Lymphatic response to depilation-induced inflammation in mouse ear assessed with label-free optical lymphangiography.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The current study (for which ethical approval was obtained) sought to assess the effect of low intensity monochromatic infrared therapy (LIMIRT) on experimentally induced delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Healthy volunteers were recruited (n = 24, 12M:12F...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Glasgow PD,Hill ID,McKevitt AM,Lowe AS,Baxter D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of light in laser-irradiated biological medium is computed using four different procedures. Values computed with Beer's law of attenuation, Kubelka-Munk theory, the diffusion approximation, and a seven-flux model are compared. The proper conditions for using each model are discussed. ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Welch AJ,Yoon G,van Gemert MJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of lasers as surgical tools may open up new possibilities for the treatment of atherosclerotic occlusive vascular disease. However, basic information regarding the effect of laser radiation to the lumen of normal blood vessels is needed prior to clinical application. This work investigates the nature of the CO...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Treat MR,Weld FM,White JV,Forde KA,Fenoglio JJ,L'Esperance F,Voorhees AB

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Non-invasive laser skin treatment modalities are generally designed to protect the epidermis by cooling and limiting the laser energy deposition in accordance with skin type. We explore a treatment modality that uses a 2,940 nm Er:YAG laser with high tissue absorption to ablate an array of cha...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Tanghetti E,Mirkov M,Sierra RA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a noninvasive treatment for a wide-assortment of medical ailments. A recent application is for noninvasive body slimming. A Level 1 clinical study was completed and recorded a significant reduction in circumferential measurements across waist, hips, and thighs compared to pl...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Jackson RF,Stern FA,Neira R,Ortiz-Neira CL,Maloney J

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Cryogen spray cooling (CSC) is used to minimize the risk of epidermal damage during laser dermatologic surgery. Since optimization of CSC permits the safe use of higher light doses, which improves therapeutic outcome in many patients with superficial skin lesions, studies have focused on under...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Aguilar G,Wang GX,Nelson JS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Some oral bacteria are susceptible to killing by red light after their sensitization with toluidine blue O (TBO). The photochemotherapy of periodontal disease in vivo would require a therapeutic window where bacteria could be killed without adjacent normal tissue damage. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Soukos NS,Wilson M,Burns T,Speight PM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Autofluorescence (AF) emission is an intrinsic parameter that can provide real-time information on morpho-functional properties of biological tissue, being strictly related with their biochemical composition and structural organization. The diagnostic potentials of AF-based techniques have been...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Croce AC,De Simone U,Freitas I,Boncompagni E,Neri D,Cillo U,Bottiroli G

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A laser endoscope was devised using optic fibers in order to provide a means of visualization and removal of atheromatous plaques from arteries in cadavers and experimental animals. Atheromatous plaques were satisfactorily lased off in a few seconds, although contraction of lased vessels was observed. A self-focusing ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Ward H

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:5-Aminolevulinic acid based photodynamic therapy (5-ALA-PDT) has revealed promising results in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases due to the sensitivity of inflamed synovial tissue. For 5-ALA-PDT to be safe and beneficial for intra-articular applications, resistance of chondrocytes is essential to p...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Egli RJ,Di Criscio A,Hempfing A,Schoeniger R,Ganz R,Hofstetter W,Leunig M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the safety of local delivery of a photosensitizer followed by photodynamic therapy (PDT), to determine its effectiveness in reducing in-stent restenosis. STUDY DESIGN/PATIENTS AND METHODS:Porfimer sodium was administered via a local delivery cath...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Usui M,Miyagi M,Fukasawa S,Hara T,Ueyama N,Nakajima H,Takata R,Sasame A,Tamura K,Naitou Y,Yamashina A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC) is a rare, benign, vascular malformation of dilated superficial lymphatic channels. Treatment is typically undertaken for cosmetic reasons or complications such as fluid drainage, pain, and infection risk that can negatively impact quality of life. Management of LC remains ch...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Saluja S,Petersen M,Summers E

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A novel, noninvasive technology, utilizing suction-coupled radiofrequency (RF) heating and ultra-short pulse duration, high-voltage electrical pulses was studied for its efficacy and safety on adipose tissue reduction. METHODS:Twenty-one subjects underwent treatment of their abdominal fat once...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Boisnic S,Divaris M,Nelson AA,Gharavi NM,Lask GP

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In endodontics, a major diagnostic challenge is the accurate assessment of pulp status. In this study, we designed and characterized a fiber-based laser speckle imaging system to study pulsatile blood flow in the tooth. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:To take transilluminated laser speckle ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Regan C,Yang BY,Mayzel KC,Ramirez-San-Juan JC,Wilder-Smith P,Choi B

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Oral mucositis is a dose-limiting and painful side effect of radiotherapy (RT) and/or chemotherapy in cancer patients. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the effect of different protocols of laser phototherapy (LPT) on the grade of mucositis and degree of pain in patients under RT....

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Simões A,Eduardo FP,Luiz AC,Campos L,Sá PH,Cristófaro M,Marques MM,Eduardo CP

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low power laser irradiation has been reported to cause biological effects due to the photochemical and/or photophysical action of the radiation. This study determined quantitatively if transcutaneous low power laser irradiation can affect the regeneration of the rat facial nerve. The facial nerve was crushed unilatera...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Anders JJ,Borke RC,Woolery SK,Van de Merwe WP

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Erbium lasers are potential tools to remove caries and dental hard tissue but bond strengths of composites to those preparations are reported to be lower than conventional methods. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of mechanical excavation and/or chemical alteration on bond s...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Obeidi A,McCracken MS,Liu PR,Litaker MS,Beck P,Rahemtulla F

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Variable square pulse (VSP) Er:YAG laser should be quicker than older Er:YAG lasers. The objectives were: (1) comparison of VSP laser and mechanical handpiece efficacy for apicectomy and (2) determination of optimal pulse width/energy/frequency combination. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Grgurević J,Grgurević L,Miletić I,Karlović Z,Krmek SJ,Anić I

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Kenalog application onto surgical wounds has been used to control dynamic pain following Laser-Assisted-Uvulo-Palatoplasty (LAUP) with good results in our department. When the effect was sub-optimal, insufficient ointment over the superior-lateral corner of wounds were always noted. Fulfilling...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Li LP,Lee SS,Chuang AY,Niddam DM,Tung TH,Chen JK

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Enhancement of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) has been demonstrated experimentally using light dose fractionation or CP94 iron chelation. This study extends this research. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:In normal rat colon, CP94 administration and light dose f...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Curnow A,MacRobert AJ,Bown SG

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this review is to call attention in the use of chlorophyll-a and bacteriochlorophyll-a to develop more than 600 photosensitizers (lambda (max) 660 nm-800 nm) during the last 15 years (1990-2005) at the Photodynamic Therapy Center, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo. This article mainly includes the ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Pandey RK,Goswami LN,Chen Y,Gryshuk A,Missert JR,Oseroff A,Dougherty TJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Light dosimetry for endobronchial photodynamic therapy is not very advanced to date. This study investigates the dependency of the fluence rate distribution in the bronchial wall on several parameters. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:A Monte Carlo model is employed for the illumination of a...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Murrer LH,Marijnissen HP,Star WM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) laser can be used not only for soft tissue but also for hard tissue such as urinary calculi. The objective of this study was to assess the usefulness of the Ho:YAG laser for endoscopic lithotripsy in patients with urinary tract stone. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIASL AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Matsuoka K,Iida S,Inoue M,Yoshii S,Arai K,Tomiyasu K,Noda S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In recent years, selective photothermolysis (PT) based on broadband light and assisted by skin vacuum (Photopneumatic Technology or PPx, by Aesthera) was introduced into the aesthetic market for epilation (hair removal) procedures. The present study aims to: (a) determine the overall effect of ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sun F,Chaney A,Anderson R,Aguilar G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Intense pulsed light (IPL) is regarded as the gold standard of nonablative photo-rejuvenation. Yet there is still a need to observe its efficacy and safety on dark skin using a split-face module. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-four Chinese women with photoaging were enrolled in thi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Li YH,Wu Y,Chen JZ,Zhu X,Xu YY,Chen J,Dong GH,Gao XH,Chen HD

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The metabolic flexibility is often impaired in diseases associated with obesity, and many studies are based on the hypothesis that dysfunction in peripheral tissues such as skeletal muscle, liver and adipose tissue represent the etiology of development of metabolic inflexibility. Experimental e...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Sene-Fiorese M,Duarte FO,de Aquino Junior AE,Campos RM,Masquio DC,Tock L,de Oliveira Duarte AC,Dâmaso AR,Parizotto NA,Bagnato VS

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignant tumors that are often treated through surgical resection. Current intraoperative margin assessment methods are limited and highlight the need for an improved approach with respect to time and specificity. Here we investi...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nguyen JQ,Gowani ZS,O'Connor M,Pence IJ,Nguyen TQ,Holt GE,Schwartz HS,Halpern JL,Mahadevan-Jansen A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The conventional pulsed-dye laser (wavelength 585 nm, pulse duration 0.5 milliseconds) is seen as the standard treatment for port wine stains (PWS). Using the pulsed-dye laser at wavelengths of 590, 595, and 600 nm and at varying pulse durations of 1.5-40 milliseconds is one of the newest deve...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Greve B,Raulin C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photodynamic therapy (PDT), or photoradiation therapy (PRT), utilizing hematoporphyrin derivative (HPD) as photosensitizer and an argon-dye laser system as the light source, was used alone and in combination with localized microwave hyperthermia (2450 MHz) to treat axillary tumors of the SMT-F mammary carcinoma in mic...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Waldow SM,Henderson BW,Dougherty TJ

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Dynamics of cryogen spray deposition, water condensation and frost formation is studied in relationship to cooling rate and efficiency of cryogen spray cooling (CSC) in combination with laser dermatologic surgery. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:A high-speed video camera was used to image t...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Majaron B,Kimel S,Verkruysse W,Aguilar G,Pope K,Svaasand LO,Lavernia EJ,Nelson JS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00