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91 Diseases Researched for Light Therapy
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Depression771Locked
Vitiligo440Locked
Inflammation632Locked
Depressive Disorder330Locked
Pneumonia321Locked
C-Reactive Protein220Locked
Chronic Pain120Locked
Depression: Bipolar220Locked
Herpes Zoster220Locked
Obesity220Locked
Seasonal Affective Disorder220Locked
Shingles220Locked
Acne614Locked
Rosacea213Locked
Vitamin D Deficiency212Locked
Psychiatric Disorders211Locked
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus211Locked
Tuberculosis211Locked
Alopecia110Locked
Bronchitis: Chronic110Locked
Bulimia110Locked
Chemical Poisoning110Locked
Circadian Dysregulation110Locked
Depression: Postpartum110Locked
Endophthalmitis110Locked
Erysipelas110Locked
Hair Loss110Locked
Hepatitis B 110Locked
Hepatitis C110Locked
Insomnia110Locked
Lung Diseases110Locked
Multiple Sclerosis110Locked
Myopia110Locked
Neuralgia: Post Herpetic110Locked
Peritonitis110Locked
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia110Locked
Psoriasis110Locked
Rheumatoid Arthritis110Locked
Sleep Disorders110Locked
Traumatic Brain Injury110Locked
Unipolar Depression110Locked
Cysts13Locked
Hidradenitis Suppurativa13Locked
Staphylococcus aureus: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA)23Locked
Wound Healing33Locked
Aging Skin22Locked
Aortic Aneurysm12Locked
Atherosclerosis12Locked
Bone Marrow Transplantation12Locked
Colon Cancer12Locked
Ebola22Locked
Epithelial Neoplasms: Malignant12Locked
HIV Infections22Locked
Lung Cancer12Locked
Malignant Melanoma12Locked
Mitochondrial Dysfunction 12Locked
Nasopharyngeal Cancer12Locked
Neurodegenerative Diseases12Locked
Optic Nerve Diseases12Locked
Optical Neuropathy12Locked
Oxidative Stress12Locked
Prostate Cancer12Locked
Pulmonary Cancer12Locked
Spinal Cord Injuries12Locked
Stroke: Ischemic12Locked
Anxiety11Locked
Asthma11Locked
Coronaviridae Infections11Locked
Coronavirus Infection11Locked
Dental Caries11Locked
Depression11Locked
Dermatitis11Locked
Dysbiosis11Locked
Eating Disorders11Locked
Enterococcus Infections11Locked
Graft vs Host Disease11Locked
Hyperpigmentation11Locked
Infection: Antibiotic Resistant11Locked
Lymphoma: Non-Hodgkin11Locked
MRSA11Locked
Melanoma11Locked
Metabolic Syndrome X11Locked
Poliomyelitis11Locked
Postpartum Depression11Locked
Radiation Induced Illness11Locked
Sepsis11Locked
Skin Cancer11Locked
Staphylococcal Infections11Locked
Staphylococcus aureus infection11Locked
Steptococcus Mutans Infections11Locked
Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery 11Locked

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104 Abstracts with Light Therapy Research

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Data from human trials provides evidence for the efficacy of use of bright light therapy when used as augmentation to standard antidepressants.Oct 19, 2016

Pubmed Data : Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2016 Oct 20 ;18(5). Epub 2016 Aug 20. PMID: 27835725
Article Published Date : Oct 19, 2016
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Integrative Medicine, Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Photobiomodulation therapy with different wavebands for hair loss.Jun 30, 2022

Pubmed Data : Dermatol Surg. 2022 Jul 1 ;48(7):737-740. Epub 2022 Apr 25. PMID: 35510860
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2022
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation
Additional Keywords : Hair Regeneration
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The findings of meta-analysis indicate that laser phototherapy is highly effective for pain relief.Mar 26, 2018

Pubmed Data : Photomed Laser Surg. 2018 Mar 27. Epub 2018 Mar 27. PMID: 29583080
Article Published Date : Mar 26, 2018
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Chronic Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Laser Treatment , Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
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A recent trial spotlights bright light therapy and its utility beyond the winter months in treating major depressive disorder.Jun 30, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Fam Pract. 2016 Jul ;65(7):486-8. PMID: 27565102
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2016
Study Type : Human: Case Report, Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depressive Disorder
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Adjunctive bright light treatment with gradual advance in unipolar major depressive disorder with evening chronotype.Dec 31, 2021

Pubmed Data : Psychol Med. 2022 06 ;52(8):1448-1457. Epub 2020 Sep 14. PMID: 32924897
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Autotransfusion of ultraviolet-irradiated blood in destructive pneumonia of young children.Jul 31, 1991

Pubmed Data : Khirurgiia (Mosk). 1991 Aug(8):14-20. PMID: 1942861
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 1991
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Pneumonia
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Biophotonic therapy with fluorescent light energy decreases facial erythema, improves signs and symptoms of rosacea.Jun 30, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021 Jul ;14(7):16-21. Epub 2021 Jul 1. PMID: 34840644
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Rosacea
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Both light and tryptophan have a therapeutic effect in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder.Jul 01, 1998

Pubmed Data : J Affect Disord. 1998 Jul;50(1):23-7. PMID: 9716275
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1998
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tryptophan
Diseases : Seasonal Affective Disorder
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Both melatonin and light treatment have positive effects on various sleep outcomes.Oct 09, 2016

Pubmed Data : Sleep. 2016 Oct 10. Epub 2016 Aug 10. PMID: 27748241
Article Published Date : Oct 09, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Melatonin
Diseases : Insomnia, Sleep Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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Bright light therapy was also more efficacious than placebo in the population of patients with drug-resistant depression.Sep 30, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Affect Disord. 2016 Oct ;203:1-8. Epub 2016 Aug 26. PMID: 27267951
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depressive Disorder
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Bright light treatment in elderly patients with major depressive disorder improved mood, enhanced sleep efficiency and increased melatonin level.Dec 31, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2011 Jan ;68(1):61-70. PMID: 21199966
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Melatonin
Diseases : Depressive Disorder
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Bright light treatment, both as monotherapy and in combination with fluoxetine, was efficacious and well tolerated in the treatment of adults with nonseasonal Nonseasonal Major Depressive Disorder.Dec 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : JAMA Psychiatry. 2016 Jan ;73(1):56-63. PMID: 26580307
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
Problem Substances : Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
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Bright white light treatment for 5 weeks improved depression during pregnancy.Jun 30, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Clin Psychiatry. 2011 Jul ;72(7):986-93. Epub 2011 Apr 5. PMID: 21535997
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Broad-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in zoster patients may reduce the incidence and severity of postherpetic neuralgia.Oct 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2006 Oct;22(5):232-7. PMID: 16948824
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, Shingles
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
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Bulimic women who received 3 weeks of winter bright light treatment reported a reduced binge frequency.Oct 31, 1999

Pubmed Data : Compr Psychiatry. 1999 Nov-Dec;40(6):442-8. PMID: 10579376
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Bulimia
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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C-reactive protein serum level in patients with psoriasis before and after treatment with narrow-band ultraviolet B.Aug 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : An Bras Dermatol. 2016 Sep-Oct;91(5):580-583. PMID: 27828628
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein, Inflammation, Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Photodynamic therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Clinical and molecular change induced by repeated low-dose visible light exposure in both light-skinned and dark-skinned individuals.Apr 30, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2023 May ;39(3):204-212. Epub 2022 Aug 1. PMID: 35861041
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
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Comparison of red light and blue light therapies for mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.Aug 31, 2022

Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2022 Sep ;38(5):459-464. Epub 2022 Jan 19. PMID: 34981580
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Light Therapy: Red Colored, Photobiomodulation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Effect of ultraviolet irradiation of autologous blood on cell volumes, cell adhesion and phagocytosis in normal probands and patients with multiple sclerosis.Dec 31, 1987

Pubmed Data : Folia Haematol Int Mag Klin Morphol Blutforsch. 1988 ;115(5):669-87. PMID: 2465248
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 1987
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Multiple Sclerosis
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Effectiveness of chemotherapy in combination with electrophoresis and ultraviolet irradiation of blood in newly diagnosed patients with destructive pulmonary tuberculosis.Dec 31, 1994

Pubmed Data : Probl Tuberk. 1995(3):20-2. PMID: 7617626
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 1994
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Tuberculosis
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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From dawn to dusk-mimicking natural daylight exposure improves circadian rhythm entrainment in patients with severe brain injury.Jul 10, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Sleep. 2022 Jul 11 ;45(7). PMID: 35290446
Article Published Date : Jul 10, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Circadian Dysregulation, Traumatic Brain Injury
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Circadian Rhythm
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Glycyrrhizin and ultraviolet B light therapy improved active-stage generalized vitiligo.Jul 24, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Braz J Med Biol Res. 2016 Jul 25 ;49(8). PMID: 27464024
Article Published Date : Jul 24, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Glycyrrhizin
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Integrative Medicine, Light Therapy
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Home-wearable light therapy is feasible for postpartum women and may be a promising treatment for postpartum depression.Mar 29, 2018

Pubmed Data : Arch Womens Ment Health. 2018 Mar 30. Epub 2018 Mar 30. PMID: 29603017
Article Published Date : Mar 29, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression: Postpartum
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Light therapy is as effective as fluoxetine (Prozac) in treating seasonal affective disorder, with fewer adverse effects. May 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Am J Psychiatry. 2006 May;163(5):805-12. PMID: 16648320
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Seasonal Affective Disorder
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Low-level light (laser therapy) may have therapeutic value in stimulating hair growth. Jun 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2009 Jun;11(2):110-7. PMID: 19466643
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Alopecia, Hair Loss
Therapeutic Actions : Laser Treatment , Light Therapy
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Myopia prevention and outdoor light intensity in a school-based cluster randomized trial.Jul 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Ophthalmology. 2018 Aug ;125(8):1239-1250. Epub 2018 Jan 19. PMID: 29371008
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Myopia
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
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NB-UVB plus oral Polypodium leucotomos extract display higher efficacy than NB-UVB alone in patients with vitiligo.Jan 11, 2021

Pubmed Data : Dermatol Ther. 2021 Jan 12:e14776. Epub 2021 Jan 12. PMID: 33433041
Article Published Date : Jan 11, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Polypodium leucotomos
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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Phototherapy appears to be a plausible complementary option to reduce the inflammatory component in rheumatoid arthritis.Oct 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Acta Med Acad. 2015 Nov ;44(2):102-8. PMID: 26702905
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-10 downregulation, Interleukin-1 beta downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Phototherapy can be an important tool in the obesity, mostly considering its potential effects associated to exercise training in attenuating inflammation in women.May 09, 2015

Pubmed Data : Lasers Med Sci. 2015 May 10. Epub 2015 May 10. PMID: 25958170
Article Published Date : May 09, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Inflammation, Obesity
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise, Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-6 Downregulation
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Possibilities of using UV-irradiated blood in the prevention of serum hepatitis after blood transfusions during surgery.Jan 31, 1990

Pubmed Data : Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1990 Feb ;144(2):87-9. PMID: 2165696
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 1990
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hepatitis B
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Precision flashes could be parlayed during sleep to effect neuroadaptive changes in brain function.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Neural Plast. 2018 ;2018:5868570. Epub 2018 Jan 11. PMID: 29593784
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Psychiatric Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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Pricking blood therapy combined with ultraviolet irradiation has rapid therapeutic effect, effectively shortens duration of illness, decreases the incidence rate of post herpetic neuralgia and it is a safe remedy for treatment of herpes zoster.Apr 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2009 Apr;29(4):285-8. PMID: 19565736
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Herpes Zoster, Neuralgia: Post Herpetic, Shingles
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Prickling Blood Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
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Role of nitric oxide in the visible light-induced rapid increase of human skin microcirculation at the local and systemic levels.Sep 30, 2008

Pubmed Data : Photomed Laser Surg. 2008 Oct ;26(5):443-9. PMID: 18922087
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Nitric Oxide Enhancer
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Short courses of photon-peloid therapy showed the same effectiveness as routine ones at lower risk of side effects and higher cost efficiency.Jun 30, 2001

Pubmed Data : Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 2001 Jul-Aug(4):13-7. PMID: 11561295
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Bronchitis: Chronic
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Simultaneous use of narrowband ultraviolet B and topical piperine has a remarkable effect on treatment of vitiligo.May 20, 2018

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2018 May 21. Epub 2018 May 21. PMID: 29781089
Article Published Date : May 20, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Piperine
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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Sustained remission from perinatal depression after bright light therapy.Sep 30, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2022 Oct ;146(4):350-356. Epub 2022 Aug 3. PMID: 35876837
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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The addition of bright light therapy might be effective in rapidly ameliorating depressive core symptoms of vulnerable difficult-to-treat depressed outpatients.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2015 ;11:2331-8. Epub 2015 Sep 9. PMID: 26396517
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression, Depression: Bipolar, Unipolar Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Integrative Medicine, Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome
Problem Substances : Antidepressants
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The current study indicates that short-term ultraviolet B irradiation increases 25D levels in obese patients.Mar 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Endocrine. 2017 Apr ;56(1):186-195. Epub 2017 Feb 10. PMID: 28188479
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
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The data from this study provide robust evidence that supports the efficacy of midday bright light therapy for bipolar depression.Dec 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Am J Psychiatry. 2018 02 1 ;175(2):131-139. Epub 2017 Oct 3. PMID: 28969438
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression: Bipolar
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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The efficacy of the ultraviolet irradiation of the blood in the combined treatment of erysipelatous inflammation.Jun 30, 1992

Pubmed Data : Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1992 Jul-Aug;149(7-8):84-8. PMID: 1341376
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 1992
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Erysipelas
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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The ultraviolet irradiation of autologous blood and endolymphatic antibiotic therapy in treating pneumonia in patients with craniocerebral trauma.Apr 30, 1990

Pubmed Data : Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko. 1990 May-Jun(3):11-4. PMID: 2168643
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 1990
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Pneumonia
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Treatment of pyelonephritis patients by ultraviolet-irradiated plasma transfusions has shortened the time of hospital stay.Jun 30, 1989

Pubmed Data : Urol Nefrol (Mosk). 1989 Jul-Aug(4):12-6. PMID: 2800070
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 1989
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Treatment via autotransfusion of UV-irradiated blood in patients with nonspecific lung diseases.Dec 31, 1989

Pubmed Data : Vrach Delo. 1990 Jan(1):42-3. PMID: 2330708
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 1989
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Lung Diseases
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory, Immunostimulatory
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Ultraviolet autoblood irradiation is recommended for clinical use as an effective method of detoxication and immunocorrection.Dec 31, 1996

Pubmed Data : Khirurgiia (Mosk). 1997(4):44-7. PMID: 9297003
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 1996
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Peritonitis
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Ultraviolet B decreases DNA methylation level of CD4+ T cells in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.Mar 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Inflammopharmacology. 2017 Apr ;25(2):203-210. Epub 2017 Feb 11. PMID: 28190128
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2017
Study Type : Human In Vitro, Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
Additional Keywords : DNA Methylation
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Ultraviolet blood irradiation should be studied for the treatment of other infectious diseases for which there are few treatment options.Jul 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Int J Infect Dis. 2015 Aug ;37:58-63. Epub 2015 Jun 17. PMID: 26092299
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hepatitis C
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Ultraviolet irradiation of blood in combined treatment of traumatic endophthalmitisApr 30, 2001

Pubmed Data : Vestn Oftalmol. 2001 May-Jun;117(3):29-31. PMID: 11521432
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Endophthalmitis
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Ultraviolet irradiation of the blood has shown the method to be simple, available and highly clinically effective.Dec 31, 1986

Pubmed Data : Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1987 Jan ;138(1):66-7. PMID: 3590539
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 1986
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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Ultraviolet irradiation of the blood in the intensive treatment of acute exogenous poisoning.Jun 30, 1989

Pubmed Data : Anesteziol Reanimatol. 1989 Jul-Aug(4):31-5. PMID: 2817495
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 1989
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Chemical Poisoning
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction, Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
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UVC technology implementation was associated with a 44% reduction in viral infection incidence among pediatric patients in a long-term care facility.May 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Am J Infect Control. 2018 Jun ;46(6):720-722. Epub 2018 Mar 14. PMID: 29550083
Article Published Date : May 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Disinfectants
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction, Ultraviolet C
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Vitiligo treated with combined piperine-based topical treatment and narrowband ultraviolet B therapyFeb 24, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 Feb 25 ;14(5). Epub 2024 Feb 25. PMID: 38472966
Article Published Date : Feb 24, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Piperine
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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Fluorescent light energy is capable of enhancing collagen production, modulating cutaneous inflammation,Apr 30, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2019 May ;12(5):E61-E68. Epub 2019 May 1. PMID: 31320979
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2019
Study Type : Human In Vitro
Additional Links
Diseases : Acne, Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Fluorescent light energy combined with systemic isotretinoin: A 52-week follow-up evaluating efficacy and safety in treatment of moderate-severe acne.Mar 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Clin Case Rep. 2021 Apr ;9(4):2057-2068. Epub 2021 Feb 20. PMID: 33936640
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2021
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Acne
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Fluorescent light energy: A new therapeutic approach to effectively treating acne conglobata and hidradenitis suppurativa.Aug 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Clin Case Rep. 2019 Sep ;7(9):1769-1772. Epub 2019 Aug 10. PMID: 31534746
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2019
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Acne, Cysts, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Fluorescent light energy: Treating rosacea subtypes 1, 2, and 3.Nov 30, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Clin Case Rep. 2018 Dec ;6(12):2385-2390. Epub 2018 Oct 25. PMID: 30564333
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2018
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Rosacea
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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Blue light inhibits lung metastasis of melanoma cells in mice. Dec 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Med. 2002 Dec;10(6):701-5. PMID: 12429995
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2002
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Lung Cancer, Malignant Melanoma, Pulmonary Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Antimetastatic
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Curcumin in combination with visible light inhibits tumor growth in a xenograft tumor model.Mar 15, 2009

Pubmed Data : Int J Cancer. 2009 Mar 15;124(6):1422-8. PMID: 19035461
Article Published Date : Mar 15, 2009
Study Type : Transgenic Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin
Diseases : Epithelial Neoplasms: Malignant
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antiproliferative , Apoptotic
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Daytime blue light enhances the nighttime circadian melatonin inhibition of human prostate cancer growth.Dec 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Comp Med. 2015 ;65(6):473-85. PMID: 26678364
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Melatonin
Diseases : Prostate Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative
[+]

Far-UVC light might be a convenient approach to prevent transmission of drug-resistant infectious agents in the clinical setting.Dec 31, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2018 ;13(2):e0192053. Epub 2018 Feb 21. PMID: 29466457
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Staphylococcus aureus: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA)
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet C
[+]

Hypericin, a compound found within St. John's wort, in combination with photodynamic therapy induces cell death in nasopharyngeal cancer. Nov 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Int J Oncol. 2003 Nov;23(5):1401-5. PMID: 14532982
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : St. Johns Wort
Diseases : Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Tumor, Antioxidants, Apoptotic
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy
[+]

Milk thistle sprouts have significant antioxidant value which increases with light exposure. Sep 05, 2005

Pubmed Data : Br J Cancer. 2005 Sep 5;93(5):590-6. PMID: 17852500
Article Published Date : Sep 05, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flavonoids, Milk Thistle, Polyphenols, Sprouts
Diseases : Oxidative Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
[+]

Monotherapy with oligonol showed a superior anti-inflammatory efficacy as compared to quantum light and acupuncture monotherapies.Dec 31, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015 ;2015:687196. Epub 2015 May 3. PMID: 26064171
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lychee
Diseases : Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Acupuncture, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, light therapy, Lychee, Natural Substance Synergy
[+]

Near-infrared light prevents the neurotoxic effects of rotenone and may be used in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders associated with mitochondrial dysfunction.Dec 10, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Neurosci. 2008 Dec 10;28(50):13511-21. PMID: 19074024
Article Published Date : Dec 10, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Mitochondrial Dysfunction , Neurodegenerative Diseases, Optic Nerve Diseases, Optical Neuropathy
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
[+]

Short-range ultraviolet irradiation with LED device effectively increases serum levels of 25(OH)D.Oct 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Photochem Photobiol B. 2016 Nov ;164:256-263. Epub 2016 Sep 29. PMID: 27710873
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Therapy, Light Therapy
[+]

These findings provide strong support for the promising therapeutic effect of photobiomodulation on neuronal repair following ischemic stroke.Oct 18, 2017

Pubmed Data : Exp Neurol. 2017 Oct 19. Epub 2017 Oct 19. PMID: 29056360
Article Published Date : Oct 18, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Stroke: Ischemic
Therapeutic Actions : Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Therapy, Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Neurogenesis
[+]

These results suggested that UVA eye irradiation exerts major effects on AOM + DSS-induced colon carcinoma.Feb 28, 2017

Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2017 Mar ;33(2):84-91. Epub 2017 Jan 19. PMID: 28039905
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
[+]

Ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation affects free radicals and antioxidase after rabbit spinal cord injury.Oct 31, 2000

Pubmed Data : Chin Med J (Engl). 2000 Nov ;113(11):991-5. PMID: 11776133
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2000
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Spinal Cord Injuries
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Oxygen Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
[+]

Ultraviolet irradiation of blood prevents transfusion-induced sensitization and marrow graft rejection.Jan 31, 1986

Pubmed Data : Blood. 1986 Feb ;67(2):537-9. PMID: 3510683
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 1986
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Bone Marrow Transplantation
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction, Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
[+]

UVB exposure prevents atherosclerosis by regulating immune-inflammatory responses.Dec 31, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2017 01 ;37(1):66-74. Epub 2016 Oct 20. PMID: 27765767
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-atherogenic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
[+]

UVB-dependent expansion of regulatory T cells has beneficial effects on experimental abdominal aortic aneurysm.Aug 30, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Am Heart Assoc. 2017 Aug 31 ;6(9). Epub 2017 Aug 31. PMID: 28860231
Article Published Date : Aug 30, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aortic Aneurysm
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
[+]

A brief review of low-level light therapy in depression disorder.Dec 31, 2022

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Lasers Med Sci. 2023 ;14:e55. Epub 2023 Nov 11. PMID: 38028864
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2022
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
[+]

A number of complementary/alternative therapies may have therapeutic potential in treating postpartum depression. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Affect Disord. 2009 Jan;112(1-3):1-10. Epub 2008 Aug 8. PMID: 18692251
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : Folic Acid , Omega-3 Fatty Acids, SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
Diseases : Postpartum Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise, Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
[+]

A review of nonpharmacological treatments for post-stroke depression.May 29, 2017

Pubmed Data : Res Gerontol Nurs. 2017 May 30:1-14. Epub 2017 May 30. PMID: 28556875
Article Published Date : May 29, 2017
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression, Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure, Light Therapy, Magnet Therapy , Music
Additional Keywords : Acupressure, Depression, light therapy, Magnet Therapy, music, Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
[+]

Acne vulgaris and light-based therapies.May 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2015 Jun ;17(3):122-8. Epub 2014 Dec 23. PMID: 25415371
Article Published Date : May 31, 2015
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Acne
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation
[+]

Bright light therapy is potentially effective at improving both disordered-eating behavior and mood acutely, Oct 26, 2016

Pubmed Data : Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2016 Oct 27 ;18(5). Epub 2016 Aug 27. PMID: 27835724
Article Published Date : Oct 26, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Eating Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
[+]

Broad band light has skin rejuvenating properties.Aug 29, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Invest Dermatol. 2012 Aug 30. Epub 2012 Aug 30. PMID: 22931923
Article Published Date : Aug 29, 2012
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Aging Skin
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
[+]

Comparative in vitro study: examining 635 nm laser and 265 nm ultraviolet interaction with blood.May 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2019 Jun ;37(6):342-348. Epub 2019 Apr 8. PMID: 31188088
Article Published Date : May 31, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation
[+]

Controlled light exposure and intermittent fasting as treatment strategies for metabolic syndrome and gut microbiome dysregulation in night shift workers.Jan 29, 2023

Pubmed Data : Physiol Behav. 2023 Jan 30:114103. Epub 2023 Jan 30. PMID: 36731762
Article Published Date : Jan 29, 2023
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Dysbiosis, Metabolic Syndrome X
Therapeutic Actions : Fasting/Caloric Restriction, Light Therapy
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Shift Work
[+]

Curcumin has a phototoxic effect on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Feb 23, 2012

Pubmed Data : Lasers Med Sci. 2012 Feb 23. Epub 2012 Feb 23. PMID: 22358772
Article Published Date : Feb 23, 2012
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin
Diseases : MRSA
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
[+]

Green tea and red light contribute to skin rejuvenation. Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Dec;27(6):969-71. PMID: 19817517
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Green Tea, Tea
Diseases : Aging Skin
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Light Therapy: Colored , Light Therapy: Red Colored
[+]

Harnessing the four elements for mental health.Dec 31, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Front Psychiatry. 2019 ;10:256. Epub 2019 Apr 24. PMID: 31105604
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety, Psychiatric Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise: Green , Horticultural Therapy (Gardening), Light Therapy, Sauna Therapy, Shinrin-yoku (taking in the atmosphere of the forest), Yoga, Yogic Breathing
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Inactivation of Ebola virus and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in platelet concentrates and plasma by ultraviolet C light.May 05, 2018

Pubmed Data : Transfusion. 2018 May 6. Epub 2018 May 6. PMID: 29732571
Article Published Date : May 05, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Coronaviridae Infections, Ebola
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet C
[+]

Indole-3-carbinol enhances ultraviolet B-induced programmed cell death by sensitizing human melanoma cells.Nov 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Cell Mol Life Sci. 2006 Nov;63(22):2661-8. PMID: 17086378
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Indole-3-Carbinol
Diseases : Melanoma
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic
[+]

Keratinocyte and Fibroblast Wound Healing In Vitro Is Repressed by Non-Optimal Conditions but the reparative potential can be improved by water-filtered Infrared ANov 29, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Biomedicines. 2021 Nov 30 ;9(12). Epub 2021 Nov 30. PMID: 34944618
Article Published Date : Nov 29, 2021
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Wound Healing
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
[+]

Light treatment improves on the isoflavone content of germinated soybean seeds.May 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Exp Neurol. 2007 May;205(1):145-53. Epub 2007 Feb 12. PMID: 18841981
Article Published Date : May 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Isoflavones, Sprouts
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
[+]

Lightening up Light Therapy: Activation of Retrograde Signaling Pathway by Photobiomodulation.Oct 31, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Biomol Ther (Seoul). 2014 Nov ;22(6):491-6. Epub 2014 Nov 30. PMID: 25489415
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2014
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : EZ Water
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Photobiomodulation
[+]

Pathogen-reduced platelets with amotosalen and UVA light can be used as a measure to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease.Sep 30, 2017

Pubmed Data : Vox Sang. 2017 Oct ;112(7):607-613. Epub 2017 Aug 18. PMID: 28833219
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2017
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Graft vs Host Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
[+]

Pre-harvest UV-C could be used for enhancing the polyphenol content of strawberries.Nov 21, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2017 Nov 22 ;65(46):9970-9979. Epub 2017 Nov 8. PMID: 29091440
Article Published Date : Nov 21, 2017
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Strawberry
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet C
[+]

Red light-emitting diode light illumination could be a therapeutic option and positively affect wound healing processes.Jan 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Dermatol Surg. 2015 Feb ;41(2):261-8. PMID: 25654197
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2015
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Wound Healing
Therapeutic Actions : Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Therapy, Light Therapy
[+]

Role of visible light on skin melanocytes.Aug 31, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Photochem Photobiol. 2021 Sep ;97(5):911-915. Epub 2021 May 27. PMID: 33987856
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2021
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Hyperpigmentation
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
[+]

Sunlight exposure and vitamin D may reduce the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Cancer Invest. 2009 Nov;27(9):942-51. PMID: 19832043
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Lymphoma: Non-Hodgkin
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
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The anti-HIV-1 activity of hypercin (St. John's wort) is dependent on activation through visible light. Feb 01, 1993

Pubmed Data : Antiviral Res. 1993 Feb;20(2):173-8. PMID: 8460933
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1993
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : St. Johns Wort
Diseases : HIV Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
[+]

Therapeutic effect of ultraviolet irradiation of autologous blood in early period of acute radiation sickness.Feb 28, 1999

Pubmed Data : Radiats Biol Radioecol. 1999 Mar-Jun;39(2-3):287-92. PMID: 10366956
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 1999
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Radiation Induced Illness
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Radioprotective
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
[+]

This in vitro study demonstrated that violet-blue light has the capacity to inhibit S. mutans biofilm formation. Aug 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Curr Microbiol. 2016 Sep ;73(3):426-33. Epub 2016 Aug 8. PMID: 27278805
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Dental Caries, Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords : Biofilm
[+]

Topical curcumin with visible light may have therapeutic value in skin cancer. Aug 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Invest Dermatol. 2007 Aug;127(8):1992-2000. Epub 2007 Apr 5. PMID: 17410200
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin
Diseases : Skin Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
[+]

Ultraviolet C irradiation: an alternative antimicrobial approach to localized infections?Jan 31, 2012

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2012 Feb ;10(2):185-95. PMID: 22339192
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2012
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Enterococcus Infections, Infection: Antibiotic Resistant, Staphylococcus aureus infection, Wound Healing
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
[+]

Ultraviolet C radiation can damage microbial DNA without unduly harming host DNA.Dec 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Curr Pharm Des. 2015 ;21(16):2109-21. PMID: 25760339
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Staphylococcal Infections, Staphylococcus aureus: Methicillin-resistant (MRSA)
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Photodynamic therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
[+]

Ultraviolet Irradiation of blood: "The cure that time forgot"?Dec 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Adv Exp Med Biol. 2017 ;996:295-309. PMID: 29124710
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Asthma, Pneumonia, Poliomyelitis, Sepsis, Tuberculosis
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
[+]

Ultraviolet-A1 irradiation therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus.Sep 30, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Lupus. 2017 Oct ;26(12):1239-1251. Epub 2017 May 8. PMID: 28480786
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight exposure
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Use of ultraviolet blood irradiation against viral infections. Mar 31, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2021 Apr ;60(2):259-270. Epub 2020 Oct 7. PMID: 33026601
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2021
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection, Ebola, HIV Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation
[+]

UV-C irradiation as a management tool for Tetranychus urticae on strawberries.Apr 23, 2018

Pubmed Data : Pest Manag Sci. 2018 Apr 24. Epub 2018 Apr 24. PMID: 29688599
Article Published Date : Apr 23, 2018
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Strawberry
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet C
[+]

UV-C treatment can increase the antioxidant activity in fresh-cut red cabbage in storage.Jul 11, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2017 Jul 12 ;7(1):5232. Epub 2017 Jul 12. PMID: 28701702
Article Published Date : Jul 11, 2017
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Anthocyanins, Red Cabbage
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy
Additional Keywords : Ultraviolet C
[+]

UVA radiation, visible light, and infrared light can be used to target Propionibacterium acnes for the treatment of acne.Mar 31, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Ann Dermatol. 2015 Apr ;27(2):163-70. Epub 2015 Mar 24. PMID: 25834355
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2015
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Acne
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Light Therapy: Red Colored, Photobiomodulation
[+]

Visible light. Part I: Properties and cutaneous effects of visible light.Apr 30, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 May ;84(5):1219-1231. Epub 2021 Feb 25. PMID: 33640508
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2021
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Acne, Dermatitis
Therapeutic Actions : Laser Treatment , Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antimicrobial

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