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Exploring Benefits of Different Wavelengths of Light in Photobiomodulation

Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a noninvasive therapeutic modality that utilizes light within specific wavelengths to stimulate beneficial biological processes in living tissues.1 This article explores the benefits and penetration depths of three distinct wavelengths: 660 nanometers (nm), 850 nm and 1,050 nm. These wavelengths have unique properties and… Read More: Exploring Benefits of Different Wavelengths of Light in Photobiomodulation »

Aduhelm and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Potential Medicare Budget-Buster Puts A Blazing Light on Health Care Costs and Innovation

The FDA’s approval of the first therapy to treat Alzheimer’s Disease in over twenty years brought attention to a not-yet-convened debate of U.S. health care costs and spending, innovation, and return-on-the-investment (as well as “for whom” do the returns accrue). In my latest post for Medecision, I explore different angles on the Aduhelm and Alzheimer’s… Read More: Aduhelm and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Potential Medicare Budget-Buster Puts A… »

Shining new light on stepparent fairy-tale stereotype

Although the fairy tale of the wicked stepmother is a tale as old as time, the effects of blending children with their new stepfamilies may not be as grim as once thought. In fact, new research shows that stepchildren are not at a disadvantage compared to their peers from single-parent households and actually experience better… Read More: Shining new light on stepparent fairy-tale stereotype »