Diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy: effect of low-intensity laser therapy.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the wettability of dentin after Yb:KYW thin-disk femtosecond-pulsed laser ablation by measuring the contact angle. Different laser parameters were used including different fluences (F), scanning speeds, and scanning line spacings. Crowns of 15 extracted human teeth ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Liu J,Lü P,Sun Y,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burn scars are known for their tendency to worsen with hypertrophy and contracture, causing esthetic and functional problems. The objective is to analyze the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on post-burn hypertrophic scar tissue in children. A randomized controlled study included 15 children, ranging from 2 to...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Alsharnoubi J,Shoukry KE,Fawzy MW,Mohamed O

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the thickness and qualitative characteristics of the hybrid layer after two cavity preparation methods, using Er:YAG laser in QSP mode and conventional carbide burs. Additionally, two different adhesive techniques were investigated using etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesive s...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Kallis A,Tolidis K,Gerasimou P,Dionysopoulos D

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common cause of laryngitis is the laryngopharyngeal reflux disease. The symptoms of laryngitis can be hoarseness, globus, chronic cough, voice fatigue, throat pain, and dysphagia. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is beneficial to reduce the pain and inflammatory response without side effects. Therefore, LLLT ma...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Marinho RR,Matos RM,Santos JS,Ribeiro MA,Ribeiro RA,Lima RC Jr,Albuquerque RL Jr,Thomazzi SM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether it is safe to use photo-activated disinfection (PAD) during root canal treatment without heating the periodontal tissues. Root canals of 30 freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were prepared using ProFiles up to size ISO 40 and then filled with photo-sensitiser: tolonium...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Dickers B,Lamard L,Peremans A,Geerts S,Lamy M,Limme M,Rompen E,De Moor RJ,Mahler P,Rocca JP,Nammour S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the results of endoscopic laser therapy on 59 patients with upper gastrointestinal vascular ectasia. After 300 sessions, complications were two nonbleeding and three bleeding ulcers, treated successfully with endoscopic therapy. After treatment, blood transfusions were abolished in 61% and reduced in 22% of ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Polese L,Angriman I,Pagano D,Tenderini ML,Polese F,Frego M,D'Amico DF,Norberto L

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed at examining the effects of a percentage of air/water in spray on the cutting efficiency of Er,Cr:YSGG laser for enamel and dentin. The intensity and frequency of irradiation were 3.0 W and 20 Hz for the enamel surface and 2.0 W and 20 Hz for the dentin surface, respectively. Flattened surfaces of enamel and ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Shinkai K,Takada M,Kawashima S,Suzuki M,Suzuki S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is a well-known potential side effect of long-term bisphosphonate therapy; the primary objective of the treatment should be to improve patient quality of life through pain and infection management, to prevent the development of new lesions, and to slow disease progressio...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Weber JB,Camilotti RS,Ponte ME

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current study evaluates whether the addition of low-level laser therapy into standard conventional physical therapy in elderly with bilateral symptomatic tri-compartmental knee arthritis can successfully postpone the need for joint replacement surgery. A prospective randomized cohort study of 100 consecutive unsel...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ip D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), widely used in physiotherapy, has been known to enhance wound healing and stimulate cell proliferation, including fibroblast and endothelial cells. Applying LLLT can increase cell proliferation in many kinds of cells including fibroblasts and endothelial cells. However, the protective m...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Chu YH,Chen SY,Hsieh YL,Teng YH,Cheng YJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we compared the microleakage of composite fillings cured with halogen bulb, LED and argon ion laser (488 nm). Twenty-four extracted human molars were divided randomly in three groups. Six cavities were prepared on the coronal part of each tooth. Standard cavities (1.7 x 2 mm) were prepared. Cavities wer...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Tielemans M,Compere P,Geerts SO,Lamy M,Limme M,De Moor RJ,Delmé KI,Bertrand MF,Rompen E,Nammour S

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:It is well known that laser-assisted hatching (LAH) is the most popular and ideal embryo hatching technology, but the relevance to pregnancy outcomes of cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfer (ET) is controversial. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of LAH on pregnancy outcomes of cryopreserve...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Zeng M,Su S,Li L

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both high-intensity ultraviolet and narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) are important therapeutic options for vitiligo management, but high-intensity ultraviolet is more effective than NB-UVB. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been well investigated. Herein, we compare the effects of high-intensity ultraviolet...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Dong D,Chen S,Zhang X,Jin C,Zheng Y,Yang L

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Down syndrome (DS) has characteristics that include mental retardation, a characteristic phenotype, congenital heart defects, immune disorders, and increased risk of periodontal disease (PD). Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is the combined use of photosensitizers associated with low-level laser (LLL) and oxy...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Martins F,Simões A,Oliveira M,Luiz AC,Gallottini M,Pannuti C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infrared laser therapy is used for skeletal muscle repair based on its biostimulative effect on satellite cells. However, shortening of telomere length limits regenerative potential in satellite cells, which occurs after each cell division cycle. Also, laser therapy could be more effective on non-physiologic tissues. ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Silva Neto Trajano LA,Stumbo AC,da Silva CL,Mencalha AL,Fonseca AS

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser acupuncture is a modality of low-level light therapy used as an alternative to needling for the past three decades. Although it has proved effective for the treatment of various conditions, the mechanisms underlying its effects are not fully understood. To contribute to this understanding, this study was designe...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Erthal V,da Silva MD,Cidral-Filho FJ,Santos AR,Nohama P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disease that presents with non-scarring alopecia. It is characterized by intra- or peri-follicular lymphocytic infiltrates composed of CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells on histology. To this day, few treatments are effective for AA. Here we present findings of using a low-level laser co...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Wikramanayake TC,Rodriguez R,Choudhary S,Mauro LM,Nouri K,Schachner LA,Jimenez JJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistant non-segmental vitiligo is difficult to be treated. Ablative erbium-YAG (Er:YAG) laser has been used in the treatment of vitiligo, but the ablation of entire epidermis frustrated the compliance of patients. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of fractional Er:YAG laser followed by topical ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Yan R,Yuan J,Chen H,Li YH,Wu Y,Gao XH,Chen HD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papacarie Duo™ is clinically used and has proven effectiveness; however, it is necessary to improve its antimicrobial action. The combined treatment of Papacarie Duo™ with Urucum (Bixa Orellana) could create a potential tool for dental caries treatment; its extract obtained from the seeds' pericarp contains a water-so...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Silva ZS Jr,França CM,Araújo Prates R,Botta SB,Ferrari RAM,Ana PA,Pavani C,Fernandes KPS,de Fátima Teixeira da Silva D,Hamblin MR,Bussadori SK

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-back pain is very frequent, especially in active adult population. There are several different orthopaedic condition that can cause low-back pain, and the pain worsen the quality of life significantly. The treatments vary from drugs, physical therapies, kinesiology, local infiltrations, and so on. Laser therapy ha...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Osti R,Pari C,Salvatori G,Massari L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy is associated with some side effects including in the oral cavity. One of the more significant oral complications is oral mucositis (OM) which induces severe pain and limits fundamental life behaviors such as eating, drinking, and talking. Although advancements in can...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Alinca SB,Saglam E,Kandas NO,Okcu O,Yilmaz N,Goncu B,Dogan MA

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are secreted signaling molecules belonging to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily. The objective of this study was to determine how gallium-aluminum-arsenium (GaAlAs) 650 nm laser influenced the action of BMPs on bone defects created in rat femurs. The sample c...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Denadai AS,de Carvalho Pde T,dos Reis FA,Belchior AC,Pereira DM,Dourado DM,Silva IS,de Oliveira LV

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy on the expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and tissue repair in an experimental model of collagenase-induced Achilles tendinitis. Thirty Wistar rats (aged 12 weeks) were randomly distributed among control group (n =...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Evangelista AN,Dos Santos FF,de Oliveira Martins LP,Gaiad TP,Machado ASD,Rocha-Vieira E,Costa KB,Santos AP,Oliveira MX

更新日期：2020-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:One possible undesirable consequence of orthodontic therapy is the development of incipient caries lesions of enamel around brackets. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of CO2 (λ = 10.6 μm) and Nd:YAG (λ = 1,064 nm) lasers associated or not with topical fluoride application on the prevention of caries le...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Seino PY,Freitas PM,Marques MM,de Souza Almeida FC,Botta SB,Moreira MS

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an in vitro study, the effect of light polarization on the efficiency of 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA) photodynamic therapy (PDT) of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) was investigated. Three states of light polarization (non-polarized, linearly polarized, and circularly polarized) were considered. Cells were exposed to gre...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： JalalKamali M,Nematollahi-Mahani SN,Shojaei M,Shamsoddini A,Arabpour N

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biostimulatory effect of cell proliferation and bone formation by laser irradiation has been reported, however, very little is known about the molecular basis of mechanisms. We previously constructed the cDNA library of mouse osteoblastic cells (MC3T3-E1) which enhanced gene expression by laser irradiation using a sub...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Yamamoto M,Tamura K,Hiratsuka K,Abiko Y

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of a novel method of facial rejuvenation using a 2940-nm erbium:YAG laser with Spatially Modulated Ablation™. A pilot study was performed in 16 women with moderate to severe signs of facial aging relative to chronological age, who underwent two treat...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Trelles MA,Khomchenko V,Alcolea JM,Martínez-Carpio PA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin flaps are still a matter of concern among surgeons, as failures can occur leading to flap necrosis. However, low-level laser irradiation has been reported as an effective tool to improve the viability of ischemic flaps, yet its mechanisms of action remain unclear. We investigated the effect of low-level laser irr...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Esteves Junior I,Masson IB,Oshima CT,Paiotti AP,Liebano RE,Plapler H

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this work is to analyze the effects of LED therapy at 940 nm or cold water immersion therapy (CWI) after an acute bout of exercise on markers of muscle damage and inflammation. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were allocated into four groups: animals kept at rest (control), exercised animals (E), exercised + CWI...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Camargo MZ,Siqueira CP,Preti MC,Nakamura FY,de Lima FM,Dias IF,Toginho Filho Dde O,Ramos Sde P

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00