This document is made available to all professional healthcare providers and others trained in the application of BIOFLEX® Laser Therapy.

It should be understood that there are many regional, national and other regulatory bodies that must approve protocols currently available to users of the various systems manufactured by our company. Some of the more prominent of these bodies include the FDA, the European Economic Union and those of individual countries that permit utilization of Laser Therapy based on their personal knowledge, experience and specifications for the equipment that have already been approved. These include many disease-specific standardized directives and also the customization mode that is available at this time.

It must be noted that Meditech in its thirty-two years of existence has extrapolated protocols based on the development of a database that validates the use of these directives over many years.

It is our belief and opinion that throughout most areas of the world, these protocols can be safely used as the primary therapeutic approach. The ultimate decision on how to apply the protocols listed in the International Manual are at the discretion of the individual practitioner, keeping their regional and national regulatory bodies in mind.

At the same time, we do not wish to deprive anyone of utilizing the most up-to-date and comprehensive therapy for any specific medical condition,  as indicated from the clinical perspective.

There is also available an International Review Board generally based at the local hospital or other medical authority which grants permission to utilize the therapy as prescribed. We certainly do not wish to deprive individuals presenting with challenging and complex  medical conditions from obtaining effective treatment.

Once again, it should be stressed that the manual presented to you contains information extrapolated from the data derived from approximately fifty thousand patients treat ed globally, which has permitted the compilation of these evidence-based results.

Our approach respects the demands and needs of oversight bodies to provide control in their individual jurisdictions.

To summarize, the International Manual is made available at no cost to all clinicians and enables them to review applicable directives that have been selected on the basis of evidence-based medicine, successfully extrapolated from the database compiled over the last thirty plus years.

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Kahn, MD, FRCS(C)
Meditech Rehabilitation Centres

If you would like a copy of this manual, please contact Fred Kahn at fkmd@bioflexlaser.com

In this time of an unprecedented historical crisis, few individuals are able to continue thinking independently while also retaining some sense of balance, and most importantly, common sense. Hopefully some of us are able to cling to these characteristics at a time when reason appears to be lost, and when many politicians and other spokespersons provide many conflicting and confusing directives.

Personally, I am a firm believer in at least one-half hour of daily vigorous exercise, balanced nutrition, and attempting to be active without endangering others. This permits time for reflection.

Over the past weeks, I have received numerous inquiries from healthcare professionals that are trained in Laser Therapy whether they should apply this treatment to patients afflicted with a variety of symptoms, secondary to COVID-19, and most particularly concerning respiratory problems.

It is my personal opinion that this course of action could be highly beneficial, although no large-scale studies have been performed to date. Over the past decade, the clinical staff at Meditech has treated many patients demonstrating an extensive variety of pulmonary diseases characterized by inflammation, fibrosis, and obstruction. This results in limitation of respiratory capacity and inadequate oxygenation of the blood and therefore the tissues. The conditions treated include those inflammatory in nature, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. In treating these entities we have had almost universal positive results, however for regulatory reasons, we have not promoted this particular therapeutic approach. As we all know, healthcare today is governed by the insurance companies, politicians, and regulatory bodies while the medical profession has become obsequious to these entities. Practitioners have been forced to rely on codes, equivalent to “speaking in tongues”, which have no particular relationship to quality therapy and are completely related to economic factors.

On April 18th, I happened to watch a television program from Italy which has prompted this presentation. The content featured two Italian ICU specialists, both of whom were highly knowledgeable and demonstrated the type of reflection that is so important at this stage of our international dilemma. The discussion revolved around the process of intubation, induced coma, and the widespread use of mechanical respirators in the treatment of pulmonary pathology secondary to COVID-19 infections. These doctors’ comments were apolitical and a true revelation, more significant than any others I have recently heard. The ICU doctors indicated that the above approach resulted in an unacceptable level of morbidity and mortality, a fact which was of no surprise to me. Mechanical respiration and intubation imply significant trauma, particularly in the hands of therapists that may be inexpert in their administration. Lungs affected by the virus are severely inflamed, filled with viscous fluid, and are surrounded by fibrotic and necrotic tissue which severely limits the exchange of gases. The lungs are inelastic and forcing expansion can lead to disastrous results. Clearly, even in the best of hands, this may not be a rational or an elegant approach, although generally applied with the best of intentions.

On the other hand, Laser Therapy has been established over the past 50 years and consistently accelerates the healing process in tissue. With regard to the COVID-19 pathologies in the lungs, the following physiological effects conferred by Laser Therapy would be of immense value i.e.:

• Elevation of the immune response.
• Potent anti-inflammatory effect.
• Improved metabolism of the individual cells.
• Increased production of endorphins.
• Regeneration of new cells.
• Restoration of normal structure and function of existing cells.
• Increased cortisol production which is the precursor of cortisone within the body.

Numerous additional physiological activities which are highly beneficial occur concomitantly. Both local and systemic effects are actualized, and these represent significant factors in the healing process.

Technicians can be trained to utilize the equipment with 2-3 hours of training.

Protection of the health care worker’s exposure is facilitated. Therapy can be started immediately. There are no adverse effects associated with this therapeutic approach. The clinical benefits begin to be realized concurrent to application.

At Meditech we have established a group of clinicians and therapists, all of whom share these views and objectives. As a physician, I have always been motivated to help those in need and there is no better time to move forward than the present.

The entire lung can be irradiated in the course of an hour-long treatment, utilizing large surface arrays powered by specially manufactured SLD’s.

This process can be followed by the application of a 200mw infrared laser probe directed at the most severely affected areas of pathology. Application time in the most acute case would require 1 hour of Laser Therapy in the morning, and 1 hour late in the day. Laser Therapy to the cervical spine may also be incorporated during the course of treatment for purposes of neuro-modulation.

In conclusion, I will summarize what I have already stated; Laser Therapy can be instituted immediately, and the effects will be apparent both systemically and locally as soon as therapy has been initiated.

Fred Kahn, MD, FRCS(C)

CEO and President of Meditech International Inc.

Effects on Anatomical Structures

• Diminishes inflammation of intercostal musculature
• Reduced muscle spasm
• Facilitates lactic acid removal
• Improvement of muscular contractions increasing the ability to breathe more normally

• Improved replication of cells that can potentially destroy the virus directly and remove necrotic tissue.

• Inflammation reduced
• Exchange of gases facilitated in alveoli
• Fluid retention relieved, allowing improved functional capacity

• Reduced anxiety
• Depression gradually lifted
• Mood elevation
• Restoration of sleep patterns

• Focus on radiation over the lung tissue that is most accessible, i.e. bases of lungs, apices, and axillary areas.
• Minimal treatment over scapulae, cardiac region, and sternum, but these areas do require treatment.

• L-S Array; 3 minutes Red, 5 minutes Infrared over areas where parenchyma is readily accessible.
• L-S Array; 2 minutes Red, 4 minutes Infrared over cardiac area, sternum, scapulae, and thoracic spine.

Initial Protocol Settings

Stage 1
Red continuous / Infrared, frequency 50/duty cycle 80; total treatment time approximately 1 hour. If immediate response is good, continue with these settings.

If progress is slow, after two treatments one may advance to Stage 2.

Stage 2;
Red frequency 100/ duty cycle 90, Infrared frequency 50/ duty cycle 90

Stage 3;
Red frequency 1000/ duty cycle 80, Infrared frequency 250/ duty cycle 80

Stage 4;
Red frequency 1000/ duty cycle 90, Infrared frequency 250/ duty cycle 90

Stage 5;
Red frequency 10,000/ duty cycle 70, Infrared frequency 5,000/ duty cycle 80.

Treatments can be applied in accord with severity of the clinical symptoms and the patients’ overall status.

In moderate cases, 1 to 2 hour long individual daily treatments suggested.

In severe cases, Therapy every 8 hours may be advisable.

In all cases, one may remain at whatever Stage is providing the best clinical response. A good clinician will always be able to easily move from one Stage to the next, depending on correlation of changes in the patient’s condition.

The IR Laser Probe can be applied for 10-20 minutes in areas where consolidation of the lungs is noted to be most severe. Usually apply in continuous mode.

Anterior View Of Rib Cage (Lungs)

Posterior View Of Rib Cage (Lungs)

Cervical Spine Placement Of Arrays

• Using arrays over the four positions is preferable in most cases (i.e. A, B, C & D).

Protocols For Cervical Spine (Cerebellum , Brain Stem)

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

(This presentation is specifically intended for the treatment of patients who are hospitalized. At the same time it can be used to prevent progress of presumed early symptoms of the disease following medical assessment.)

The article presented following this introduction describes a specialized application of BioFlex Laser Therapy. Moreover it represents an outstanding research project at an appropriate point in time. Whereas in some aspects it may be considered preliminary, the benefits it demonstrates in elevating the mobility and potency of sperm are significant and should facilitate the process of successful fertilization.

Many articles and factors relating to this topic are explored at a time when a simpler therapy than IVF should be applied in order to facilitate procreation for a population in which the rate of fertilization is declining.

This piece of research might lead to a follow up project exploring irradiation of the ova pre and post ovulation from the anterior lateral and posterior approach. I believe that this might add additional benefit and would be pleased to assist in the design of appropriate therapeutic parameters. Of significance, is the potential benefit that can be derived from the application of precise laser therapy in an area where currently no other specific treatment is available. On a final note, my congratulations to Dr. Heinrich van Wyk and Professor Stefan du Plessis at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in the world.

Fred Kahn, MD, FRCS(C)

Laser Therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive technology – the treatment of choice for the resolution of many pathologies including arthritis, sports and soft tissue injuries, wound healing, etc. A series of patented devices utilizing Red and Infrared Superluminous and Laser Diodes in sequence initiates a cascade of beneficial physiological activities within the cell. The Diodes emit electronic particles called photons that stimulate the body’s natural healing processes by eliminating inflammation, initiating the regeneration of new cells and increasing the body’s production of endorphins – naturally produced substances (i.e. enzymes, hormones, etc.) which mitigate pain.

Systems are designed “by clinicians for clinicians” in order to relieve the dysfunction induced from the pathological entities encountered. The result – the restoration of normal structure and function of the cells.

Clinically, this results in the rapid and often complete alleviation of pain and other symptoms accompanied by the restoration of normal physical activities without the need for pharmaceuticals and frequently making surgical intervention unnecessary.

Numerous design and safety features are integrated into the BioFlex Therapy Systems permitting the delivery of precise, consistent and reliable therapy.

Systems are readily integrated into the practice of physicians, chiropractors, physiotherapists and many other healthcare professionals. The symptoms accompanying pathologies, including pain, are mitigated and frequently completely resolved in the majority of conditions, some of which are listed below:

ARTHRITIC AND SPINAL PROBLEMS
Degenerative osteoarthritis.
Multilevel degenerative disc disease.
Spinal stenosis.
Sciatica.
Disc herniations.

Sports and Soft Tissue Injuries
Ligament, tendon and muscle tears/strains.
Knee injuries (meniscal and ACL tears).
Synovitis.
Fractures.
Contusions/Hematoma.

INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS
Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Myofascitis.
Plantar Fasciitis.
IBS.
Tenosynovitis.

Repetitive Stress Injuries
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Rotator Cuff Problems.
Epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
Stress fractures.

General Conditions
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Lymphedema.
Fibromyalgia.
Gout, etc.

Conclusion: Administration of therapy is pain-free and in most instances is effective on a short term basis, but in all situations has a long-term cumulative effect accompanied by the restoration of tissue integrity. This results in pain-free activity levels and restores the quality of life.

Simple Solutions Are Best – the reason!

− not only because they are simple but logical. Generally, they have a scientific basis and are effective − and so it is with the treatment of pain. Conventional methods of managing pain consist of modulating symptoms, much like venting smoke from a burning fire. Usually, pharmaceuticals in varying doses are utilized to achieve this objective, which is only temporary at best and not devoid of adverse effects.

With the utilization of Laser Therapy, one treats the cause of the pain or the existing pathological condition. The logical sequence – the pain disappears, much as smoke will vanish when you put out the fire.

Many people simply defy logic and as scientific solutions evolve, it is sometimes absurd how simple the process can be. Subsequently, people will state, “Why didn’t I think of that?”. The fact is, they didn’t and therein lies the problem.

In our society, independent thought and creativity are stifled by an overwhelming number of factors including excessive regulations, the challenges of technology and expanding governments, not to mention a flawed educational system. All these matters will need to change if our civilization is to survive.

Enclosed in this communication are the responses offered by four knowledgeable and experienced clinicians for your review.

Ongoing efforts to denigrate a superior product by the infusion of false rhetoric brings to mind the growing trend of the dissemination of false information, something that is becoming a serious problem in our culture. This is reinforced by the age old dictum that the lie oft repeated may eventually become the truth.

On that note, a recent Time magazine cover questions “Is the Truth Dead?” Further confirmation of this state of affairs was well depicted in a recent episode of 60 Minutes, describing the extensive circulation of false information on the internet, social media and other channels of communication. This trend, similar to the questionnaire, threatens the integrity of our methods of communication and potentially our civilization. It was interesting to learn that individuals engaged in this type of activity fund other companies to post reinforcements on additional websites, specifically designed to perform this service. The perpetration of this type of activity has become a major enterprise, often designed to destroy a competitor or to gain competitive advantage.

In a recent editorial by Robin V. Sears in the Toronto Star, it is stated that Lenin, who allegedly said that an insistence on “telling the truth is merely a bourgeois prejudice” lauded the strategic value of lies. He was also purportedly the author of the timeless insult to naïve Soviet fellow travelers as “useful idiots”. Not surprisingly, Putin reveres Lenin openly.

Whereas all of these activities demonstrate various degrees of spreading information designed to mislead, seldom does a rebuttal occur. The result—a new form of white-collar crime is perpetrated without challenge, often anonymously, yet no one takes the time or trouble to rectify these matters. Governments and the judiciary, unless directly affected, do not seem to care and for small organizations, a response can be time consuming and costly.

Nevertheless, from our perspective, it is of the utmost importance that this type of activity must be opposed, particularly in the field of science and medical practice. In these areas, it is imperative that a rigorous standard of truth be maintained and vigorously defended.

At this time, I consider this matter closed and if any further clarification is required, address all inquiries to Richard Bramer, Director of Communications at Meditech International Inc.

Dr. Ben Yuen Writes:

Len Rudnick Postulates:

Dr Nathan Cheung States:

The Theralase questionnaire states that it wants to be fair. I think that anyone who has the capacity to read understands that is the last thing they want to be, even if they were able to comprehend such an approach.

BioFlex uses large surface LED arrays which deliver both red and infrared light in sequence. Subsequently as clinically indicated, two laser probes are provided, one red 100 mW followed by an infared laser probe 200 mW. These again may be used in sequence in order to provide optimal healing capability. All arrays and probes can be widely adjusted with regard to power settings, duty cycle and other modulations which are somewhat complex. Protocols are provided in standardized form for most disease entities and the customization mode permits a wide range of individualized protocols, in order to facilitate the desired outcome.

The LED’s utilized in all BioFlex Systems are manufactured to our specifications by a company that performs this exclusively for Meditech. Our diodes, both LED’s and the Laser variety, are comparatively expensive however, at Meditech no sacrifice is too great in the interest of quality and all treatments are designed to provide maximum benefit. Most manufacturers use inexpensive, off-the-shelf equipment, particularly Laser diodes that are vastly inferior in quality and output. Moreover, they are highly degradeable. I stress that these factors are of extreme importance.
BioFlex Systems use wavelengths including 660, 830 and 840 nM and these have been found to be most effective from the clinical perspective. An extensive number of basic research and scientific articles have been produced by individuals such as Dr. Tiina Karu, Dr. Mary Dyson, Dr. Chukuka Enwemeka and others with regard to these matters. These have been referenced previously, as you will recall, Dr. Tuner, in his article previously submitted, indicates that a 905 nM wavelength is of minimal value, as the majority of light is absorbed by water, a significant component of all tissues.
BioFlex Laser Therapy Systems can be configured to treat multiple areas simultaneously and current prototypes will improve that aspect of delivery. Using several systems, multiple body areas can be treated at the same time.
A small percentage of patients will improve with most treatments of brief duration, no matter what power settings are used. If they do get better, rest assured that it is solely the result of the organism’s natural healing propensities and should not be attributed to anything else.

No LED or laser diode can force cells to heal and the application of inappropriate wavelengths of whatever power for short periods of time is of minimal benefit to tissue healing. The Arndt-Schulz law confirms compilation of proper dosages.

A significant body of clinical research based on studies conducted on cells both in vivo and cell cultures indicate without equivocation that duration, wavelength and other modulations must be carefully selected for optimal cell recovery.

It should be noted that at Meditech, we continue to provide high percentage cure rates for spinal stenosis, non-healing wounds, etc. in the majority of cases treated. In addition, during 2016 we have treated over 500 patients suffering from cerebral concussion, both chronic and acute, with an unparalleled level of improvement/cure rate.
As with the four preceding questions, the final question is also false but only by 350%; better than the answers provided to the other four.

Meditech/BioFlex offers a standard two year warranty and makes available an extended warranty for five additional years.

In summation, all the questions posed are inappropriate, are posed in a deceitful manner, demonstrate a lack of basic understanding of Laser Therapy and have no relationship to scientific fact.

Undoubtedly they are designed to attempt to boost Theralase sales, which are minute compared to BioFlex Systems.

The latter are currently being utilized in over 60 countries worldwide and the company provides an educational program to over 1000 healthcare professionals annually through certification seminars, webinars, etc.

BioFlex Therapy Systems are designed by clinicians for clinicians in conjunction with engineers who are qualified in many disciplines.

Meditech officials welcome any further queries with regard to the questionnaire that you received last October and is prepared to forward independently sourced scientific literature to confirm the truth in all matters stated.

Fred Kahn, MD,FRCS(C)

Obituary: Oliver Sacks – (July 9, 1933 – August 30, 2015)

Norman Doidge, MD, recently wrote a 9000-word homage devoted to Oliver Sacks in the form of a eulogy. The article explains Sacks’s monumental achievement in restoring the individual patient to his rightful place as the primary focus of all health care services. In today’s climate to achieve this objective in a realistic way may however be problematic.

Dr. Doidge also explains how Sacks transformed himself into becoming one of the most empathetic physicians and medical writers of our time. It is distinctly a portrait of a man going beyond his own limitations.

It would appear that we can all learn from Oliver Sacks on how to live a full and rewarding life and even how to gracefully exit from that state.