COVID-19 and Ultraviolet Light

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The sun emits sunlight in three types of Ultraviolet radiation (UVA, UVB and UVC). UVA radiation has the lowest energy level, which makes up the vast majority of the ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface. UVB radiation can damage the DNA in our skin, leading to sunburns and eventually skin cancer (Most common cancer in the world). Both UVA and UVB radiation can be blocked out by most good sunscreen depending on the SPF (Sun Protection Factor). SPF sunscreen can be interpreted as follows; SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays (allows 7 out of 100 photons through), SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays (allows 3 out of 100 photons through) and lastly SPF 50 blocks 98% of UVB rays (allows 2 out of 100 photons through) and that’s your Sunscreen lesson of the day. Lesson learned, put your sunscreen on. The third type of UV radiation is UVC, which consists of a shorter, more energetic wavelengths of light. UVC radiation is particularly good at destroying genetic material in humans or viral particles. UVC radiation is filtered out by the ozone layer in the atmosphere long before it reaches our skin on earth, nonetheless remember wear your sunscreen.

Here is where science gets interesting, currently we use UV radiation to help eliminate pathogens outside of our human bodies, but what if UV radiation can be used safely to help eliminate pathogens on the inside of our human bodies?

Imagine if Thomas Edison wouldn’t have embraced the idea of harnessing electromagnetic radiation in a light bulb, what if Elon Musk wouldn’t have challenged the gasoline vehicle industry with a brand new ALL electric vehicle called Tesla, with capabilities of being self driving, 0 - 60 in under 4 seconds, and with a 200+ mileage range.

Science revolves around challenging the status quo and pushing through unknown barriers.

Aytu BioScience Signs Exclusive Global License with Cedars-Sinai for Potential Coronavirus Treatment

Medically Associated Science & Technology (MAST) Program at Cedars-Sinai and aytu bioscience

The Healight platform technology has the potential to positively impact outcomes for critically ill patients infected with coronavirus and severe respiratory infections. The Healight technology employs proprietary methods of administering intermittent ultraviolet (UV) A light via a novel endotracheal medical device. Pre-clinical findings indicate the technology's significant impact on eradicating a wide range of viruses and bacteria, inclusive of coronavirus.

* This has not been reviewed by the FDA. This device, or concept of this device is currently not indicated for use in the treatment of COVID-19.

Healight Platform Technology Video

Pharmaceutical company testing coronavirus treatment using UV light on FOX Business

Aytu BioSciences CEO Josh Disbrow discusses a UV light treatment that can be administered internally to coronavirus patients on ventilators.

Aytu BioScience Signs Exclusive Global License with Cedars-Sinai for Potential Coronavirus Treatment

Internally Applied Ultraviolet Light as A Novel Approach for Effective and Safe Anti-Microbial Treatment

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Irradiation by ultraviolet light-emitting diodes inactivates influenza a viruses by inhibiting replication and transcription of viral RNA in host cells.