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HBOT Prevents Diabetes in Mice
New research from Dr. Antonello Pileggi from the Diabetes Research Institute of the University of Miami shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is effective at delaying and even preventing Type 1 Diabetes in mice.
It will still be years before researchers discover how to effectively use the treatment on humans, but the new study shows promise as an “appealing [supportive] therapy for diabetes prevention and intervention” according to Dr. Pileggi.
WHTC Docs Attend HBOT Conference
Last week we showed you some new stories that offered compelling evidence of the benefits of mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy and while you were checking that out, we were in Gig Harbor at the Helping Others Live Life Initiative's first ever HBOT Wellness Conference.
The Helping Others Live Life Initiative, or HOLLI, is a non-profit startup that works to raise funds for children and families that can't afford HBOT but desperately need it. While safe, legal and effective for a wide variety of conditions, hyperbaric oxygen treatments are often not covered by insurance, which leaves many families without this alternative treatment option. HOLLI seeks to end this problem for Washington families with support from a generous community.
Hyperbaric News Roundup: Can't Miss News and Articles About HBOT
From newspapers to blogs to cable news stories on primeime, HBOT is getting a lot of much-deserved attention. If you're looking for useful information to help you make a decision about hyperbaric oxygen therapy, look no further than this roundup of the web's latest coverage on the uses and benefits of HBOT.
Meet Carly Fleischmann, the World’s First Autistic Celebrity Reporter
We're entering the last week of Autism Awareness Month so it's a great time to celebrate a truly amazing young woman.
Carly Fleichmann is a writer, journalist and self-designated advocate for children with autism and their families. Her website CarlysVoice.com is chock-full of valuable advice for parents, encouragement for kids with ASD and even a guide to iPad apps and computer software to help autistics with learning and communication. Carly has interviewed celebrities, had her story featured on multiple TV talk shows and as if that wasn't enough for a high-school girl, she and her father wrote a book Carly's Voice: Breaking through autism, a first-hand account of living with autism.
Why Does Autism Affect More Boys than Girls?
In the ongoing search for a cure for Autism, it’s important to understand the differences in who it affects and why. Of particular interest to researchers is why the disorder is four times more common among boys than girls.
Dr. Stephen Scherer from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada spearheaded research to discover why boys are disproportionately affected. Females may have “some protective factors in their biology,” which Dr. Scherer believes may key to finding an effective treatment.
Chicago Bulls' Rip Hamilton Returns to the Game with the Help of HBOT
Monday was Richard Hamilton's first time back on the basketball court after missing 14 games due to a shoulder contusion suffered on March 5th of this year. The star shooting guard has missed 23 out of 39 games thus far and might have missed more if it weren't for HBOT.
Many sports writers and bloggers have referred to hyperbaric treatment as “unconventional” but Hamilton would probably tell them what we also know, that HBOT is actually widely used by both pro and amateur athletes to recover quickly from injury and to enhance their performance.
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
As March draws to a close (and MS Awareness Month with it), we look forward to April hoping for more of that lovely Northwest sunshine, spring flowers (and showers) and this year’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
This is a time at Washington Hyperbaric Therapy Center when we turn our hearts and minds to our friends living with Parkinson’s. We support the Parkinson’s community by helping educate the public about the disease and keeping an eye toward the horizon for new medical advances to treat and cope with PD.
What Does Your Handshake Say About Your Risk of Stroke?
A study released recently by the Boston Medical Center, shows that a weak handshake may be a sign that you are at an increased risk for stroke.
“Vascular problems in the brain manifest themselves in a wide variety of ways,” says study author Erica Camargo, MD, of the Boston Medical Center, and that could be why a weak handshake is an early-warning sign. Problems with blood circulation may indicate overall poor cardiovascular health, a major contributing factor to strokes as well as heart disease and many other complications. Study participants with a nice firm handshake had a 42% lower risk of stroke after age 65 compared to those with a flimsy grip.
Multiple Sclerosis Week Ends, MS Month Begins
This week is Multiple Sclerosis Week across the nation, rolling right into MS Month. This period of awareness and recognition culminates in the Washington MS chapter's 2012 Walk MS in the Northwest from April 14th to 15th.
Kids Concussion Study Reveals Long-term Effects of Mild TBI
A new study released last week shows that kids who suffer mild concussions may still feel the effects a year after the injury. The study , conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio, revealed that while the majority of children recovered quite well from mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), as many as 20% of children had lingering effects like fatigue, headaches, forgetfulness and difficulty paying attention.