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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | CLEO |
| Subtitle of host publication | Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2011 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | CLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States Duration: 1 May 2011 → 6 May 2011 |
Publication series
| Name | Optics InfoBase Conference Papers |
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| ISSN (Electronic) | 2162-2701 |
Conference
| Conference | CLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Baltimore, MD |
| Period | 1/05/11 → 6/05/11 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Instrumentation
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
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