Changes in the EEG Spectrum and Subjective Characteristics of the General State after Stimulation with Variable Frequency Photic Stimuli with Two Types of Organization

Bondar, A. T.; Федотчев, А. И.; Pivovarova, O; Larionova, Alisa

doi:10.1023/b:hump.0000042604.75032.0d

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“…For example, in an application known as biostimulation or low-level light therapy (LLLT), low fluence levels using laser wavelengths that are weakly absorbed in tissue are applied continuously for several minutes modulate biological processes, such as promote regeneration of neural tissue (27,28). We further differentiate the 'optical stimulation' discussed here from experiments in which light is received and processed through the retina for the study of perception in the visual cortex (29)(30)(31). Additionally, laser evoked potentials (LEP's) of nociceptive signals in primary afferent receptors (32)(33)(34) or mechano-thermal skin receptors (35)(36)(37)(38) for studies involving pain or laser induced analgesia (39) are not related.…”

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Frontiers in optical stimulation of neural tissues: past, present, and future

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Optical Interactions With Tissue and Cells XIX

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Since lasers were first used in medicine and biomedical related research there have been a variety of documented effects following the irradiation of neural tissues. The first systematic studies to report the direct stimulatory effect of infrared light on neural tissues were performed by researchers at Vanderbilt University in the rat sciatic nerve. These initial studies demonstrated a set of associated advantages of standard stimulation methods, which lead to much excitement and anticipation from the neuroscience community and industry. The inception of this new field included a partnership between industry and academia to foster the development, not only of the applications but also a series of devices to support the research and ultimate commercialization of technology. Currently several institutions are actively utilizing this technique in various applications including in the cochlear and vestibular systems. As more researchers enter the field and new devices are developed we anticipate the number of applications will continue to grow. Some of the next steps will include the establishment of the safety and efficacy data to move this technique to clinical trials and human use.

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