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BRAIN WOUND UPDATE #10: AVIV Clinic Press Release: Review of Scientific Basis of HBOT for TBI

BRINGING YOU CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO HELP TREAT AND HEAL BRAIN WOUNDS: CONCUSSIONS, TBI, PTSD ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviv Clinics, one of the most advanced brain clinics in the world, shares the results of a new comprehensive literature review that shows hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) should be recommended as an effective therapy for patients suffering with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Chronic mild traumatic brain injury occurs when symptoms from a mild traumatic brain injury are prolonged and last for more than six months. The literature review, The efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in traumatic brain injury patients: literature review and clinical guidelines, was conducted by the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center, Tel Aviv University and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s neurosurgery department, and published in the official journal of the European Society of Medicine, Medical Research Archives. The literature review evaluated articles and human clinical trials data from 1969 to April 2023 that provided detailed information on the type of HBOT treatment and clinical outcomes. The articles were categorized into acute-subacute traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic brain injury and evaluated by HBOT experts and esteemed research leaders Dr. Shai Efrati, director of the Sagol Center and co-founder of Aviv Scientific; Dr. Amir Hadanny, chief medical officer at Aviv Scientific and chief medical research officer at the Sagol Center; and Dr. Joseph Maroon, vice chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The literature review concluded that HBOT should be recommended for chronic traumatic brain injury for a selected group of patients suffering from prolonged post-concussion syndrome (PPCS) who have clear evidence of metabolic dysfunctional brain regions and who have been properly evaluated by standardized cognitive tests and functional brain imaging. Evidence involved in the review, including seven randomized controlled trials and six prospective studies, suggested significant improvement in cognitive function, symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic mild traumatic brain injury. For acute moderate-severe TBI, the review concluded that HBOT may be recommended as a treatment but explained that further studies are needed to both evaluate outcomes and determine the optimal treatment protocols. Evidence in the review, including nine randomized controlled trials, one meta-analysis and two prospective studies evaluating the clinical effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in patients suffering from acute and subacute traumatic brain injuries, showed mortality was significantly reduced but mixed results for favorable functional outcomes in survivors. “This literature review scoured an immense amount of data related to HBOT as a therapy for traumatic brain injury, and the evidence that HBOT is effective against chronic traumatic brain injury is clear,” said Dr. Amir Hadanny, Chief Medical Officer at Aviv Scientific and Chief Medical Research Officer at the Sagol Center. “When looking at the comprehensive data over a larger stretch of time, we’re seeing the quality of studies have improved, and it’s exciting to see HBOT research heading further in the right direction. Many people are dealing with symptoms of chronic traumatic brain injury, and the current rehabilitation methods are limited in their efficacy. The science behind how HBOT can be effective is evident, and there is hope for those who are suffering.” HBOT is a medical treatment in which 100% oxygen is administered at an increased environmental pressure. Aviv’s unique HBOT protocol, the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox, fluctuates oxygen levels during treatment and is being used to repair and regenerate damaged brain tissue in several types of brain injuries including traumatic brain injury, stroke, PTSD, long COVID and age-related cognitive decline among others. Previous studies from the research team at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research have demonstrated the efficacy of HBOT as a treatment for persistent post-concussion syndrome (PPCS), suggesting that HBOT improves cognitive function, behavioral function and quality of life in both adult and pediatric patients suffering from PPCS at the chronic stage, even years after their injury. Aviv Clinics offers an advanced treatment program with a multidisciplinary team of medical experts providing patients with top-line care and the opportunity to improve their quality of life. The Aviv Medical Program includes an in-depth assessment of the patient’s physical and neurological condition to assess the fit for the program. For patients that meet the criteria, the Aviv team will then prepare a comprehensive treatment schedule combining HBOT with personal cognitive training, and physical and dietary coaching, for a holistic approach to patient health. The HBOT sessions are conducted in state-of-the-art multiplace chambers that are comfortable, safe and allow for medical staff to accompany patients during the treatment. The elevated pressure in the HBOT chamber creates an optimal oxygenation condition, ultimately encouraging damaged brain and body tissues to regenerate and heal. The full study is available here. For more on Aviv Clinics, visit aviv-clinics.com Aviv Clinics is the leader in the research and treatment of age-related cognitive and functional decline and novel applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to maximize human performance. Based on an exclusive partnership with the world’s largest hyperbaric medicine and research facility, the Sagol Center at Shamir Medical Center in Israel, Aviv is introducing a global network of clinics delivering the most effective evidence-based treatment of the aging related decline – the Aviv Medical Program. The three-month regimen, designed to improve the aging-related decline in healthy adults, was developed based on over a decade of research and thousands of patients treated worldwide under the scientific leadership of Shai Efrati, M.D., chair of Aviv Scientific’s Medical Advisory Board and director of the Sagol Center. Media Contact: Ellie Holt eholt@uproarpr.com ########## The TreatNOW Mission is ending service member suicides. Along the way, we have learned that we can help heal the symptoms and effects of acute concussion/TBI/PTSD by helping heal brain wounds. Heal Brains. Stop Suicides. Restore Lives. TreatNOW Information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made. Read the full article

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Yo 😳 #concussion #concussionprotocol @nfl #NFL @miamidolphins #MiamiDolphins @tuaman #Tua https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRHWgIvvo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Enjoying a little time with the kid after a quick neurology 🧠 appointment. Doc said he's normal, now we know something is wrong🤣. Now it's back to college for the kid and back to work for us. #familytime #collegelife #westpennhospital #neurology #concussion #concussionprotocol (at Strip District, Pittsburgh) https://www.instagram.com/p/B89TJ00B0mu/?igshid=1hz87m1fqudhj

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#ncaafootball14 #EAsports #Madden19 #concussionprotocol #tomBrady #n64 #gridiron #Madden2002 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmrpx0PHKO5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tzderflap0sb

[120inna55]

We heard a thud on the kitchen window, and @rush_light_ found this stunned Downy Woodpecker in the leaves. She cradled him in the her hands in the sun for a good 10 minutes before he was able to shake loose the cobwebs and fly off. #nature #birds #woodpecker #downywoodpecker #concussionprotocol #pullup #inertialdampenersareoffline #easttexas #hiltonhouse #120inna55 (at Baxter, Texas)

[michealbui]

Kelce's out! #concussionprotocol

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Every member of “Rowan’s Law” receiving the Canada 150 Inspiration Award today is or has been a member of the executive or contributed to the club and promoting rugby in some cases across the globe. Rowan’s Law grew out of tragedy in our own community and family but it also sprouted out of the support and hard work of members of this club and community. It is now reality and will hopefully give the tools to keep athletes safe and our sport and club growing. So proud of so many, and yes individuals received awards today but it truly was a community and club effort. ===================== #rowanslaw #concussion #concussionprotocol #myottawa #lisamacleod #ottawa #ottawarugby #rugbyottawa #barrhavenrugby #barrhavenscottish (at Barrhaven, Ontario)

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Should PL re-evaluate concussion protocols? | Premier League | NBC Sports

The Premier League halftime show takes a look at the David Luiz and Raúl Jiménez collision and discusses whether the league should re-evaluate their concussion protocols. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #ConcussionProtocols » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch Live Sports on NBCSports.com: http://www.nbcsports.com/live » Get more Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league

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Explaining the Myths and the Myth-Makers Behind the Concussion Protocol

Bloodletting became popular in early American history; Benjamin Rush, a prominent Philadelphia physician and a signer of the Declaration of Independence fiercely advocated its use. One critic wrote: “By virtue of his social and professional prominence, his position as teacher and his facile pen, Benjamin Rush had more influence upon American medicine and was more potent in propagation and long perpetuation of medical errors than any man of his day. To him, more than any other man in America, was due the great vogue of vomits, purging, and especially of bleeding, salivation and blistering, which blackened the record of medicine and afflicted the sick almost to the time of the Civil War.” BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Concussion Protocols are rooted in a series of medical myths: the "best treatment" for a Concussion is recognition, rest, time, symptom reduction, second-hit avoidance, information, and certainty that most concussions heal on their own. So, just give them time. This medical negligence allows too many victims of brain wounds to slowly atrophy and die of complications attributable to untreated wounds to the brain. ************ Bloodletting, or phlebotomy, was one of those centuries long medical activities that finally surrendered to modern science. Loss of too much blood under medical supervision probably killed George Washington. Though still used in some accredited interventions, we have learned much more about disease and are aware of the grip that guessing and hoping and "truth" held over physicians. Gratefully, time has helped advance the practice of healing. But not where concussions are concerned. Myths are stories told to get people to believe. They are widely held but mostly false ideas and beliefs. Historically they are marketing devices to convince a whole class of people to believe and act in a certain way. Stories told long enough become "truth." Bear with me; this all relates to why “appropriate health care professionals” worldwide with certified Concussion expertise get it so wrong, and en masse. Memes, which circulate units of cultural information much in the same way genes pass on biological information, can become pathological when they propagate false ideas. They become like "thought viruses" that have to be fought and eradicated. Centuries of medical myths have killed. As Heston and Gosselin have put it: Putting logic ahead of the scientific method, excessively relying upon expert opinion, and an incomplete understanding of biostatistics all contribute to the etiology of a medical myth. Yuval Noah Harari in NEXUS makes a salient point: when religion and medicine together create a myth, it is liable to stick around for centuries. Witch hunting was sanctioned to root out a global satanic conspiracy that was polluting civilization. Orgies, cannibalism, child murders, satanic conspiracies and pollution of genetic purity still fuel "witch hunts" to this day. The point is that wrong ideas do not have to be true to have staying power, and to defeat facts. Wrong ideas have power to kill good ideas, good science, and evidence based medicine. The NFL has done a terrific job of embedding itself so deep into American society that it has the overtones of a religion. And the NFL's protocol has the "weight of evidence" behind it. To repeat: nothing in the NFL's Concussion Protocol, especially the Return to Participation Protocol, discusses a brain wound, or intervention with HBOT to reduce inflammation, flood the brain with oxygen, and heal the wound. It is all about symptom identification and resolution, despite accumulating evidence that delay in actual brain wound treatment can lead to lifelong degeneration. The myth continues: Keep adding to observers to ensure we don't miss the symptoms, but just wait a while for them to go away. That blue tent on the sidelines and the walk to the locker room are for privacy and diagnosis, not healing medicine. We'll keep coming back to the Myths and Myth Makers in the coming weeks. NOTE: One professional society that continues to evolve around Veterans' issues is the Court system. The first Veteran Treatment Courts (VTC) was created in Buffalo, New York in January 2008. The number of VTCs has since grown to over 600 in the United States as of 2021. VTCs know enough about Veteran trauma to know that a new/enhanced system to treat Veterans in legal peril was required. Would that the medical culture had evolved vis-a-vis TBIs; Veterans would be receiving brain wound healing that we now know is superior to life-saving compared to the standard of care in the VA. NOTE: To experience the birth of a series of concussion myths and mythmakers, view "League of Denial." NOTE: A new study out of England "suggests that repeated head injuries, such as concussions, a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), may reactivate a common dormant virus in the brain, increasing the risk of AD and other neurodegenerative conditions. Researchers found that even mild brain trauma can trigger this chain reaction, leading to harmful changes associated with memory loss and cognitive decline. When the brain tissues were exposed to repeated "mild blows," the previously dormant HSV-1 virus became active. This reactivation triggered inflammation, beta-amyloid plaque build-up, and the formation of harmful tau proteins, which can damage brain cells and impair memory." ****************************** The TreatNOW Mission is ending service member suicides. Along the way, we have learned that we can end suicidal ideation, help end symptoms of PTSD, get patients off most of their drugs, and heal brain wounds to end the effects of Concussion, BLAST injury, mild TBI Persistent Post Concussive Syndrome, and polytrauma from AHI and Burn Pits. www.treatnow.org Information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made. Read the full article

[karamickey]

What a way to spend Taco Tuesday!! 🤦🏽‍♀️ #erchronicles #concussionprotocol (at ACH)

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As an #NFL fan, I question if I'm gonna watch/support anymore. NFL clearly cares nothing for their players. #ConcussionProtocol is a joke. #AlexSmith got pummeled without a flag thrown. #CamNewton has gotten destroyed on and off this season and it seems the nfl couldn't care less. Why create rules when you as a company will not stick to them? Every player is treated differently and it's sickening. A bunch of hits to the head without a flag thrown, but a player hugs a ref and gets penalized. #SlowClap for the NFL... slow... clap.

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#headoncollision #ncaafootball #concussionprotocol #headbangerboogie (at Naval Station Mayport)

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Looking for an alternative to the #SuperBowl? It's GoatBowl 2016! #concussionprotocol

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New concussion protocol, largely in response to #CaseKeenum debacle. This is why Tom Savage should have never gone back into the game. OB - your assistant upstairs should have given you info via headset. The support staff should have inform you and probably did. Can't blame 100% on medical staff. Please see UT Tom Herman on allowing his QB (#concussionprotocol) to throw away on game winning drive v OU and INT when ball is on 2 yard line on back to back losses.

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What the world knows that the VA does not: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is safe, effective and can restore health

Athletes are waking up to the Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for brain wound healing, health, endurance, peak performance, and the competitive edge. Game Changer for Football Teams? A high-profile college football program began using HBOT to manage player injuries and fatigue. The therapy quickly became a key factor in their injury management and prevention strategy. The team noted shorter recovery periods after injuries, and players were able to return to play faster than before, demonstrating HBOT's efficacy in a high-contact sports environment. Numerous professional athletes use HBOT. 100 Yards of Wellness Will Offer HBOT to Clemson Athletes Nov 22, 2022 100 Yards of Wellness, Clemson’s new $4.9-million wellness space at Allen N. Reeves Football Complex that spans roughly 300 feet in length that has become a central hub of activity and major point of pride for Tiger football. The treatment and training room area includes all requisite athletic training resources, including a diagnostic office with a full digital X-ray space and diagnostic ultrasound, general medical exam room, 30 yards of turf and hydrotherapy areas, including two underwater treadmills. Among the many features of the recovery center are: • A hyperbaric chamber to create a pressurized environment for concentrated oxygen intake. • A cryotherapy chamber for muscle recovery through extreme cold temperature exposure. • A sensory deprivation float tank that houses 1,200 pounds of Epsom salt dissolved in water at skin temperature to remove athletes from light, sound and some gravitational force. • Infrared hyperthermic Cocoon pods for Far-Infrared light therapy and vibrational massage. • Photobiomodulation therapy beds that leverage multiple wavelengths of infrared light to reduce oxidative stress. • Numerous massage chairs, including both percussive massage and hydromassage options. • Percussive Hypervolt massage guns. • Dedicated tables and space for practitioner-assisted stretching, percussive massage gun therapy and Normatec compressive sleeves provided to each player prior to the season. • Functional testing equipment to obtain objective information on student-athlete muscle and joint function that can be used for injury prevention and return-to-play purposes. The Rise of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Professional Football: A Game-Changer for Recovery and Performance Sep 5, 2023 By Mudassir Sajad In the fast-paced world of professional football, where every second counts, players are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge. One such method that has been gaining traction is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). This innovative treatment has been endorsed by top-tier athletes like Mo Salah, Marcus Rashford, Vinicius Junior, and Neymar, who have all been spotted on social media using hyperbaric chambers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is proving to be a revolutionary treatment in the realm of professional football. Mo Salah, Marcus Rashford, Vinicius Junior, and Neymar endorsing its benefits, it's clear that HBOT is more than just a passing trend. Moreover as science continues to validate its efficacy, we can expect to see more football clubs adopting this cutting-edge technology to give their players the competitive edge they need. Dr. Joe Maroon on Hyperbaric Oxygen Dr Joe Maroon Joseph Maroon is an American neurosurgeon, author, and triathlon athlete. He is the professor and vice chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and is the current medical director of WWE. For over 20 years he has served as the neurosurgical consultant to professional and college athletes in football, baseball, golf, hockey and soccer and was team neurosurgeon to the Pittsburgh Steelers for over 40 years. As early as 2011, Dr Maroon and Dr Bost wrote: "Alternative nonpharmaceutical treatments appear to be gaining acceptance for the treatment of common neurodegenerative conditions, memory decline, and reduced cognitive function. Substantial animal and human research now suggests that these same natural dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals, and the use of hyperbaric oxygen may be a better first-line choice for the treatment of PCS, which has generally been underreported by both athletes and the military." Maroon and Bost, Concussion Management at the NFL, College, High School, and Youth Sports Levels. Clinical Neurosurgery. Volume 58, 2011, Chapter. 7. The TreatNOW Mission is ending service member suicides. Along the way, we have learned that we can end suicidal ideation, help end symptoms of PTSD, and heal brain wounds to end the effects of BLAST injury, mild TBI Persistent Post Concussive Syndrome, and polytrauma. www.treatnow.org Heal Brains. Stop Suicides. Restore Lives. TreatNOW Information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made. Read the full article

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CTE Plagues Heisman Trophy Winners and Families

Three-quarters of 1,035 brains of football players -- over 700 --examined at Boston University had CTE The "taboo topic" is the centerpiece of "The Other Heisman Club" in the Washington Post, Dec 9, D1, by Kent Babb: the number of former Heisman winners with diagnosed or suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The degenerative brain disease is increasingly in the news for a number of reasons. Four Heisman winners have been posthumously diagnosed with the disease: Howard Cassady, Pat Sullivan, Paul Hornung and Charles White. The implication in the article is that more winners already exhibit symptoms of CTE but whose families can't "know" until after death. But the families know. Something is wrong. Sadly, silence is the preferred approach. And the unwillingness of our society to confront the obvious doesn't make it any easier. And the "whistling through the graveyard" approaches to concussions and the Concussion Protocols used worldwide don't provide much guidance about an alternative approach to Brain wounding. Facts matter: - Four percent of Heisman trophy winners died of CTE, and the list of their wounded fellow winners is growing. If you extrapolate those numbers to the 25,000 former NFL players, over 1,000 of them are probably carrying the CTE markers. - Three-quarters of 1,035 brains of football players, 0ver 700, examined at Boston University had CTE. - Researchers at Boston University found CTE in 92 percent of former NFL players who were analyzed: they analyzed the brains of 376 deceased former NFL players and diagnosed 345 of them with chronic traumatic encephalopathy. - More than half of the homeless have experienced traumatic brain injury and 1 in 4 have had moderate to severe brain injuries. - Approximately 876,450 post-9/11 veterans suffer from untreated brain wounds. - Researchers estimate that as many as 60% of incarcerated individuals are living with TBI, significantly higher than the 8.5% reported in the general population. - Studies on prison and jail populations have reported a range of 25-87% of inmates reporting head injuries or TBI. Of course, it is traditional to attack these numbers. Nay-sayers will demand more research. Hand-wringing by stake-holders on both sides will, like protests after mass-shootings, last a while and then subside. If anything, more dollars will go into researching how to make contact sports more safe. And treatments that are non-pharmaceutical will be ignored. Since "everyone knows there's no treatment for brain injuries," the best we can hope for from the medical profession is contained in the latest proceedings out of Boston. The Robert C. Cantu Concussion Summit was held on December 8, 2023, at the Cantu Concussion Center at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. The theme of the conference was "Prevention of Concussion and Long-Term Effects of Repetitive Traumatic Brain Injury (RTBI)." In what is becoming a repetitive list of findings, the conference summarized: - Eliminate intentional or avoidable head impact in contact and collision sports in both practices and games. - Encourage policies and rules that limit the number, duration, and intensity of contact sport practices. - Reinforce proper and safer techniques that avoid head contact at all levels of play. - Implement rules of play that reduce and penalize intentional or avoidable contact to the head and neck. - Correlating specific clinical symptoms with CTE neuropathology remains an important area for further investigation. - Improve the criteria for Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES) through further research. Feel better? More importantly, if you are the parent of someone with a brain wound, what actionable intelligence can you take from that list? How will that list help you and yours deal with the here-and-now of a TBI/Concussion-suffering loved-one? If you'd like to learn more about what is happening, and what you can do, view this earlier Blog. Additional information is here. Below is an  insightful film about brain wounds  https://youtu.be/Zzbxrnm7jXc?si=IPKC5InadR0Eho52 https://treatnow.org/brain-wound-update-5-concussion-blast-tbi-cte/ The TreatNOW Mission is ending service member suicides. Along the way, we have learned that we can end suicidal ideation, help heal the effects of BLAST injury, TBI/PTSD, and acute concussion. Heal Brains. Stop Suicides. Restore Lives. TreatNOW Information provided by TreatNOW.org does not constitute a medical recommendation. It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made. Read the full article