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. 2020 Sep:31:101892.
doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.101892. Epub 2020 Jun 22.

Optical theranostics and treatment dosimetry for COVID-19 lung complications: Towards increasing the survival rate of vulnerable populations

Marcelo Saito Nogueira  1
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Optical theranostics and treatment dosimetry for COVID-19 lung complications: Towards increasing the survival rate of vulnerable populations

Marcelo Saito Nogueira. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

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    The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic was slowed by implemented social isolation measures and adaptation of the healthcare system.

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    Still, no effective treatments for severe lung complications are available for the most susceptible populations.

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    Optical theranostics methods can identify COVID-19 pulmonary manifestations and provide automated and real-time control of the treatment dosimetry.

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    Optical methods are flexible for combination with existing medical devices and drug repurposing protocols.

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    Implementation of reliable and safe theranostics methods requires strong collaboration among researchers, industry and medical institutions.

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Geometries for A) optical diagnosis and treatment monitoring (e.g. NIR spectroscopy and GASMAS) and B) antimicrobial photodynamic therapy of lung infection.
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