Experts from the Institute of Materials Science and the Institute of Applied Technology have successfully developed a four-channel laser diode acupuncture machine.
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Laser Diode Acupuncture Machine |
The acupuncture machine can be used for various purposes such as acupuncture (laser acupuncture), intravascular treatment, treating infections, burn treatment, and aiding in quitting smoking and drug addiction… According to Associate Professor Dr. Vu Doan Mien, the head of the research team, instead of directly inserting needles into the patient’s skin as before, doctors can now simply place or stick the laser fiber optics onto the acupoints that require treatment.
This way, patients experience no pain, and doctors can avoid the risk of transmitting infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
The research team selected laser light with a wavelength of 780nm because it can penetrate deep into the body by 4-5 cm. The light is emitted from the semiconductor laser chip located within the machine. The laser light then travels through four optical fibers connected to the laser chip. These fibers, referred to as channels, are equivalent to acupuncture needles. The number of optical fibers can be increased to 6, 8, or 10 depending on the user’s needs.
The output power of the laser at the end of the optical fiber can vary from 0 to 70mW. Adjusting the output power within this range is equivalent to using acupuncture needles of varying diameters. The power is stabilized by maintaining the laser temperature at a constant 25 degrees Celsius using a Peltier cooling system. All operational modes of the machine are controlled by software developed by the team and displayed on a liquid crystal screen.
Dr. Vu Doan Mien noted that compared to other domestically produced machines, the advantage of this machine is its ability to store and recall up to 10 treatment modes for patients, making it very convenient for medical practitioners. Additionally, the machine’s output power of several tens of mW is considered the most effective for laser acupuncture, unlike domestically made machines with lower power of around 10mW. The estimated cost of this machine is only two-thirds that of imported machines. Devices from Russia, the United States, China, and Canada are priced around 5,000 USD.
It is reported that this acupuncture machine has been unofficially tested in Quy Nhon for drug addiction treatment and has shown promising initial results. Soon, it will undergo official testing in Ba Vi for addiction treatment. Time will tell whether the laser diode acupuncture machine is as effective as traditional needle acupuncture.
Minh Son
