Clinical assessment of diode laser-assisted endoscopic intrasphenoidal vidian neurectomy in the treatment of refractory rhinitis.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify biochemical changes in sciatic nerve (SN) after crush injury and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with 660 nm and 808 nm by Raman spectroscopy (RS) analysis. A number of 32 Wistar rats were used, divided into four groups (control 1, control 2, LASER 660 nm, and LASER 808 nm). All an...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Almeida Melo Maciel Mangueira M,Maciel Mangueira N,Pereira Gama Filho O,Moysés de Oliveira M,Albuquerque Heluy R,Silveira L Jr,Caparelli Moniz de Aragão Dáquer E

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the surface changes caused in zirconia by different surface treatments and the influence of the surface treatment and cement selection on bonding to zirconia under aging. Sintered zirconia specimens were divided into five groups (n = 31) based on the surface treatment, namely, control, air...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Subaşı MG,Inan Ö

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：: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 view of the limitations of bone reconstruction surgeries using autologous grafts as a gold standard, tissue engineering is emerging as an alternative, which permits the fabrication and improvement of scaffolds to stimulate osteogenesis and angiogenesis, processes that are essential for bone repair. Polymers are use...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Dos Santos DA,de Guzzi Plepis AM,da Conceição Amaro Martins V,Cardoso GBC,Santos AR Jr,Iatecola A,Andrade TN,Monteiro FM,Calegari ARA,Chacon EL,Cunha MR

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the control of pain, swelling, and trismus associated with surgical removal of impacted lower third molars. Thirty patients were randomized into two treatment groups, each with 15 patients-group test (LLLT) and a group cont...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ferrante M,Petrini M,Trentini P,Perfetti G,Spoto G

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Achilles tendon has a high incidence of rupture, and the healing process leads to a disorganized extracellular matrix (ECM) with a high rate of injury recurrence. To evaluate the effects of different conditions of low-level laser (LLL) application on partially tenotomized tendons, adult male rats were divided into...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Guerra Fda R,Vieira CP,Almeida MS,Oliveira LP,de Aro AA,Pimentel ER

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work evaluated the effects of LED light irradiation on the healing of the navels of neonatal dairy calves. Fifty-seven neonatal calves were divided into two groups. Animals had their umbilical stumps immersed in 10% iodine tincture for 60 s, and this process was repeated every 24 h for three consecutive da...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Souza Faria ALB,Conrado LAL,Vanzela LS,Villaverde AB,Munin E

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level red laser (LLRL)-tissue interactions have a wide range of medical applications and are garnering increased attention. Although the positive effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) have frequently been reported and enhanced collagen accumulation has been identified as one of the most important mechanisms in...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Stylianou A,Yova D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-intensity laser therapy is based on the excitation of endogenous chromophores in biotissues and free-radical generation could be involved in its biological effects. In this work, the effects of the low-intensity infrared laser on plasma protein content and oxidative stress in blood from Wistar rats were studied. B...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Fonseca Ade S,Presta GA,Geller M,de Paoli F,Valença SS

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:Recent studies have investigated whether low level laser therapy (LLLT) can optimize human muscle performance in physical exercise. This study tested the effect of LLLT on muscle performance in physical strength training in humans compared with strength training only. The study involved 36 men (20.8±2.2 years old), cl...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ferraresi C,de Brito Oliveira T,de Oliveira Zafalon L,de Menezes Reiff RB,Baldissera V,de Andrade Perez SE,Matheucci Júnior E,Parizotto NA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a common condition of pigmented skin. Whilst lesions are benign, they may be symptomatic or cosmetically disfiguring. Ablative lasers have previously been reported as a useful therapeutic modality in DPN. We report the largest case series to date of patients with DPN ablated with the...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ali FR,Bakkour W,Ferguson JE,Madan V

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aims to identify (1) what proportion of abstracts of clinical trials presented at The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) annual meetings are published as full reports, (2) time to publication, and (3) factors that may predict the publication of research in peer-reviewed journals....

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Akbari-Kamrani M,Shakiba B,Parsian S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of meta-tetra(hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (mTHPC)(1) have been documented in humans, rats, dogs and rabbits. It has been demonstrated to be an effective photodynamic therapy agent for treatment of squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma is a common feline neoplasm, causing s...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Campbell GA,Bartels KE,Arnold C,Healey T,Cowell RL,Lucroy MD,Ronn AM

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has proved to have biostimulating effects on tissues over which they are applied, therefore accelerating the healing process. Most studies in implantology were focused on a reduction of the duration of osseointegration. There exist few articles analyzing the potential effects of these th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Prados-Frutos JC,Rodríguez-Molinero J,Prados-Privado M,Torres JH,Rojo R

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：:Gingival melanin hyperpigmentation is an esthetic concern for many individuals. In this study, we compared the standard surgical removal method with two different Er,Cr:YSGG laser settings in order to find the best treatment method. In 33 dental arches, the following three treatment groups were comparatively evaluated...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Gholami L,Moghaddam SA,Rigi Ladiz MA,Molai Manesh Z,Hashemzehi H,Fallah A,Gutknecht N

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluate the safety, efficacy, and oncological outcomes of early palliative photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) by GreenLight high-performance system (HPS) 120-W laser in patients with acute urinary retention (AUR) induced by advanced prostate cancer (PCa). A total of 39 advanced PCa patients with AUR...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Chen D,Xue B,Shan Y,Yang D,Sun C,Gao J

更新日期：2013-09-01 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 evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of a microhybrid composite resin bonded with three different adhesive systems to Er:YAG laser- (EL) or bur-prepared dentin surfaces and to analyze the quality and ultrastructure of the adhesive-dentin interfaces by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Guven Y,Aktoren O

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Striae gravidarum is a common dermatologic condition for females caused by multiple factors during pregnancy. It remains a therapeutic challenge especially in the striae alba (SA) stage, generating psychological and emotional distress to those affected. This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of 1565-nm non...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Tang Z,Wen S,Liu T,Yu A,Li Y

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The bactericidal activity of a pulsed fibre-optic Nd-YAP laser on various strains of oral bacteria: Prevotella nigrescens, Streptococcus sanguis, Actinomyces viscosus (i), Fusobacterium nucleatum, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and Peptostreptococcus micros (i) was evaluated. A 200-μm optical fibre was placed in...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rochd T,Calas P,Roques C

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this in vitro study was to observe the morphological changes and apical dye penetration at apical dentin surfaces after apicoectomy with conventional techniques and laser beam. Sixty single-rooted extracted teeth were selected for the study. The crowns were resected below the cemento-enamel junction. Th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Arisu HD,Sadik B,Bala O,Türköz E

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photodynamic rejuvenation therapy (PDRT) is a growing field in cosmetic dermatology. In this study, different sources of light (a yellow laser, a red laser and ultraviolet A (UVA) lamps) were used to activate a second-generation photosensitiser, hypericin. Uptake of hypericin was monitored over 24 h and efficacy of PD...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Van Kets V,Karsten A,Davids LM

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to verify the maximum number of repetitions, fatigue index, blood lactate concentration ([Lac]), and cardiac autonomic responses after LED irradiation (LEDI) in the ipsilateral and contralateral limb. Twelve male subjects (22.0 ± 3.86 years; weight 82.94 ± 12.58 kg; height 1.77 ± 0.05 m), phy...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ferreira Junior A,Schamne JC,de Moraes SMF,Okuno NM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report results on the use of organically modified silica nanoparticles (SiNp) as a vehicle for the delivery of curcumin in human oral cancer cells for improvement of uptake and phototoxicity. Nanoformulated drug (curcumin-SiNp complex) was prepared by postloading curcumin in SiNp, and the complex was soluble in aqu...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Singh SP,Sharma M,Gupta PK

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review aimed to identify the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the management of orthodontic pain. This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out in accordance with Cochrane Handbook and the PRISMA statement. An extensive literature search for RCTs, quasi-RCTs, and CCTs was performed through...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： He WL,Li CJ,Liu ZP,Sun JF,Hu ZA,Yin X,Zou SJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：:Although ear reconstruction technology has been highly developed in recent years, hair growth on the reconstructed ear has plagued both surgeons and patients. In this paper, the authors introduce a clinical application of intense pulsed light depilation in total auricular reconstruction. From August 2012 to August 201...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Guo Y,Shan J,Zhang T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00