Only a handful of centers ever closed in 2000. With the trend of governmental restrictions on HBOT, over two dozen centers open in the US and across Canada. The Naturopathic Physicians Board of British Columbia approves HBOT for use by Naturopathic Physicians. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia prohibit the use of HBOT by its members for patients under the age of 14. Several professional sports franchises report using HBOT, several more are considering it.
Rectangular chambers become the norm in Australia.
Several major universities in the US sign up for the multi-center trials in Stroke and Cerebral Palsy. The UHMS meets with the FDA and other industry regulators. Environmental Tectonics receives FDA clearance for their modifications to the BARA-MED, Acrylic Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber. Dr. Enrico Camporesi takes the gavel from Dr. Caroline Fife. The EUBS holds its annual meeting in Malta.