Ten Lectures on Basic Science of Laser Phototherapy

Preface Lecture 1. Introductory remarks. Where we are and whither we move?...................... 1.1. Laser biostimulation appeared to be a photobiological phenomenon. Does this finding have a broader biological meaning? .............................. 1.2. Perspective developing areas of laser phototherapy........................... 1.2.1. Irradiation reverses the toxic effects of neurotoxins and retinotoxins........................................................................ 1.2.2. Promotion of functional recovery of injured peripheral nerves and spinal cord.................................................................. 1.2.3. Light therapy in case of stroke, acute myocardial infarction and coronary angioplasty...................................................... 1.2.4. Stimulation of proliferation of satellite (stem) cells.................... 1.2.5. Laser therapy for prevention and treatment of oral mucositis induced by chemotherapy................................................ 1.2.6. Possible stimulation of fertilization (light action on spermatocytes) 1.2.7. Biotechnology............................................................... 1.2.8. Blood irradiation............................................................ 1.2.9. Antagonizing effect of light on the myotoxic and/or muscle damaging activity of viper snake venom.............................. 1.2.10. Old knowledge revisited with the same conclusions............... Lecture 1– Key Points ..................................................................