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Shepherd University has introduced Photobiomodulation to their advanced practice nurses and faculty members

Posted on 1 February 2018 by Ian

Dr. Robert Bowen, left, describes PBM therapy while James Carroll, founder and CEO of THOR Photomedicine demonstrates how the therapy works on Barbara Sherman’s neck during an interactive training course Wednesday, at Shepherd University.

Shepherd University in partnership with the Photobiomodulation Therapy Foundation, announced its new health education initiative Wednesday during a day-long workshop, which introduced PBM, or photobiomodulation, to Shepherd’s advanced practice nurses and faculty members. It is considered the first step in bringing the application of light-based treatments into the nursing curriculum.

“PBM is important to West Virginians,” said Dr. Sharon Mailey, acting dean for and chair of the Department of Nursing Education, in a press release. “Our state leads the nation in opioid overdose deaths. PBM’s effectiveness in treating pain can create a viable alternative treatment that will help reduce dependence on addictive and dangerous medications.”

Read the full article on shepherd.edu

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THOR in the news at Shepherd University

Posted on 31 January 2018 by Ian

Shepherd University announces new strategic health education initiative.

Shepherd University and the PBM Foundation will tackle healing in a different way, by bringing the science and application of light-based treatments into their curriculum.

Read the full article and watch the video on localdvm.com

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LumiThera Named Most Innovative And Promising Medtech & E-Health Company At Biovision 2017

Posted on 18 April 2017 by James Carroll

The LT-300 LED ophthalmologic instrument station provides a multi-wavelength approach to treating ocular disease.LumiThera® Inc., a clinical stage medical device company focused on delivering non-invasive Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapies for ocular disorders and disease, today announced it has been awarded the prestigious “MOST INNOVATIVE AND PROMISING MEDTECH & E-HEALTH COMPANY” during Biovision 2017 in Lyon, France.

This is great news for patients suffering from dry AMD who have no other treatment alternatives!

Read the full press release:
LumiThera Named Most Innovative And Promising Medtech & E-Health Company At Biovision 2017

Disclosure: I am an investor in Lumithera a) because it successfully treats an unmet medical need, (dry AMD) b) I think it will be the first billion dollar photobiomodulation company.

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Annette Quinn – Oral Mucositis Academy of Laser Dentistry 2016

Posted on 13 October 2016 by Ian

Annette Quinn, RN, MSN speaking at Academy of Laser Dentistry about how Photobiomodulation Therapy reduces oral mucositis.

PHOTOBIOMODULATION / LLLT IS HELPFUL FOR:

  • Oral mucositis
  • Hyposalivation and xerostomia
  • Lymphoedema

OTHER EMERGING APPLICATIONS

  • Radiation dermatitis
  • BRONJ
  • Dysphagia
  • Trismus
  • Fibrosis
  • Pain control

Read more: https://www.thorlaser.com/oralmucositis/

View current photobiomodulation therapy training dates in your location.

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James Carroll SPIE 2016 interview

Posted on 23 March 2016 by Ian

The LLLT / PBM world according to James Carroll, CEO of THORLaser

Read more about How Photobiomodulation (PBM Therapy) works.

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NICE to see you

Posted on 23 November 2013 by James Carroll

The good news is I received an invite from NICE to go see them.

NICE are the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Their guidance helps British health professionals deliver the optimal care based on the best available evidence. It seems they like what we do and want me go show them LLLT. Watch this space.  8-)

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FDA Future trends survey forecasts photonic products by 2018

Posted on 11 March 2011 by James Carroll

The survey not very specific and just refers to “optical therapeutic devices” and “photonic products” in it’s list of “significantly innovative technology areas likely by 2018”

FDA significantly innovative technology areas likely by 2018

FDA significantly innovative technology areas likely by 2018

full paper available here http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHReports/UCM238527.pdf

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