Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Neurological Conditions
New studies have reported improvements in some individuals who have certain neurological conditions by using Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT). These conditions include cerebral palsy, chronic brain injury, autism, traumatic brain injury and fetal alcohol syndrome. The effects of HBOT on inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and stem cells will also be discussed.
Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Rossignol received his MD degree at the Medical College of Virginia and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Virginia. After both his children were diagnosed with autism, he made it his mission to research and publish on autism. Since 2006, he has 23 publications and 3 book chapters concerning autism and related conditions. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) and is president of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS).
