153 - Dr Amir Hadanny - Hyperbaric Solutions to Long Covid Challenges

Nov 6, 2024

Dr. Amir Hadani, a neurosurgeon and hyperbaric medicine expert, shares groundbreaking insights on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as a potential treatment for long COVID. He discusses the therapy's ability to heal brain injuries and enhance recovery using innovative imaging techniques. Delving into mitochondrial function, Dr. Hadani explains how prolonged HBOT can stimulate healing akin to interval training. His compelling research hints at significant improvements for long COVID patients, advocating for further rigorous studies in this promising field.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Unlocking Healing: The Power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

02:54 • 11min

Healing Complexities: Understanding Long COVID and Hyperbaric Solutions

13:45 • 5min

Neurological Insights into Long COVID

18:43 • 15min

Enhancing Mitochondrial Function Through Extended Therapeutic Protocols

34:02 • 4min

Hyperbaric Treatment for Long COVID

37:42 • 12min

Reflections on Long COVID Research and Audience Engagement

49:53 • 2min

What if you could harness the power of oxygen to heal the brain? Uncover the potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) with Dr. Amir Haddany, a leading neurosurgeon and hyperbaric medicine expert. Dr. Haddany takes us through his research since 2008, sharing how HBOT is transforming treatment for neurological conditions like traumatic brain injuries and long COVID. Through imaging techniques such as MRI, we explore the effects of COVID-19 on critical brain areas & how HBOT might offer hope for recovery.

We reveal the pathways through which long COVID disrupts cognitive functions, backed by compelling imaging evidence. We delve into innovative treatment protocols adapted from conditions like ME & fibromyalgia, focusing on the role of oxygen fluctuations in stimulating mitochondria & facilitating healing. The protocols, akin to cellular interval training, illustrate the regenerative potential of HBOT when applied consistently over extended periods, offering a glimpse into this complex process.

We unpack a study suggesting long-term benefits for long COVID patients, emphasizing the significance of a rigorous, randomized controlled trial. Dr. Haddany's generous sharing of his knowledge provides not only an insightful discussion but also a platform for future inquiry and exploration into the world of hyperbarics.

Links

https://aviv-clinics.com/disease/long-covid-syndrome/ (Aviv clinic page)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-15565-0 (published July 22)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-53091-3 (follow-up, published Feb 24)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-36570-x (published June 23)

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