Comments on New Integrative Photomedicine Equipment for Photobiomodulation and COVID-19

Gerhard Litscher,Laura Marinela Ailioaie

doi:10.3390/photonics8080303

Gerhard Litscher, Laura Marinela Ailioaie

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https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics8080303

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Abstract

Up to now it has not yet been scientifically proven whether the technical methods of photonics in the field of photobiomodulation (PBM), photodynamic therapy (PDT), and laser acupuncture in connection with COVID-19 have achieved effective medical success. As part of this short technical note, an overview of the current scientific status is given and new equipment from our own research area is briefly presented. Although there are still many unanswered questions, it seems to be emerging that PBM and PDT in connection with the corresponding photosensitizers may make it appear worthwhile to perform experimental and clinical studies, primarily as so-called home therapy studies. In any case, the technical requirements for this are already in progress.

Highlights

The effects of light have been well-known in medicine for thousands of years
In connection with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for example, the famous doctor Sun Simiao from the Chinese province of Shanxi has achieved great importance in describing the importance of the light therapy established in the Tang
Nobody would have thought that the term “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation” (LASER) would become synonymous with accuracy, precision, stimulation, and therapeutic option of the future, even in evidence-based traditional medicine

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Introduction

The effects of light have been well-known in medicine for thousands of years. Nobody would have thought that the term “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation” (LASER) would become synonymous with accuracy, precision, stimulation, and therapeutic option of the future, even in evidence-based traditional medicine. USA (Impact Factor 9.58) published work [6,7] This short article is intended to provide a brief insight into the current situation and knowledge of laser acupuncture and laser/photo medicine in connection with COVID-19. A technical note on a topic such as COVID-19 can only be a snapshot, as there is hardly any other medical/technical field where the development of new findings and strategies is progressing faster than the subject matter

Definition of Laser Acupuncture

COVID-19

COVID-19—Photonics

PubMed on COVID-19 and photobiomodulation or photodynamic

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