HBOT Research Blog - Evidence Reviews and Patient Guides

Mar 21, 2026 | 9 min read

HBOT for Diabetic Wound Healing: 2025 Evidence Review

TL;DR: Multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in 2024–2025 confirm that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) significantly improves diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) healing rates and reduces...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 10 min read

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy OHIP Coverage in Ontario

TL;DR: OHIP covers hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for 14 approved medical indications at both hospital-based and eligible private clinics across Ontario. You need a physician...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 12 min read

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Stroke Recovery: What the Research Shows

TL;DR: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an emerging area of stroke research, with evidence from meta-analyses and clinical trials exploring its potential for neuroprotection, functional...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 13 min read

Hyperbaric Chamber Fire Safety: A Guide for Canadian Clinic Owners

TL;DR: Fire is the most catastrophic risk in hyperbaric medicine. Oxygen-enriched environments inside pressurised chambers dramatically lower ignition thresholds, meaning materials that are safe at...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 10 min read

HBOT for Sudden Hearing Loss: 2025 Meta-Analysis Results

TL;DR: A 2025 meta-analysis published in The Laryngoscope analysed 20 studies (1,687 patients) and found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) combined with medical therapy more...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 9 min read

Health Canada Compliance Checklist for Hyperbaric Clinics

TL;DR: Canadian hyperbaric clinics must comply with Health Canada medical device regulations, the CSA Z275.1 standard for hyperbaric facilities, and CUHMA practice guidelines. This step-by-step...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 12 min read

HBOT for Radiation Injury: A Physician Referral Guide

TL;DR: Delayed radiation injury affects 5–15% of long-term cancer survivors and can cause debilitating conditions including radiation cystitis, proctitis, and osteoradionecrosis. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 8 min read

What to Expect During Hyperbaric Treatment in Canada

TL;DR: A typical hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) session in Canada lasts 60 to 120 minutes. You breathe 100% oxygen inside a pressurised chamber at 1.5...

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Mar 20, 2026 | 10 min read

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for PTSD: 2024 RCT Results

TL;DR: A 2024 randomised, sham-controlled trial found that 60 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) reduced PTSD symptoms by 39% in combat veterans, with improvements...

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Hyperbarics in Canada

HBOT for Diabetic Wound Healing: 2025 Evidence Review

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy OHIP Coverage in Ontario

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Stroke Recovery: What the Research Shows

Hyperbaric Chamber Fire Safety: A Guide for Canadian Clinic Owners

HBOT for Sudden Hearing Loss: 2025 Meta-Analysis Results

Health Canada Compliance Checklist for Hyperbaric Clinics

HBOT for Radiation Injury: A Physician Referral Guide

What to Expect During Hyperbaric Treatment in Canada

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for PTSD: 2024 RCT Results

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