Medical uses of ultraviolet light

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2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Johnson, III, Henry M (Department: 3739)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

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11176434

ABSTRACT:
A method of treating a patient having a condition selected from the group including hypertension, hypertensive crises, angina pectoris, chronic arthritis, erectile dysfunction, cerebral ischemia and chronic skin ulcers comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount or dose, or series of amounts or doses, of ultraviolet light.

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