Technology
The science and protocol for the EPI instrument was developed by a team of internationally renowned physicists, physicians, programmers, and technicians. Currently, there are more than 70 on the staff (more than half with doctorate degrees) based in St. Petersburg, improving and expanding the software and managing the database. The founder, Konstantin Korotkov, comes from a long line of doctors and scientists. With a dozen books to his credit, and guest lectures virtually each month, Dr. Korotkov is well known to many, including the US National Institutes of Health, where he has presented his techniques to an enthusiastic array of doctors and scientists.
The EPI system has been approved by Russian Health Authorities for general use, following clinical trials and the recommendation of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It utilizes almost instantaneous, non-invasive and painless measurements and sophisticated interpretive software with comparisons to an extremely large and reliable database assembled over more than 10 years. This technology has far reaching diagnostic and human performance applications.
The system provides non-invasive, painless and almost immediate evaluation which can highlight potential health abnormalities prior to even the earliest symptoms of an underlying condition, and suggests courses of action. These may include identifying an area for further medical exploration, suggesting products that may be beneficial (such as vitamins, minerals, supplements), or evaluating energy, stress and vitality. In each case, the EPI scan can provide significant information and suggestions.
EPI utilizes a weak, completely painless electrical current applied to the fingertips for less than a millisecond. The body’s response to this stimulus is the formation of a variation of an “electron cloud” which emits light energy photons. The electronic “glow” of this discharge (invisible to the human eye) is captured by an optical CCD camera system and then translated into a digital computer file.
The data from each test is converted to a unique “Photonic Profile,” which is compared to the database of hundreds of thousands of data records using 55 distinct parametric discriminates, and charted so that it is available for discussion and analysis. A graph of the findings is presented as a two-dimensional image. To study these images, fractal, matrix, and various algorithmic techniques are linked and analyzed. In addition, the system provides instant graphic representations of the data to provide easy reference and interpretation in an understandable and meaningful manner; a further graphic representation is generated, placing the indicators within the outline of the human form, for ease of explanation and discussion.
Advantages of the EPI/GDV bioelectrography technique
•The system is easy to use. The analysis can be totally computer-generated and the procedure does not require certification to administer. The system automatically indicates if the images being recorded are acceptable (fingers properly on the pad, no shaking or moisture, etc.), so the results can be analyzed and stored.
•The technology complements virtually all existing treatment philosophies and specialties. The EPI System is a screening tool that identifies weaknesses in the human body and allows practitioners to more quickly and efficiently focus on areas of treatment, as well as providing a comprehensive method of tracking success.
The main advantages are:
•screening evaluation of the psychophysiological state and functional activity of an individual;
•noninvasiveness, safety and complete sterility of the technique;
•assessment of the anxiety and stress levels;
•quantitative information on the energy homeostasis level both for the organism as a whole and for individual functional systems;
•monitoring of an individual’s reaction towards the influence of various treatment procedures, allopathic and homeopathic medicines, and mild informational influences;
•possibility of tracking the evolution of various processes in time and comparing structural, functional and time processes that take place in the organism;
•objectivity of the information – independence from the preferences and experience of the user;
•simplicity and convenience of the method – absence of any particular requirements for the room, the environmental conditions or the qualification of the personnel; during the investigation of an individual’s state only measurements from his/her fingers and toes have to be taken;
•the equipment is relatively cheap and the procedure itself does not involve extra costs.
Indications for the application of the EPI technique
The use of the medical technique of computer EPI/GDV Bioelectrography is advisable during screening examinations, conducted with a view to providing timely and controlled primary prophylactic actions. The application of the technique is also expedient for monitoring the functional state of the organism during treatment and rehabilitation, for preventing the side effects of various therapies, for determining additional indications for allopathic, non-drug and homeopathic treatment methods and providing a more objective assessment of their effects.
Material and technical support
Further developments of the EPI Camera instrument for screening evaluation of an individual’s psychophysiological state and functional activity are currently being produced in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The device is included in the Russian Federation public register of medical products and equipment and has gained UL and CE certifications.
All instruments have international warranty. Purchasers may elect to buy an extended warranty program, or renew on an annual basis for a fee set each year. In many ears the percentage of warranty cases is 1-2% from the all sold instruments. A lot of instruments produced in mid-1990s are still in operation.
Scientific Evaluation
EPI has been used as the basis for significant research and in each instance, the reliability and value of the entire system has been confirmed.
•The EPI system has been presented at the USA National Institutes of Health to an audience of 27 world-class scientific investigators participating with Dr. Wisneski and Dr. Korotkov. This represented a diverse group of recognized experts from the US government and academic institutions.
•A Penn State study was conducted by scientists from the National Institutes on Aging, which validated that EPI can be used in high volume venues and accurately offer a consumer-friendly assessment of health status.
•EPI has also been the basis of graduate doctoral dissertations in various countries, which included research both in medical and technical fields. Short descriptions and analysis of published papers can be found in Appendix 1 of this book.
•Dr. Korotkov has hosted a series of annual international scientific congresses in Russia during the last 14 years, at which scientists from 46 countries have participated in and presented their research outcomes in a variety of research areas, utilizing EPI protocols, including some significant studies involving early cancer diagnosis.
•The meta-analysis of papers published in English or Russian language from 2003 to 2007 was presented in “The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine”. January 2010, 16(1): 13-25. Korotkov K.G., Matravers P, Orlov D.V., Williams B.O. Application of Electrophoton Capture (EPI)