Low level light therapy for enhancement of neurologic function of a patient affected by Parkinson's disease
US8308784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a patient having neurologic function affected by Parkinson's disease is provided. The method includes providing a patient having neurologic function affected by Parkinson's disease. The method further includes delivering electromagnetic radiation noninvasively through the scalp and the skull of the patient to at least one portion of the brain of the patient. The light energy has a wavelength in the visible to near-infrared wavelength range, and the wavelength, power density, and amount of the light energy delivered to the at least one portion of the brain are sufficient to reduce the severity of symptoms of Parkinson's disease in the patient.
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