HBOT Research Blog: Daily Studies, Patient Guides & Coverage News

Daffodils on a hospital windowsill with spring light

Apr 11, 2026 | 8 min read

Can HBOT Help Before or After Radiation Therapy?

TL;DR: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has two distinct roles relative to radiation therapy. Before radiation, HBOT has been investigated as a radiosensitiser – increasing tumour...

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A modern hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber in an accredited Canadian clinic with medical staff and monitoring equipment

Apr 10, 2026 | 18 min read

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Safe? FAQ for Patients

TL;DR: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is considered a safe medical treatment when administered in accredited facilities by trained professionals. The most common side effect is...

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Daffodils in a modern medical consultation room with clipboard and treatment chair

Apr 10, 2026 | 7 min read

HBOT Protocols for Radiation Injury: What to Expect

TL;DR: HBOT for radiation injury follows well-established clinical protocols: treatments are typically delivered at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA for 90 minutes per session, once daily...

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Healthcare professional conducting patient screening assessment before hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a Canadian clinic

Apr 9, 2026 | 13 min read

How to Build a Patient Screening Protocol for Your Hyperbaric Clinic

TL;DR: A robust patient screening protocol is the foundation of safe hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This guide walks Canadian clinic owners through building a step-by-step screening...

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Yellow daffodils in spring light outside a Canadian healthcare facility

Apr 9, 2026 | 11 min read

Radiation Proctitis: What It Is and How HBOT Is Used

TL;DR: Radiation proctitis is a common complication of pelvic radiation therapy that causes rectal bleeding, pain, diarrhoea, and urgency. It affects up to 20% of...

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Physician examining patient wound with hyperbaric oxygen chamber in background at a modern wound care clinic

Apr 8, 2026 | 16 min read

HBOT for Chronic Wound Healing: What the 2024-2026 Evidence Shows

TL;DR: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is one of the most evidence-supported adjunctive treatments for diabetic foot ulcers and chronic wounds. A 2025 network meta-analysis of...

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Pediatric hyperbaric medicine consultation

Apr 7, 2026 | 11 min read

HBOT for Autism Spectrum Disorder: What the 2025 Meta-Analysis Tells Us

TL;DR: A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 studies (890 patients) found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) produced statistically significant improvements in core autism...

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Carbon monoxide detector on wall near home furnace - CO poisoning awareness

Apr 6, 2026 | 10 min read

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Canada

TL;DR: Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a medical emergency and the leading cause of poisoning death in Canada. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the standard...

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Yellow daffodils outside a medical clinic in spring - Daffodil Month cancer awareness

Apr 5, 2026 | 9 min read

Radiation Cystitis and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

TL;DR: Radiation cystitis is a common and distressing complication of pelvic radiation therapy, causing bladder bleeding, urgency, and pain that can persist for years. Hyperbaric...

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Hyperbarics in Canada

Can HBOT Help Before or After Radiation Therapy?

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Safe? FAQ for Patients

HBOT Protocols for Radiation Injury: What to Expect

How to Build a Patient Screening Protocol for Your Hyperbaric Clinic

Radiation Proctitis: What It Is and How HBOT Is Used

HBOT for Chronic Wound Healing: What the 2024-2026 Evidence Shows

HBOT for Autism Spectrum Disorder: What the 2025 Meta-Analysis Tells Us

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Canada

Radiation Cystitis and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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