УСТРОЙСТВО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ РОСТА ВОЛОС

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, в частности к устройствам регулирования роста волос. Устройство содержит излучатель света, выполненный с возможностью облучения светом, имеющим энергию, не вызывающую изменений в морфологии клеток за период времени 1 мс и менее, для регулирования роста волос целевого участка на теле человека; средство приближения волосяных фолликул, выполненное с возможностью приближения волосяных фолликул волос на целевом участке тела к упомянутому излучателю света, когда излучается упомянутый свет; причем упомянутые средство приближения и излучатель света расположены таким образом, что оказывают воздействие на один целевой участок тела. В разных вариантах выполнения устройства в качестве средства приближения выступает либо механическое бреющие средство для сбривания волос тела с головкой для нажимания на целевой участок, либо механическое эпиляционное средство для эпиляции волос на теле с головкой, имеющей зажимные захваты для захвата волос тела на целевом ...

СПОСОБ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ БОЛЬНЫХ ХРОНИЧЕСКИМ АБАКТЕРИАЛЬНЫМ ПРОСТАТИТОМ

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к урологии, и может быть использовано для лечения больных хроническим абактериальным простатитом (ХАП) в стадии латентного воспаления. Осуществляют сочетанное воздействие на фоне медикаментозной терапии, диетотерапии, массажа предстательной железы и лечебной физической культуры. Индукция постоянного магнитного поля в рабочей зоне 20-50 мТл. Импульсная мощность инфракрасного лазерного излучения - 15 Вт. Частота следования импульсов 80 Гц. Мощность излучения красного света - 50 мВт с модуляцией 10 Гц. Сочетанное воздействие проводят по 3 зонам: 1-я зона непарная - воздействие осуществляют трансректально через световод в прямой проекции на предстательную железу больного, контактно, стабильно. Время воздействия на данную зону составляет 4 минуты. 2-я зона парная - воздействие осуществляют без световода паравертебрально на уровне Th12-L1 поочередно справа и слева. Зазор между рабочей поверхностью излучателя и больным - 1-1,5 см, стабильно, время воздействия ...

СПОСОБ КОМБИНИРОВАННОЙ ТЕРАПИИ РОЗАЦЕА

Изобретение относится к области медицины, а именно к дерматовенерологии, физиотерапии, косметологии, и может быть использовано для лечения розацеа. Осуществляют прием препарата миноциклин в дозировке 50 мг в сутки от 8 до 12-ти недель при легкой и средней степени тяжести, 100 мг в сутки в течение 14 дней с дальнейшим переходом на 50 мг в сутки до 10 недель при тяжелых формах. Одновременно применяют наружный препарат: при эритематозной форме - 0,5% бримонидина тартрат, при папуло-пустулезной форме - 1% крем ивермектин. Затем после купирования островоспалительного кожного процесса осуществляют физиотерапевтическое воздействие на область телеангиоэктазий неодимовым лазером с длиной волны 1064 нм 1 импульс 8 мсек, с флюенсом 100-120 Дж/см2, диаметр пятна - 2,5 мм. Далее осуществляют IPL воздействие курсом 3-4 процедуры на область остаточных сосудистых изменений с первым проходом двумя импульсами с длиной волны 560 нм, первый импульс 3,5 мсек с флюенсом 11 Дж/см2 и второй импульс 4,5 мсек с ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ОТ ВЫПАДЕНИЯ ВОЛОС ЛАЗЕРОМ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройствам для лечения от выпадения волос лазером. В одном из вариантов выполнения устройство содержит шапочку (10) для покрывания кожи головы пользователя и лазерный блок (40), расположенный в шапочке (10) и выполненный с возможностью генерировать лазерное излучение при подаче электропитания под управлением контроллера (с). К внутренней стороне шапочки (10) прикреплена гибкая прокладка (30), к одной стороне которой прикреплена схемная плата (20), имеющая цепь, сформированную электронными устройствами. Со схемной платой (20) электрически соединены вибромоторы, выполненные с возможностью вибрировать при подаче электропитания. Лазерный блок (40) включает в себя лазерный диод, электрически соединенный со схемной платой (20), линзу, накрывающую подходящий к ней лазерный диод, корпус и крышку линзы. Один конец линзы выступает из монтажного отверстия, выполненного насквозь гибкой прокладки (30), с возможностью соприкосновения с кожей ...

СПОСОБ ЛАЗЕРНОЙ ВАКЦИНАЦИИ БОЛЬНЫХ С МЕТАСТАТИЧЕСКИМИ ФОРМАМИ РАКА

Изобретение относится к области медицины и касается способа лазерной вакцинации больных с метастатическими формами рака. Изобретение включает послеоперационное воздействие на 4-6 участков кожи диаметром 5-15 мм излучения лазера на парах меди, 1 раз в неделю, проведением 10-15 процедур на курс лечения и введение в зоны образовавшегося инфильтрата, содержащего повышенное число клеток Лангерганса, культур опухолевых клеток, полученных из биопсийного материала больного. Преимущество изобретения заключается в снижении метастазов.

СПОСОБ ВОЛНОВОЙ БИОМЕХАНОТЕРАПИИ Б.С. САВЕЛЬЕВА

Изобретение относится к области медицины, спорта, космонавтики. Сущность изобретения заключается в том, что в предлагаемом способе биомеханотерапии осуществляют массажное и терапевтическое воздействие на организм человека как тепловыми и световыми волнами, так и механическими, которые представляют собой последовательные и параллельные комбинации продольных и поперечных модулированных уединенных волн длиной от 0,005 до 0,1 м и распространяющихся по телу со скоростью от 0,01 до 12 м/с, причем уединенные волны образуются на теле вследствие импульсного воздействия отдельных термовибратодов, соединенных между собой управляемой связью и воздействующих на тело человека с температурой от 0 до 90oС, удельным давлением от 0,5•105 до 4•105 Па и сдвигающим усилием от 0,1 до 100 Н. Предлагаемый способ биомеханотерапии позволяет повысить эффективность лечебного и спортивного массажа, улучшить результаты комплексного лечения различных заболеваний. Волновая биомеханотерапия в 1,5-2 раза повышает периферийный ...

Способ лечения гематом мягких тканей при проведении комбинированного лечения у онкологических больных

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к онкологии, физиотерапии и может быть использовано для лечения гематом мягких тканей при проведении комбинированного лечения у онкологических больных. С 5-6 суток после обнаружения гематомы и в более отдаленный период ежедневно воздействуют по всей зоне гематомы с захватом здоровых тканей вокруг гематомы на расстоянии 2-5 см инфракрасным лазерным излучением и постоянным магнитным полем. Интенсивностью магнитной индукции в пределах 20-50 мТл. Частота следования импульсного лазерного излучения инфракрасного спектра в пределах 80 Гц, мощность 0,15-0,5 Вт. Воздействуют расфокусированным лучом дистанционно-лабильно с дистанцией 0,5 см в течение 15-30 с, 1 раз в сутки, курсом от 5 до 12 процедур, проводимых ежедневно. Способ обеспечивает повышение эффективности лечения гематом, сокращение сроков лечения и профилактику образования грубой соединительной ткани за счет противоотечного, рассасывающего, противовоспалительного эффекта магнитолазера, а также ...

Способ защиты нейронов при нейродегенеративных заболеваниях и устройство для его осуществления

Группа изобретений относится к медицине и может быть использована для восстановления и защиты функциональных свойств нейрональных тканей при нейродегенеративных нарушениях, в частности при болезни Паркинсона. Способ исследования защиты нейронов при нейродегенеративных заболеваниях характеризуется облучением клеточной культуры лазерным излучением ближнего инфракрасного диапазона с длиной волны 1267 нм, при дозе облучения от 65 до 187 Дж/см2 с дополнительным контролем температуры поверхности покровного стекла с исследуемой культурой клеток для генерации низких доз синглетного кислорода. Устройство для исследования защиты нейронов при нейродегенеративных заболеваниях содержит персональный компьютер с программным обеспечением, параллельно соединенные с ним драйверы, каждый из которых соединен с соответствующим блоком питания и через соответствующий источник непрерывного лазерного излучения подключен к волоконно-оптическому кабелю, соединенному с коллиматором, а также последовательно соединенные ...

Способ фотодинамической терапии злокачественных опухолей

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к онкологии, и может быть использовано для фотодинамической терапии (ФДТ) злокачественных опухолей. Для этого под радионуклидным контролем внутривенно вводят фотосенсибилизатор и рентген-маркер, поочередно с совмещением пиков их максимальных концентраций для отслеживания их совместного накопления в тканях интраоперационной гамма-камерой. При помощи гамма-камеры определяют положение, размеры опухоли, наличие метастазов. Далее на опухоль воздействуют излучением лазера высокой мощности – 3 Вт и более с длиной волны, соответствующей пику поглощения фотосенсибилизатора. При этом при поверхностном расположении опухоли производят её лазерное облучение короткими интервалами от 5 до 100 мс. При глубоком расположении опухоли её облучают по той же методике посредством иглы со встроенным световодом. Затем на 3, 10, 30 день после манипуляции производят диагностическое введение маркера. В случае уменьшения его накопления в зоне опухоли к 30 дню более чем на ...

НЕИНВАЗИВНЫЕ СПОСОБЫ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ, ЛЕЧЕНИЯ, ЗАЖИВЛЕНИЯ И ПАЛЛИАТИВНОГО ЛЕЧЕНИЯ НЕОПЛАСТИЧЕСКИХ ПРОЦЕССОВ У СОБАК И КОШЕК

Изобретение относится к ветеринарии, акупунктуре и онкологии и может быть использовано для лечения неопластических процессов, диагностированных ранее в органах собаки или кошки, проходящей или не проходящей в настоящее время другое лечение. Для этого осуществляют стимуляцию определенных акупунктурных точек. Выполняют следующие стадии: а) составление протокола лечения, включающего определенные акупунктурные точки для стимуляции; б) упомянутая собака или кошка проходит серию сеансов лечения, включающую по меньшей мере одну стимуляцию упомянутых акупунктурных точек, связанных с упомянутым органом у упомянутой собаки или кошки, расположенных на ее лапах, причем упомянутая стимуляция происходит посредством хотя бы одного из существующих средств стимуляции, используемых в акупунктуре; в) периодическое посещение ветеринара или специалиста, использующего известные способы оценки эффекта лечения опухоли; г) ветеринар или аккредитованный специалист по акупунктуре регулирует протокол лечения. Упомянутые ...

Баллонный катетер для фотодинамической терапии

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, а именно к лазерной медицине, и может быть использована в гинекологии при фотодинамической терапии, например, гиперпластических процессов эндометрия. Баллонный катетер для проведения фотодинамической терапии содержит эластичный баллон, соединенную с ним трубку катетера из прозрачного материала с тройником, на торцах тройника установлены термоусаживаемые муфты, а внутри катетера расположен волоконно-оптический световод, соединенный с источником излучения штекером. Дистальный конец волоконно-оптического световода выполнен в виде фокона и размещен в концевой части трубки катетера, внутренняя полость которой заполнена иммерсионной средой. В концевой части трубки катетера размещена рассеивающая линза с зеркальной поверхностью, а внутренний торец трубки катетера зафиксирован посредством термоусаживаемой муфты в проходном отверстии тройника. Штекер соединен посредством термоусаживаемой муфты со вторым проходным отверстием корпуса тройника, а на ...

СПОСОБ СТИМУЛЯЦИИ РЕЗОРБЦИИ ГРЫЖИ ПОЯСНИЧНОГО ОТДЕЛА ПОЗВОНОЧНИКА

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к неврологии, медицинской реабилитации, и может быть использовано для стимуляции резорбции грыжи поясничного отдела позвоночника. Пациент с подтвержденной в результате выполнения магнитно-резонансной томографии локализацией грыжи шейного отдела позвоночника и уровнем испытываемой им боли по ВАШ не более пяти баллов проходит амбулаторное лечение в течение 12 дней. Больному в положении лежа на животе одновременно выполняют сеансы иглорефлексотерапии и лазеротерапии в течение 20 минут. Иглы устанавливают паравертебрально в проекции расположения грыжи, а также выше и ниже пораженного сегмента и на верхнюю конечность со стороны иррадиации болей, используя точки V40, V60, V57, V62, Jia ji point, V22, V23, V24. Воздействие лазеротерапии осуществляют паравертебрально в проекции установленных игл с помощью роботизированного аппарата MLS-терапии Asalaser М6 в биостимулирующем режиме при частоте 1500 Гц, интенсивности 100%, плотности излучения 9,66 Дж/см2 ...

СПОСОБ САНАТОРНО-КУРОРТНОЙ РЕАБИЛИТАЦИИ БОЛЬНЫХ ХРОНИЧЕСКОЙ ОБСТРУКТИВНОЙ БОЛЕЗНЬЮ ЛЁГКИХ

Изобретение относится к медицине и может быть использовано в практической работе санаторно-курортных учреждений с целью реабилитации больных с хронической обструктивной болезнью легких (ХОБЛ). Проводят медикаментозную базисную терапию в виде монотерапии длительно действующими холинолитиками, либо двойной терапии длительно действующими холинолитиками и длительно действующими адренолитиками. Также применяют ингаляции минеральной воды, лечебную физкультуру, ручной массаж грудной клетки и общие ванны с азотно-кремнистой слаборадоновой минеральной водой. Дополнительно проводят тонкослойные аппликации сульфидной грязи на заднюю поверхность грудной клетки при температуре 38-40°С, экспозиции 15-20 минут, через день, на курс до 8 процедур, прием внутрь маломинерализованной хлоридно-натриевой минеральной воды за 30 минут до еды в размере от1/2 до 1 стакана при температуре 36-38°С три раза в день. Далее воздействуют красным лазерным излучением на носоглотку и региональные лимфатические узлы. При этом ...

Способ комбинированной ассистенции при хирургическом лечении пациентов с облитерирующей формой отосклероза при II-III степени облитерации ниши овального окна

Изобретение относится к области медицины, а именно к оториноларингологии. На этапе стапедотомии выполняют расширение ниши овального окна и истончение основания стремени при помощи по меньшей мере одного микробора с диаметром фрезы от 0,5 до 1 мм и скоростью вращения 6000 об/мин. Фенестрацию с целью установки протеза стремени выполняют при помощи импульсного СО2-лазера с расфокусированным лучом диаметром 0,6-1,1 мм, мощностью 26-27 Вт, длительность импульса 0,05-0,08 с. Производят по меньшей мере 1 импульс. Способ позволяет снизить риск интраоперационных и послеоперационных осложнений у пациентов с облитерирующей формой отосклероза при II-III степени облитерации ниши овального окна, сократить костно-воздушный интервал, сохранить пороги костной проводимости на дооперационном уровне, значительно снизить риск лабиринтных осложнений и рецидива тугоухости. 2 пр.

Способ лечения вазомоторного ринита

Изобретение относится к медицине, в частности у оториноларингологии. Оперативное вмешательство проводят под видеоэндоскопическим контролем с использованием эндоскопической видеостойки и ригидного эндоскопа с углом зрения 0°. При этом выполняют подслизистую инструментальную вазотомию последовательно на правой и левой нижних носовых раковинах. Элеватор-распатор сначала вводят в вертикальный разрез слизистой оболочки параллельно костному остову нижней носовой раковины, затем продвигают вдоль его поверхности. При этом осуществляют отсепаровку слизистой оболочки от кости по всей длине и ширине медиальной поверхности нижней носовой раковины, рассекая сосудистые соединения между надкостницей и кавернозными сплетениями. После чего выполняют латеропозицию нижней носовой раковины и осуществляют лазерное воздействие. Производят поверхностное лазерное контактное воздействие на слизистую оболочку нижней носовой раковины при постоянном режиме, сначала по верхнему, а затем по нижнему ее краю. Причем используют ...

Способ лечения выворота нижнего века после эстетической блефаропластики

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к пластической хирургии. Способ лечения выворота нижнего века после блефаропластики, включающий обработку области нижнего века лазерным излучением. Через 3-5 недель после блефаропластики используют эрбиевый лазер с пространственно-модулированной абляцией в сканирующем режиме с параметрами излучения 2936 нм, частотой следования импульсов 1-2 Гц, длительностью импульса 0.1 мс, плотностью энергии 2-3 Дж/см2. При этом диаметр зоны микроабляции составляет 50 мкм, с таким же расстоянием между зонами – 50 мкм, плотность покрытия – 10 тыс. микрозон/см2, диаметр светового пятна - 5 мм. Обработку осуществляют от ресничного края до границы кожи «веко-щека» в один проход, выполняют две процедуры с интервалом 1 месяц между ними. Способ позволяет полностью скорректировать развившееся осложнение без риска рецидива, предупредить формирование стойких эстетических дефектов и функциональных офтальмологических нарушений, требующих повторного хирургического вмешательства ...

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Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к онкологии, и может быть использовано для комбинированного лечения первичного местно-распространенного рака языка. Для этого за 3-3,5 ч до предполагаемого времени окончания удаления опухоли внутривенно капельно вводят фотосенсибилизатор хлорин Е6 в дозе 1,4 мг/кг. После радикального удаления опухоли на ложе удаленной опухоли до закрытия раневого дефекта проводят фотодинамическую терапию. Воздействие осуществляют длиной волны 662 нм, плотностью мощности - 45 мВт, световой энергией в дозе 200-300 Дж/см2. Изобретение обеспечивает повышение противоопухолевой эффективности фотодинамической терапии для лечения первичного местно-распространенного рака языка путем снижения риска развития локальных рецидивов и метастазирования и, следовательно, повышение качества жизни пациентов и их выживаемость. 2 пр.

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Изобретение относится к ветеринарной медицине, а именно к гинекологии, репродуктологии, и может быть использовано для профилактики задержания последа у коров. Воздействуют лазерным излучением на область тела матки ректально с помощью терапевтического прибора «Орион Степ» в импульсном режиме с длиной волны 880-910 нм в течение 30 с. Данный способ обеспечивает профилактический эффект благодаря нормализации трофической функции нервной системы, увеличению кровообращения с активизацией регенеративных процессов в репродуктивных органах, а также позволяет увеличить процент оплодотворенных коров в первую охоту и сократить восстановительный период матки после отела, что способствует улучшению качества жизни животных и повышает их продуктивность. 2 табл., 1 пр.

Способ коррекции послеоперационных осложнений на этапах комбинированного лечения злокачественных опухолей малого таза

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к онкологии, хирургии. В послеоперационном периоде воздействуют инфракрасным лазерным излучением и постоянным магнитным полем интенсивностью магнитной индукции 25-30 мТл, частотой следования импульсного лазерного излучения инфракрасного спектра в пределах 80 Гц, мощностью 0,5-1 Вт лабильно от 1-2 минут на область нижней части живота и внутреннюю поверхность верхней трети бедра нижних конечностей. Затем на рефлексогенную зону позвоночника и точку Е36 по 30-60 секунд. Общий курс лечения составляет 8-12 процедур, проводимых ежедневно. Способ позволяет снять остаточные явления воспалительной реакции, улучшить трофику тканей как со стороны мышечной системы, так и со стороны нервных волокон, иннервирующих органы малого таза, снизить тяжесть осложнений и в короткие сроки восстановить нарушенные функции органов малого таза, таким образом улучшить качество жизни онкологических больных, в то же время, не стимулируя опухолевый процесс. 2 пр.

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Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к хирургии, и может быть использовано для лечения больных трофическими язвами (ТЯ). На фоне стандартной фармакотерапии в I фазу раневого процесса используют гидрофильные антибактериальные мази и перевязки с антисептическими растворами. Во II и III фазы раневого процесса используют препарат куриозин. Световое воздействие проводят в одном сеансе на 1-4 области поражения по 2 минуте на одну область. Режим импульсный. Длительность светового импульса 100-130 нс. Длина волны 635 нм. Используют матричный излучатель из 8 лазерных диодов с площадью поверхности 8 см. Воздействуют дистантно на расстоянии до 7 см. Импульсная мощность 40 Вт. ВЛОК проводят низкоинтенсивным лазерным излучением в непрерывном режиме с длиной волны 365-405 нм (УФА спектр) и 520-525 нм (зеленый спектр) попеременно в течение 12 ежедневных сеансов по схеме: 1 сеанс - 365-405 нм, мощность 1-2 мВт, экспозиция 2 минуты; 2 сеанс - 520-525 нм, мощность 1-2 мВт, экспозиция 5 минут; 3 сеанс ...

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Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к онкологии и дерматологии, и может быть использовано для лечения ринофимы в сочетании с базальноклеточным раком. Производят внутривенное введение фотосенсибилизатора Фоторан 1 мг/кг массы тела и через 2 ч проводят флуоресцентную диагностику и спектроскопию, уточняют границы опухоли. После чего проводят сеанс лазерного облучения, при суммарной дозе дистанционного облучения: WS - 100 Дж/см2; PS - 250 мВт/см2, длина волны - 662 нм и одновременно осуществляют сеанс лазерной гипертермии зоны измененной ткани при температуре 43°С продолжительностью 20 мин с РS 6000 мВт/см2. Способ обеспечивает малотравматичное, безопасное и легко воспроизводимое лечение одновременно ринофимы и базальноклеточного рака, за счет комбинации нехирургических методов лечения и определения точных границ опухоли. 3 ил., 1 пр.

Способ лечения поражений слизистой полости рта при ограниченном буллезном пемфигоиде

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к физиотерапии, дерматологии и стоматологии, и предназначено для лечения поражений слизистой полости рта при ограниченном буллезном пемфигоиде. Осуществляют воздействие низкоинтенсивным лазерным излучением с длиной волны 0,63 мкм на очаги поражения: с перемещением излучателя по спирали от периферии к центру очага с захватом здоровой ткани, на 1-2 см по периметру патологического очага, на расстоянии от оптической насадки до облучаемой поверхности 10 см, в непрерывном режиме, с мощностью лазерного излучения 5 мВт, временем воздействия на один очаг 2-5 минут. Суммарное время воздействия на все очаги не превышает 10 минут, курсом 5 процедур ежедневно. Способ позволяет повысить эффективность лечения за счет противовоспалительного, антиоксидантного, иммуномодулирующего и обезболивающего эффекта низкоинтенсивного лазерного излучения. 4 табл., 2 пр.

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Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройству и способу импульсной лазерной обработки кожи, и предназначена для лазерно-индуцированного оптического разрушения ткани волос или кожи. Устройство имеет выходное окно света, подлежащее размещению напротив поверхности, подлежащей обработке, такой как кожа, во время использования. Система обратной связи используется для определения состояния контакта между выходным окном света и упомянутой поверхностью. Для этой цели, система обратной связи выполнена с возможностью детектировать сигнал обратной связи, отражающий состояние контакта. Если сигнал обратной связи или состояние контакта таковы, что риск повреждения поверхности кожи или устройства при работе устройства является слишком большим, то пользователь или устройство имеет средство для прерывания обработки или для уменьшения светового выхода для уменьшения или устранения этого риска. 2 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

Способ лечения больных хроническим абактериальным простатитом

Способ лечения больных хроническим абактериальным простатитом путем воздействия низкоинтенсивным инфракрасным лазерным излучением, отличающийся тем, что больным на фоне комплексного лечения дополнительно осуществляют сочетанное воздействие постоянным магнитным полем с индукцией магнитного поля в рабочей зоне 20-50 мТл, низкоинтенсивным инфракрасным лазерным излучением с импульсной мощностью 15 мВт и частотой следования импульсов 80 Гц, красным светом мощностью 50 мВт и модуляцией 10 Гц, причем сочетанное воздействие проводят по 3 зонам: 1-я зона непарная - воздействие осуществляют трансректально через световод в прямой проекции на предстательную железу больного, контактно, стабильно, время воздействия на данную зону составляет 4 минуты; 2-я зона парная - воздействие осуществляют без световода паравертебрально на уровне Th12-L1 поочередно справа и слева, зазор между рабочей поверхностью излучателя и больным - 1-1,5 см, стабильно, время воздействия по 2 минуты на каждую зону; 3-я зона парная ...

Устройство для эндовенозной лазерной облитерации извитых притоков большой и малой подкожных вен нижних конечностей

Изобретение относится к медицине. Устройство для эндовенозной лазерной облитерации извитых притоков большой и малой подкожных вен нижних конечностей, содержащее гибкий оптический упругий световод с дистальным концом, выполненный с возможностью размещения в мягких тканях и в кровеносных сосудах и состоящий из пропускающего свет волокна с отражающим покрытием, расположенную поверх гибкого упругого световода защитную оплетку, защитный колпачок-держатель из синтетического корунда с ручкой-держателем, расположенный поверх гибкого оптического упругого световода на его дистальном конце и оптически соединенный с ним, при этом защитный колпачок-держатель со стороны дистального конца упругого световода выполнен в виде отполированной поверхности конусообразной формы с углом заточки, составляющим 30°-60°, а со стороны ручки-держателя выполнен в виде отполированной закругленной поверхности с заточкой конусообразной формы, герметизируемой компаундом для обеспечения плавного обратного движения гибкого ...

Способ лечения макулярных друз при возрастной макулодистрофии

Изобретение относится к области медицины, а именно к офтальмологии. Для лечения макулярных друз при возрастной макулодистрофии проводят субпороговое микроимпульсное лазерное воздействие с длиной волны 577 нм на область макулярных друз. При этом аппликаты наносят плотным слоем с расстоянием между ними, равным одному диаметру аппликата, в горизонтальном или вертикальном направлении при следующих параметрах лазерного воздействия: мощность 100-270 мВт, экспозиция 20 нс, период между пакетами импульсов 0,1-0,15 с, скважность 10%, диаметр пятна 100 мкм, количество аппликатов 300-650 штук. Способ позволяет исключить осложнения при лечении макулярных друз, а также повысить остроту зрения и стабилизировать зрительные функции, за счет индивидуального подбора параметров лазерного излучения, при котором происходит максимальное поглощение лазерного излучения клетками пигментного эпителия, с сохранением фоторецепторов интактными. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 2 пр., 12 ил.

Способ лазерного лечения объемных поверхностно расположенных сосудистых и нейропластических образований

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к офтальмологии, косметологии, челюстно-лицевой и пластической хирургии, и может быть использовано для лечения объемных поверхностно расположенных сосудистых и нейропластических образований. Облучают образования с использованием инвазивного воздействия путем введения в патологически измененную ткань световода неодимового (Nd:YAG) лазера. Дополнительно используют низкоинтенсивный гелий-неоновый лазер (ГНЛ). Два вида лазерной энергии разноцелевого назначения от Nd:YAG лазера и ГНЛ проводят через один лазерный световод толщиной 450±10 мкм, выполненный из оптического кварц-кварцевого волокна и выполняющий также функцию зонда для входа в ткани. Световод вводят перпендикулярно в перифокальные ткани пациента, отступя 2-5 мм от границы образования на глубину 5-10 мм. Затем световод разворачивают на 90 градусов и подводят к образованию параллельно кожным покровам. Перемещая световод внутри образования по всему его объему, проводят внутритканевое импульсное ...

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ТОЧЕЧНЫЙ АППЛИКАТОР ДЛЯ ФОТОТЕРАПИИ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОЦЕДУР СТЕРИЛИЗАЦИИ, ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЭТО УСТРОЙСТВО, И ОТНОСЯЩИЙСЯ К НЕМУ СПОСОБ

УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННОЕ ПОРТАТИВНОЕ ЛАЗЕРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ КОЖИ

... 1. Усовершенствованное лазерное устройство, содержащее световой карандаш, из которого выходят лазерные пучки, причем световой карандаш пользователь может держать в руке и свободно перемещать относительно поверхности кожи пациента, отличающееся тем, что содержит а) множество источников лазерной энергии для генерации множества лазерных пучков, при этом указанное множество источников лазерной энергии смонтировано в указанном световом карандаше; и б) оптическое устройство, прикрепленное к карандашу, для приема лазерных пучков и для преобразования каждого лазерного пучка в световое пятно требуемой формы. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что, по меньшей мере, два лазерных пучка испускаются одновременно. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что дополнительно содержит устройство управления для обеспечения независимого управления генерацией лазерной энергии каждым из множества источников лазерной энергии. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что каждый из источников лазерной энергии ...

Способ лечения хронической анальной трещины с применением индуцированного излучения

Изобретение относится к медицине, в частности к оперативной колопроктологии. Воздействуют на трещину коагулятором Edmed 350-ES в режиме «смешанный разрез», мощность 60 Вт. Производят удаление анальной трещины, отступив 10 мм на коже от ее дистального края до белой линии в анальном канале. Начиная от этой линии с отступом до 3 мм от боковых краев области удаленной трещины, проводят вапоризацию тканей области удаленной трещины и сторожевого бугорка лазером Медиола-компакт в постоянном режиме 15 Вт, 900.0 Дж, длина волны 1.56 мкм в проксимальном направлении на 5 мм от сторожевого бугорка. Способ позволяет повысить эффективность лечения, расширить арсенал технических средств, которые могут быть использованы для лечения хронической анальной трещины. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 2 пр.

Способ предоперационной подготовки к реоперации дефекта нёба после уранопластики у детей с врождённой расщелиной нёба

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к стоматологии и челюстно-лицевой хирургии, и может быть использовано для предоперационной подготовки к реоперации дефекта неба после уранопластики. Детям на этапе подготовки к реоперации осуществляют лазерное воздействие диодным лазером в области зубодесневой борозды с признаками гингивита, в области каждого секстанта челюсти и со стороны полости носа курсом в 5 процедур через день. Также осуществляют воздействие ультразвуковым излучателем на область слизистой оболочки пародонта зубов и в области дефекта неба с использованием стоматологического геля «Метроксидин Дента» курсом в 10 процедур ежедневно. Способ обеспечивает улучшение санации на дооперационном этапе у детей с дефектом нёба при врождённой расщелине нёба после уранопластики за счет комплексного воздействия на все звенья воспалительного процесса в области слизистой оболочки в полости рта и в области дефекта нёба со стороны полости рта и со стороны дна нижнего носового хода. 3 ил., 4 табл ...

СПОСОБ ЛАЗЕРНОЙ ХИРУРГИИ ХОНДРОПАТИИ СУСТАВНОГО ХРЯЩА КОЛЕННОГО СУСТАВА

Изобретение относится к области медицины, а именно травматологии и ортопедии, и может быть использовано лазерной хирургии хондропатии коленного сустава. Пациенту выполняют артроскопию коленного сустава через стандартные артроскопические порты. Под артроскопическим контролем при помощи световода с прямым и боковым выводом излучения выполняют лазерную обработку поврежденных фрагментов хряща в очаге хондропатии с применением одновременного лазерного воздействия двух излучений, одно из которых имеет длину волны 0,97 мкм и мощность 3 Вт, а второе имеет длину волны 1,56 мкм и мощность 5 Вт. Оба излучения используют в импульсно-периодическом режиме, где длительность импульса составляет 100 мс, а длительность периода - 50 мс. В процессе обработки световод перемещают концентрическими и штрихообразными движениями так, чтобы максимальная длительность непрерывного воздействия излучения на одну точку не превышала 2 секунд, а расстояние от точки выхода излучения из световода до обрабатываемой поверхности ...

Способ реабилитации после реконструктивно-пластической операции, выполненной влагалищным доступом по поводу пролапса гениталий

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к акушерству и гинекологии. Реабилитацию начинают через 14 суток после операции, проводят три сеанса лазерной терапии воздействием на стенки влагалища фракционным CO2 лазером MORE-Xel CYMA с интервалом между сеансами 28 дней. При этом продолжительность одного сеанса составляет 10 мин. Первый сеанс проводят с мощностью лазера 20 Вт и длительностью импульса 240 мс, второй и третий сеансы - с увеличением мощности лазерного воздействия на 2 Вт, а длительности импульса на 40 мс. Сеансы лазерной терапии чередуют с тренировкой мышц тазового дна в режиме биологической обратной связи БОС-терапии; при этом спустя 14 суток после каждого сеанса лазерной терапии проводят 4 сеанса БОС-терапии продолжительностью 30 мин каждый сеанс с интервалом 2 суток между ними. Способ позволяет осуществлять профилактику рецидива пролапса гениталий после влагалищных операций за счет непрерывного коллагеногенеза в стенках влагалища в сочетании с эффективным повышением тонуса ...

LASERSTAHLSONDE

Verfahren zur medizinischen Behandlung von Patienten

Bei einem Verfahren zur medizinischen Behandlung von Patienten bei störenden akustischen Effekten während der Schlafphase, wie beispielsweise Schnarchen, oder bei Schlafapnoe, soll ein Gewebe des Patienten, insbesondere das Gaumensegel, mit einer Infrarotstrahlung über einen Lichtleiter mit hoher Streuung behandelt werden, um effizient grosse Flächen des Gewebes durch thermische Wechselwirkungen zu straffen.

Akupunkturkissen

Längliches Beleuchtungsmittel mit wenigstens einer gerichtetes Licht ausstrahlenden Lichtquelle sowie Verfahren zur Nutzung des Beleuchtungsmittels als mobiles Desinfektionsgerät

Ein Mundsteckstück kann derart gestaltet sein, dass es wie ein Schnuller im vorderen Mundraum, z. B. an Zunge und Gaumen, anliegen kann. Der nicht für die Anlage vorgesehene Bereich des Mundsteckstücks, genauer des transluzenten Mundhöhlenkörpers, ist für die Abgabe von Licht wenigstens in einen posterioren Mundhöhlenbereich aus wenigstens einer Lichtquelle, die im Inneren des Mundhöhlenkörper angeordnet ist, vorgesehen.Gem. einem vorteilhaften Verfahren lässt sich das Mundsteckstück mit einem solchen Mundhöhlenkörper herstellen, der eine abgestimmte Länge für eine ganz bestimmte Lage oder Position in einer Mundhöhle eines Nutzers hat. Der ausgewählte Mundhöhlenkörper ist aus einem Satz von Mundhöhlenkörpern auswählbar. Der Mundhöhlenkörper ist über einen Steckverbinder an eine Steuerplatine in einem blockartigen Körper des Mundsteckstücks anzuschließen.Durch Verwendung eines solchen Mundsteckstücks ist es möglich, die Keimzahl, insbesondere im Rachenbereich eines Menschen, aber auch auf ...

Acupuncture laser treatment device has an optical arrangement that provides maximum power at the focal spot of the laser so treatment is more effective

Laser treatment device has a focussing laser for generation of a focussed laser beam along an optical axis. The laser beam leaves the scanning head (3) of the laser through an outlet opening (10). A reflecting surface at 90o to the beam is placed between the laser focussing device and the outlet. The reflecting surface acts to reflect a large part of any back-scattered light back out through the outlet aperture.

PHOTOTHERAPEUTISCHE SYSTEME

SICHERHEITS-LASERSTRAHLAUSTRITTSÖFFNUNGEN (SLA) FÜR MEDIZINISCHE THERAPIE- UND DIAGNOSEGERÄTE

Subminiatur-Therapie-Lasergerät zur Biostimulation von organischem Gewebe

Low level laser irradiation device, for ear area, has safety plug system arranged between low level laser source and light conducting element to prevent irradiation if they are uncoupled

The device has at least one each of a low level laser source, a light conducting element and a positioning element. A safety plug system (10) is arranged between the low level laser source and the light conductor element, which prevents irradiation if the light conducting element has become uncoupled. The plug system has a switch, which is activated when the light conductor element is connected to enable light transmission.

Physiotherapiematte

Physiotherapiematte, insbesondere zur Hautreizung und Durchblutungsförderung, bei der in einer elastischen Matte in definiertem Abstand Nadeln (1) kraftschlüssig angeordnet sind, wobei alle oder ein Teil der Nadeln (1) eine lichtdurchlässige Nadelspitze (2) aufweisen und mit einem Lichtleiter (3) verbunden sind, der UV-Licht und/oder Laserlicht und/oder Infrarotlicht in die Nadelspitze (2) transportiert und die eine lichtdurchlässige Nadelspitze (2) aufweisenden Nadeln (1) im Bereich des Nadelschaftes mit einem reizstrombeaufschlagbaren Metallmantel (6) versehen sind, derart, dass die lichtdurchlässige Nadelspitze (2) sich in die menschliche Haut eindrückt und ein Kontakt zu dem reizstrombeaufschlagbaren Metallmantel (6) hergestellt wird.

Laser treatment apparatus

Alopecia healing apparatus using laser and led

Portable controller for light therapy treatment head

A controller (10) for a light therapy treatment head, providing a portable housing (16,18), containing a miniaturized control circuit (22) having a CPU (36), and series manually operated controls (20) connected to the CPU, a connection to a power supply (24), and a connection to a light treatment head, whereby the controller may be connected directly to a light treatment head, and may be plugged into a supply of electrical power, and a controller provides control for the operation of the light treatment head, independently of any connection to a computer.

Therapeutic apparatus for treatment of living tissue

Stimulation apparatus

SURGICAL DEVICES AND USES THEREOF

Biological tissue stimulation by optical energy.

Biological tissue of a living subject is irradiated with optical energy at a wavelength and at a power dissipation level to cause the amount of optical energy absorbed and converted to heat in the tissue to be within a range bounded by a minimum absorption rate sufficient to elevate the average temperature of the irradiated tissue to a level above the basal body temperature, but which is less than the absorption rate at which tissue converted into a collagenous substance. According to this method, a therapeutic, warming effect is produced within the irradiated tissue, but without causing tissue damage by thermal overheating. The method of using a low level reactive laser system from 100 milliwatts to 800 milliwatts in either a pulsed or continuous mode with optical energy produced by a nd:yag laser at a fundamental wavelength of 1,064 nanometers has been found to reduce pain in soft tissues, reduce inflammation and enhance the healing of tissue by stimulation of microcirculatin without ...

Biological tissue stimulation by optical energy.

Biological tissue of a living subject is irradiated with optical energy at a wavelength and at a power dissalipation level to cause the amount of optical energy absorbed and converted to heat in the tissue to be within a range bounded by a minimum absorption rate sufficient to elevate the average temperature of the irradiated tissue to a level above the basal body temperature, but which is less than the absorption rate at which tissue is converted into a collagenous substance. According to this method, a therapeutic, warming effect is produced within the irradiated tissue, but without causing tissue damage by thermal overheating. The method of using a low level reactive laser system from 100 milliwatts per square centimeter to 1000 milliwatts per square centimeter in either a pulsed or continuous mode with optical energy produced by a nd:yag laser at a fundamental wavelength of 1,064 nanometers has been found to reduce pain in soft tissues, reduce inflammation and enhance the healing of ...

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

EQUIPMENT FOR MONITORING AND CONTROL OF LASER-INDUCED FABRIC TREATMENT

USE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION WITH THE TREATMENT OF SENSORY ORGANS

Drive circuit for a laser diode

The invention relates to a drive circuit for a laser diode, which can be used as a miniature laser for therapeutic purposes. The laser diode LD is in this case operated via an electronic control circuit, which is controlled via a photodiode PD. In order to protect the laser diode LD from overcurrent spikes when switching on and off by means of a pushbutton T or if this pushbutton bounces, the protective resistance for the laser diode LD, which is formed by the resistors R3 and R4, is at least partially provided by the resistance of a low-pass filter on the input side, whose capacitor is formed by the capacitor C1. In addition, a transistor T3 is provided, which monitors the collector/emitter voltage of the control transistor T2 of the laser diode LD so that the current through the laser diode LD is dynamically limited. ...

ANSTEUERSCHALTUNG FÜR EINE LASERDIODE

MINIATURLASER FÜR HUMAN- UND VETERINÄRMEDIZINISCHE ANWENDUNG

LASER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT FOR HAIR AND SCALP

EQUIPMENT FOR THE INCREASE CONTAINER OR DIFFERENT ONE GROWTH

MINIATURE LASER FOR HUMAN AND VETERINARY APPLICATION.

EINRICHTUNG ZUR PHOTODYNAMISCHEN THERAPIE DES GEWEBES EINES LEBEWESENS

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung zur photodynamischen Therapie des Gewebes eines Lebewesens, mit einem zumindest eine Laserdiode (2) aufweisenden Lasersystem (I), einem System (II) zur Zuführung einer Suspension eines Photosensibilisators, und einer Einrichtung (III) zur gleichzeitigen Bestrahlung und Verabreichung der Suspension des Photosensibilisators, wobei eine zentrale Steuereinrichtung (1) vorgesehen ist, welche mit dem System (II) zur Zuführung der Suspension des Photosensibilisators und mit einer Steuerung (3) der zumindest einen Laserdiode (2) des Lasersystems (I) verbunden ist.

HYGENIC AUXILIARY CAPS FOR THERAPEUTIC LASER APPARATUSES.

EQUIPMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROVEGETATIVE DISTURBANCES.

DEVICE TO ACUPUNCTURE OF MEANS LASER RADIATION

LASER DEVICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF THE ACCUMULATION OF BLOOD PANELS

DEVICE FOR SUPERFICIAL WARMING UP OF FABRIC

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE WITH RADIATION EMISSION PROTECTION

Acoustic pressure shock waves used for personalized medical treatment of tissue conditions

A system for individualized treatment of a tissue condition with acoustic pressure shocks includes personalized determination and automatic adjustment of a shock wave treatment regimen or shock wave dosage to be administered for personalized treatment based on factors such as a patients comorbidities, state of the tissue condition, individual physical characteristics and lifestyle parameters.

Glaucoma treatment methods and apparatus

The methods and apparatus disclosed herein can be used to treat glaucoma of the eye. The methods and apparatus can be configured to apply energy to the sclera, cornea, and/or other regions of the eye in order to shrink collagenous tissue near Schlemm' s canal. Juxtacanalicular treatment of the sclera and/or cornea adjacent Schlemm' s canal can be used to dilate Schlemm' s canal, collector channels, and/or the Trabecular Meshwork. The methods and apparatus can be configured to apply energy to the sclera to generate scleral vacuoles in the sclera to improve uveoscleral outflow.

Cochlear implant and method of generating stimulations for a cochlear implant

Disclosed is a cochlear implant (Cl) and a method of generating stimulations for the CI. The Cl may include, at least one optical signal generator configured to generate a plurality of optical signals having a wavelength of at most 1600 nm, and a plurality of light emitters, for delivering the optical signals to different locations along a cochlear nerve. The method may further include optimizing the stimulation energy through selection of stimulation wavelengths and stimulation pulse shapes.

Apparatus and method for reducing laser beam attentuation in a liquid medium

A method of optimizing the irradiation of a target with laser radiation includes selecting and mounting on a laser radiation delivery device either a waveguide or optical fiber type to be used; also, selecting at least the following parameters: selecting the total energy of the at least one train of pulses to be delivered to the target, and selecting the distance from the distal delivery end to the target; then, initiating irradiation of the target for the at least one train of pulses by generating a first laser pulse with sufficient energy (E ...

Light diffusing devices for use photoimmunotherapy

The present invention provides a diffuser light blocking device comprising an end cap member (820) having a pocketing feature (821 ) that has a side wall (822) and an end reflective surface (810); the pocketing feature's shape corresponds to exterior shape of distal portion (830) of a diffuser (800) having a distal end surface (801 ); the pocketing feature engages the distal portion; an overlapping section (815) of the pocketing feature's side wall surrounds the distal portion's side wall (802) and prevents at least 95% of the light output from the distal portion from escaping out of the distal portion's side wall; the end reflective surface blocks any forward propagating light output from the distal end surface and returns at least 80% of light coming out of the distal end surface back towards the diffuser; the end cap member is thermally conductive; the end cap member's length (831 ) and diameter (832) provide an exterior surface area that is at least 1,000% of the surface area of the ...

Pain-relief device

Existing pain-relief devices have the problem that the use thereof requires specialized knowledge of Eastern acupuncture, ...

Laser beam homogenisers in medical applications

Method and system for directing a localized biological response to an implant

The invention provides methods for directing a localized biological response of a mammalian body to an implant disposed within the body. In one embodiment, a delivery system is positioned outside the body and adjacent to the implant within the body. The delivery system comprises a first tissue response modifier effective for directing a localized biological response of the body to the implant. The tissue response modifier is nonsurgically delivered from the delivery system into the body in a quantity effective to direct the localized biological response of the body to the implant. The invention also provides an implant system for long-term use comprising an implant and nonsurgical means for delivering a tissue response modifier through the epidermis of the body, the tissue response modifier effective for directing a localized biological response of the body to the implant.

Controlled dose delivery of ultraviolet light for treating skin disorders

System and method for therapeutic management of cough

One embodiment is directed to a system for controllably managing unproductive cough in a patient having a tissue structure that has been genetically modified to have light sensitive protein, comprising: a light delivery element configured to direct radiation to at least a portion of a targeted tissue structure; a light source configured to provide light to the light delivery element; and a controller operatively coupled to light source; wherein the controller is configured to be operated by an operator to illuminate the targeted tissue structure with radiation such that a membrane potential of cells comprising the targeted tissue structure is modulated at least in part due to exposure of the light sensitive protein to the radiation.

Displacement-based control of a skin treatment device

A device for treating a skin surface includes a treatment applicator to apply a treatment to a region of the skin surface on which the treatment applicator is placed. A displacement sensor senses a displacement of the device relative to the skin surface when the a treatment applicator is placed on the skin surface. A controller controls application of the treatment in accordance with the sensed displacement.

Therapy system for transcutaneous in-vivo tissue engineering

The present invention relates to a therapy system for the treatment of the skin and subdermis with light. The system comprises a NIR light source which produces light with a wavelength adapted to an absorption maximum for exciting molecular oxygen in aqueous solution; an image recognition unit for detecting papillary end arterioles and their x-y-z coordinates, wherein a respective depth underneath the skin surface is determined as the z- coordinate by an autofocus function; an optical system for the optical coupling of the light of the NIR light source and the pattern recognition unit to the skin, with a focussing unit to controllably position the light with at least one focus point in the skin; and a control unit to control the NIR light source, the image recognition unit, and the optical system.

Somatic sensation induction system using pulse laser and medium of high absorption coefficient

... [111] The present invention relates to a somatic sensation induction system and, more specifically, to a system for fundamentally eliminating skin damage caused by direct radiation 5 of a laser beam on the skin of a user and inducing a somatic sensation on the skin within a safety standard by radiating a pulse laser beam on a medium attached to the skin of the user on which the somatic sensation is desired to be induced. [112] Particularly, the present invention relates to a 0 somatic sensation induction system which can induce a somatic sensation of various feelings delivered to a user by adjusting an absorption coefficient of a medium contacting with the skin of a user, energy intensity and a repetition rate of a radiated laser beam and the like. [FIG. 1] Finger support [FIG.2] R -W230 Red-Red Red-White ...

Устройство для лечения амблиопии с использованием лазера с автоматическим преобразованием частоты

Настоящая полезная модель относится к устройству для лечения амблиопии с использованием лазера с автоматическим преобразованием частоты, которое содержит лазерный генератор, круговую светонепроницаемую систему, установленную на пути вывода света, и схему управления, а также содержит расширитель диапазона углового смещения, предназначенный регулирования высоты и угла выхода светового луча. Расширитель диапазона углового смещения содержит первичную выдвижную трубу, имеющую первичную линзу, установленную снаружи вторичной выдвижной трубы, имеющей вторичную линзу. Первичная выдвижная труба установлена снаружи вторичной линзы, и выполнена с возможностью возвратно-поступательного движения вдоль нее. Фиксатор установлен в верхнем положении на вторичной выдвижной трубе. С одной стороны первичной выдвижной трубы выполнено отверстие для вывода света, в области первичной линзы установлен отражатель, обращенный к отверстию. Свет, выводимый лазерным генератором, передают непосредственно на вторичную линзу, затем на первичную линзу и, наконец, выводят через отверстие, после отражения отражателем. ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 70 791 (13) U1 (51) ÌÏÊ A61F 9/008 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÏÎËÅÇÍÎÉ ÌÎÄÅËÈ Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ(òèòóëüíûé ëèñò) (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2007122453/22, 18.08.2005 (72) Àâòîð(û): ÔÓÍà Äàíëàé (CN), ËÈ ×æèøåíã (CN) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 18.08.2005 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÔÓÍà Äàíëàé (CN) R U (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 19.07.2005 CN 200520114140.8 16.08.2005 CN 200520103791.7 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.02.2008 Áþë. ¹ 5 (86) Çà âêà PCT: CN 2005/001285 (18.08.2005) (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 2007/009300 (25.01.2007) U 1 7 0 7 9 1 R U (54) ÓÑÒÐÎÉÑÒÂÎ ÄËß ËÅ×ÅÍÈß ÀÌÁËÈÎÏÈÈ Ñ ÈÑÏÎËÜÇÎÂÀÍÈÅÌ ËÀÇÅÐÀ Ñ ÀÂÒÎÌÀÒÈ×ÅÑÊÈÌ ÏÐÅÎÁÐÀÇÎÂÀÍÈÅÌ ×ÀÑÒÎÒÛ (57) Ôîðìóëà ïîëåçíîé ìîäåëè 1. Óñòðîéñòâî äë ëå÷åíè àìáëèîïèè ñ èñïîëüçîâàíèåì ëàçåðà ñ àâòîìàòè÷åñêèì ïðåîáðàçîâàíèåì ÷àñòîòû, ñîäåðæàùåå ...

Low-level energy laser therapy

Methods and systems ( 10, 54, 72 ) are provided for administering phototherapy to an injured tissue in a living subject by delivering visible or infrared biostimulatory energy to bone marrow at a dose sufficient to cause mesenchymal stem cells to appear in the injured tissue. The energy may be coherent light and can be administered transcutaneously, subcutaneously, or via an intramedullary probe ( 74 ). The technique is useful for treating many types of tissue injury, including ischemic cardiac and renal conditions.

Minimally Invasive Access for Renal Nerve Ablation

An elongated flexible medical device is inserted into a patient's body via a natural orifice, and advanced through the natural orifice to a location proximate innervated tissue that influences renal sympathetic nerve activity. The medical device can be advanced into a body organ and to a location within the organ proximate the innervated tissue. The organ may comprise an organ of the gastrointestinal tract or urinary tract. The medical device may be advanced through and beyond an access hole in a wall of the organ, and situated at a location proximate the innervated tissue. One or both of imaging and ablation energy is delivered from a distal end of the medical device to the innervated tissue. Innervated renal tissue can be ablated using various forms of energy, including RF energy, ultrasound energy, optical energy, and thermal energy.

Device for intermittently performing care sessions to form a large skin area care

A device of guiding a multiple area dermatologic care process. The device comprises a carrier which supports a drive of a dermatologic care tool over a skin area while the dermatologic care tool intermittently performs a plurality of dermatologic care sessions each in one of a plurality of skin subareas of the skin area and a brake unit which regulates a movement of the carrier from a first skin subarea to a second skin subarea during the drive of the dermatologic care tool.

Noninvasive cutaneous blood flow assessment as a response predictor for visible light therapy on segmental vitiligo

Visible light is a treatment option for Segmental Vitiligo (SV), and visible light-induced repigmentation is associated normalization of sympathetic. Currently it is difficult to predict individual patient's response to visible light therapy. Therefore, the present invention uses the Laser Doppler Flowmeter to serve as a response predictor for visible light on treating SV. The present invention recruited 14 Segmental Vitiligo patients for evaluating clinical information. FirstLaser Doppler Flowmeter was used to evaluate the cutaneous blood flow of SV lesion and contralateral normal skin, and then treated them with visible light irradiate, cold-stress, rewarmed, and recorded the change of skin blood flow, finally the patients received regular visible light treatment for 3 months, and patients have a sign of repigmentation after the treatment.

Ingestible capsule for treating gastric infections, in particular for treating h. pylori infections

The light capsule object of the present invention is an ingestible device designed to illuminate the gastric cavity of the stomach for therapeutic purposes directed against Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria. It comprises: a casing transparent to visible light, in turn containing punctiform light sources, preferably constituted by LEDs, positioned immediately under said casing and capable of emitting light at appropriate wavelength bands (preferably 405 nm and 630 nm); a battery, adapted to power the LED sources for approximately 20-30 minutes (the average transit time in the stomach); a switch which allows a delayed power on and allows the tablet to be still “off” when it is swallowed. The light emitted by the capsule strikes the H. pylori bacteria anchored on the gastric wall. The light radiation is preferentially absorbed by molecules of porphyrin produced by the bacterium which works as photosensitizing agent by inducing the formation of cytotoxic molecular species.

Device for Treating Cellulite

A device for the treatment of cellulite comprising means for massaging by suction, a quadrangular body ( 3 ) with a plurality of support elements ( 31 ), at least one for every vertex of the body, where said support elements ( 31 ) end in a rounded tip ( 32 ) that is in contact with the skin ( 5 ) to be treated and that is characterised in that a plurality of laser emitters ( 1 ) are housed on the quadrangular body, whereas a plurality of current emitter electrodes ( 2 ) are housed on the support elements ( 31 ), at least one per support element; and wherein said electrodes ( 2 ) define an area ( 4 ) on the skin ( 5 ) where there is a combined action of emission ( 41 ) from the plurality of lasers ( 1 ) and from the currents generated by the electrodes ( 2 ).

Radiation-Based Dermatological Devices and Methods

A self-contained, hand-held device for providing radiation-based dermatological treatments includes a device body configured to be handheld by a user; a laser device supported in the device body, the laser device including a laser beam source configured to emit laser radiation; an application end configured to be manually moved across the surface of the skin during a treatment session; and electronics configured to control the laser beam source to emit laser radiation toward the skin to provide a dermatological treatment; wherein the device includes no optics downstream of the laser source.

Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments

A hand-held device for providing laser-based dermatological treatments includes a laser beam source supported in a device body, an automated scanning system, and control electronics. The automated scanning system is configured to receive an input beam generated by the laser beam source and scan the input beam to provide a series of output beams for delivery to the skin via an application end of the device to form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin. The application end is configured for movement across the skin during a treatment session. The control electronics control the laser beam source and/or the automated scanning system to deliver the scanned output beams to the skin at a radiation intensity sufficient to provide an effective dermatological treatment, and wherein the scanned output beams delivered from the application end of the device meet the Class 1M or better eye safety classification per the IEC 60825-1.

Devices and Methods for Radiation-Based Dermatological Treatments

A hand-held device for providing a dermatological treatment by scanning a laser beam to form a pattern of treatment spots on the skin includes a laser source that generates an input beam, an automated scanning system, and a treatment spot control system. The automated scanning system includes a rotating multi-sector scanning element configured to repeatedly scan the input beam, each scan providing an array of output beams corresponding to the multiple sectors of the scanning element and forming a scanned row of treatment spots on the skin. The scanning element is configured such that each sector provides a constant-angular-direction output beam as that sector rotates through the input beam. The treatment spots of each scanned row are spaced apart from each other by areas of non-irradiated skin. The treatment spot control system provides a distance between adjacent rows of treatment spots in a direction of manual movement of the device.

Broad wavelength profile to homogenize the absorption profile in optical stimulation of nerves

The present invention provides an apparatus that includes an infrared (IR) light source having two or more wavelengths (e.g., a relatively broad wavelength-profile light source and/or a light source with a plurality of relatively narrowband wavelengths), wherein the different wavelengths have different tissue-penetration depths. The IR light provides optical stimulation of nerves to generate nerve-action potentials (NAPs) in one or more individual nerve cells, and/or compound nerve-action potentials (CNAPs) in a nerve bundle. In some embodiments, the stimulation of NAPs and CNAPs is used to restore hearing. In some embodiments, the broad wavelength profile extends the physical volume of tissue that is stimulated, thus homogenizing the spatial light-absorption profile of the stimulation light used, e.g., for optical triggering of NAPs and CNAPs in the cochlea.

Individually optimized performance of optically stimulating cochlear implants

Method and apparatus for optically stimulating neurons of a plurality of auditory nerve pathways of a person to provide auditory sensations for the person including generating a plurality of pulsed light signals having one or more successive pulses; delivering the plurality of pulsed light signals to one or more auditory nerve pathways of the cochlea of the person; selectively controlling the plurality of light signals to optically stimulate and trigger nerve action potentials (NAPs) in the one or more auditory nerve pathways, wherein the selectively controlling includes empirically testing the delivering of the plurality of light signals and determining which optical-stimulation parameters used during the testing are most effective for optically stimulating the auditory nerve pathways of the person, and using results of the testing such that the delivering includes delivering the plurality of light signals with the optical-stimulation parameters that were determined to be most effective for optically stimulating.

Cochlear implant and method enabling enhanced music perception

Method and apparatus in which optical sources deliver light to small specific areas of the cochlea for purposes of stimulation, which brings the advantage of increased spectral fidelity because the stimulation illumination can be more specifically placed than electrical-stimulation signals. In some embodiments, a plurality of light sources or light delivery devices are placed at finely-spaced locations along the cochlea but only a fraction of them are used within any short period of time due to the limitation of power delivery to the optical emitters and a restriction on heat within the cochlea due to the absorption of the optical stimulation signals. The ability to choose which optical sources are used at any given time frame provides the ability to choose the sources that illuminate and thus stimulate the particular small areas of the cochlea that generate nerve signals perceived as the semitone frequencies found in Western music.

Handholdable laser device featuring flexible connection between a laser and a printed circuit board

A laser device for treating skin is provided which includes a handholdable housing; a laser member arranged within the housing emitting an output beam; a printed circuit board mounted on a support block within the housing; and a flexible electrically conductive connector having forward and rear ends, the forward end electrically communicating with the laser member, the rear end electrically communicating with the printed circuit board and an area between the ends allowing the connector to bend through an angle range of 0 to 360°.

Laser Assisted Nail Avulsion

A method of treating inaccessible microbial infections, the method comprising the steps of exposing the microbe, irradiating the microbe with infrared radiation and cooling such that heat inactivates the pathogen and stimulates a wound healing response in the patient.

Laser Therapy Device and Method for Use

A laser therapy device and method of treatment are disclosed. The laser therapy device includes a housing, laser source, power source, vial, and vial holder. Laser light will shine through the vial containing an aqueous solution where the laser will acquire the signature of the aqueous fluid. A method for the treatment of an ailment where laser light is transmitted through a solution and transmitted to a target source.

Light therapy platform system

Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly comprising a first wall to which the lamps are affixed thereto and a second wall, closer to the patient, spaced from the first wall wherein the lamps are recessed relative thereto. The second wall comprises a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs on the first wall for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed between the first and second wall so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user. The device is mounted to the user with a frame comprising an eyeglass frame or goggles including lenses for shielding the user's eyes from lamp radiation.

Medical apparatus, therapy apparatus, method of estimating optical probe, and calibration method

According to an embodiment of the present application, there is provided a medical apparatus, including: a light source unit configured to be capable of emitting light including at least natural emission light, the light being guided into an optical probe; a first detecting unit configured to detect an intensity of light exiting from the light source unit; and a calculation unit configured to calculate to approximate to a non-linear function based on an intensity of light detected by the first detecting unit for calibration of the optical probe.

Modular Surgical Laser Systems

Laser emission systems for surgical and other therapeutic uses are herein disclosed. In the preferred embodiments, different laser control systems are disclosed each capable of multiple, simultaneous emission of lasers of different wavelengths in a single beam. The embodiments feature a handheld wireless laser module or a portable console with a laser tip extending therefrom. The laser module is controlled by wireless footswitch. Fiber extension modules may be used with the later embodiment.

Modular Surgical Laser Systems

Laser emission systems for surgical and other therapeutic uses are herein disclosed. In the preferred embodiments, different laser control systems are disclosed each capable of multiple, simultaneous emission of lasers of different wavelengths in a single beam. The embodiments feature a handheld wireless laser module or a portable console with a laser tip extending therefrom. The laser module is controlled by wireless footswitch. Fiber extension modules may be used with the later embodiment.

Laser assisted sclerotherapy method for treating varicose veins

The present invention relates to a method for treating varicose veins, which comprises: pre-treating a target vein segment with a pulsed laser radiation having a wavelength of from 1400 to 2300 nm, thereby causing a substantial diameter reduction of the target vein segment; delivering a sclerosing agent to the pre-treated target vein segment, thereby causing occlusion of the vein. The sclerosing agent is preferably a foam sclerosing agent. The above method in particularly effective also for larger veins, especially veins exceeding 10 mm of diameter, without causing major discomfort to the patients, and which has a very limited risk of side effects, such as those deriving from the injection of relatively large amounts of sclerosing agent or from damages to the vessel endothelium.

Periodontal treatment system and method

Methods and apparatuses for treating a root canal in a tooth or hard and/or soft tissue within a tooth and surrounding tissues by pulsing a laser light into a reservoir, preferably after introducing liquid fluid into the reservoir, so as to disintegrate, separate, or otherwise neutralize pulp, plaque, calculus, and/or bacteria within and adjacent the fluid reservoir without elevating the temperature of any of the dentin, tooth, bones, gums, other soft tissues, other hard tissues, and any other adjacent tissue more than about 5° C.

Treatment of vitiligo

Disclosed herein is a novel method of treating vitiligo by using an excimer laser that emits light in the UVB range. The invention includes a method of incrementally increasing exposure of affected vitiligo areas with UVB laser light from an excimer laser to restore pigmentation to skin areas afflicted with vitiligo.

Treating spinal cord injuries via laser therapy

Aspects for treating spinal cord injuries are disclosed. In a particular aspect, a method includes identifying a neurological level of a spinal cord injury, and activating neurons via laser therapy in which a laser beam is applied to an area proximate to the neurological level. In another aspect, a computer-readable storage medium includes computer-readable instructions for performing various acts. Such acts comprise ascertaining a neurological level of a spinal cord injury, and receiving data corresponding to a severity of the spinal cord injury. The acts further comprise outputting a laser calibration according to the neurological level and the severity. A medical device apparatus is also provided, which includes various computer executable components. The computer executable components include an assessment component configured to receive parameters corresponding to a spinal cord injury, and a calibration component configured to ascertain a laser calibration according to the at least one parameter.

Comprehensive measuring method of biological materials and treatment method using broadly tunable laser

A noninvasive method for measuring biological materials which is configured to enable an immediate diagnosis is used in an analytical absorption spectroscopy apparatus including a broadly tunable infrared laser oscillation device, a photodetection device, and an analysis device. The method applies an infrared ray to an analyte organism while tuning the wavelength from the laser oscillation device with or without the ray going through a nonlinear optical device. The photodetection device detects a reflected beam, a transmitted beam, or a scattering beam from the organism or ultrasound generated within the organism by using the detection device. The analysis device analyzes a signal input by the photodetection device.

Radiation-Based Dermatological Devices and Methods

A self-contained, hand-held device for providing a dermatological treatment may include a device body configured to be handheld by a user, a radiation source including a beam source configured to generate an energy beam, an application end configured to be manually moved across the surface of the skin, a sensor configured to generate signals based on an interaction with the skin, and electronics configured to automatically identify a series of intrinsic skin features based on the sensor signals, and control at least one operational parameter of the radiation source based at least on the identification of such skin features.

Stimulation Apparatus

An apparatus ( 1 ) for applying stimulation to a body has a distributed control system comprising a first CPU ( 7 ) in a main unit ( 24 ), a second CPU ( 30 ) in a display and control unit ( 2 ) and a further CPU 5 in each of one or more interface cards ( 3, 4 ). The second CPU ( 30 ) is configured to control the operation of the first CPU ( 7 ), whilst the first CPU ( 7 ) is configured to control and coordinate the operation of the CPUs ( 5 ) in each interface card ( 3, 4 ).

Combination ultrasound-phototherapy transducer

A soundhead of a treatment device is provided that enables a volume of tissue located beneath the soundhead to simultaneously receive ultrasound and light stimulation. According to one embodiment, the soundhead includes an ultrasound transducer, a light source, and a faceplate extending across a face of the transducer for providing a tissue contacting and ultrasound energy coupling surface of the soundhead. The faceplate is transparent or translucent to the light generated by the light source. Alternate embodiments including externally mounted light sources are also disclosed.

WEARABLE MULTI-WAVELENGTH LASER THERAPY DEVICE THAT IS EFFECTIVE IN TREATING JOINT PAIN AND ARTHRITIS BY A SLELECTIVE ACTION OF CELL REGENERATION AND BLOOD FLOW IMPROVEMENT

Provided is a laser patch, and the laser patch includes: a patch body having a through hole for laser transmission; a circuit substrate disposed in the patch body; a built-in battery disposed, facing the circuit substrate, in the patch body; a laser diode element electrically connected to the circuit substrate and emitting a low-output laser beam to the outside of the patch body by using its own power coming from the built-in battery; and a charging terminal provided in the patch body for selectively supplying electricity to the built-in battery from an external charger. 1. A wearable multi-wavelength laser therapy device that is effective in treating joint pain and arthritis by a selective action of cell regeneration and blood flow improvement , the wearable multi-wavelength laser therapy device comprising:a patch body;a plurality of laser diode devices configured to emit low-power lasers with different wavelengths to one surface of the patch body; anda controller configured to control the laser diode devices such that unique actions for each wavelength of the laser diode devices are selectively performed,wherein an device with a relatively high wavelength among the laser diode devices is arranged to an outer region of the patch body compared to an device with a relatively low wavelength to apply the low-power laser with a relatively high wavelength to a central region of the patch body which faces a skin during treatment, andwherein the controller selectively controls a group of devices with the relatively high wavelength and a group of devices with the relatively low wavelength to simultaneously or alternately perform at least two or more actions.2. The wearable multi-wavelength laser therapy device of claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of laser diode devices include a first device and a second device,the first device emits a low-power laser in a wavelength range of 630 nm to 680 nm for at least one of pain relief, lymph node stimulation, edema relief, and cell ...

Neurologic therapy devices, systems, and methods

A neurologic therapy device that is useful for rehabilitating patients suffering from one or more speech, and methods using the same. In embodiments the neurologic therapy device includes a band, one or more actuators on or within the band, and a control system. The control system is configured to cause the actuators to produce stimuli in accordance with a stimulus pattern. When applied to a body part (e.g. stimulus locations) of a user, the stimuli may assist the user to overcome or reduce one or more symptoms of a neurologic disorder. For example, the stimuli may assist an aphasia patient to initiate and/or cadence his/her speech.

Apparatus and cosmetic method for providing cooling to a skin tissue treatment head

A device for cooling the skin tissue of a patient during a procedure using energy includes a mat-like structure, the mat-like structure having a bottom wall, a top wall and upstanding walls connecting the top wall and the bottom wall, the walls defining an enclosed volume; it also includes one or more electrodes positioned to protrude from the bottom wall and extend through the volume for connection to a source of energy; further, the volume defines a space for holding a cooling substance for cooling the one or more electrodes and the skin tissue during an energy-based procedure.

Thermal treatment of a pilosebaceous unit with metal nanoparticles in surfactant containing solutions

Treatment of skin tissue with photoactive materials and light, such as nanoparticles and formulations which are useful for cosmetic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications to mammals such as humans. In particular, embodiments of thermal treatment of a pilosebaceous unit with metal nanoparticles in surfactant containing solutions are disclosed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOW COST LIGHT THERAPY

A low-cost light delivery system includes a light source device and a light delivery applicator. The light source device includes a light source (e.g., a light emitting diode, a laser, or the like) mounted on a passive heat sink and coupled to an optical fiber extending out of the light source device to carry a light signal. The light source device also includes a microcontroller configured to define a required irradiance to be delivered by the light signal based on a prescribed dosimetry parameter; and one or more power sources, each configured to provide power to at least one of the high powered light emitting diode and the microcontroller. The light delivery applicator can be removably connected to the optical fiber and configured to be placed proximal to an area of the patient to deliver the required irradiance of the light signal to the area of the patient. 1. A system comprising: a light source mounted on a passive heat sink and coupled to an optical fiber extending out of the light source device, wherein the optical fiber delivers a light signal with a predefined optical power out of the light source device;', 'a microcontroller configured to define a required irradiance to be delivered by the light signal based on a prescribed dosimetry parameter; and', 'one or more power sources, each configured to provide power to at least one of the light source and the microcontroller; and, 'a light source device comprisinga light delivery applicator removably connected to the optical fiber and configured to be placed proximal to an area of the patient to deliver the required irradiance of the light signal to the area of the patient.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a portable computing device configured to wirelessly communicate with the light source device claim 1 ,wherein the portable computing device is configured to define a size of the area of the patient and the prescribed dosimetry to be delivered by the light signal and sends the prescribed dosimetry ...

NON-ABLATIVE PHOTONIC DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

A method of delivering light energy to a pathological tissue includes emitting light energy from a first optical element within a cannula, producing a substantially uniform irradiance profile from the light energy within the cannula, transmitting the light energy emitted from the first optical element through a second optical element in thermal contact with a distal end of the cannula to the pathological tissue without ablating the pathological tissue, and conducting thermal energy from the pathological tissue through the second optical element and to the cannula. 1. A non-ablative photonic device , comprising:a cannula;a first optical element located adjacent a proximal end of the cannula and configured to produce light energy with a substantially uniform irradiance profile; anda second optical element in thermal contact with a distal end of the cannula, the second optical element configured to transmit the light energy emitted from the first optical element to a pathological tissue located distal to the second optical element and configured to conduct thermal energy from the pathological tissue to the cannula.225.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/111,735, filed Aug. 24, 2018, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/552,299, filed on Aug. 30, 2017 and entitled “Non-ablative Photonic Devices and Related Methods,” the entire contents of each of these disclosure are incorporated herein by reference.This disclosure relates to non-ablative photonic devices and related methods of delivering photonic therapy to pathological tissues.Light energy (e.g., visible light and infrared light in the electromagnetic spectrum from about 400 nm to about 14 μm) can be used to treat various pathological tissues on human patients or other animal bodies. In some instances, light treatments may be invasive and/or include focused, pulsed light energy (e.g., having high peak irradiance and high peak ...

Light therapy delivery devices and methods for the female genitalia and areas proximal thereto

The present invention relates to light therapy devices and related methods to treat the female genitalia and areas proximal thereto, including the vaginal cavity and vulvar regions in cisgender females or transgender females who have undergone sex reassignment, in particular for post-surgical indications, vaginal rejuvenation, or other medical conditions suitable for treatment with light therapy. The devices and methods are configured to provide a therapeutic amount of low level light therapy to a patient in need of treatment thereof.

Devices for dual mechanism aesthetic treatment and methods of use thereof

The systems and methods in accordance with the principles of the invention can promote correction of an aesthetic or functional defect in a target tissue. A method can include non-invasively applying a cooling agent to a surface of a target tissue; and cooling one or more tissue layers of said target tissue to a predetermined therapeutic temperature, wherein applying the cooling agent is performed such that cryoablation of said one or more layers of the target tissue does not occur. The system can include: a controller and a probe having a distal end configured for non-invasive contact with a surface of a target tissue to cool the target tissue based on treatment parameters.

LIGHT BASED DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE

A light-based dental treatment system includes a handle generator having a generator housing and at least one light element configured to generate therapeutic light. The handle generator includes an alignment collet having a light passage extending along a movable interior collet profile. At least one delivery shaft assembly is selectively coupled with the handle generator. The at least one delivery shaft assembly includes a delivery shaft having proximal and distal shaft profile and a proximal light port. A distal light port of the delivery shaft is configured to deliver therapeutic light from the delivery shaft to a treatment location. The interior collet profile of the alignment collet is configured to grasp the delivery shaft and align the proximal light port with the at least one light element. 1. A light-based dental treatment system comprising: a generator housing; and', 'at least one light element configured to generate the therapeutic light;, 'a handle generator configured to generate therapeutic light, the handle generator includes a delivery shaft having a proximal shaft profile and a distal shaft profile;', 'a proximal light port aligned with the at least one light element; and', 'a distal light port configured to deliver light from the delivery shaft to a treatment location., 'at least one delivery shaft assembly selectively coupled with the handle generator, the at least one delivery shaft assembly includes2. The light-based dental treatment system of claim 1 , wherein the handle generator includes an alignment collet having a light passage extending along a movable interior collet profile.3. The light-based dental treatment system of claim 2 , wherein the interior collet profile of the alignment collet is configured to grasp the delivery shaft and align the proximal light port with at least one light element.4. The light-based dental treatment system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light element includes one or more of a light emitting diode ( ...

Formulations of Antimicrobial, Antiviral, and Antineoplastic Compounds In Combination With Certain Wavelengths of Light

Formulations of antimicrobial, antiviral, and antineoplastic compounds in combination with certain wavelengths of light include a solution that includes an oxidizer; the solution having an initial therapeutic effectiveness; and a light of a predetermined frequency that that undergoes a synergistic reaction with the oxidizer, thereby enhancing the initial therapeutic effectiveness of the solution. A method of drug-enhancement includes providing a drug that includes hydrogen peroxide and a therapeutic chemical, the drug having an initial therapeutic effectiveness; and applying light having a predetermined frequency of light that has a synergistic reaction with the drug, thereby enhancing the initial therapeutic effectiveness of the drug.

Dermatological treatment device

The invention relates to a dermatological treatment device ( 1 ) including a laser head ( 2 ) capable of shooting a laser beam ( 3 ) towards a target region ( 4 ) of the skin ( 5 ) of a patient, a pyrometer ( 6 ) capable of measuring the temperature (T) of the skin ( 5 ) in said target region ( 4 ), a timer ( 7 ) capable of measuring the duration (D) of the laser shot, and a control means ( 8 ) capable of selectively activating or deactivating a laser shot, the control means ( 8 ) being configured to deactivate the laser shot when the duration (D) of the shot reaches a duration threshold in seconds (Sd) as determined by a linear function in the form Sd=(To−T)/C, where T is the measured temperature (T) of the skin, To is a target temperature, and C is an average heating coefficient of the skin.

Optical Guide For Diffusing Light Radiation, Module And Device For Transcutaneous Irradiation, In Particular Transcranial Irradiation

The invention relates mainly to an optical guide for diffusing a light radiation through a surface, which is essentially characterized in that it includes a base ( 3,31 ) comprising or able to hold at least one diffusion rod ( 2, 2 a; 35 a, 35 b, 35 c ) whose lower diffusion end ( 7, 7 a; 38 a, 38 b, 38 c ) protrudes from said base ( 3 ) and is intended to be applied on or near said surface, and whose upper collecting end ( 6,6 a; 37 a, 37 b, 37 c ) is intended to be located near and opposite a power supplied light source ( 36 a, 36 b, 36 c ), and in that the diffusion rod ( 2, 2 a; 35 a, 35 b, 35 c ) comprises a material able to transmit light from its collecting end ( 6,6 a; 37 a, 37 b, 37 c ) up to its diffusion end ( 7, 7 a; 38 a, 38 b, 38 c ). The invention also relates to an irradiation module and to an irradiation device adapted to the transcranial and/or transcutaneous irradiation by light radiation.

Non-surgical laser treatment for a fibrous mass

A method for treating a fibrous mass, which comprises a Morton's neuroma or a plantar firbroma. The method comprises identifying a location of the fibrous mass, determining a first size of the fibrous mass, non-surgically delivering electromagnetic energy to the fibrous mass, and determining a second size of the fibrous mass.

Object information acquiring apparatus, laser apparatus, and medical apparatus

An object information acquiring apparatus is used which includes a laser medium that oscillates laser light, an excitation source that excites the laser medium, a voltage accumulator that applies a voltage to the excitation source, a voltage supplier that supplies a voltage to the voltage accumulator, a voltage controller that limits a maximum supplied voltage from the voltage supplier, a receiver that receives a photoacoustic wave generated by an object irradiated with the laser light, and a constructor that acquires characteristic information relating to the object in use of the photoacoustic wave, wherein the voltage controller compares a measured voltage value obtained by implementing division of a supplied voltage from the voltage supplier with a reference voltage value defining the maximum supplied voltage.

Light therapy platform combination mask

Disclosed is a therapeutic lamp platform combination light therapy mask. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, provided is a phototherapy device comprising a therapeutic lamp platform including a mask including a plurality of radiant lamps having a mixed combination of different wavelength radiant energy and disposed to communicate the radiant energy to a user treatment area, the plurality of radiant lamps further disposed to provide radiant therapy to provide a first treatment session including a first set of wavelength radiant energy, and a second treatment session including a second set of wavelength radiant energy including at least one wavelength radiant energy not provided in the first treatment session; and a frame for supporting the mask on a user.

Light therapy platform single power source to simultaneously power multiple devices

Disclosed is a therapeutic lamp platform controller. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, provided is a controller comprising a power source; a control circuit operatively connected to the power source, the control circuit including one or more outputs to simultaneously drive a plurality of therapeutic lamp platforms; a user display; and a user control switch, the control circuit configured to simultaneously control the plurality of therapeutic lamp platforms, each therapeutic lamp platform including a plurality of radiant lamps disposed to communicate radiant energy to a user treatment area.

Light therapy platform enhanced controller

Disclosed is a therapeutic lamp platform controller. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, provided is a controller comprising a power source; a control circuit operatively connected to the power source, the control circuit including one or more outputs to drive a plurality of radiant lamps associated with a therapeutic lamp platform, the plurality of radiant lamps including a mixed combination of different wavelength radiant energy and the plurality of radiant lamps disposed to communicate the radiant energy to a user treatment area; a user display operatively connected to the control circuit; and a user control switch operatively connected to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to control a dosage amount of radiant energy communicated to the user treatment area.

Variable Intensity Laser Treatments of the Skin

A method for providing localized heating of the dermal layers of skin of a patient, using energy in the form of a group of pulses having defined parameters in a controlled manner. This method preferably uses an optical delivery system to deliver pulsed energy to a specific spot of skin so that targeted layers of the affected skin are heated to a desired temperature range. The temperature range is optimally selected to maximize treatment efficacy while minimizing pain to the patient. Example applications include reducing wrinkles, acne, hair, scar tissue, warts, and promoting wound healing. In this method, the temperature of the selected locus rises quickly to the desired temperature range, then is maintained within a controlled range with a relatively flat temperature profile. The method maintains the temperature by controlling one or more of a pulse energy intensity, pulse width, and pulse frequency or time delay between pulses.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PATIENT-INVISIBLE LASER TREATMENT ALIGNMENT PATTERN IN OPHTHALMIC PHOTOMEDICINE

An ophthalmic illumination method and system with a head-up display imaging system is provided wherein a therapeutic light is generated by a first laser light source configured to generate therapeutic light and a near-infrared wavelength of an alignment pattern is generated by a second laser light source, where the therapeutic light is directed upon an eye to be examined or treated in accordance with the alignment pattern.

Apparatus and method for irradiating inside an object

An apparatus for irradiating inside an object is disclosed, including a lumen having a longitudinal axis; optical fibers within the lumen and aligned with the longitudinal axis; and an illumination member moveable or fixed within the lumen along the longitudinal axis. The apparatus can be used in a method for irradiating inside an object, including the steps of: providing an object having a cavity defined by an internal surface; inserting the lumen into the cavity; activating the illumination member to irradiate the internal surface with emitted light; receiving in each of the optical fibers light redirected from the internal surface; conveying the redirected light in a proximal direction through the plurality of optical fibers; and analyzing the redirected light conveyed through the plurality of optical fibers.

Glaucoma treatment by dilation of collector channels and ostia

Methods, systems, and apparatus to treat glaucoma of the eye are disclosed. They apply energy to the tissue adjacent collector channels and/or Schlemm's Canal. Applying energy to the surface of the eye, such as the sclera, adjacent the collector channels and/or their ostia can dilate the collector channels and/or their ostia to improve uveoscleral outflow to reduce intraocular pressure. In some examples energy is applied to the eye with a laser at a sufficient energy to shrink the tissue on opposing sides of the collector channels to induce channel dilation.

Laser system for multiple beam tissue therapy with tissue and laser functional cooling

The invention provides a laser system and method for administering multiple beams of laser energy in tissue treatment applications. The system administers the beams simultaneously in a distribution pattern of spatially separated overlapping and non-overlapping regions on a tissue. The simultaneous administration and distribution pattern permit the beams to propagate within a tissue without producing the light scattering effects that characterize the sequential application of multiple laser beams to a tissue. The laser system can comprise tissue cooling and laser cooling components.

Optical connector, laser apparatus, illumination apparatus, processing apparatus, therapeutic apparatus, and optical communication apparatus

The optical connector includes an insert-opening 3b into which the optical fiber 4 is inserted, a connection-opening 3a that positions the tip of the optical fiber inserted into an insert-opening to a desired laser light connection position, and a guide 2a that guides the optical fiber inserted into the insert-opening 3f, where the insert-opening is in-place on the non-optical-axis of the laser light to be connected and a position-difference between the connection-opening and the insert-opening is larger than the predetermined value.

Light-Emitting Diode and Massage Device for Delivering Focused Light for Vaginal Rejuvenation

A rejuvenation and massage device is provided for treating mucosa tissue, such as vaginal tissue, affected by Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome (VRS) or other conditions, through vibration, thermal loading, and light emittance for a duration of time. In one embodiment, the device is an insertable device that includes Low-Level Laser Light (LLLT) therapy to treat the vaginal tissue. The light emittance by one or more light emitters is in a range sufficient to provide therapeutic effects through light radiation. To enhance the therapeutic effects of light radiation provided by the device, the device is configured to provide increased energy density into target tissue of vaginal muscles though a light configuration component (e.g., a focusing component, such as a concave lens assembly, a convex assembly, a pre-lensed light emitter or other focusing optical mechanism) associated with the light emitter that concentrates the light emitted from the light emitter. 1. A device for tissue rejuvenation therapy , the device comprising:{'claim-text': ['a first shell portion forming an external surface of the insertable body and composed of a silicone material, and', 'a second shell portion within the first shell portion; and'], '#text': 'an insertable body that is insertable into a cavity, the insertable body comprising:'}{'claim-text': ['a set of light emitters radially distributed about a longitudinal axis within the within the insertable body, and', 'a set of focusing components that focus light emitted from the set of light emitters onto a mucosa tissue within the cavity, during operation, to provide adjustment of light transmission to the mucosa tissue within the cavity.'], '#text': 'a light emitting subsystem within the insertable body, the light emitting subsystem comprising:'}2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a safety temperature component comprising a thermocouple assembly in thermal communication with the mucosa tissue claim 1 , through at least one of the first ...

Method and Device for Treating Damaged Tissue

A device and associated method for treatment of tissue in a joint of a mammal includes an energy source and an energy-delivery implement coupled to the energy source. The energy-delivery implement has a distal portion configured to be inserted into the joint, the distal portion having at least one energy-emitting portion. A control module causes the energy source to produce energy in a pre-defined treatment sequence, the sequence comprising at least two pulses of energy separated by an interval. The energy-delivery implement is configured to emit the energy at the distal portion, to create a zone of thermal stress within target tissue, without causing substantial coagulation of the target tissue, wherein the size of the thermal stress zone is substantially less than the size of the target tissue being treated. A biologic can be injected or otherwise delivered into the joint before, during, or after delivery of the energy. 1. A device for treatment of tissue in a joint of a mammal , comprising:an energy source;an energy-delivery implement coupled to the energy source and having a distal portion configured to be inserted into the joint, the distal portion having at least one energy-emitting portion; anda control module causing the energy source to produce energy in a pre-defined treatment sequence, the sequence comprising at least two pulses of energy separated by an interval, the energy-delivery implement emitting the energy at the distal portion, to create a zone of thermal stress within target tissue, without causing substantial coagulation of the target tissue, wherein the size of the thermal stress zone is substantially less than the size of the target tissue being treated.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the energy is optical energy.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the energy-delivery implement includes an optical fiber.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the energy-delivery implement is configured to create plural thermal stress zones simultaneously.5. The ...

Laser surgery apparatus for contact laser surgery

The present invention relates to a laser surgery apparatus for contact laser surgery and to a method of using the laser surgery apparatus. The laser surgery apparatus ( 1 ) comprises a contact laser scalpel ( 3 ) for contact laser surgery, the contact laser scalpel ( 4 ) comprising an optical fiber ( 4 ) of IR laser radiation transmissive material and terminating at an optical fiber tip ( 5 ) having an exposed core region, and support means for holding said fiber and for positioning said scalpel ( 3 ). Said fiber tip ( 5 ) is tapered and disposed at a distal end of the scalpel ( 3 ) for contacting a tissue to be cut and comprises an uncoated contact surface ( 6 ) for transmit ting laser radiation and a guiding surface that is at least partially reflective to laser radiation and provided such that laser radiation guided by said optical fiber ( 4 ) to said fiber tip ( 5 ) will be at least partially reflected by said guiding surface and emitted through said uncoated contact surface. The contact laser surgery apparatus further comprises a pulsed laser source ( 2 ) adapted to provide pulse durations in the femtosecond, picosecond and/or nanosecond range, and light transmitting means ( 9 ) connecting said laser source ( 2 ) to said optical fiber ( 4 ) of said scalpel ( 3 ) for conveying laser radiation from said laser source ( 2 ) to said optical fiber ( 4 ) such that the conveyed laser light is emitted at said uncoated contact surface of the fiber tip.

Cross-linking of eye tissue

The present disclosure relates to the cross-linking of eye tissue. Embodiments of the disclosure relate to the activation of a photosensitizer and/or nanoparticles for the cross-linking of eye tissue.

Tip for multiple beam tissue therapy

The invention provides a tip that permits therapeutic electromagnetic energy systems to deliver multiple beams of overlapping, partially overlapping, and non-overlapping electromagnetic energy in the treatment of tissue disorders and conditions. The tip finds use with laser systems, intense pulsed light systems, LED systems, radiofrequency systems, and microwave systems.

Methods for preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema

The present disclosure provides methods for preventing or treating ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, wherein the methods include administering non-invasive photobiomodulation light therapy comprising a light having a wavelength in a red wavelength range. Biomarkers and diagnostic assays for selecting a treatment are also provided.

Hand-held laser treatment device with automatic sweep and adjustable sweep amplitude

A hand-held laser treatment device automatically sweeps a line of laser energy across a treatment area of a patient without moving the device. Laser energy sources reside in a scan head housing, which is rotatably connected to a body housing at a housing mount. A motorized scanning mechanism in the body housing drives a pushrod connected that is to the scan head to cause the scan head to reciprocate about the housing mount axis, moving an emitted line of laser energy up and down. The scanning mechanism comprises a rotational motor, a pushrod drive cam, a guide cam and an amplitude adjustor, all coaxially aligned along a motor axis. Interposed between the pushrod drive cam and the guide cam are the pushrod and a guide bearing aligned along an axis parallel to the motor axis. The degree of sweep is adjustable to change the size of the area treated.

Non-Ablative Photonic Devices and Related Methods

A method of delivering light energy to a pathological tissue includes emitting light energy from a first optical element within a cannula, producing a substantially uniform irradiance profile from the light energy within the cannula, transmitting the light energy emitted from the first optical element through a second optical element in thermal contact with a distal end of the cannula to the pathological tissue without ablating the pathological tissue, and conducting thermal energy from the pathological tissue through the second optical element and to the cannula.

Uses of plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (pai-1) inhibitors

The present disclosures provides surprising insight into new technologies for treatment and/or prevention of certain types of hair loss (also known as alopecia), including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and senescent alopecia. Among other things, the present disclosure provides surprising insight that plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) inhibitors may be surprisingly effective and/or useful in the treatment and/or prevention of certain types of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and senescent alopecia. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides insight that provided new technologies may not be particularly effective and/or useful in the treatment and/or prevention of other types of alopecia such as radiation-induced alopecia, chemotherapy-induced alopecia, and alopecia due to chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.

Orthodontic appliances configured to receive and transmit biologic stimulation

An orthodontic appliance that is configured to receive and transmit stimulation to a patient's teeth to enhance movement of such teeth, which includes an aligner that is configured to be fittingly and reversibly applied to a patient's teeth. The aligner includes a first area that is adapted to receive and transmit stimulation to one or more targeted underlying teeth (to enhance movement of the targeted underlying teeth). The aligner also includes a second area that is not adapted to receive and transmit stimulation to one or more non-targeted underlying teeth (or is otherwise adapted to prevent at least some stimulation from being transmitted to non-targeted underlying teeth), to avoid or reduce movement of the non-targeted teeth.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LIGHT ATTENUATION AT OPTICAL MEMBERS INSERTED IN TISSUE

A system and method for determining or estimating the presence and effect of light-attenuating inhomogeneities in tissue when performing medical treatment or diagnostics using optical members in tissue. The system and method comprising inserting a plurality of optical members into the tissue, and then measuring by emitting light through a sub-set of optical members at a time, while measuring the light collected by another sub-set of optical members. Combining said measurement data with a model for light propagation in tissue, and setting up a system of equations. Solving the unknown attenuation values from said system of equations. 1. A system for determining light attenuation values at an optical member inserted in tissue and/or losses in an optical measuring system , the system comprising:at least two optical members configured to be inserted into tissue, said at least two optical members are configured for emitting and/or collecting light; controlling said at least two optical members so that light is transmitted to said tissue from at least one of said optical members and light is detected from said tissue by at least one of said optical members collecting light, thereby yielding a data set of measured values for pairs of emitting and collecting optical members;', 'wherein said control unit is further configured for determining said light attenuation values;', 'determining light-attenuating inhomogeneities at said optical member and/or losses in said optical measuring system using said light attenuation values, wherein said light attenuation values are determined using said data set of measured values to define a system of equations using a mathematical model of light propagation in tissue; and', 'solving said system of equations by using a numerical solving method., 'a control unit configured for2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said light attenuation values correspond to light attenuation in the tissue close to said optical member or in said optical member.3. ...

Laser therapy apparatus

A laser therapy apparatus having a diode-based continuous emission laser source, a diode-based pulsed emission laser source, and a terminal handpiece. The laser therapy apparatus further includes a bundle of optic fibers for coupling between individual diodes of the diode-based pulsed emission laser source, which is interfaced with a single optic fiber which terminates in the handpiece.

Wireless optogenetic device and associated radiation system

A wireless optogenetic device in proximity to a neural cell of a subject includes a body configured to hold light transducing materials arranged to up-convert electromagnetic radiation in infrared or near-infrared spectrum into light in the visible spectrum to affect activity of the neural cell. The body allows electromagnetic radiation in infrared or near-infrared to reach the light transducing materials. A radiation system includes a radiation probe for irradiating a wireless optogenetic device with electromagnetic radiation in infrared or near-infrared spectrum from a radiation source. The system further includes a movement mechanism for moving the radiation probe, a detector for detecting a location of the wireless optogenetic device, and a controller for controlling the movement mechanism based on the detected location of the wireless optogenetic device such that the radiation probe is arranged to irradiate the wireless optogenetic device at the detected location with the electromagnetic radiation.

Electromagnetic radiation techniques for in vivo tissue

A system and method for using a sonic wave to influence material in a target structure requires using a confined plasma antenna to generate an electromagnetic carrier wave, λ. The confined plasma antenna also pulses the carrier wave at a sonic frequency, f, to create a sonic wave. In detail, pulsing the carrier wave results in a sequential plurality of solitons which are separated from each other by a periodicity p, wherein λ<<p. For the present invention, f is selected to resonate with a material (e.g. a cellular structure) in a target structure (e.g. a patient).

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR USING LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE

A light-emitting device includes: a light source that radiates primary light; and a first phosphor that absorbs the primary light and converts the primary light into first wavelength-converted light having a longer wavelength than the primary light, wherein the primary light is laser light, the first wavelength-converted light includes fluorescence based on electron energy transition of Cr, and a fluorescence spectrum of the first wavelength-converted light has a maximum fluorescence intensity value in region of a wavelength exceeding 710 nm. 1. A light-emitting device comprising:a light source that radiates primary light; anda first phosphor that absorbs the primary light and converts the primary light into first wavelength-converted light having a longer wavelength than the primary light, whereinthe primary light is laser light,{'sup': '3+', 'the first wavelength-converted light includes fluorescence based on electron energy transition of Cr, and'}a fluorescence spectrum of the first wavelength-converted light has a maximum fluorescence intensity value in region of a wavelength exceeding 710 nm.2. A light-emitting device comprising:a light source that radiates primary light; anda first phosphor that absorbs the primary light and converts the primary light into first wavelength-converted light having a longer wavelength than the primary light, whereinthe primary light is laser light,{'sup': '3+', 'the first wavelength-converted light includes fluorescence based on electron energy transition of Cr, and'}an 80% spectrum width in a maximum fluorescence intensity value peak of the first wavelength-converted light is 20 nm or more and less than 80 nm.3. A light-emitting device comprising:a light source that radiates primary light; anda first phosphor that absorbs the primary light and converts the primary light into first wavelength-converted light having a longer wavelength than the primary light, whereinthe primary light is laser light,{'sup': '3+', 'the first ...

Wearable laser pain relief device

A wearable laser pain relief device contains: a power supply unit, a start unit, a sensing unit, and a drive unit. The power supply unit includes at least one battery and a charging device. The start unit is configured to be pressed by a user to turn on/off and to wake up the wearable laser pain relief device. The sensing unit includes an infrared transmitter and an infrared sensor, and the sensing unit is electrically connected with the start unit. The drive unit is electrically connected with the sensing unit and is configured to receive command signal(s) from the start unit so as to transmit the infrared ray to user's muscle, nerve, and tendon from the sensing unit by ways of a laser head of the drive unit.

THERAPEUTIC SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND COMPOSITIONS WITH WOUND HEALING AND TISSUE REGENERATIVE PROPERTIES, USES THEREOF, AND CORRESPONDING METHODS

Presented herein are compositions that can be administered to a subject having damaged tissue, for example a wound. The compositions are often administered in combination with administration of energy (e.g., laser energy, light from a light emitting diode, radiofrequency (RF) energy, audio frequency energy, etc.) from an energy generating device and/or system to the affected site. The compositions, systems, devices, and methods herein were found to induce wound healing and tissue regeneration. 1. A composition with wound healing and tissue regenerative properties , the composition comprising two or more of , or three or more of:a. collagenb. hyaluronic acidc. fucose,d. copper, ande. iron.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the collagen comprises collagen fibers.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the collagen comprises partially or completely hydrolyzed collagen.4. The composition of any one of claim 1 , wherein the collagen is acid treated collagen.5. The composition of any one of claim 1 , wherein the copper comprises a copper salt.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the copper salt comprises CuClor CuCl.7. The composition of any one of claim 1 , wherein the iron comprises an iron salt.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the iron salt comprises FeCl.9. The composition of any one of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a pH in a range of 1 to 4 claim 1 , or 2 to 3.10. The composition of any one of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a water content in a range of 0% to 20% claim 1 , or 0% to 10% claim 1 , or 0% to 5% (wt/wt).11. A system configured to be used to treat and/or generate tissue claim 1 , the system comprising:a device configured to generate one or more types of therapeutic energy for provision to the tissue, the one or more types of therapeutic energy comprising one or more of laser radiation, radio frequency (RF) waves, audio frequency waves, or light from a light emitting diode (LED); anda composition with wound healing and/or ...

IMPLANTABLE PHOTONIC PLATFORM

Disclosed herein is a fully flexible photonic platform based on a high density, flexible array of ultra-compact optical waveguides composed of biocompatible polymers Parylene C and PDMS. The photonic platform features unique embedded input/output micro-mirrors that redirect light from the waveguides perpendicularly to the surface of the array for localized, patterned illumination in tissue. This architecture enables the design of a fully flexible, compact integrated photonic system to realize an implantable, wearable or on-chip photonic platform for application such as in vivo chronic optogenetic stimulation of brain activity. 1. A device comprising:a flexible substrate composed of a first polymer having one or more trenches defined therein;one or more optical waveguides disposed in the one or more trenches, the one or more waveguides composed of a second polymer;wherein the first polymer has a lower refractive index than the second polymer.2. The device of wherein the first polymer is PDMS and the second polymer is Parylene C.3. The device of further comprising:a micromirror disposed at an input port, an output port or both an input port and an output port of one or more of the optical waveguides.4. The device of wherein each micromirror is angled at a 45° angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of each waveguide claim 3 , such as to direct light transmitted through the waveguide in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each waveguide.5. The device of wherein a reflective surface of each micromirror is composed of Aluminum.6. The device of wherein each waveguide is coated with a conformal coating of Parylene C.7. The device of wherein each waveguide is surrounded by a layer of PDMS cladding.8. The device of further comprising one or more metal traces disposed on the layer of PDMS cladding.9. The device of further comprising:one or more vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser chips coupled to the input port of one or more of the waveguides.10. The ...

Pain Relief Utilizing Polymer Based Materials Or A Combination Of LED Bulbs, Polymer Based Materials And A Near Field Accelerator

A pain relief device and method or system to aid in the resolution of pain in a body including at least one layer of PVDF film and at least one other layer for directional purposes, as well as a polarizing layer. The device can be packaged in various ways. Also described is a device that uses a combination of LED bulbs, polymer based materials and a near field accelerator to provide pain relief.

Cancer Imaging Methods And Cancer Treatment Methods Using Thermotherapy And Drug Delivery

Cancer imaging methods and cancer treatment methods using thermotherapy and drug delivery are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the temperature of heated tissue is determined from radio-frequency data from an ultrasound transducer based upon a change in backscattered energy of acoustic harmonics. In another embodiment, a plurality of nanocarriers containing an anti-tumor medication are administered to a patient, and are excited in a first non-thermal ultrasound mode and/or a second thermal ultrasound mode using an ultrasound source. In yet another embodiment, a plurality of nanoparticles are administered to a patient, then at least some of the nanoparticles are heated along with tissue at a site of a tumor, and a photoacoustic imaging unit is used to determine a temperature of the heated tissue at the site of the tumor. 1. A non-invasive thermometry method for use in cancer treatment and/or imaging , the method comprising the steps of:heating tissue using a thermal energy source at a site of a tumor so as to damage one or more tumor cell membranes and release antigenic material in vivo that activates and stimulates an immunogenic response of the patient at the site of the tumor;imaging the heated tissue at the site of the tumor using an imaging ultrasound transducer so as to acquire radio-frequency data; anddetermining, by using an ultrasound scanner, a temperature of the heated tissue at the site of the tumor from the radio-frequency data acquired by the imaging ultrasound transducer, the temperature being determined from the radio-frequency data based upon a change in backscattered energy of acoustic harmonics.2. The non-invasive thermometry method according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal energy source for heating the tissue is selected from the group consisting of ultrasound claim 1 , laser claim 1 , an alternating magnetic field claim 1 , microwave radiation claim 1 , and radiofrequency (RF) energy.3. The non-invasive thermometry method according to claim 1 ...

Dental laser-emitting device and methods

Disclosed herein is a dental laser-emitting device capable of treating both soft tissue applications and hard tissue applications.

Photodynamic therapy apparatus for local targeting in cancer treatment and control method therefor

The present invention relates to a photodynamic therapy apparatus for local targeting in cancer treatment. More specifically, an endoscope is placed in the center of an end portion of a probe used in photodynamic therapy and a plurality of optical fibers are arranged along the edge thereof, so that a lesion site is irradiated with a plurality of lights while the plurality of optical fibers of the probe receive lights from individual light sources, respectively, to perform light irradiation individually. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an apparatus, wherein unnecessary damage to normal tissues is minimized by controlling light irradiation regions, for instance, by defining light irradiation regions encompassing a lesion site from an image provided in real time through an endoscope disposed at an end portion of a probe and allowing only individual light sources irradiating the defined light irradiation regions to emit lights to achieve local light irradiation. Therefore, the photodynamic therapy apparatus for local targeting of the present invention is capable of treating various types of cancers or tumors to which local treatment is applicable due to small-sized lesion sites, including cervical cancer, female cancers (endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer), skin cancer, brain cancer, and the like.

System and method for directing light into a patients eye

Disorders of the eye can be treated by photobiomodulation therapy according to a device designed to direct light into a patient's eye, no matter the configuration of the eye. The device, including a printed circuit board that includes an array of light delivery devices and a heat sink lens, can be placed proximal to the patient's eye. The light delivery devices can be powered to generate light. The light can be directed into the patient's eye regardless of a position of the patient's eye.

Light irradiation method, light irradiation device, light irradiation system, device system for photodynamic diagnosis or photodynamic therapy, system for specifying tumor site and system for treating tumor

The present invention provides a light irradiation method using a pulse laser, which can be applied to technology of PDD and/or PDT, and a system for treating a tumor, which has an enhanced tumoricidal effect. A light irradiation method of irradiating a cell into which a photosensitive compound capable of generating singlet oxygen has been incorporated with a pulse laser having a wavelength within a Soret band is provided. The pulse width of the pulse laser can be set to 100 psec or less, and the wavelength can be set to 405±10 nm. As the photosensitive compound capable of generating singlet oxygen, an agent for photodynamic therapy (PDT) or an agent for photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) can be used.

NERVE STIMULATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

A nerve stimulator is provided, and in particular a non-invasive nerve stimulator for peripheral nerves, such as the ulnar and/or median nerves. The stimulator may be fitted proximate the left and/or right arm, wrist or hand of a user, to stimulate the median and/or ulnar nerves using electricity, light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, or any combination of these stimuli. The apparatus takes the form of a standalone band or clasp, or forms part of a fitness tracker band, watch or smartwatch. The nerve stimulator comprises a stimulus generator, to generate any or a combination of the stimuli mentioned above, an applicator to apply the generated stimulus to the arm, wrist or hand of the user, and a controller to control the operation of the stimulus generator and the applicator. In some cases, for stimuli such as light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, the generator and applicator may be combined into a single component. 1. A method of operating a non-invasive nerve stimulator for peripheral nerves , including ulnar or median nerves , to stimulate the ulnar or median nerves using at least one stimulus , the nerve stimulator comprising a stimulus generator to generate at least one stimulus according to a stimulation profile , an applicator to apply the generated at least one stimulus to an arm , wrist , or hand of a user , and a controller to control an operation of the stimulus generator and the applicator , the method comprising:receiving at least one physiological parameter associated with the user;comparing the at least one received physiological parameter to a predetermined level or profile;selecting an alternative stimulation profile, or adjusting an existing stimulation profile being used, accordingly;running an interactive computer cognitive training application on a training computer, which the user is arranged to interact with;monitoring the user's interaction with the interactive computer cognitive training application on the ...

Medical laser device and related methods

A laser delivery device may include a connector portion at a proximal end of the laser delivery device and an optical fiber connecting the connector portion to a distal end of the laser delivery device. The connector portion may include a capillary at least partially surrounding a proximal portion of the optical fiber, and the capillary may include dimples on at least a portion of a circumferential surface thereof.

Methods for treating alopecia and achromotrichia

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, minoxidil and cyclosporine A.

Hair removal apparatus

The present apparatus alleviates the unpleasant sensations of the treatment recipient and of the caregiver caused by the heated and sometimes burned hair shafts residuals and vapors emitted by the heated skin.

NON-SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR THE RETRACTION OF A PATIENT'S EYELID TISSUE, THAT CAN BE COUPLED TO ANY LASER GENERATOR

The invention relates to a non-surgical system for the retraction of the eyelid tissue of a patient meant to tighten the tissue without making an ablation, that is designed to be coupled to any laser generator equipment present in the market and wherein the laser generator supplies a laser beam in continuous mode to a handpiece. 16.-. (canceled)7. A non-surgical system for the retraction of the eyelid tissue of a patient , characterised in that the non-surgical system comprises:{'sub': 'i', "a hollow handpiece provided with an outer body having a distal part and a proximal part, wherein the distal part comprises an opening that can be coupled to a laser generator operating in a low power range between 0.1 and 10 W and with high pulse times between 0.1 and 5 seconds, wherein the proximal part comprises an opening for the exit of the laser beam, focused or collimated, toward the skin of the patient's eyelid, and where the handpiece also comprises at least the following elements: one or more lenses arranged fixedly at respective distances (d) from the proximal end inside the outer body of the handpiece and in a position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the outer body, which are configured to focus or collimate the laser beam to a small circle with a diameter between 0.5 and 5 mm that is applied to the tissue of the eyelid with sufficient power density to heat the intra- and extra-cellular water of the eyelid without reaching the boiling point;"} a timed pedal that replaces the original pedal of a laser generator,', {'sub': r', 'p', 'r', 'c, 'an electronic control unit associated with the timed pedal and configured to compensate for the delay time (t) characteristic of the mechanical shutter of the laser generator, and add it to the programmed emission time on the skin (t) to compensate for this delay time (t) and allow obtaining compensated laser beam pulses (t) that exit the electronic control unit, and'}, 'a timer module that is connected to the electronic ...

LOW-LEVEL LIGHT THERAPY FOR RESTORING GUT MICROBIOTA

Low-level light therapy (LLLT) can be applied to a subject suffering from gut dysbiosis in order to restore the subject's gut microbiota to a state of heath. A subject can be placed proximal to a light source device. The light source device can be configured to apply LLL with wavelengths from the red to infrared part of the spectrum. The LLL can be applied at a power density and for a time sufficient to restore the subjects gut microbiota to a state of health. 1. A method comprising:placing a subject's abdomen and/or back proximal to a light source device wherein the light source device is configured to apply low-level light (LLL) at a certain wavelength, and wherein the subject is suffering from dysbiosis of the gut caused by a bodily stress; andapplying LLL to the subject's abdomen and/or back at a power density and for a time sufficient to restore the subject's gut microbiota to a state of health.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the certain wavelength is from 600-1640 nm.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the certain wavelength is selected from 660 claim 1 , 810 claim 1 , and 980 nm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the certain wavelength comprises 980 nm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the power density is from 0.001-1 W/cm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the LLL energy density at middle of the subject's abdomen is from 0.001 J/cmto 50 J/cm.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the LLL energy density at middle of the subject's abdomen is from 0.001 J/cmto 3 J/cm.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the LLL is applied for a period of 30 minutes to 2 hours.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bodily stress is chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bodily stress is selected from diarrhea claim 1 , inflammatory bowel disease claim 1 , cancer immunotherapy claim 1 , obesity claim 1 , diabetes claim 1 , lupus; irritable bowel syndrome claim 1 , ulcerative colitis claim 1 , Crohn's disease claim 1 , pain claim 1 , depression ...

SKIN TREATMENT METHOD USING MEDICAL LASER, HAVING IMPROVED TREATMENT EFFICACY

Provided area an operating method for a laser device for skin, having improved treatment efficacy, or a treatment method for improving skin conditions. In the method according to an aspect, energy generated from a medical laser beam may be selectively transferred to a specific treatment area, which may be implemented in one device. Therefore, the method may contribute to improving the efficacy of laser treatment. 1. An operating method for a laser device for skin , the method comprising:a) determining an irradiation area of laser beams; andb) determining a depth of focus of the laser beams, and emitting any one laser beam selected therefrom,wherein a focus depth of the laser beams is formed between a position 5 mm inside a skin layer (−5 mm) and a position 20 mm outside the skin layer (+20 mm), relative to a skin surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the irradiation area is selected from any diameter in a range of 2 mm to 15 mm claim 1 , on the basis of the skin surface.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein b) is emitting: a first laser beam having a depth of focus formed in a range of 2 mm to 4 mm (a range of −2 mm to −4 mm) inside the skin layer claim 1 , on the basis of the skin surface;a second laser beam having a depth of focus formed in a range of 0.3 mm to 2 mm (a range of −0.3 mm to −2 mm) inside the skin layer; ora third laser beam having a depth of focus formed in a range of 5 to 20 mm (a range of +5 mm to +20 mm) outside the skin layer.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein in b) claim 3 , the first laser beam claim 3 , the second laser beam claim 3 , and the third laser beam are sequentially emitted.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser beam has a nano-second or pico-second pulse width.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser beam has a wavelength of 530 to 1070 nm.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser beam is a multi-spot laser beam and has spots of 300 to 500 pieces/cm.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser device for skin ...

Probe structure for physiological measurements using surface enhanced raman spectroscopy

Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy is employed to obtain chemical data with respect to body tissue and cells. The chemical environments of stimulation implants and drug-delivery catheters are spectroscopically monitored in real time using an implantable probe. The probe includes a surface enhancer that facilitates surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy in opposing relation to an array of optical fibers. Light emitted by the optical fibers can be employed for chemical detection and/or tissue stimulation. Wavelength and optical power are selected based on whether the probe is employed for such detection or stimulation. Fabrication of a probe assembly that enables surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy is further disclosed.

Methods and systems of treating wounds

The invention generally relates to methods for treating and/or reducing the severity of a wound in a subject. Provided are wound therapies combining low level light therapy (LLLT) and a nitric oxide (NO) donor to treat and/or reduce the severity of the wound. The LLLT and NO donor may be administered concurrently or sequentially. Also provided are wound treatment systems and kits including a light source and a NO donor, which are administered to a wounded subject. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions that comprise a NO donor and are formulated to be administered in conjunction with LLLT.

Wavelength converter; and light emitting device, medical system, electronic apparatus, and inspection method using same

A wavelength converter includes a first phosphor activated with Cr3+; and a second phosphor activated with at least one ion of Ce3+ or Eu2+. A fluorescence spectrum of a fluorescence emitted by the second phosphor has a peak where a fluorescence intensity shows a maximum value in a wavelength range of 500 nm or more to less than 580 nm. The wavelength converter emits a fluorescence having a light component over an entire range of 500 nm or more to less than 580 nm. The wavelength converter emits a light having a spectrum in which a ratio of a minimum light emission intensity to a maximum light emission intensity is 40% or less in a wavelength range of 550 nm or more to 700 nm or less.

Method and Apparatus for Tattoo Removal and Skin Pigment Reduction Using Femtosecond Laser Irradiation

The invention provides a method and apparatus for removing tattoos and treating hyperpigmentation lesions in skin using a femtosecond diode laser irradiation system. The system comprises a femtosecond diode laser capable of generating laser light that has a wavelength of 300 nm-12,000 nm, a power level of 300 mw-1000 mw, and a pulse duration of less than 1 picosecond. A manipulable wand is coupled to the diode laser by means of flexible waveguide, and the wand is held over the skin to irradiate an area of the skin containing tattoo ink or a hyperpigmentation lesion. Laser setting controls are set to achieve a depth and rate of photon absorption and conversion to heat in the skin sufficient to fracture tattoo ink particles or damage melanosomes with a lesion in a time frame short enough to prevent thermal damage to adjacent tissue.

FLUOROCHEMICAL TARGETED THERAPIES

The present invention is directed to compositions and methods targeting cells in a subject harboring conditions or at risk for conditions that would benefit from gas-based diagnostic and therapy. The present invention relates to the use of fluorochemical compositions and methods of delivery that result in retention of the fluorochemical composition and any bioactive agent, including gaseous substances, delivered in combination with the fluorochemical composition. 1. A method of killing a cell comprising contacting a cell with a fluorochemical composition , wherein the fluorochemical composition comprises a perfluorocarbon , an emulsion agent , a therapeutic gas , and a fluorescent label.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorochemical composition further comprises a biological molecule.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the biological molecule is an antibody.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the antibody is a chemotherapy agent.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the chemotherapy agent is selected from the group consisting of alemtuzumab claim 4 , bevacizumab claim 4 , cetuximab claim 4 , gemtuzumab ozogamicin claim 4 , ibritumomab tiuxetan claim 4 , ofatumumab claim 4 , panitumumab claim 4 , rituximab claim 4 , tositumomab claim 4 , trastuzumab claim 4 , and trastuzumab DM1.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorochemical composition further comprises cetuximab.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein said fluorescent label is covalently linked to said biological molecule.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorochemical composition further comprises a bioactive agent.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein said bioactive agent is gemcitabine.10. The method of further comprising contacting the cell with a secondary treatment.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said secondary treatment is selected from the group consisting of surgery claim 10 , radiation claim 10 , sound claim 10 , and light.12. The method of further comprising contacting the cell with any one ...

Laser Therapy For At Least One Of Grade III and Grade IV Capsular Contracture

A method for treating at least one of Grade III capsular contracture and Grade IV capsular contracture in a mammalian subject includes positioning a laser device proximate to the subject. The method also includes applying low level near infrared radiation to an area of the subject proximate to tissue in the subject experiencing at least one of Grade III capsular contracture and Grade IV capsular contracture for treating the capsular contracture.

Method and Apparatus for Stimulating Fat Loss with Femtosecond Laser Irradiation

The invention provides a method and apparatus for stimulating subcutaneous fat reduction using a femtosecond diode laser irradiation system. The system comprises a femtosecond diode laser capable of generating laser light that has a wavelength of 1000 nm-10,000 nm, a power level of 500 mw-12 W, and a pulse duration of less than 1 picosecond. A light-emitting device is coupled to the diode laser by means of flexible waveguide and is held over the skin. The device may be a handheld wand or an area pad comprising a plurality of light-emitting lenses on a surface of the pad. Laser setting controls are set to achieve a depth of photon absorption into the skin to reach subcutaneous adipose tissue.

Laser Therapy Device and Method of Use

A computerized method for controlling the operation of a laser therapy device is disclosed. A laser therapy device comprising laser diodes has a microprocessor for storing and executing instructions pertaining to the operation of the laser diodes within certain parameters. The computerized method detects the movement of the laser therapy device and alters the output of the laser diodes when a movement signal exceeds predetermined threshold parameters. The computerized method detects difference in temperature in certain areas, and patterns in temperature differences, for assistance in diagnosing ailments. The computerized method also detects differences in skin color to determine treatment areas. The computerized method also measures the distance of the laser therapy device to a treatment area. The microprocessor executes instructions then which can alter the output of the laser diodes or generate an alarm signal based on measurements received.

OPTICAL GUIDE FOR RHINITIS TREATMENT DEVICE

Proposed are optical guides for a rhinitis treatment device to prevent partial breaking and incomplete manufacturing by performing manufacturing through injection molding, thereby preventing imbalance and the like in quality. Particularly, the optical guides are manufactured through injection molding so as to minimize, even without including a cladding, light leakage that can be generated on the end side thereof. In addition, inducing diffusion in a limited range, which is required for treatment, can minimize the battery consumption of a device and, simultaneously, ensure treatment efficiency according to the diffusion. 1. Optical guides for a rhinitis treatment device , configured to be inserted into the nose , while being protected by probes , to allow laser light to be incident thereon to radiate the laser light incident thereon to the interior of the nose , each optical guide comprising:a front portion formed to have a portion of one end formed horizontally;a slant portion formed to have the other portion of one end slanted downwardly;a bottom portion formed along the peripheral surface thereof from one end of the front portion to the lowermost point of the slant portion except the slant portion; anda peripheral portion formed along the peripheral surface thereof under the slant portion and the bottom portion.2. The optical guides according to claim 1 , wherein the front portion has an area of 1/3.1 to 1/3 of the diameter of the optical guide.3. The optical guides according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the maximum length of the front portion to the height of the bottom portion is 1:3.6 to 1:3.75.4. The optical guides according to claim 1 , wherein the slant portion has an area of 1/1.5 to 1/1.45 of the diameter of the optical guide.5. The optical guides according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the height of the bottom portion to the base length of the slant portion is 1:1.7 to 1:1.8.6. The optical guides according to claim 1 , wherein the front portion ...

Ophthalmic treatment device, system, and method of use

Ophthalmic treatment systems and methods of using the systems are disclosed. The ophthalmic treatment systems include (a) a light source device; (b) at least one optical treatment head operatively coupled to the light source device, comprising a light source array, and providing at least one treatment light; and (c) a light control device, which (i) provides patterned or discontinuous treatment light projection onto an eye (e.g., the cornea and/or sclera of an eye); or (ii) adjusts intensity of part or all of the light source array, providing adjusted intensity treatment light projection onto an eye (e.g., the cornea and/or sclera of an eye). The at least one treatment light promotes corneal and/or scleral collagen cross-linking.

System and Method to stimulate the optic nerve

A method for application of light to one or more eyes ( 300 ) of a user is disclosed. The method comprises identification ( 110 ) of location of an optic disk ( 330 ) on a retina ( 320 ) in the one or more eyes ( 300 ) and selectively applying ( 115 ) the light onto the optic disc ( 330 ) to stimulate the optic disk ( 330 ).

Ocular cross-linking system and method for sealing corneal wounds

Wounds in the eye following surgery or injury are sealed by soaking the area with a riboflavin solution containing iodide ion and irradiating the wound area with UVA radiation in a selected wavelength range for a selected time period to promote cross-linking of tissue between opposite surfaces of the wound or between the incised wound surfaces and a graft or implant.

Laser irradiation apparatus and method using robot arm

Provided are a laser irradiation apparatus using a robot arm and a method thereof which can automatically scan an object and irradiate with laser beam to the surface of the object based on the scanned information. The laser irradiation method using a robot, includes: collecting a raw data by scanning an object; constituting a three-dimensional image of the object on the basis of the raw data; setting a region of interest (ROI) on a surface of the object in the three-dimensional image; setting a guide path passing through the region of interest; and irradiating a laser on the surface of the object corresponding to the guide path using the robot arm having an end-effector.

Method for controlling moving pattern for laser treatment and laser irradiation device using same

Provided are a method of controlling motion pattern for a laser treatment and a laser irradiation apparatus using the same, which can perform the efficient laser treatment. The method of controlling a motion pattern for a laser treatment, the method includes constituting a three-dimensional image of an object; setting a region of therapy on which a laser is irradiated on a surface of the object using the three-dimensional image; setting a guide path passing through the region of therapy; setting a plurality of laser irradiation points arranged on the guide path; and sequentially irradiating the laser on a position corresponding to each of the laser irradiation point among the surface of the object; wherein the guide path includes a first section for entering the region of therapy, a second section for linearly moving at the same speed within the region of therapy, and a third section for reentering to the region of therapy by moving along a curved path while varying the speed outside the region of therapy; and the laser is irradiated at a constant frequency in the second section.

PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE

A phototherapy device includes a laser light source for emitting laser light toward a target portion, a body part , an intake port provided at a side surface of the body part , a discharge port provided at the side surface of the body part at an opposite side from the intake port , and an air supply device for supplying air to be ejected from the intake port to the inside of the body part , the intake port configured so that an ejection direction FO of the air is toward the near side from a center of an emission area A of the laser light at the target portion T. 1. A phototherapy device comprisinga laser light source for emitting laser light toward a target portion,a body part,an intake port provided at a side surface of the body part,a discharge port provided at the side surface of the body part at an opposite side from the intake port, andan air supply device for supplying air to be ejected from the intake port to the inside of the body part,the intake port configured so that an ejection direction of the air is toward the near side from a center of an emission area of the laser light at the target portion.2. The phototherapy device according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge port is provided at the side surface of the body part near a front end part claim 1 , and the intake port is provided at a position further away from the front end part of the body part than the discharge port.3. The phototherapy device according to claim 1 , wherein the air supply device has a duct connected to the intake port and claim 1 , when defining a first extension line at a top part of the duct near the intake port and a second extension line at a bottom part of the duct near the intake port in a vertical cross-section passing through the center of the intake port and the center of the emission area of the laser light claim 1 , the first extension line and the second extension line run in front of the center of the emission area of the laser light at the target portion.4. The ...

METHODS FOR IMPROVING SKIN APPEARANCE

The disclosure herein relates to methods for improving the appearance of skin, in particular facial skin. The method disclosed herein are designed to reduce the appearance of various skin conditions such as melasma, fine lines, and ruddiness due to natural aging and photoaging. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a thee step process comprising light therapy, chemical peel, and dermaplane for improving the appearance of facial skin. 1. A method comprising the steps of:(a) evaluating a skin of a subject for a skin condition;(b) using a light to treat a portion of the skin;(c) using a chemical peel to treat a portion of the skin; and(d) exfoliating the treated areas of the skin;wherein the exfoliating step occurs at least five days after steps (b) and (c).2. A method comprising the steps of:(a) evaluating a skin of a subject for a skin condition;(b) using a laser to treat a portion of the skin;(c) using a chemical peel to treat a portion of the skin; and(d) exfoliating the treated areas of the skin;wherein the exfoliating step occurs at least five days after steps (b) and (c).3. The method of or , wherein the skin condition is at least one of the following: acne , actinic keratosis , atopic dermatitis , broken capillaries , cherry anginomas , folliculitis barbae , pseudofolliculitis barbae , hyperpigmentation , keratosis pilaris , age spots , melisma , nevus , psoriasis , rosacea , scars , seborrheic dermatitis , skin tags , spider veins , or wrinkles.4. The method of or , wherein the skin condition is due to aging or photoaging.5. The method of or , wherein the evaluating of the skin further includes grading the skin on the following factors: age , ethnicity , pigmentation , texture , tone , and lifestyle.6. The method of or , wherein the evaluating of the skin further includes determining the Fitzpatrick type.7. The method of or , wherein the laser is a non-ablative laser.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light is intense pulse light.9. The ...

NON-ABLATIVE RESURFACING OF SOFT TISSUES

The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for generating a laser pulse sequence for application to a predetermined target tissue. Means are provided for setting a cumulative fluence Fof the laser pulse sequence. Means are provided for determining a duration of the laser pulse sequence as a function of the cumulative fluence Fsuch that the predetermined target tissue is heated to a final temperature that is within a predetermined range. 1. Apparatus for generating a laser pulse sequence for application to a predetermined target tissue , comprising:{'sub': 's', 'means for setting a cumulative fluence Fof the laser pulse sequence;'}{'sub': 's', 'means for determining a duration of the laser pulse sequence as a function of the cumulative fluence Fsuch that the predetermined target tissue is heated to a final temperature that is within a predetermined range.'}2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the means for determining is adapted to determine the duration such that the final temperature is below a predetermined pain threshold temperature specific for the predetermined target tissue.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the means for determining is adapted to determine the duration based on a temperature model for the final temperature claim 1 , wherein the temperature model is a function of the duration and the cumulative fluence F.4. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the laser pulse sequence has a predetermined number N of sequential pulses claim 1 , and the means for determining is adapted to determine the duration such that the final temperature at time t=N×Δt after application of the first pulse of the pulse sequence is within the predetermined range claim 1 , wherein Δt represents an average separation time between subsequent pulses of the pulse sequence.5. Apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:means for setting at least one parameter indicative of the predetermined target tissue;wherein the means for determining ...

Light Therapy System

A plurality of light emitting components are disclosed disposed about a flexible substrate shaped to approximate a portion of the human body. The flexible substrate has a plurality of slots that allow portions of the substrate to flex to accommodate different shaped portions of the human body. A shell is disposed atop the flexible substrate and is biased in a first position to have an internal volume. The shell has a plurality of slots allowing portions of the shell to flex to increase or decrease the internal volume of the shell. 1. A portable lighting device for stimulating hair growth , comprising:a plurality of light emitting components disposed about a flexible substrate shaped to approximate a portion of the human body, said flexible substrate comprising a plurality of slots configured to allow portions of the flexible substrate to flex to accommodate different shaped portions of the human body; anda shell disposed atop the flexible substrate, said shell biased in a first position have an internal volume, said shell comprising a plurality of slots allowing portions of the shell to flex to increase or decrease the internal volume of the shell.2. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the shell comprises a center portion and a plurality of opposing flexible side flaps.3. The lighting device of claim 2 , wherein the center portion extends about a longitudinal length from a front portion to a back portion forming a non-linear shape.4. The lighting device of claim 3 , wherein the side flaps extend downward from the center portion to a position below the front portion and above the back portion.5. The lighting device of claim 2 , wherein the center portion comprises a channel disposed about a longitudinal length of the center portion.6. The lighting device of claim 5 , wherein the channel comprises a first depth about the front of the center portion and a second depth about the back of the center portion.7. The lighting device of claim 6 , wherein the depth of the ...