A Systematic Review: Light Therapy for Individuals with Dementia and Implications for Practice [PDF]
, 2019 This systematic review seeks to answer the question: is light therapy an effective intervention for sundowning symptoms experienced by individuals who have ...
Goodman, OTS, E. +7 more
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Low-level night-time light therapy for age-related macular degeneration (ALight): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older adults in the developed world. The only treatments currently available, such as ranibizumab injections, are for neovascular AMD, which accounts for only 10 ...
Bailey, C. +3 more
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MOLECULAR TARGETS FOR LOW LEVEL LIGHT THERAPY
LASER THERAPY, 2010 There are many molecular targets for Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT). The chief target appears to be cytochrome C oxidase in mitochondria, which then initiates a cascade of molecular events that signal the cell to perform various functions. Although visible light can produce photochemistry, infrared radiation only produces molecular rotations and ...
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Non-viral delivery and optimized optogenetic stimulation of retinal ganglion cells led to behavioral restoration of vision [PDF]
, 2012 Stimulation of retinal neurons using optogenetics via use of chanelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2) has opened up a new direction for restoration of vision for treatment of retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Edward Wong +5 more
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Therapeutic Potential of Haptic TheraDrive: An Affordable Robot/Computer System for Motivating Stroke Rehabilitation [PDF]
, 2014 There is a need for increased opportunities for effective neurorehabilitation services for stroke survivors outside the hospital environment. Efforts to develop low-cost robot/computer therapy solutions able to be deployed in home and community ...
Johnson, Michelle J. +2 more
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A Calibrated Method of Massage Therapy Decreases Systolic Blood Pressure Concomitant With Changes in Heart Rate Variability in Male Rats. [PDF]
, 2017 ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to develop a method for applying calibrated manual massage pressures by using commonly available, inexpensive sphygmomanometer parts and validate the use of this approach as a quantitative method of applying massage
Curras-Collazo, Margarita C +7 more
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Effect of Different Treatment Modalities on Masseter Inhibitory Reflex in Patients with Sleep Bruxism: A Case‒Control Study [PDF]
Iranian Journal of OrthodonticsAim: Sleep bruxism is a parafunctional oral habit frequently related to sleep arousal. The masseter inhibitory reflex (MIR) causes reflex inhibition of voluntary contractions of the elevator muscles induced by intense peri- or intraoral mechanical or ...
Nabaa Mousa +2 more
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Human serum albumin nanoparticles loaded with phthalocyanine dyes for potential use in photodynamic therapy of atherosclerotic plaques [PDF]
, 2019 Diseases caused by obstruction or rupture of vulnerable plaques in the arterial walls such as cardiovascular infarction or stroke are the leading cause of death in the world.
Aljarilla, Ana +14 more
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Impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions 6 and 12 months after breast cancer operation [PDF]
, 2005 OBJECTIVE: To describe the impairments of upper body and limbs, activity limitations and participation restrictions 6 and 12 months after operation for breast cancer and to examine the impact of impairments on activity limitations.
Kärki, Anne +3 more
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Impact of low-level laser therapy on orthodontic pain
Frontiers in NeurologyIntroductionPain is a primary deterrent to patient compliance in orthodontics. While pharmacological options exist, their systemic side effects warrant exploration of non-invasive alternatives.
Sylwia Jagła +2 more
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