The effects of photobiomodulation on the improvement of sperm parameters: A review study
In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature, specifically examining the mechanisms of action of PBM has been presented. Our objective was to enhance knowledge in the field of laser light therapy in order to promote the usage of irradiation in clinical settings in a more effective way. Within the realm of reproductive science, the utilization of PBM has been employed to enhance the metabolic processes, motility, and viability of spermatozoa. This is attributed to its advantageous effects on mitochondria, resulting in the activation of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and subsequent synthesis of ATP...
Source: Photochemistry and Photobiology - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ali Parvin,
Gisou Erabi,
Mohammad Reza Saboohi Tasooji,
Sonia Sadeghpour,
Hassan Mellatyar,
Sahar Rezaei Arablouydareh,
Leila Navapour,
Mortaza Taheri‐Anganeh,
Hojat Ghasemnejad‐Berenji Tags: INVITED REVIEW Source Type: research
Bright light therapy versus physical exercise to prevent co-occurring depression in adolescents and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a multicentre, three-arm, randomised controlled, pilot phase-IIa trial
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2024 Apr 16. doi: 10.1007/s00406-024-01784-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDepression is common in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but preventive behavioural interventions are lacking. This randomised controlled, pilot phase-IIa trial aimed to study a physical exercise intervention (EI) and bright light therapy (BLT)-both implemented and monitored in an individual, naturalistic setting via a mobile health (m-health) system-for feasibility of trial design and interventions, and to estimate their effects on depressive symptoms in young people with ADHD. Two hundred seven p...
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - April 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jutta S Mayer Laura Kohlhas Jacek Stermann Juliane Medda Geva A Brandt Oliver Grimm Adam D Pawley Philip Asherson Judit Palacio Sanchez Vanesa Richarte Douwe Bergsma Elena D Koch Adri à Muntaner-Mas Ulrich W Ebner-Priemer Meinhard Kieser Wolfgang Retz Fr Source Type: research
Bright light therapy versus physical exercise to prevent co-occurring depression in adolescents and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a multicentre, three-arm, randomised controlled, pilot phase-IIa trial
AbstractDepression is common in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but preventive behavioural interventions are lacking. This randomised controlled, pilot phase-IIa trial aimed to study a physical exercise intervention (EI) and bright light therapy (BLT) —both implemented and monitored in an individual, naturalistic setting via a mobile health (m-health) system—for feasibility of trial design and interventions, and to estimate their effects on depressive symptoms in young people with ADHD. Two hundred seven participants aged 14–45 years were randomised to 10-week add-on intervention of either BLT (10,0...
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - April 16, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research
Effects of cognitive behavioural therapy and bright light therapy for insomnia in youths with eveningness: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Insomnia and eveningness are common and often comorbid conditions in youths. While cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has been suggested as a promising intervention, it remains unclear whether ... (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - April 9, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shirley Xin Li, Forrest Tin Wai Cheung, Ngan Yin Chan, Joey Wing Yan Chan, Jihui Zhang, Albert Martin Li, Colin A. Espie, Michael Gradisar and Yun-Kwok Wing Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
Comparison between three methods of diode laser 810 nm, photodynamic therapy with laser 660 nm, and hypochlorite solution for disinfection of pulp canal of primary teeth
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, to compare three disinfection methods of thedeciduous teeth canals without preparation of canals, sodium hypochlorite had greater efficiencyAll three groups of laser, photodynamic therapy, and sodium hypochlorite showed reductions ofE. faecalis bacterial colony compared to the control group. The reductive effects of CFU weregreater in the hypochlorite sodium group, followed by photodynamic and direct laser radiationgroups.Key Words:Enterococcus faecalis, low-level light therapy, methylene blue, photodynamictherapy, sodium hypochlorite (Source: Dental Research Journal)
Source: Dental Research Journal - April 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of Green Light Therapy on Pain-like Behavior and Inflammatory Markers in an Osteoarthritis Model in Rats
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain, with more women reporting knee OA-related pain and disability than men. Proinflammatory cytokines —namely tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and interleukin 6 (IL-6)—are key effectors of knee OA pathogenesis. Standard pain interventions for knee OA remain suboptimal. Green light therapy has recently emerged as a safe and accessible nonpharmacological pain inte rvention, reducing pain in fibromyalgia patients and headache frequency in chronic migraine patients. (Source: The Journal of Pain)
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 1, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: Laura Ventura, Renan Santo, Michael Keaser, Youping Zhang, Jin Ro, Joyce Da Silva Source Type: research
An Experimental Phototherapy Device for Studying the Effects of Blue Light on Patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon
Ann Biomed Eng. 2024 Mar 26. doi: 10.1007/s10439-024-03487-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRaynaud's phenomenon (RP) is a condition that causes decreased blood flow to areas perfused by small blood vessels (e.g., fingers, toes). In severe cases, ulceration, gangrene, and loss of fingers may occur. Most treatments focus on inducing vasorelaxation in affected areas by the way of pharmaceuticals. Recently, animal studies have shown that vasorelaxation can be induced by non-coherent blue light (wavelength ~ 430-460 nm) through the actions of melanopsin, a photoreceptive opsin protein encoded by the OPN4 gene. To study this ef...
Source: Annals of Biomedical Engineering - March 26, 2024 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Brett Levac James Kerber Emily Wagner Jerry A Molitor Steven S Saliterman Source Type: research
Effectiveness of biomedical interventions on the chronic stage of traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), in any form and severity, can pose risks for developing chronic symptoms that can profoundly hinder patients’ work/academic, social, and personal lives. In the past 3 decades, a multitude of pharmacological, stimulation, and exercise-based interventions have been proposed to ameliorate symptoms, memory impairment, mental fatigue, and/or sleep disturbances. However, most research is preliminary, thus limited influence on clinical practice. This review aims to systematically appraise the evidence derived from randomized controlled trials (RCT) regarding the effectiveness of pharmacological, st...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - March 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Effects of Combining Music Therapy, Light Therapy, and Chromotherapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pain Patients: A Pilot Study
Discussion. This open pilot study supports the idea that LineQuartz® has a place among complementary therapies dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain. However, these results need to be confirmed by a controlled study.PMID:38482043 | PMC:PMC10937082 | DOI:10.1155/2024/3006352 (Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 14, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Alcira Suarez Yannick Delgado Alain Servais Nicolas Verardi Delphine Durand Severine Litaneur Vincent Wyart Julien Nizard Jean-Paul Nguyen Source Type: research
Bright Light Therapy as Add-On to Inpatient Treatment in Youth With Moderate to Severe Depression
This randomized clinical trial evaluates bright light therapy vs treatment as usual for youth with depression. (Source: JAMA Psychiatry)
Source: JAMA Psychiatry - March 13, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Management of Acne in Pregnancy
AbstractAcne is one of the most common dermatological conditions to affect women of childbearing age, so it is important to consider the safety of long-term acne treatments on women who could become pregnant. In this review article, we clarify what management options are available to treat acne during pregnancy. Topical treatments, typically first-line for acne, such as azelaic acid, clindamycin, erythromycin, metronidazole, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, dapsone, and retinoids, were reviewed. Systemic treatments, such as zinc supplements, cephalexin, cefadroxil, amoxicillin, azithromycin, erythromycin, and corticostero...
Source: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology - March 7, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Light therapy glasses during night shift work: a field study
ConclusionIn the current study, BL glasses were not clearly superior to DRL glasses in ameliorating the negative side effects of night shift work. Despite some limitations, however, this field study showed high ecological validity and demonstrated the convenient use of an intervention that is easy to implement in a realistic workplace setting. (Source: Somnologie - Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin)
Source: Somnologie - Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin - March 1, 2024 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
