“Light” Patch for Alzheimer’s Therapy
April 19, 2011 | Terry Sharrer
Based on a theory that Alzheimer’s is a consequence of a deficient blood supply over time rather than an amyloid cascade, corporate researchers at Clarimedix, Inc. (Boulder, CO) have developed a light emitting flexible patch that adheres to the skin above the carotid artery. A light wavelength of specific duration (proprietary) triggers nitric oxide production in the artery which increases blood flow and brings about gene expression changes in the brain. Whether or not this follows the example of the theory that hyperacidity causes peptic ulcers, evidence-based results must tell. MORE