Source: globenewswire.com | Repost Duerson Fund 9/26/2022 –
Today, Aviv Clinics highlights a new study published in Scientific Reports showing an effective treatment to heal damaged brain tissue and relieve symptoms in children experiencing persistent post-concussion syndrome (PPCS).
The study, conducted by the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center, is the first trial looking at the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for children suffering from PPCS and is one of the few sham-controlled studies in PPCS that effectively studies a solution for the condition. The study suggests that HBOT improves cognitive, behavioral function and quality of life in pediatric patients suffering from PPCS at the chronic stage, even years after their traumatic injury.
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, about half a million children suffering from a concussion or traumatic brain injury are discharged from emergency departments in the U.S. each year. While the majority recover in days to weeks following injury, up to 25% endure symptoms for more than three months after their injury and are considered as PPCS. Children suffering from PPCS experience many symptoms, including fatigue, anxiety, irritability, headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating or processing words.