Risk of mood disorder higher in young people with prior head trauma...and treatment with HBOT

From DailyRx.com (10/17):




Risk of mood disorder higher in young people with prior head trauma

Almost 3% of teens and young adults who sustained a traumatic brain injury developed mood disorders during the five years following their injury, compared to 1.52% among those without prior TBI, according to a study in the Journal of Pediatrics. Patients who suffered from head trauma were also more likely to be diagnosed with depression. Researchers found that among TBI patients, men were more likely to get develop mood disorders between ages 15 to 19 and women between ages 20 to 24.

Full article: http://www.dailyrx.com/traumatic-brain-injuries-increased-risk-mood-disorders-young-people?autoplay=716962771

In addition to other uses, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been shown to decrease inflammation due to head trauma and post-concussive injuries. HBOT is the medical use of oxygen at a level higher than atmospheric pressure. It significantly increases the partial pressure of oxygen in the body tissues and promotes increased oxygen transport capacity of the blood. By increasing the amount of oxygen rich blood, HBOT stimulates the body to release substances that promote healing.

We have a hard chamber unit in our CT office and soft chambers available for home rentals. If you are interested in HBOT, please call Dr. O'Hara or Dr. Szakacs at 203-834-2813. For more information and articles on HBOT visit our website at: http://ihealthnow.org/Hbot.html