Clinical Study EC pharmacology and toxicology 2018

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease.

Huang X — EC pharmacology and toxicology, 2018

View Original on PubMed PMID 30215058

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers discussed the potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and highlighted the need for further clinical assessment.

What They Found

The study noted that recent research suggests hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) could potentially treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, it also highlighted concerns regarding oxygen toxicity and increased oxidative stress associated with HBOT, necessitating further clinical evaluation of risks and benefits.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

A key limitation highlighted is the need for more extensive clinical assessment to fully understand the risks and benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for Alzheimer's disease patients.

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Study Details

Study Type	Clinical Study
Category	Neurological
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	30215058
Year Published	2018
Journal	EC pharmacology and toxicology

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