Therapeutic applications of light: PDT-the killer; LLLT-the healer

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Abstract

Visible and near-infrared light can treat all human diseases. Light plus non-toxic dyes called photodynamic therapy (PDT) can kill cancer cells, pathogens and destroy unwanted tissue. In contrast light alone can reduce inflammation, stimulate healing and tissue repair.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2011
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 1 May 20116 May 2011

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period1/05/116/05/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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