Clinical Evidence
Backed by 25+ years of peer-reviewed research and Nobel Prize-winning science
25 Years of Clinical Validation
Nitric Oxide Discovery
Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for discovering that nitric oxide acts as the body's natural vasodilator, expanding blood vessels to increase circulation.
First Infrared Wound Healing Research
Horwitz, Burke, and Carnegie publish groundbreaking study showing 890nm monochromatic infrared energy accelerates healing of diabetic and venous ulcers.
80% Prevention Discovery
Powell, Carnegie, and Burke demonstrate that infrared therapy prevents 80% of diabetic foot wounds by restoring protective sensation. Only 1.5% vs expected 7.3% developed wounds.
Drug-Free Approach Validated
International systematic review confirms red and near-infrared photobiomodulation as a "promising drug-free approach" for wound healing, with 800-830nm as most-studied range.
Optimized Treatment Guidelines
Dr. Burke provides refined clinical protocols based on decades of experience: optimal duration, frequency, and spacing for maximum healing outcomes.
Published Clinical Research
Peer-reviewed studies supporting WoundBlaster technology
Augmentation of Wound Healing Using Monochromatic Infrared Energy
Advances in Wound Care, Jan-Feb 1999
890nm monochromatic infrared energy successfully treats diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, and scleroderma-related wounds that failed conventional treatment. Healing mechanism linked to local nitric oxide increases.
Reversal of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and New Wound Incidence
Advanced Skin & Wound Care, July-Aug 2004
Dramatic 80% reduction in new diabetic foot wounds. Only 1 of 68 high-risk patients (1.5%) developed new wounds vs. expected 7.3%, proving infrared therapy prevents wounds by restoring protective sensation.
Red and Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation for Impaired Wound Healing
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed, Jan 2017
Systematic review confirms photobiomodulation as "promising drug-free approach" for wound healing. Near-infrared wavelengths (800-830nm) identified as most-studied and effective range.
Light Therapy for Wound Healing: An Emerging Solution
Lumitex Clinical Review
Comprehensive review of light therapy mechanisms showing near-infrared (750-950nm) penetrates deepest, enhances mitochondrial energy, promotes collagen synthesis, and accelerates healing times.
Wavelength and Beam Width Effects on Light Penetration
Lasers in Medical Science, Sep 2017
Monte Carlo modeling confirms near-infrared wavelengths achieve maximum tissue penetration (5.4mm), validating 890nm as optimal for reaching deep tissue and blood vessels.
Thomas Joseph Burke, Ph.D.
Science and Medical Director, HealthLight PN LLC
- Associate Professor of Medicine and Physiology, University of Colorado Medical School (retired 1997)
- Postdoctoral Training: Duke Medical School
- Education: Ph.D. University of Houston, M.S. Adelphi University, B.S. Niagara University
- Co-Author of Original 1999 Infrared Wound Healing Study with Horwitz & Carnegie
- Published Expert in Photobiomodulation and Monochromatic Infrared Energy Since 1999
- Author of 90+ Peer-Reviewed Publications on Renal Physiology and Photobiomodulation
- Member: American Society of Nephrology, American Physiological Society, American Heart Association
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