University Place

Full Spectrum: The Promise of Light as Medicine

Special | 1h 4m 59s

Chukuka S. Enwemeka, Dean, College of Health Sciences, UW-Milwaukee, shares the latest medical applications for phototherapy in the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. Near-infrared and blue light can be used to destroy dangerous pathogens.

Aired: 03/24/14 | Rating: TV-G

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