Photohemolysis of erythrocytes by He-Ne laser irradiation: the effect of power density.

abstract：:The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of agitation of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) with diode laser at different agitation times on root dentin microhardness. Eighty-four specimens were divided randomly into seven groups, as follows: (1) distilled water, (2) 17% EDTA, (3) EDTA with 60 s ultrasonic a...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Arslan H,Yeter KY,Karatas E,Yilmaz CB,Ayranci LB,Ozsu D

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have been suggested that photodynamic therapy (PDT) can be used as an adjuvant treatment for denture stomatitis. In this study, we evaluated the effects of multiple sessions of PDT on Candida glabrata biofilms in specimens of polymerized acrylic resin formed after 5 days. Subsequently, four applicatio...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Figueiredo Freitas LS,Rossoni RD,Jorge AOC,Junqueira JC

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various therapies for the treatment of sprains have emerged as advances occur in biomedical engineering and photobiology. Therapy with coherent and non-coherent light is a treatment modality for various musculoskeletal injuries. The main certified phototherapy benefits are the reduction of nociceptive processes and th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Moraes Prianti B,Novello GF,de Souza Moreira Prianti T,Costa DR,Pessoa DR,Nicolau RA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-power laser therapy has become popular in clinical applications including promoting wound healing and pain relief. However, effects of this photoradiation on human hepatoma cells are rarely studied. Previously, we found 808 nm gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs) continuous wave laser had an inhibitory effect on the...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Liu YH,Ho CC,Cheng CC,Hsu YH,Lai YS

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic disorders encountered in everyday practice. Treatment options for this often psychologically scarring disease are numerous and, for many individuals, provide relief from the disorder. However, factors such as antibiotic resistance and slow onset of action from many ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Gold MH

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the bactericidal effect of ultraviolet (UV) light at 265-nm (UVC) and 310-nm (UVB) wavelengths from a newly developed UV light-emitting diode (LED) device against cariogenic bacteria in vitro. Suspensions of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Streptococcus sobrinus were directly...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Uchinuma S,Shimada Y,Matin K,Hosaka K,Yoshiyama M,Sumi Y,Tagami J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salt is an essential and important dietary mineral for maintaining life. Currently, the issue of the potential benefit or damage from salt intake in chronic kidney disease patients is controversial. The attempt of this article is to bring into focus the potential role of elements particularly sodium, Na, and potassium...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Singh VK,Rai NK,Pandhija S,Rai AK,Rai PK

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, and diode lasers on the morphology and permeability of root canal walls. The three laser wavelengths mentioned interact differently with dentin and therefore it is possible that the permeability changes caused will determine different indications duri...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Esteves-Oliveira M,de Guglielmi CA,Ramalho KM,Arana-Chavez VE,de Eduardo CP

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We review the different spectroscopic techniques including the most recent laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for the characterization of materials in any phase (solid, liquid or gas) including biological materials. A brief history of the laser and its application in bioscience is presented. The development o...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Singh VK,Rai AK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For better evaluation of the efficacy of low-level laser therapy in treating painful diabetic neuropathy and in protecting nerve fiber damage, we conducted a study with type 1 diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin. It is well known that diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the leading cause of pain in those individuals...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rocha IRC,Ciena AP,Rosa AS,Martins DO,Chacur M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of phototherapy with 890-nm light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the healing of experimentally induced tendinitis in sheep was evaluated in this study. Partial tenotomies measuring 0.2 cm wide × 0.5 cm long were performed on the second third of the superficial digital flexor tendons of 10 healthy sheep. The anim...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Mattos LH,Álvarez LE,Yamada AL,Hussni CA,Rodrigues CA,Watanabe MJ,Alves AL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue characterisation by fluorescence imaging, using exogenous fluorophores, is a promising method for cancer detection. Histochemical alterations in the composition of mucins, when neoplastic transformations occur, could be exploited to derive more selective fluoroprobes indicative of early malignant transformation...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Atlamazoglou V,Yova D,Kavantzas N,Loukas S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a side effect of bisphosphonate therapy. However, its pathophysiology is not yet fully elucidated, and effective treatment of BRONJ remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of alendronate on oral keratinocytes and of low-level laser...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Lee JY,Kim IR,Park BS,Kim YD,Chung IK,Song JM,Shin SH

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the application of lasers in dentistry, there is a delicate balance between the benefits gained from laser treatment and the heat-related damage arising from laser irradiation. Hence, it is necessary to understand the different processes associated with the irradiation of lasers on dental materials. To obtain insig...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Kuwada-Kusunose T,Kusunose A,Wakami M,Takebayashi C,Goto H,Aida M,Sakai T,Nakao K,Nogami K,Inagaki M,Hayakawa K,Suzuki K,Sakae T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unlike other rosacea therapies which need daily takings or applications over long periods, the edge of lasers and light-based therapies (LLBT) is the limited number of sessions to achieve improvement. The proper selection of the adequate physical device in accordance with the patients' skin features and rosacea-relate...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Husein-ElAhmed H,Steinhoff M

更新日期：2021-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to assess the efficacy and safety of combined 10.6 microm and 650 nm laser irradiation on patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Forty patients with OA were randomly allocated to an active laser group or to a placebo laser group (20 per group). They either received active or sham laser treatment at ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Shen X,Zhao L,Ding G,Tan M,Gao J,Wang L,Lao L

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work reports the photo-biomodulatory effect of red (632.8 nm) and near infrared (785 and 830 nm) lasers on burn injury in Swiss albino mice. Animals were induced with a 15-mm full thickness burn injury and irradiated with various fluences (1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 J/cm2) of each laser wavelength under study havin...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rathnakar B,Rao BS,Prabhu V,Chandra S,Rai S,Rao AC,Sharma M,Gupta PK,Mahato KK

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical stimulation of body surface points is known to affect various organ functions. In traditional Chinese medicine, so-called acupoints were defined. These points can be physically stimulated to effectively treat various diseases. Here we describe for the first time the effect of CO(2) laser stimulation at the ac...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Friedemann T,Shen X,Bereiter-Hahn J,Schwarz W

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compensatory hypertrophy (CH) occurs due to excessive mechanical load on a muscle, promoting an increase in the size of muscle fibers. In clinical practice, situations such as partial nerve injuries, denervation, and muscle imbalance caused by trauma to muscles and nerves or diseases that promote the loss of nerve con...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Martinelli A,Andreo L,Alves AN,Terena SML,Santos TC,Bussadori SK,Fernandes KPS,Mesquita-Ferrari RA

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The optical properties of the skin (absorption coefficient, scattering coefficient, refractive index) may serve to characterize the skin and are important for correct light dosimetry in many optical diagnostic procedures and laser treatments especially photodynamic therapy and laser therapy. We determined in vivo the ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Calin MA,Parasca SV

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To identify the best low level laser photobiomodulation application site at the same irradiation time to increase the viability of the skin flap in rats. Eighteen male rats (Rattus norvegicus: var. Albinus, Rodentia Mammalia) were randomly distributed into three groups (n = 6). Group I (GI) was submitted to simulated ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Martignago CCS,Tim CR,Assis L,Neves LMG,Bossini PS,Renno AC,Avo LRS,Liebano RE,Parizotto NA

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin represents an interface between internal and external environment; it protects human body by regulating the water loss and the maintenance of body temperature, defending against irritant and pathogen agents, and against physical, chemical, and UV damage. It provides to essential physiological functions, such as t...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： De Filippis A,Perfetto B,Guerrera LP,Oliviero G,Baroni A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an inflammatory disease that can be painful, mainly in the atrophic and erosive forms. Numerous drugs have been used with dissimilar results, but most treatments are empirical. However, to date, the most commonly employed and useful agents for the treatment of OLP are topical corticosteroid...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Cafaro A,Arduino PG,Massolini G,Romagnoli E,Broccoletti R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since time immemorial, tuberculosis (TB) has intimidated the human race owing to its severity. Its socio-economic burden has led to it being a major cause of concern. It is one of the world's major causes of death from a single agent. Since most of the middle- and low-income countries are burdened with TB, sputum smea...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ojha A,Banik S,Melanthota SK,Mazumder N

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The published online version contains mistake. Warren S. Warren was not included in the author group section. Corrected author group section is shown above. ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Puza CJ,Warren WS,Mosca PJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the diversity of indications for laser hair removal (LHR) therapy and compare our experience with the literature. Patients' case notes referred to the Birmingham Regional Skin Laser Centre between 2003 and 2011 for laser hair removal, with indications other than hirsutism, were reviewed retrospectively. Th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Koch D,Pratsou P,Szczecinska W,Lanigan S,Abdullah A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been used to inhibit intimal hyperplasia in injured arteries. Because of the limited tissue penetration of visible light, an endovascular light source with a guided wire is often required for effective treatment. Indocyanine green (ICG), a near-infrared (NIR) photosensitizer, has been us...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Lin JS,Wang CJ,Li WT

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) combined with endodontic treatment has been recognized as an alternative approach to complement conventional root canal disinfection methods on bacterial biofilms. We developed an in  vitro model of bioluminescent Candida albicans biofilm inside curved dental root canals and i...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Sabino CP,Garcez AS,Núñez SC,Ribeiro MS,Hamblin MR

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal infection of nails, onychomycosis, is predominantly caused by Trichophyton rubrum. This infection is an important public health concern due to its persistent nature and high recurrence rates. Alternative treatments are urgently required. One such alternative is phototherapy involving the action of photothermal ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Cronin LJ,Mildren RP,Moffitt M,Lauto A,Morton CO,Stack CM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a disease characterized by a well-defined serous detachment of the neurosensory retina. Therapeutic options in chronic cases are limited, and side effects can result in a limited response. The aim of this article is to assess the efficacy of subthreshold micropulse laser thera...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Uzlu D,Erdöl H,Kola M,Özbay AD

更新日期：2020-08-19 00:00:00