Patent classifications
A61N2005/0662
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SLOWING BRAIN ATROPHY
Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to neural stimulation via non-invasive sensory stimuli. The non-invasive sensory stimuli can reduce neuroinflammation, improving synaptic plasticity and stimulating neural networking, and improving microglial-mediated clearance of cerebral insults, which would otherwise contribute to the progression of brain atrophy, by inducing synchronized gamma oscillations in at least one region of a brain in a subject. Stimulations can adjust, control or otherwise manage the frequency of the neural oscillations to provide beneficial effects to one or more cognitive states or cognitive functions of the brain, while mitigating or preventing adverse consequences on a cognitive state or cognitive function that stem from progression of brain atrophy.
PREVENATIVE DENTAL HARD TISSUE LASER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for preventative dental laser treatment that ensures even irradiation of a laser beam. The system includes, a laser arrangement configured to generate the laser beam. The laser beam has one or more of a super-Gaussian energy profile and a transverse ring mode. The system also includes a focus optic. The focus optic is configured to converge the laser beam with a numerical aperture of 0.1 or less to a focal region. The system also includes a hand piece configured to direct the laser beam at a surface of a dental hard tissue. The system additionally includes a controller. The controller is configured to control one or more parameters of the laser source, such that a portion of the surface of the dental hard tissue is heated to a temperature in a range between 400° Celsius and 1300° Celsius.
PHOTOBIOMODULATION OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Devices, systems, and methods can be used to deliver photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) to the GI tract. For example, this document describes battery-enabled LED light source devices that can be deployed through or over an endoscope and anchored directly to the GI tract. Significant systemic effects can be produced by PBMT with application to one part of the body promoting beneficial anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits in other remote sites promoted by enhanced mitochondrial function and mitokine signaling.
Dermatological Compositions and Methods of Treatment against Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
A method of treating CTCL comprising applying a combination of an effective amount of hypericin together with a form of visible light photodynamic therapy. Preferably, the effective amount of hypericin is an ointment comprising less than 1% hypericin. More preferably, the form of photodynamic therapy comprises an administration of escalating doses of visible light. Optionally, the escalating doses of visible light starts at about 5 J/cm.sup.2 and increases to a maximum dose of about 12 J/cm.sup.2.
Footwear having therapeutic light source
An article of footwear is configured to be worn so as to at least partially cover a wearer's foot. The footwear includes at least one optical fiber on an internal surface of the footwear. The at least one optical fiber is configured to project radiation having a therapeutic wavelength through the at least one optical fiber and toward at least one of the wearer's foot, ankle or leg when the footwear is being worn so as to at least partially cover the wearer's foot.
Systems and methods of unattended treatment of a subject's head or neck
In accordance with various aspects of the present teachings, systems and methods for applying treatment energy, e.g., electromagnetic radiation such as laser radiation in the visible and near infrared wavelengths, to body areas having bulges and fat deposits, loose skin, pain, acne and/or wounds. In some aspects, the systems and methods can enable relatively lengthy treatments to be performed by having the practitioner set-up and/or start the treatment, thereafter allowing the treatment to proceed safely and effectively without the continued presence of the practitioner.
Methods for temporal and spatial multiplexing of spatial light modulators and systems for same
Methods for selectively stimulating a plurality of light-responsive neurons in a sample are provided. Methods according to certain embodiments include irradiating a sample comprising a plurality of light-responsive neurons with a plurality of holographic images that are each configured to stimulate one or more light-responsive neurons in the sample, wherein the holographic images are created by light projection system that includes a plurality of light sources; a plurality of optical adjustment components; a plurality of spatial light modulators; a controller; a processor; and a computer-readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to operate the light sources, optical adjustment components and spatial light modulators to generate and display a plurality of holographic images; direct each of the holographic images to a projection location; and project the holographic images onto the sample at a rate greater than 1 kHz. Light projection systems for irradiating a sample having light-responsive neurons with holographic images are also described.
Adjustable illuminator for photodynamic therapy and diagnosis
An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.
LIGHT INTEGRATED DEVICES WITH DUAL LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
Systems and methods are disclosed for configuring a light integrated device, and include receiving sensed data from a first sensor, providing the sensed data from the first sensor to a machine learning model, receiving a machine learning output from the machine learning model based on the sensed data from the first sensor, the machine learning output comprising a light integrated device configuration, wherein the light integrated device configuration comprises a dual light emitting diodes (LED) setting, and configuring the light integrated device based on the light integrated device configuration.
FASCIA TISSUE TREATMENT DEVICE WITH ATTACHMENTS FOR ENHANCED TREATMENTS
A fascia tissue treatment device includes a bar member, at least one tissue treatment element supported by the bar member, and at least one treatment accessory removably connected to the bar member.