Patent classifications
A61N2005/0661
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING CROSS-LINKING DISTRIBUTION IN A CORNEA AND/OR STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A CORNEA
In a corneal measurement system, an optical element focuses an excitation light to an area of corneal tissue at a selected depth. In response, a fluorescing agent applied to the cornea generates a fluorescence emission. An aperture of a pinhole structure selectively transmits the fluorescence emission from the area of corneal tissue at the selected depth. A detector captures the selected fluorescence emission transmitted by the aperture and communicates information relating to a measurement of the selected fluorescence emission captured by the detector. A controller receives the information from the detector and determines a measurement of the fluorescing agent in the area of corneal tissue at the selected depth. The system may include a scan mechanism that causes the optical element to scan the cornea at a plurality of depths, and the controller may determine a measurement of the fluorescing agent in the cornea as a function of depth.
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION TREATMENTS
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling ultraviolet radiation treatments are provided.
ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE FOR PROMOTING GAMMA OSCILATIONS
The present disclosure describes a method for neuromodulating a subject, comprising providing (i) a cognitively engaging content, and (ii) a gamma oscillation inducing waveform, wherein said gamma oscillation inducing waveform: comprises an intensity that renders said gamma oscillation inducing waveform imperceptible to said subject; and causes a therapeutic improvement in a cognitive function, thereby neuromodulating said subject.
Apparatus, method, and system for selectively effecting and/or killing bacteria
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an apparatus and method for generating at least one radiation. The exemplary apparatus and/or method can selectively kill and/or affect at least one bacteria. For example, a radiation source first arrangement can be provided which is configured to generate at least one radiation having one or more wavelengths provided in a range of about 190 nanometers (nm) to about 230 nm, and at least one second arrangement can be provided which is configured to prevent the at least one radiation from having any wavelength that is outside of the range.
Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide
Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a second wavelength and second radiant flux of light to stimulate release of nitric oxide from endogenous stores of nitric oxide. Pulsed light and/or partially non-overlapping light impingement windows may be used. Non-coherent light impinged on tissue may include a peak wavelength in a range of from 410 nm to 440 nm in the absence of light emissions having a peak wavelength of from 600 nm to 900 nm.
PREVENATIVE DENTAL HARD TISSUE LASER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for performing preventative dental laser treatment. The system includes, a code reader configured to read a machine readable code, a processor configured to verify the machine readable code and prevent future verification of the machine readable code, and a laser treatment system configured to perform a laser treatment, based upon the verified machine readable code. The laser treatment system includes a laser arrangement configured to generate a laser beam, an optical arrangement configured to direct the laser beam toward a dental hard tissue, and a laser controller configured to control a parameter of the laser beam in order to heat at least a portion of a surface of the dental hard tissue to a temperature above 400° Celsius.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING LIPS AND SKIN
Methods and devices for treating a targeted tissue including a skin or a lip and more particularly methods and devices that enhances absorption of treatment media into tissue for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes.
METHODS OF TREATING CONDITIONS
The present disclosure relates to a method of treating conditions and/or diseases using blood irradiation. Conditions and diseases include cytokine storm syndrome, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. The disclosure also relates to modulation of the immune system, for example by modulating leukocytes. The method involves removal of blood, exposing the removed blood to radiation, and placing the exposed blood into a patient. Radiation includes ultraviolet radiation and other types of radiation.
ANTI-INFECTIVE LIGHT RADIATION METHODS AND DEVICES
Anti-infective light radiation methods and devices are disclosed. In an example, an anti-infective radiation device includes a lighting device configured to provide an output energy of at least one antimicrobial electromagnetic radiation wavelength(s) within a range of 350 nm - 450 nm. The lighting device is configured to be directed towards an exterior of a living species and/or integrated and/or placed within an interior of a living species. The example lighting device projects one or more sufficient levels of the electromagnetic wavelength radiation directly onto and/or through one or more layers of living species tissue so that the electromagnetic wavelength radiation reaches near or directly onto unwanted infectious living cells or organisms. The antimicrobial electromagnetic radiation damages or kills unwanted infectious cells or organisms on or within the living species.
METHOD OF CORRECTING INGROWN FINGERNAIL OR TOENAIL
A method of correcting an ingrown fingernail or toenail, and more particularly, to a method of correcting an ingrown fingernail or toenail to correct the ingrown fingernail or toenail using a force when the adhesive composition is upwardly curved and cured, by applying an adhesive composition and irradiating ultraviolet and visible rays on the ingrown fingernail or toenail.