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Highlights The gut microbiota plays a central role in immune regulation, inflammation, and brain function through the gut–brain axis. Intestinal dysbiosis contributes to neuroinflammation and increased blood–brain barrier permeability. Photobiomodulation...
Highlights Laser photobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive therapy that modulates cellular metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A clinical study conducted at UNISUL (Brazil) is investigating PBM effects on the gut–brain...
What a Preclinical Study Suggests About How It May Work Highlights: In a mouse model of inflammatory pain, Class 3B laser photobiomodulation (PBM) reduced pain sensitivity in a dose-dependent...
Highlights Safe at different settings: People tolerated all transcranial PBM settings well. Side effects like placebo: Reported side effects were about the same as the “fake” session. No changes in...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects communication, behavior, and social interaction in millions of children worldwide. While traditional therapies focus on behavioral and educational interventions, recent pilot studies suggest that light-based...
Highlights Depression is one of the most pressing mental health crises worldwide. In this context, Photobiomodulation (PBM) has emerged as a promising therapy. However, there is still no standardized protocol...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects more than 10 million people worldwide, causing tremor, stiffness, slowed movement, balance problems, and cognitive decline. While medications like levodopa can help manage these symptoms, their...
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of disability in older adults. Medications often provide only modest symptom relief and can have side effects, which is...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability and affects thousands of people every year. Even after the initial injury heals, many patients live with ongoing memory problems,...
Arthritis—especially osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—is a major cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide. Conventional treatments often manage symptoms but may not target the underlying biological processes. This...