HIV/AIDS Therapy
Anti-nanobacteria phototherapy ameliorates HIV- and diabetes-related neuropathy
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, April 26th, 2004
"Peripheral neuropathy is a common condition in HIV-positive patients and is often experienced in diabetes mellitus," scientists in Germany explained. However, the "primary mechanism of the disease, which can considerably aggravate the patient's state, is unknown.
"The perineurium of patients with peripheral neuropathy is frequently enveloped by apatite," noted A.P. Sommer and colleagues at the University of Ulm. "Nanobacteria (NB) are protectd by a mineral shell consisting of apatite.
"Light has been shown to elevate...
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