OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It covers all evidence-based scientific studies on integrative, alternative and complementary approaches to improving health and wellness.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
- Acupuncture
- Acupressure
- Acupotomy
- Bioelectromagnetics applications
- Pharmacological and biological treatments including their efficacy and safety
- Diet, nutrition and lifestyle changes
- Herbal medicine
- Homeopathy
- Manual healing methods (e.g., massage, physical therapy)
- Kinesiology
- Mind/body interventions
- Preventive medicine
- Research in integrative medicine
- Education in integrative medicine
- Related policies
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2025): Submission to First Decision: 11.0 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 18.4 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 7.1 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Photobiomodulation: Past, Present and Future
Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026 (Open)
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Guest Editor
Gerhard Litscher, Univ.-Prof. Prof. hc mult. MSc PhD MDsc
Full professor at Swiss University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SWISS TCM UNI), High-Tech Acupuncture and Digital Chinese Medicine, Switzerland
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Research Interests: Evidence-based complementary medicine; integrative medicine; biomedical engineering; traditional Chinese medicine; neuromonitoring; high-tech acupuncture; digital Chinese medicine; laser medicine
About This Topic
Photobiomodulation (PBM), formerly known as low-level laser therapy, has evolved from an experimental technique into a recognized modality within integrative and complementary medicine. Since the first clinical observations in the 1960s, our understanding of its biological mechanisms—particularly its effects on mitochondrial function, inflammation, and cellular regeneration—has grown significantly.
Today, PBM is applied in diverse therapeutic contexts, including pain management, wound healing, neurological disorders, sports medicine, and various complementary medicine approaches. Technological innovations, improved dosing strategies, and increasing clinical evidence have contributed to the growing acceptance and potential of PBM in both research and clinical practice.
This Special Issue aims to explore PBM from a comprehensive perspective—its historical development, current applications, and future directions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Mechanistic studies on PBM and cellular biology
- Clinical efficacy in integrative and complementary medicine contexts
- Advances in light-based technologies and treatment protocols
- PBM in neurorehabilitation, pain management, and immune modulation
- Personalized PBM strategies and AI-supported applications
- Methodological challenges and standardization in PBM research
- All other related fields to PBM
We invite original research articles, systematic reviews, case reports, and perspective pieces that contribute to the interdisciplinary understanding of PBM. Submissions are welcome from researchers, clinicians, and practitioners across the fields of biomedicine, complementary medicine, and medical technology.
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (icm@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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The International Exchange of Professionals – Thematic Event in Medicine 2026, held in Athens, was a high-level interdisciplinary forum for clinical medicine, biomedical research, and translational innovation. Conducted at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel, the congress brought together more than 300 international experts from over 40 countries [...]
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This editorial for the 27th ISLA Congress in Beverungen in Germany reflects on the development, achievements, and challenges of the International Society for Medical Laser Applications (ISLA-transcontinental) from the perspective of its President for Science and Research, Univ.-Prof. DDr. Gerhard Litscher. It reviews [...]
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