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SCIENTIFIC REFERENCE LIST

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  • M.Fenyö, J.Mandl and A.Falus: Opposite effect of linearly polarized light on biosynthesis of interleukin-6 in a human B lymphoid cell line and peripheral human monocytes. Cell Biology International, 2002, 26(3); 265-269.
  • T.Kubasova, M.Fenyö, Z.Somosy, L.Gazso and I.Kertesz: Investigations on biological effect of polarized light. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 1988, 48; 505-509.
  • P.Bolton, M.Dyson and S.Young: The effect of polarized light on the release of growth factors from the U-937 macrophage-like cell line. Laser Therapy, 1992, 2(3); 33-37.
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  • J.E.Roberts: Visible light induces changes in the immune response through an eye-brain mechanism (photoneuroimmunology), Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, B: Biology, 1995, 29(1); 3-15.

Wound Care

  • Abd Al-kader, A. M., Hassan, M. A., & Elsayed, H. G. (2015). Efficacy of polarized light in treatment of pressure ulcers. JMSCR, 3, 5800-5809.
  • Abd El-Rashid NA, Sanad DA, Ayoub HS, Elhenawy AN. Effect of orange polarized light on Metacarpophalyngeal range of motion in pediatric hand burn: a single blind randomized trial. Bioscience Res. 2019;16(3):2417–22.
  • Abd Elrashid, N. A., Sanad, D. A., Mahmoud, N. F., Hamada, H. A., Abdelmoety, A. M., & Kenawy, A. M. (2018). Effect of orange polarized light on post burn pediatric scar: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(10), 1227-1231.
  • Abd-Elhamed, T. G., Borhan, W. H., Abd-Alwahab, M. G., & Abd Elhameed, M. M. Polarized Light Therapy for Wounds: A Systematic Review. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine (October 2022), 93, 7600-7609.
  • Abdel-Mageed, S. M., Selim, A. O., Ghafar, M. A. A., & Ali, R. R. (2015). A Description of the Effect of Polarized Light as an Adjuvant Therapy on Wound Healing Process in Pediatrics. International Journal of Biophysics 2015, 5(1): 18-23.
  • Abdou WEM et al, Effect of Bioptron in Treating Cracked Nipples in Breast Feeding Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial, World Journal of Medical Sciences (2019) 16 (1): 35-40, 2019 ISSN 1817-3055
  • Ahmed, A. A. E. S. A., Abdel-Aziz, K. S., Ahmed, M., Awad, M., Mahmoud, A. H. A., & Ahmed, A. A. Effect Of Polarized Light Therapy On Incisional Pain After Cesarean Section. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7(10), 2020.
  • Aragona, S. E., Grassi, F. R., Nardi, G., Lotti, J., Mereghetti, G., Canavesi, E., ... & Lotti, T. (2017). Photobiomodulation with polarized light in the treatment of cutaneous and mucosal ulcerative lesions. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 31(2 Suppl. 2), 213-218.
  • Bahrami, H., Moharrami, A., Mirghaderi, P., & Mortazavi, S. M. J. (2023). Low-Level Laser and Light Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Postoperative Pain and Functional Outcomes: A Three-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial. Arthroplasty Today, 19, 101066.
  • Białożyt J., Materniak K., Kawecki M. 2018 Use of polarise lighting in support of treatment of pressure ulcers among patients after burns. Preliminary report. Dermatologia Estetyczna. vol.20, 1 (114)
  • Chen, B., Liu, Y., Liu, Y., & Xu, S. (2023). Distribution characteristics of pathogens in different stages of pressure ulcers and the therapeutic effect of linear polarized polychromatic light combined with silver sulfadiazine cream. Medicine, 102(42), e35772.
  • Colić, M. M., Vidojković, N., Jovanović, M., & Lazović, G. (2004). The use of polarized light in aesthetic surgery. Aesthetic plastic surgery, 28(5), 324-327.
  • Đurović, A., Marić, D., Brdareski, Z., Jevtić, M., & Đurđević, S. (2008). The effects of polarized light therapy in pressure ulcer healing. Vojnosanitetski pregled, 65(12), 906-912.
  • El Sayed, D. G. (2021). Hyperpolarized Light Therapy Versus Traditional Wound Care On Different Wound Types. NVEO-NATURAL VOLATILES & ESSENTIAL OILS Journal| NVEO, 15786-15795.
  • El-Deen, H. B., Fahmy, S. E. H. A. M., Ali, S. A., & El-Sayed, W. M. (2014). Polarized light versus light-emitting diode on healing of chronic diabetic foot ulcer. Romanian Journal of Biophysics, 24(2), 1-15.
  • Emam Mowafy, Z. M., Mostafa Ibrahim, I. S., Ibrahim, M. B., & Mohamed Mokhtar Elshahawy, A. M. (2021). Wound Surface Area and Colony Count of Various Modes of Phototherapy. Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 85(2).
  • Faraone, V., Denaro, L., Ruello, E. V., Scarmato, A., Vermiglio, G., & Ruggeri, P. A. (2008). Phototreatment of radiation-induced dermal injuries. Acta Medica Mediterranea, 24(2), 99-104.
  • Feehan J, Burrows SP, Cornelius L, Cook AM, Mikkelsen K, Apostolopoulos V, Husaric M, Kiatos D. Therapeutic applications of polarized light: Tissue healing and immunomodulatory effects. Maturitas. 2018 Oct;116:11-17. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.07.009. Epub 2018 Jul 19. PMID: 30244771.
  • INTSAR, S. W., ELATTAR, R. M., ASHRAF, E. E., & MOHAMED, B. B. (2021). Effect of Negative Pressure Therapy versus Polarized Light Therapy on Chronic Wound Healing. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 89(June), 655-660.
  • Iordanou, P., Baltopoulos, G., Giannakopoulou, M., Bellou, P., & Ktenas, E. (2002). Effect of polarized light in the healing process of pressure ulcers. International journal of nursing practice, 8(1), 49-55.
  • Jankovic, A. (2005). Physical therapy of venous ulcers: effects of electroionotherapy and polarized light. vascular diseases, 4, 5.
  • Janković, A., Binić, I., Vručinić, Z., Janković, D., Janković, I., & Jančić, S. (2010). Can you combine herbal therapy with physical agents in the treatment of venous leg ulcers?. Complementary Medicine Research, 17(5), 266-269.
  • Kymplova, J., Navrátil, L., & Knížek, J. (2003). Contribution of phototherapy to the treatment of episiotomies. Journal of clinical laser medicine & surgery, 21(1), 35-39.
  • M. Allam, N., Eladl, H. M., & Eid, M. M. (2022). Polarized Light Therapy in the Treatment of Wounds: A Review. The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 15347346221113991.
  • Makovskaya, DS, Apolikhina IA, Gorbunova EA, Saidiva AS, teterina Ta, Bychkova AE. [EN] Conservative treatments of decubitus ulcers in women with pelvin organ prolapse. Medical Opponent 2023; 2 (22):67-74
  • Medenica, L., & Lens, M. (2003). The use of polarised polychromatic non-coherent light alone as a therapy for venous leg ulceration. Journal of wound care, 12(1), 37-40.
  • Mohamed, E. A. E., Mohamed, M. A. E., & Ahmed, A. F. (2016). Effect of light therapy on episiotomy in postpartum women. International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research, 5(2), 9.
  • Mohamed, M. H., Selem, M. N., Mohamed, M. S., & Abd EL-Ghaffaar, H. A. (2019). Interleukin-6 response to shock wave therapy versus polarized light therapy in the treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers. Drug Invention Today, 11(11).
  • Monstrey S (2000) Wound Care. Hospital Healthcare Europe 2000; pp 55-57
  • Monstrey, S. J., Hoeksema, H., Saelens, H., Depuydt, K., Hamdi, M., Van Landuyt, K., & Blondeel, P. N. (2002). A conservative approach for deep dermal burn wounds using polarised-light therapy. British journal of plastic surgery, 55(5), 420-426.
  • Monstrey, S., Hoeksema, H., Depuydt, K., Van Maele, G. E. O. R. G. E. S., Van Landuyt, K., & Blondeel, P. (2002). The effect of polarized light on wound healing. European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 24(8), 377-382.
  • Mowafy, Z. M. E., Abdelrahman, S. M. E., Ali, K. M., & Ali, A. M. A. (2022). Low level laser therapy versus polarized light therapy on healing of foot burn. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S2), 13053–13063. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.8444
  • Nardi GM, Guerra F, Ndokaj A, Corridore D, Straker MA, Sportelli P, Di Giorgio R, Grassi FR, Grassi R, Ottolenghi L. Phototherapy and Tailored Brushing Method. Personalized Oral Care in Patients with Facial and Dental Trauma. A Report of a Case. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 May 11;9(5):561. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9050561. PMID: 34064547; PMCID: PMC8150812.
  • Nicolaou V, Stasinopoulos D, Lamnisos D. The Effectiveness of Polarized Light in Musculoskeletal, Skin Problems and Burns. 2020 - 10(2). AJBSR.MS.ID.001492. DOI: 10.34297/AJBSR.2020.10.001492.
  • Rutteman B, Borremans K, Beckers J, Devleeschouwer E, Lampmann S, Corthouts I, Verlinde P. Aeromonas wound infection in a healthy boy, and wound healing with polarized light. JMM Case Rep. 2017 Oct 16;4(10):e005118. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005118. PMID: 29188066; PMCID: PMC5692235.
  • Simic, A. (1999) Effects of PILER light therapy on wound healing in patients operated due to stomach carcinoma. 3 rd International Gastric Cancer Congress April 27 – 30, 1999 Korea, SEUL.
  • Simic, A. (2001, May). Importance of Bioptron light therapy in the treatment of surgical incisions. In Second Balkan Congress for PRAS and Bioptron Satellite Symposium, Belgrade, May (pp. 24-26).
  • Simic, A., Stojakov, D., Sabljak, P., Jekic, I., Bjelovic, M., & Pesko, P. (1999). Piler Light Therapy-Effect on Wound Healing in Esophagogastric Surgery. EUROPEAN SURGICAL RESEARCH, 31(1), 225-225.
  • Taha, M. M., El-Nagar, M. M., Elrefaey, B. H., Elkholy, R. M., Ali, O. I., Alkhamees, N., & Felaya, E. S. E. E. S. (2022). Effect of Polarized Light Therapy (Bioptron) on Wound Healing and Microbiota in Diabetic Foot Ulcer A Randomized Controlled Trial. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery.
  • Zakaria Emam Mowafy 2016_Pain and Fibrous Scarring Response to Polarized Light. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 2016,9(5),pp 144-150

SPORTS MEDICINE

  • Stasinopoulos D, Stasinopoulos I (2006) Comparison of effects of Cyriax physiother-apy, a supervised exercise programme and polarised polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron light) for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Clinical Rehabilitation 2006; 20: pp 12-23
  • Stasinopoulos  D,  Stasinopoulos  I,  Pantelis  M,  Stasinopoulou  K  (2009)  Comparing  the  effects  of  exercise  program  and  low-level  laser therapy  with  exercise  program  and  polarised  polychromatic  noncoherent  light  (BIOPTRON  light)  on  the  treatment  of  lateral  elbow  tendinopathy. Photomed laser surg 2009 Jun; 27(3): pp 513-520
  • Samoilova K.A., Zubanova O.I., Snopov S.A., Mukhuradze N.A., Mikhelson V.M. (1998) Single skin exposure to visible polarized light induces rapid  modification  of  entire  circulating  blood.  2.  Appearance  of  soluble  factors  restoring  proliferation  and  chromosome  structure  in X-damaged lymphocytes. – Proc. SPIE, 1998, 3569: 26-33.
  • Samoilova  KA,  Bogacheva  ON,  Obolenskaya  KD,  Blinova  MI,  Kalmykova  NV,  Kuz-minikh  EV  (2004)  Enhancement  of  the  blood  growth promoting activity after exposure of volunteers to visible and infrared polarized light. Part I: stimulation of human keratinocyte proliferation in vitro. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2004 Jan; 3(1): pp 96-101
  • Tamarova  ZA,    Limansky YP1,  Gulyar  SA.  (2009)  Antinociceptive  effects  of  color  polarized  light  in  animal  with  formalin  test.  Fiziol.  J.-2009.-V55, N§°3 – P.81-93
  • Wells J, Konrad P, Kao C, Jansen ED, Mahadevan-Jansen A. Pulsed laser versus electrical energy for peripheral nerve stimulation. J. Neurosci. Methods. Jul 2007. 163(2): 326–337.
  • Zlatkovic-Svenda MI, Leitner C, Biljana Lazovic BL , Petrovic DM. (2018) Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Sudeck Atrophy) Prevention  Possibility  and  Accelerated  Recovery  in  Patients  with  Distal  Radius  at  the  Typical  Site  Fracture  Using  Polarized,  Polychromatic  Light
  • Therapy. Photobiomodulation, Phototherapy, and Laser Surgery Volume 37, N4.

Pain

  • Abd El-Rashid NA, Sanad DA, Ayoub HS, Elhenawy AN. Effect of orange polarized light on Metacarpophalyngeal range of motion in pediatric hand burn: a single blind randomized trial. Bioscience Res. 2019;16(3):2417–22.
  • Abd Elrashid, N. A., Sanad, D. A., Mahmoud, N. F., Hamada, H. A., Abdelmoety, A. M., & Kenawy, A. M. (2018). Effect of orange polarized light on post burn pediatric scar: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(10), 1227-1231.
  • Abramovich, S. G., Drobyshev, V. A., Koneva, E. S., & Makhova, A. A. (2020). The efficacy of the comprehensive use of naphthalan and non-selective chromotherapy in the treatment of patients with gonarthrosis. Drug Research, 70(04), 170-173.
  • Antonic M The use of polychromatic polarized light BIOPTRON in physiotherapy. pp 2-5 (Unpublished)
  • Bahrami, H., Moharrami, A., Mirghaderi, P., & Mortazavi, S. M. J. (2023). Low-Level Laser and Light Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Postoperative Pain and Functional Outcomes: A Three-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial. Arthroplasty Today, 19, 101066.
  • Dimitrios S. Recommendations of Polarized Polychromatic Non-Coherent Light (Bioptron Light) in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions. Ann Physiother Occup Ther 2021, 4(1): 000191
  • Dimitrios, S. (2019). The Effectiveness of Polarized Polychromatic Non-Coherent (BIOPTRON) Light in the Management of Acute Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Case Report. (case report)
  • Dimitrios, S., & Stasinopoulos, L. (2017). Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy with polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron light): a preliminary, prospective, open clinical trial. Laser therapy, 26(4), 289-295.
  • Gallacchi G (1993) Comparative Study on the Efficacy and Tolerance of Two Different Light Therapy Devices (BIOPTRON Device and Philips Lamp) Used to Treat Patients Suffering From Localized pain States. (Unpublished)
  • Hass HL. Die Wirkungen des BIOPTRON-Lichtes in der Rheumatologie [The effect of BIOPTRON-light in rheumatology]. Krankenpfl J. 2000 Dec;38(11-12):396-7. German. PMID: 11272991. Rheumatology
  • Dimitrios S, Antonis C, Dimitrios L (2020) The Effectiveness of Polarized Polychromatic Noncoherent Light (Bioptron Light) In Patients with Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. A Clinical sTrial. J Phy Fit Treatment & Sports 7(5): 555-724.
  • Karadzic M, The Polarized Light at the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. (Unpublished)
  • M.F.Ballyzek, V.Vesovic-Potic, X.He, A.Johnston: Efficacy of polarized, polychromatic, non-coherent light in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal neck and shoulder pain. Unpublished material, BIOPTRON AG, Wollerau, Switzerland (2005)
  • Mihaylova, Mariyana & Ruseva, Zhenya & Filkova, Silvia. (2017). The effect of polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron) therapy on patients with lower back pain. Scripta Scientifica Salutis Publicae. 3. 23. 10.14748/sssp.v3i1.2165.
  • Nicolaou V, Stasinopoulos D, Lamnisos D. The Effectiveness of Polarized Light in Musculoskeletal, Skin Problems and Burns. 2020 - 10(2). AJBSR.MS.ID.001492. DOI: 10.34297/AJBSR.2020.10.001492.
  • Petrovic, D., Zlatkovic-Svenda, M., & Lazovic, B. (2018). Could the complex regional pain syndrome (Sudeck atrophy), emerged as a distal radius at the typical site fracture complication, be prevented by physical therapy?. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 61, e114. (Sudeck atrophy)
  • Raeissadat SA, Rayegani SM, Rezaei S, Sedighipour L, Bahrami MH, Eliaspour D, Karimzadeh A. The effect of polarized polychromatic noncoherent light (bioptron) therapy on patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. J Lasers Med Sci. 2014 Winter;5(1):39-46. PMID: 25606338; PMCID: PMC4290517. (No difference)
  • Shiryan, G. T., Amin, F. S., & Embaby, E. A. (2022). Effectiveness of polarized polychromatic light therapy on myofascial trigger points in chronic non-specific low back pain: a single blinded randomized controlled trial. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 27(1), 33.
  • Stasinopoulos, D. (2005). The use of polarized polychromatic non-coherent light as therapy for acute tennis elbow/lateral epicondylalgia: a pilot study. Photomedicine and Laser Therapy, 23(1), 66-69. (case series)
  • Stasinopoulos, D. (2020) The effectiveness of polarized polychromatic non-coherent (BIOPTRON) light in the management of acute Patellar Tendinopathy. A case report. ARC Journal of Clinical Case Reports. Volume 6, Issue 2, 2020, PP 10-13 ISSN No. (Online) 2455-9806 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2455-9806.0602002 (case report)
  • Stasinopoulos, D., & Stasinopoulos, I. (2006). Comparison of effects of Cyriax physiotherapy, a supervised exercise programme and polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (Bioptron light) for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 20(1), 12-23.
  • Stasinopoulos, D., Papadopoulos, C., Lamnisos, D., & Stasinopoulos, I. (2017). The use of Bioptron light (polarized, polychromatic, non-coherent) therapy for the treatment of acute ankle sprains. Disability and rehabilitation, 39(5), 450-457. (ankle sprain)
  • Stasinopoulos, D., Stasinopoulos, I., & Johnson, M. I. (2005). Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with polarized polychromatic noncoherent light (Bioptron light): a preliminary, prospective, open clinical trial. Photomedicine and Laser Therapy, 23(2), 225-228.
  • Stasinopoulos, D., Stasinopoulos, I., Pantelis, M., & Stasinopoulou, K. (2009). Comparing the effects of exercise program and low-level laser therapy with exercise program and polarized polychromatic non-coherent light (bioptron light) on the treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy. Photomedicine and laser surgery, 27(3), 513-520.
  • Taradaj, J. What Is the Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Level for Polarized Polychromatic Non-Coherent Light Applications? A Narrative Review. Physiotherapy Review, 25(1), 6-11.

Dermatological Disorders

  • Aronis E, Braziotis A, Kafouros K, Pagratis N, Papakostas TH, Venetsanos P (1992) The Action of Visible Polarized Light on Skin Diseases. Poster Presentation 1992; 25: (Case series, internal)
  • Begic-Rahic, J., & Vranic, S. (2010). The Application of Bioptron Light Therapy in Dermatology and Wound Healing. European Dermatology, 5.
  • Choi M, Kim JE, Cho KH, Lee JH. In vivo and in vitro analysis of low level light therapy: a useful therapeutic approach for sensitive skin. Lasers Med Sci. 2013 Nov;28(6):1573-9. doi: 10.1007/s10103-013-1281-x. Epub 2013 Feb 10. PMID: 23397274. (Acne vulgaris 5, contact dermatitis 9, Atopic dermatitis 2, Acne Rosacea 12)
  • El-Alfy, A. M. I., Mahran, H. G., Hamed, H. A. A., Abd El-Rashed, N. A., Abd El-khalek, W. O. A., & Bayoumi, M. B. I. (2023). Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy Versus Bioptron on Psoriasis. Journal of Advanced Zoology, 44(S3), 39-49.
  • Hass HL (1998) Therapeutic effects of the BIOPTRON light in cosmetic medicine. Acne vulgaris. Krankenpfl J 1998 Oct; 36(10): pp 394-395Monstrey S (2000) Wound Care. Hospital Healthcare Europe 2000; pp 55-57
  • Internal Report, Begic-Rahic 2005, Appliance of Bioptron Light Therapy (BLT) in the Dermatology, Our Experience. Dermatovenereology Clinic. Clinical Centte of the university of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Internal Report_AMA Laboratories 1991 Investigation into the effects of a new treatment product on acne.
  • Kolenko 2017 Light therapy in complex treatment of patiens with herpes zoster. National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomolets, Kiev, Ukraine
  • Leguina-Ruzzi, A., Raichura, K. R., Tonks, S. K., Kwabi, S., & Leitner, C. (2019). Treatment of non-atopic dermatitis with polarized UV-free polychromatic light: A case report. Clinics and practice, 9(3), 1161. (case report)
  • Mohamed, M. H., Tabia, A., & Selim, M. N. (2022). Ultrasonographic Response to Polarized Light Therapy in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. Egyptian Journal of Physical Therapy, 9(1), 21-28.
  • Nosseir, A. A., Hamed, H. A., Ali, Z. A., & Elwasefy, S. A. (2020). Polarized Light Therapy versus Betamethasone Phonophoresis in Treatment of Psoriasis.
  • Rutteman B, Borremans K, Beckers J, Devleeschouwer E, Lampmann S, Corthouts I, Verlinde P. Aeromonas wound infection in a healthy boy, and wound healing with polarized light. JMM Case Rep. 2017 Oct 16;4(10):e005118. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005118. PMID: 29188066; PMCID: PMC5692235.
  • Taha, M. M., El-Nagar, M. M., Elrefaey, B. H., Elkholy, R. M., Ali, O. I., Alkhamees, N., & Felaya, E. S. E. E. S. (2022). Effect of Polarized Light Therapy (Bioptron) on Wound Healing and Microbiota in Diabetic Foot Ulcer A Randomized Controlled Trial. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery.
  • Waked, I. S., & Abdelhamid, N. D. (2015). The efficacy of linear polychromatic noncoherent light (bioptron light) in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF, 4(5), 366-376.

Dentistry

  • Nardi, G. M., Grassi, R., Grassi, F. R., Aragona, S. E., Rapone, B., Della Vella, F., & Sabatini, S. (2019). Use of photobiomodulation induced by polarized polychromatic non-coherent light in the management of adult chronic periodontitis. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 33(1), 293-297.
  • Nardi, G. M., Mazur, M., Papa, G., Petruzzi, M., Grassi, F. R., & Grassi, R. (2022). Treatment of Peri-Implant Mucositis with Standard of Care and Bioptron Hyperlight Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), 5682.
  • Nemeth, L., Groselj, M., Golez, A., Arhar, A., Frangez, I., & Cankar, K. (2020). The impact of photobiomodulation of major salivary glands on caries risk. Lasers in Medical Science, 35(1), 193-203.
  • Petruzzi, M., Nardi, G. M., Cocco, F., Della Vella, F., Grassi, R., & Grassi, F. R. (2019). Polarized Polychromatic Noncoherent Light (Bioptron Light) as Adjunctive Treatment in Chronic Oral Mucosal Pain: A Pilot Study. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery, 37(4), 227-232.

Pediatrics

  • Abd El-Rashid NA, Sanad DA, Ayoub HS, Elhenawy AN. Effect of orange polarized light on Metacarpophalyngeal range of motion in pediatric hand burn: a single blind randomized trial. Bioscience Res. 2019;16(3):2417–22.
  • Abd Elrashid, N. A., Sanad, D. A., Mahmoud, N. F., Hamada, H. A., Abdelmoety, A. M., & Kenawy, A. M. (2018). Effect of orange polarized light on post burn pediatric scar: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(10), 1227-1231.
  • Abdel-Mageed, S. M., Selim, A. O., Ghafar, M. A. A., & Ali, R. R. (2015). A Description of the Effect of Polarized Light as an Adjuvant Therapy on Wound Healing Process in Pediatrics. International Journal of Biophysics 2015, 5(1): 18-23
  • Khan MA, Erdes SI (2009) Polychromatic Polarized Light in Prophylaxis and Treatment of Respiratory System Diseases in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrician’s Practice Moscow Dec 2009: pp 12-14
  • Khan MA, Erdes SI (2010) The Application of BIOPTRON Device Polychromatic Incoherent Polarized Light in Cases of Allergic Diseases in Children. Pediatrician’s Practice Moscow Mar 2010: pp 70-72
  • Marx A (2007) Amendment to the Clinical Evaluation of the BIOPTRON Light Therapy System, Version 01. BIOPTRON database 2007 (unpublished case reports). Includes 11 abstracts:
  • Rutteman B, Borremans K, Beckers J, Devleeschouwer E, Lampmann S, Corthouts I, Verlinde P. Aeromonas wound infection in a healthy boy, and wound healing with polarized light. JMM Case Rep. 2017 Oct 16;4(10):e005118. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005118. PMID: 29188066; PMCID: PMC5692235.

SAD

  • Avery DA, Kizer D, Bolte MA et al.: Bright light therapy of subsydromal seasonal affective disorders in the workplace: morning vs. afternoon exposure. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2001; 103:267 -274.
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