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Using light to regulate uterine contractions
US8992589B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992589-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313938485-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 3, 2007 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Methods of regulating uterine contractions using light are described. An exemplary method of regulating uterine contractions comprises suppressing a nocturnal endogenous melatonin level of a pregnant female experiencing uterine contractions by exposing the pregnant female during nighttime to a light source emitting visible light.
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That which is claimed is: 1. A method of reducing uterine contractions occurring at night in a late-term pregnant human female, the method comprising suppressing the regular nocturnal endogenous melatonin secretions of said late-term pregnant human female experiencing uterine contractions by directing into the eyes of the pregnant human female during the night blue light from a light source having a wavelength of about 450 to 500 nm and an intensity of about 1,000 to 10,000 lux.…
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- Methods of regulating uterine contractions using light are described. An exemplary method of regulating uterine contractions comprises suppressing a nocturnal endogenous melatonin level of a pregnant female experiencing uterine contractions by exposing the pregnant female during nighttime to a light source emitting visible light.
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- Univ Florida State Res Found
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- Primary CPC classification A61N5/0618. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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