Effect of light polarization on the efficiency of photodynamic therapy of basal cell carcinomas: an in vitro cellular study.

abstract：:Photobiomodulation is a treatment that has been widely used in neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases. In the present study, low-level laser therapy was administered to patients with spinal cord injury. Twenty-five individuals were divided into two groups: placebo photobiomodulation plus physiotherapy and active p...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Silva FC,Gomes AO,da Costa Palácio PR,Politti F,de Fátima Teixeira da Silva D,Mesquita-Ferrari RA,Fernandes KPS,Bussadori SK

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the impact of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) vision on laparoscopic performance of novice surgeons is examined. Twenty-five novice surgeons were directed to complete four basic tasks from European Training in Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (E-BLUS) with both 2D and 3D systems in a...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Özsoy M,Kallidonis P,Kyriazis I,Panagopoulos V,Vasilas M,Sakellaropoulos GC,Liatsikos E

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) and holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for the treatment of upper urinary tract stones in patients on active oral anticoagulants. The records of 1081 patients who underwent flexible ureteroscopic holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) laser l...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Altay B,Erkurt B,Albayrak S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level laser irradiation (LLLI) and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein type 2 (rhBMP-2) have been used to stimulate bone formation. LLLI stimulates proliferation of osteoblast precursor cells and cell differentiation and rhBMP-2 recruits osteoprogenitor cells to the bone healing area. This in vivo study e...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rosa AP,de Sousa LG,Regalo SC,Issa JP,Barbosa AP,Pitol DL,de Oliveira RH,de Vasconcelos PB,Dias FJ,Chimello DT,Siéssere S

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：: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：:For chronic rhinitis that is refractory to medical therapy, surgical intervention such as endoscopic vidian neurectomy (VN) can be used to control the intractable symptoms. Lasers can contribute to minimizing the invasiveness of ENT surgery. The aim of this retrospective study is to compare in patients who underwent d...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Lai WS,Cheng SY,Lin YY,Yang PL,Lin HC,Cheng LH,Yang JM,Lee JC

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that has developed over thousands of years. We studied the effects of laser puncture, needle acupuncture, and light stimulation on cerebral blood flow in 15 healthy volunteers (mean age 25.0±1.9 years, 5 female, 10 male) with non-invasive transcranial Doppler sonog...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Litscher G,Wang L,Wiesner-Zechmeister M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the effects of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the treatment of patients with Bell's palsy. Forty-eight patients participated in and completed this study. The mean age was 43 ± 9.8 years. They were randomly assigned i...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Alayat MS,Elsodany AM,El Fiky AA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is concern that the delicate fibres and cylindrical diffuser tips used for intraluminal PDT of blood vessels might break during the treatment. We have developed and tested a simple system to monitor for fibre breakage during PDT. Light from the laser is passed through a beam expander, then a beam splitter, and t...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Mosse CA,Theodossiou T,Mills TN

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to evaluate in vitro whether the low-level laser (LLL) delivering fractionated total energy (multiple irradiation) or single irradiation stimulates regeneration-associated events (viability and proliferation) in stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED). Cells received LLL irradia...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Almeida-Junior LA,Marques NCT,Prado MTO,Oliveira TM,Sakai VT

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrogen laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and tungsten halogen lamp excited diffuse reflectance spectra were recorded in 350- to 700-nm range on a miniature fiber-optic spectrometer from in vitro premolar tooth during various stages of artificial erosion with 36% phosphoric acid. Both the LIF spectral intensity and th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Thomas SS,Mallia RJ,Jose M,Subhash N

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：:The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of low-level laser (Nd:YAG) therapy and occlusal splints in patients with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) characterized with myofascial pain (MP). A total of 30 patients were selected after being diagnosed with MP according to the Research ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Demirkol N,Sari F,Bulbul M,Demirkol M,Simsek I,Usumez A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-invasive skin-tightening devices can induce thermal denaturation and skin shrinkage via externally applied radiofrequency emissions or high-frequency ultrasound. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop and test a method for measurement of skin reduction associated with application of such energy devices...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Alam M,Pongprutthipan M,Nanda S,Kim NA,Swary JH,Roongpisuthipong W,Kauvar AN,Weil A,Iyengar S,Chen BR,Vasic J,Maisel A,West DP,Nodzenksi M,Veledar E,Poon E

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：:The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the effect of different remineralization agents and laser on caries resistance of primary enamel. In the study, 150 sound primary molars were used. The initial microhardness values were measured and the teeth were randomly assigned to ten treatment groups (n = 15): no tr...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Serdar-Eymirli P,Turgut MD,Dolgun A,Yazici AR

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the positive effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on muscle fatigue before exercises using a single muscle group, the acute effects of LLLT on performance in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) are poorly understood. We aimed to assess the acute effects of LLLT on physiologic and electromyographic res...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Silva Alves MA,Pinfildi CE,Neto LN,Lourenço RP,de Azevedo PH,Dourado VZ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies with phototherapy have shown positive results in enhancement of performance and improvement of recovery when applied before exercise. However, several factors still remain unknown such as therapeutic windows, optimal treatment parameters, and effects of combination of different light sources (laser and ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Antonialli FC,De Marchi T,Tomazoni SS,Vanin AA,dos Santos Grandinetti V,de Paiva PR,Pinto HD,Miranda EF,de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho P,Leal-Junior EC

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvascular surgery is time consuming and requires high expertise. Laser-assisted vascular anastomosis (LAVA) is a promising sutureless technique that has the potential to facilitate this procedure. In this study, we evaluate the handling of our soldering material and the 1-week patency rate in a porcine model. Six ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Mbaidjol Z,Kiermeir D,Schönfeld A,Arnoldi J,Frenz M,Constantinescu MA

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vivo photodynamic activities of four poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) conjugates of the photosensitiser 5,10,15,20-tetrakis-(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (mTHPC, temoporfin, Foscan(®)) were compared with that of mTHPC over a range of drug-light intervals using acute tumour necrosis and skeletal muscles swelling in a mous...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Grahn MF,Giger A,McGuinness A,de Jode ML,Stewart JC,Ris HB,Altermatt HJ,Williams NS

更新日期：1999-03-01 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-intensity laser therapy (LILT) has been considered as a treatment modality in diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP). The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of LILT on DSP. We examined 107 subjects with type 2 diabetes for detection of DSP using the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Khamseh ME,Kazemikho N,Aghili R,Forough B,Lajevardi M,Hashem Dabaghian F,Goushegir A,Malek M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound healing is a very complex process, some phases of which have only recently been explained. Magnetic and electromagnetic fields can modulate this process in a non-thermal way. The aim of this research was to compare the influence of constant and pulsed electromagnetic fields and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Matic M,Lazetic B,Poljacki M,Djuran V,Matic A,Gajinov Z

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：: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：: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：:Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) induces anti-inflammatory and angiogenic activities in wound healing. However, the mechanism of action and optimal parameters require further clarification. In this study, we investigated the effects of LLLT on wound healing matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 immunoexpression and angiogeni...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Medeiros ML,Araújo-Filho I,da Silva EM,de Sousa Queiroz WS,Soares CD,de Carvalho MG,Maciel MA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different working modes (pulsed and micropulsed) and power settings of a standardized 980-nm diode laser on collateral thermal soft-tissue damage. A total of 108 bovine liver samples were cut with a diode laser at various settings in pulsed and micropulsed mode an...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Beer F,Körpert W,Passow H,Steidler A,Meinl A,Buchmair AG,Moritz A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00