Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on cognitive function and life ability in the elderly
With the increase of age, cognitive dysfunction gradually increases, the prevalence of the elderly over 60 years old is 0.74%~4.69%, and the recruitment rate of people over 85 years old is as high as 40%. Cognitive dysfunction is a common progressive neurodegenerative disease in the elderly population, mainly manifested as memory dysfunction and other cognitive decline, which will affect the daily living ability of the elderly.
A study on the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on cognitive impairment and ability to perform daily living in the elderly was published in the Chinese Medical Guide. In this study, 60 elderly patients (MMSE score below 27) were selected as subjects, divided into 30 cases in the treatment group and 30 cases in the control group; The control group was treated with conventional drug treatment, and the treatment group was treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the basis of the control group, and the MMSE score and ADL score before and after treatment were compared. Results The MMSE score and ADL score before and after treatment were compared within the group, and the P was 0.01. After treatment, the two groups were compared between groups, and the MMSE score and ADL score were both P 0.01. It can be seen that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can significantly improve the cognitive function of the elderly, improve the daily life ability of the elderly, and is a good rehabilitation method for the elderly to improve cognitive function, delay aging, and improve their own ability to live.
At present, studies have shown that humanin can inhibit AD-related damage proteins and effectively protect neurons, so it is believed that the mechanism of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to improve cognitive function mainly plays a role by affecting mitochondrial expression. In addition, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve cerebral blood flow, brain metabolism, and brain microstructure, thereby having a positive effect on cognitive function and neurological function. However, it is important to note that although studies have shown that the effects of HBOT can last for months, patients with progressive neurodegenerative diseases such as AD may require longer courses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has a long history, from the initial medical treatment method, to now expand to the civilian market as an anti-aging health method, has been serving in the health field for nearly 300 years, igniting the hope of countless health enthusiasts for a high-quality life.
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