HBOT at 1.5 ATA oxygen demonstrated statistically significant symptomatic and cognitive or cognitive improvements alone in patients with mild traumatic brain injury Persistent Post-concussion Syndrome. . . . Improvements were greater when patients had comorbid Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. . . Read More

Dr Joe Maroon Receives Award from NFL Physicians Society

March 12, 2022 Robert Beckman 1829 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, PCS, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, Post-Concussive Syndrome, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) awarded the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence to Joseph C. Maroon, MD, neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 38 years. His research was presented at the NFLPS scientific meeting during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine in a presentation, “The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatment (HBOT) for Post-Concussion Syndrome, PTSD and Physical Performance Enhancement.” The prestigious award is given annually to an NFL team physician for academic excellence in research in advancing the health and safety of players in the NFL. Read More

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Concussions and Mental Health in Youth

March 9, 2022 Robert Beckman 1385 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

As this study from Canada shows, Concussions can lead to mental health problems in youth. It has clear from years that untreated brain wounds cause disruptions in health: mental, physical, emotional, behavioral, etc. Parents and Students do not have to sit idly by, hoping that time will “heal” the wound. Read More

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SEEKING VETERANS WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS (DFUs) WHO HAVE BEEN TREATED IN THE PAST OR ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING OR SEEKING TREATMENT

March 2, 2022 Robert Beckman 2376 Views brain injury, concussion, DFU, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, IAVA, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs, VetsRising

If you are a Veteran diagnosed with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) or had an amputation resulting from diabetes, weRead more Read More

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New Israeli Study: Hyperbaric Oxygenation Can Dramatically Reduce PTSD Symptoms

February 24, 2022 Robert Beckman 3025 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves symptoms, brain’s microstructure and functionality in veterans with treatment resistant post-traumatic stress disorder: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial Read More

The moderator was former Army Captain Greg Washington who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. (7News)

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Conference addresses why so many veterans are dying by suicide, how to save them

February 19, 2022 Robert Beckman 1845 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

At a conference, in person and virtual, the question why do so many veterans are dying by suicide and what more can be done to abate the problem. Dr Robert Beckman of the organization TreatNOW argues that a lot of mental illness that leads to suicide is the result of physical maladies inside the brain that could have been cured. He calls for Hyperbaric oxygenation of the brain, essentially, flushing the brain with oxygen to clear and heal potentially wounded areas. Read More

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DR. Joe Maroon on HBOT for Anti-Aging

February 1, 2022 Robert Beckman 2117 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

Dr. Joe Maroon, Pittsburgh Steelers team neurosurgeon, triathlete, IMPACT entrepreneur, Concussion expert, researcher, author, and now patient, he has now written of his new adventure, his participation in HBOT-for-anti-aging treatment at Florida’s Aviv Hyperbaric Clinic.

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VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION AND BRAIN-WOUND HEALING: 2021 UPDATE

January 26, 2022 Robert Beckman 2090 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

TreatNOW Coalition efforts have a central message: DoD and the VA should immediately treat brain-wounded Warriors with Hyperbaric Oxygenation and other proven alternative therapies to stop the suicide and opioid overdose epidemics and bolster readiness imperiled by mental health problems. Read More

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REMEMBER: SUICIDE PREVENTION INVOLVES BRAIN WOUND HEALING

November 11, 2021 Robert Beckman 1441 Views brain injury, concussion, HBOT, homelessness, hyperbaric, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, mental health, opioid, opioid epidemic, OUD, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, suicide epidemic, TBI, traumatic brain injury, VA, Veteran Suicide, Veterans, Veterans Affairs

Suicide is like that: in an instant, it’s too late. Daily we’re at the 11th hour for too many veterans. But the sense of urgency on the part of the US Government is woeful. Even Congress has passed laws demanding ACTION to end the suicide epidemic, but one waits in vain for ACTION. Lest we forget: the suicide and opioid overdose rates among service members are at Epidemic proportions.

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Military Suicides Up 25% Q4 2020

November 1, 2021 Robert Beckman 1645 Views suicide, Suicide Prevention programs, Veteran Suicide, Veteran Suicide Prevention

While current numbers are not available from the VA, a similar increase would be 22 veteran suicides a day, or an annual total of over 8,000 tragedies. Irrespective of when the count begins, more veterans are committing suicide each year than died in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts since 9/11.

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