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Method for performing phototherapy

US9504847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2010
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0644
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved method for performing phototherapy. The method comprises a step of applying a supplement to the patient before/after light treatment, which produces nitric oxide in the subject biological tissue to be treated. The nitric oxide serves as signaling molecules to cause vasodilatation and increase blood flow and micro-circulation in the biological tissue so as to enhance the effect and reduce the required treatment time of phototherapy.

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