Light Therapy Articles & Analysis
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Alucent Biomedical Inc. is rethinking peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment with a novel natural scaffolding technology based on a light-activated drug therapy delivered via a balloon catheter. This first-of-its-kind drug-device therapy, known as Natural Vascular Scaffolding (AlucentNVS), is designed to provide a more natural and effective ...
Near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) is a molecularly targeted light therapy for cancer. The therapy is mainly composed of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) directed against the antigen expressed on the surface of cancer cells and a near-infrared light-absorbing dye (IR700) that has cell-killing properties. ...
Trigger Points are frequently discussed in chiropractic practices. As you know, there are three types of trigger pain: active, latent and satellite. Active: actively causing pain. Latent: not actively causing pain until the spot is palpated. Then pain is felt. Satellite: these are in the areas of Active and Latent trigger points. They may not be the primary issue. However, when addressing ...
Phototherapy – Ultraviolet (UV) Light Therapy Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light for its healing effects. ...
Generally, a countermeasure is an action taken to reduce or avoid the effects of an undesirable condition or situation. In managing fatigue, appropriate countermeasures can help improve alertness, maintain performance, and reduce drowsiness. Taking appropriate countermeasures at appropriate times should be a cornerstone of a fatigue risk management system (FRMS), and understanding more about ...
Repeated tests show red light therapy is an effective, non-invasive and UV-free treatment for rejuvenating aged skin. Leading the manufacturing of red light therapy is Light Sources and its affiliates. The company has long been known for being a pioneering designer and manufacturer in the specialty ...
With a host of top-notch red light units on the market and a body of proven science behind them, now is the time for salon owners to embrace adding red light therapy to their service menus! ...