Expand Your Knowledge of Photobiomodulation (aka Laser Therapy)
More Frequent, Lower Power Treaments Increase Effectiveness
Compared to clinic based lasers, the Luma home laser system is far more convenient, less costly, and more effective. At MedCoVet, we make laser therapy affordable and easy for pet owners by partnering with veterinarians to prescribe safe solutions for at-home pet laser therapy. Learn more about Luma and how you can try it yourself firsthand below
By Dr. Michael R Hamblin Ph.D (CSO of MedcoVet) Laser Therapy (PBM) is a terrific new modality to an ever-increasing number of vet clinics. It’s great for the pet, the pet parent and the vet clinic. As a Principal Investigator at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, an Associate Professor of Dermatology, Harvard…
Pet owners are becoming increasingly sensitive to overmedicating and the accompanying side effects that come with this strategy. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), or Photobiomodulation (PBM,) has always held the promise of treatment without side effects. Although it may seem self-evident that successful PBM treatments should lead to a reduction in the amount of medication…
More and more veterinarians (and pet parents) are reluctant to entirely rely on long term NSAIDs as a treatment for osteoarthritis. Not all pets tolerate these drugs, NSAIDs can not be used in combination with some other drugs, it can change the pet’s behavior, and long term use can lead to renal toxicity. Low Light…
Let’s face it, there is a lot of confusing information out there about laser therapy. This vendor says one thing, and another vendor says something different, this study shows this, and that study is just the opposite of the first one. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a single source for all your LLLT…
When it comes to laser therapy, bigger is not always better. Recent research regarding efficacy has shown that – in certain situations – high power lasers did not increase it. There was one thing that did… In over 50 years of photobiomodulation research, there have been consistent observations of the biphasic dose response curve known…
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the future of Animal Health… In mid-June, 20 startup companies that are changing veterinary medicine presented at the Animal Health Investment Forum. While there are many great companies changing the pet-owner consumer experience (really great companies), these folks are at the forefront of veterinary medicine. They solve challenges like blood…
It has long been established that Laser Therapy has been a safe and effective treatment for inflammation in joints, but can PBM treatment be used to treat other types of disorders? MedcoVet’s CSO, Dr. Michael Hamblin, in collaboration with MIT, recently published its findings on treating certain brain injuries with LLLT. Brain injuries have long…
In Colorado’s Deadliest Avalanche Season MedcoVet’s Luma Light Therapy Keeps Search & Rescue Dogs Ready to GoLarimer County, CO Search & Rescue K9 Team Thank MedcoVet Fairfield, New Jersey: 03/05/2021 Amid Colorado’s deadliest winter for avalanche fatalities, New Jersey’s MedcoVet is helping to keep the furry members of one county’s search and rescue team in…
While every clinic is unique in its own way, we’ve heard a few things consistently this year across all clinics. Of course, COVID-19 has had an impact on clinics and adding additional burdens to an already hectic schedule most clinics have. Our goal this last month was to offer features that give you back valuable…
Background Lorna Ledbetter adopted Hope when she needed some emotional support. After being an ER nurse for 25 years, an incident at work required serious rehabilitation for Lorna and Hope was a key part of Lorna’s recovery. Even as a puppy, many times Hope didn’t want to get off the couch and was eventually diagnosed…
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At MedcoVet, we aim to make light therapy available and affordable to anyone that needs it. So, we would like anyone interested, curious, practiced or skeptical to join our community and the discussion.