[–] BrazilianRider ago
The 390-420 nm spectral width of the 405-nm superluminous diode (SLD) source may raise safety concerns in clinical practice, because of the trace of ultraviolet (UV) light within the spectrum.
This causes some concern, because as we all know the hard part is killing the bacteria/cancer in vivo... It's easy to kill an individual colony, just dump bleach on it.
However, the last sentence gives us some hope. If the 470 nm range is proven to be a safe, effective option, it might catch on and help a lot of people :)
[–] macredsmile [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
People who grow "smoke" have been working under these lights for decades. The manufactures of these bulbs don't have a history of cancer litigation. This is a mature technology which could be used for a medicial use.
[–] macredsmile [S] ago (edited ago)
Future costs of superbugs without new treatment methods. http://www.wired.com/2014/12/oneill-rpt-amr/
[–] macredsmile [S] ago (edited ago)
Active ingredient of topical used in this MRSA combination treatment. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzethonium_chloride
[–] macredsmile [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19196103