A wearable fabric for photo-stimulating a biological system includes at least one piece of textile, a plurality of bioceramic particles, and at least one nutrient-based precursor. The at least one piece of textile includes a plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers, an outer textile surface, and an inner textile surface. The outer textile surface and the inner textile surface are positioned opposite to each other about the at least one piece of textile. The quantity of bioceramic particles is uniformly integrated amongst the plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers. The at least one nutrient-based precursor is integrated amongst the plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers as the at least one nutrient-based precursor is configured to frictionally dislodge from the plurality of interwoven polymeric fibers as the inner textile surface is in physical contact with a wearer's skin to stimulate the production of Vitamin D and to stimulate bone growth.

Methods and therapeutic devices with noninvasive means for improving brain function and treating senile dementia including Alzheimer’s disease are described. The noninvasive means is selected from electrical stimulation, heat stimulation, IR (infrared) radiation or their combinations. In some embodiments, the method and device utilize electrical current passed through acupuncture sites on the human head to achieve desired therapeutical effects.

A method of endodontic therapy with improved disinfection and ablation characteristics may feature the use of an alcohol or polyol-based indocyanine green (ICG) solution with a laser system that emits a wavelength within the maximal absorption range of ICG. By matching the dye and laser output, radiant energy use is maximized for efficient ablation and disinfection of treated tissues. Also, the use of an alcohol or polyol as a solvent for the ICG solution increases the inherent disinfection qualities of the solution itself. In one embodiment, the prepared canal is flooded with the ICG solution and the laser activates with the laser fiber inserted into the solution. In an alternate embodiment, the solution is mostly removed prior to activation of the laser, but only after necrotic tissue has been stained.

A light emitting device (1) is a light emitting device for use in a photodynamic therapy. The light emitting device includes: a solid-state light-emitting element (2) that emits primary light in which an energy density is 0.5 W/mm.sup.2 or more; and a wavelength converter (3) including a first phosphor (4) that emits first wavelength-converted light (7). The first wavelength-converted light has a light component across at least a whole of a wavelength range of 700 nm or more and less than 800 nm. Energy of fluorescence emitted from the wavelength converter is 100 mW or more. A medical device includes the light emitting device.

A device for therapeutic treatment of the retina includes a holding and positioning device for holding an optical lens element in a defined position and orientation in front of the eye of a patient, the lens element having a irradiation-transmitting concave surface for resting on the closed eyelid, and the irradiation source cooperating with the optical lens element to deliver the therapeutically effective irradiation to the retina via the optical lens element.

A device to stimulate the retina comprises one or more light sources coupled to one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements is configured to illuminate the retina with one or more images at a location away from a fovea of a wearer. In some embodiments, each of the one or more images comprises a depth of focus and a spatial resolution. The one or more images can be formed at a distance anterior to the retina, at a distance posterior to the retina or on the retina. In some embodiments, the depth of focus is less than the distance, and the spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the retina at the location.

Provided herein is a multifunctional aesthetic system including a housing, an electromagnetic array situated in the housing and having a plurality of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) sources, each EMR source configured to generate an EMR beam having a wavelength different than that of an EMR beam generated by another of the EMR sources, a controller in electronic communication with the array to operate two or more of the EMR sources to direct the EMR beam to a treatment area, and a sensor in electronic communication with the controller for providing feedback to the controller based on defined parameters to allow the controller to adjust at least one operating condition of the multifunctional system in response to the feedback.

The present application is directed to devices, assemblies, systems and methods for targeting one or more sites with electromagnetic radiation. The devices, assemblies and systems are operationally configured to transform and convey electromagnetic radiation to one or more targeted sites. The devices, assemblies and systems may also convey one or more fluids or fluid solutions to the one or more targeted sites.

The invention relates to garment assembly for the transmission of the external light radiations or light waves to the skin underneath the garment assembly, more particularly it relates to a garment assembly comprising at least a light wave guiding means with preferably one or more light wave collecting means and preferably one or more light wave diffusing means, for collecting light waves from the external side of the garment assembly and transferring it to the skin covered by the garment assembly or by another garment. Said garment assembly may be composed by a first part, facing an external side of the garment assembly and a second part, facing an internal side of the garment assembly, which are permanently or detachably optically coupled to each other through said wave guiding means.

The present invention provides for devices and methods of treating wounds, including general wounds, gum disease and gingival tissues post scaling/root planning, using a diode laser which generates a beam of light having a wavelength in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (400 nm-700 nm). Further disclosed are devices and methods capable of stimulating tissue regeneration at the site of a wound.