Laser therapy is an effective treatment for low back pain. It works by stimulating cells through photons which promotes healing. Key factors for successful laser therapy include sufficient power for deep tissue penetration, proper dosage which depends on factors like wavelength and tissue depth, and an infrared wavelength between 790-970 nm for deeper penetration. Clinical studies show class IV deep tissue lasers providing drug-free and surgery-free pain relief for low back pain.
Educational seminar presenting the facts of High Power Laser Medicine and how it is used to stop pain—without surgery and without drugs. Property of AvicennaLaser.com.
BEDSORE (SOFT TISSUE CHRONIC WOUND) HEALING- By
Low Level Laser Therapy:
LED ( Ga-Al-As, 660) on Soft Tissue Healing: Review, Mechanism and A case report (Research Paper) -
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Theralase Technologies Inc., founded in 1995, designs, develops, manufactures and markets patented, superpulsed laser technology utilized in biostimulation and biodestruction applications. Theralase technology is safe and effective in treating pain, inflammation and for tissue regeneration of neural muscular skeletal conditions and wound healing. As well, these applications extend to the care of animals by veterinarians. Theralase complies with FDA, Health Canada, CE, ISO-13485 and CSA-601 regulatory approvals to ensure efficacy, safety and quality in manufacture. Theralase is currently developing patented Photo Dynamic Compounds (PDCs) that are able to target and destroy cancers, bacteria and viruses when light activated by Theralase’s proprietary and patented laser technology.
Theralase Technologies Inc. founded in 1995, designs, develops, manufactures and markets patented, superpulsed laser technology utilized in biostimulation and biodestruction applications. The technology is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic pain, neural muscular-skeletal conditions and wound healing. When combined with its patented, light-sensitive Photo Dynamic Compounds, Theralase laser technology is able to specifically target and destroy cancers, bacteria, viruses as well as microbial pathogens associated with food contamination. For further information please visit www.theralase.com,
Educational seminar presenting the facts of High Power Laser Medicine and how it is used to stop pain—without surgery and without drugs. Property of AvicennaLaser.com.
BEDSORE (SOFT TISSUE CHRONIC WOUND) HEALING- By
Low Level Laser Therapy:
LED ( Ga-Al-As, 660) on Soft Tissue Healing: Review, Mechanism and A case report (Research Paper) -
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Theralase Technologies Inc., founded in 1995, designs, develops, manufactures and markets patented, superpulsed laser technology utilized in biostimulation and biodestruction applications. Theralase technology is safe and effective in treating pain, inflammation and for tissue regeneration of neural muscular skeletal conditions and wound healing. As well, these applications extend to the care of animals by veterinarians. Theralase complies with FDA, Health Canada, CE, ISO-13485 and CSA-601 regulatory approvals to ensure efficacy, safety and quality in manufacture. Theralase is currently developing patented Photo Dynamic Compounds (PDCs) that are able to target and destroy cancers, bacteria and viruses when light activated by Theralase’s proprietary and patented laser technology.
Theralase Technologies Inc. founded in 1995, designs, develops, manufactures and markets patented, superpulsed laser technology utilized in biostimulation and biodestruction applications. The technology is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic pain, neural muscular-skeletal conditions and wound healing. When combined with its patented, light-sensitive Photo Dynamic Compounds, Theralase laser technology is able to specifically target and destroy cancers, bacteria, viruses as well as microbial pathogens associated with food contamination. For further information please visit www.theralase.com,
A friend of mine recently told me her dermatologist was using Laser Light Therapy to successfully treat her eczema. I wasn’t surprised. With its time-efficiency and broad range of applications, Laser Light Therapy is one of the most popular treatment modalities in physical therapy. Physical therapists use laser light therapy to great effect with a multitude of diagnoses including arthritis, neuropathy, muscle strains, fractures, pain reduction and TMJ.
A New Approach for Adipose Tissue Treatment and Body Contouring Using Radiofr...Joachim Peter
http://www.icosmed.de
Malcolm Paul and Robert Stephen Mulholland
Abstract A new liposuction technology for adipocyte
lipolysis and uniform three-dimensional tissue heating and
contraction is presented. The technology is based on bipolar
radiofrequency energy applied to the subcutaneous adipose
tissue and subdermal skin surface. Preliminary clinical
results, thermal monitoring, and histologic biopsies of the
treated tissue demonstrate rapid preaspiration liquefaction of
adipose tissue, coagulation of subcutaneous blood vessels,
and uniform sustained heating of tissue.
It describes relationship between radiation dose and the fraction of cells that “survive” that dose.
This is mainly used to assess biological effectiveness of radiation.
To understand it better, we need to know about a few basic things e.g.
Cell Death
Estimation of Survival / Plating Efficiency
Nature of Cell killing etc.
A cell survival curve is the relationship between the fraction of cells retaining their reproductive integrity and absorbed dose.
Conventionally, surviving fraction on a logarithmic scale is plotted on the Y-axis, the dose is on the X-axis . The shape of the survival curve is important.
The cell-survival curve for densely ionizing radiations (α-particles and low-energy neutrons) is a straight line on a log-linear plot, that is survival is an exponential function of dose.
The cell-survival curve for sparsely ionizing radiations (X-rays, gamma-rays has an initial slope, followed by a shoulder after which it tends to straighten again at higher doses.
A friend of mine recently told me her dermatologist was using Laser Light Therapy to successfully treat her eczema. I wasn’t surprised. With its time-efficiency and broad range of applications, Laser Light Therapy is one of the most popular treatment modalities in physical therapy. Physical therapists use laser light therapy to great effect with a multitude of diagnoses including arthritis, neuropathy, muscle strains, fractures, pain reduction and TMJ.
A New Approach for Adipose Tissue Treatment and Body Contouring Using Radiofr...Joachim Peter
http://www.icosmed.de
Malcolm Paul and Robert Stephen Mulholland
Abstract A new liposuction technology for adipocyte
lipolysis and uniform three-dimensional tissue heating and
contraction is presented. The technology is based on bipolar
radiofrequency energy applied to the subcutaneous adipose
tissue and subdermal skin surface. Preliminary clinical
results, thermal monitoring, and histologic biopsies of the
treated tissue demonstrate rapid preaspiration liquefaction of
adipose tissue, coagulation of subcutaneous blood vessels,
and uniform sustained heating of tissue.
It describes relationship between radiation dose and the fraction of cells that “survive” that dose.
This is mainly used to assess biological effectiveness of radiation.
To understand it better, we need to know about a few basic things e.g.
Cell Death
Estimation of Survival / Plating Efficiency
Nature of Cell killing etc.
A cell survival curve is the relationship between the fraction of cells retaining their reproductive integrity and absorbed dose.
Conventionally, surviving fraction on a logarithmic scale is plotted on the Y-axis, the dose is on the X-axis . The shape of the survival curve is important.
The cell-survival curve for densely ionizing radiations (α-particles and low-energy neutrons) is a straight line on a log-linear plot, that is survival is an exponential function of dose.
The cell-survival curve for sparsely ionizing radiations (X-rays, gamma-rays has an initial slope, followed by a shoulder after which it tends to straighten again at higher doses.
LASER - Presentation on Laser in Electrotherapy ZaherRahat1
L.A.S.E.R stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser Therapy involves applying low intensity laser light to relieve pain following damage to soft tissue. Laser therapy facilitates tissue repair and restores normal cell function.
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a fast growing field of medicine recognized by every major industrialized nation in the world, offering painless, non-invasive and highly effective drug-free solutions. Able to treat a plethora of neural muscular skeletal conditions, LLLT is often the only solution that is available to the highly trained practitioner to control disease when conventional therapies have come up lacking.
Cover slide to my upcoming Webinar June 20th for Equinox Master Level 4 Trainers. DOne via Strength and Conditioning Webinars. Gonna be a good one. I will post more after webinar.
Copy of a Basic Food Ladder System I supply people for guidelines. Then I progress to hormone optimization via nutrient timing, combination and dominant metabolic hormone type.
Very nice summary of Adrenal Stress information from Metametrix. Good read. I check the adrenals on all of my clients. I suffered from this condition, so I know it personally.
Dr. Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA presentation for the Association of NJ Chiropractors on Plantar Fasciitis. Using movement and laser therapy as treatment.
New Drug Discovery and Development .....NEHA GUPTA
The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
Acute scrotum is a general term referring to an emergency condition affecting the contents or the wall of the scrotum.
There are a number of conditions that present acutely, predominantly with pain and/or swelling
A careful and detailed history and examination, and in some cases, investigations allow differentiation between these diagnoses. A prompt diagnosis is essential as the patient may require urgent surgical intervention
Testicular torsion refers to twisting of the spermatic cord, causing ischaemia of the testicle.
Testicular torsion results from inadequate fixation of the testis to the tunica vaginalis producing ischemia from reduced arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction.
The prevalence of testicular torsion in adult patients hospitalized with acute scrotal pain is approximately 25 to 50 percent
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
2. [LASER THERAPY]
The Light Answer decreased treatment times. Lasers are clas-
sified by power. Class III “cold lasers” are at
maximum power output of 500mw from a
single-laser source. Class IV lasers are any-
eficial inventions used in mod- thing over 500mw.
ern society. In 1967, Dr. Endre You cannot make up for insufficient power
Mester, a professor of surgery by increasing treatment time. Depth of tis-
in Hungary, performed a revo- sue penetration will not increase with more
lutionary series of experiments application time if you have insufficient
that first documented the heal- power. Positive results require more than
ing effect of lasers. Therapy increasing time. Sixty-five percent of laser
lasers have been used and energy is absorbed in the skin and subcuta-
researched in Europe for more neous tissue layers with the following having
than 30 years. The U.S. Food a high affinity for absorption: hemoglobin in
and Drug Administration (FDA) blood; melanin in skin, hair, moles, and oth-
approved the first low-level ers; and water (present in all biological tis-
Class III laser (LLLT) in 2002 and sue). In order to overcome these factors, start
the first Class IV therapy laser in with large quantities of energy to reach the
2003. The most significant clini- deeper target cells and myofascial structures
cal and therapeutic difference with a required dose.
between Class IV lasers and
Class III is the Class IV can pro- Optimal Dosage
duce a primary biostimulative Dosage is the single most important param-
effect on deeper tissues while eter for a successful outcome in laser ther-
also producing substantial sec- apy. Too little or too much energy produces
ondary and tertiary effects.1 no effect. There is an “optimum window”
Laser therapy aims to photo- of therapeutic dosage. The matter of correct
biostimulate chemically dam- dosage is very complicated, since a number
aged cells. This therapy actually of factors must be taken into account, includ-
excites the kinetic energy within ing laser wavelength, power density, type
cells by transmitting healing of tissue, condition of tissue, acuteness or
energy known as photons. The chronicity of the problem, skin pigmentation,
skin absorbs these photons via treatment technique and depth of target tis-
a photo-chemical effect, not photo-thermal; sue.
Deep-tissue laser therapy therefore, it does not cause heat damage to The primary factors in laser therapy that
for low-back pain gets the tissues. determine dosage are power and time. While
Once photons reach the cells of the body, power is the amount of energy measured at
results By Perry Nickelston, DC they promote a cascade of cellular activities. It the source of the beam, dosage is the amount
can ignite the production of enzymes, stimu- of energy delivered to the skin and target tis-
M
ore than 80 percent of the US late mitochondria, increase vasodilation and sue. Dosage may also be referred to as energy
population will experience lymphatic drainage, synthesize ATP, and ele- density or fluence. Its unit of measure is the
some form of back pain over vate collagen formation substances to prevent Joule (J). Current industry dosage applica-
the course of their lifetime. the formation of scar tissues. This is a critical tion requires 1- 4 J/cm2 for superficial, and
These people want pain relief and are des- step in reducing long-term disabling chronic 4-10J/cm2 for deeper conditions.3 Therefore,
perate to improve their quality of life. A myofascial pain syndromes and joint hyper- a 50cm2 deep-tissue area may require up to
growing number of progressive health care mobility. Other formative cells are also posi- 750J for maximum effect.
providers are giving them relief by using tively influenced. One of laser therapy’s many
Class IV high-power deep-tissue laser ther- immune-enhancing effects is an increase in the Optimal Wavelength
apy. Unfortunately, there is a plethora of mis- number of macrophages.2 When determining Light characteristics are determined by its
information regarding laser therapy, such as how to apply laser therapy for back pain, there placement along the electromagnetic spec-
which type is best, how much to use (dos- are a few key factors to consider. trum. Wavelength is calculated in nanome-
age), treatment frequency and even proper ters (nm). The ideal range for therapeutic
diagnostic procedures. Laser Power lasers is along the invisible red (IR) spectrum
KYLE KIELINSKI
First theorized by Albert Einstein in 1916, Power affects penetration, dosage and treat- of 790-970 nm. IR beams penetrate deeper
and invented by Theodore Maiman in 1960, ment time. More power offers deeper pen- into the body for increased effects on cellular
the laser has become one of the most ben- etration, higher therapeutic dosages and tissue. Wavelengths in the visible red (VR)
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