Q-switched 1064 nm Nd-Yag nanosecond laser effects on skin barrier function and on molecular rejuvenation markers in keratinocyte-fibroblasts interaction.

abstract：:This study aims to evaluate whether optical coherence tomography (OCT) using both the surface and the endoluminal technique is feasible to investigate the locations and degree of encrustation process in clinically used ureteral stents. After removal from patients, 14 polyurethane JJ stents were investigated. A fresh J...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Bader MJ,Zilinberg K,Weidlich P,Waidelich R,Püls M,Gratzke C,Stief CG,Stepp H,Sroka R

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) immediately before tetanic contractions in skeletal muscle fatigue development and possible tissue damage. Male Wistar rats were divided into two control groups and nine active LLLT groups receiving one of three different laser doses (1, 3, and...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Santos LA,Marcos RL,Tomazoni SS,Vanin AA,Antonialli FC,Grandinetti Vdos S,Albuquerque-Pontes GM,de Paiva PR,Lopes-Martins RÁ,de Carvalho Pde T,Bjordal JM,Leal-Junior EC

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:This study aimed to investigate the influence of low-power 830 nm gallium-aluminium-arsenide (GaAlAs) laser [continuous wave (CW) 40 mW and fluence 4 J/cm(2), with total energy density of 16 J/cm(2)] on the healing of human infra-bony defects treated with bioactive glass graft material. Twenty patients with chronic pe...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： AboElsaad NS,Soory M,Gadalla LM,Ragab LI,Dunne S,Zalata KR,Louca C

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with photosensitizer is one of the promising modalities for cancer treatment. For clinical use of PDT, screening process should be preceded to enhance sensitivity to PDT. Thus, we investigated a molecular biomarker to determine the sensitivity to pheophorbide a (Pa)-PDT in immortalized human...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Moon S,Bae JY,Son HK,Lee DY,Park G,You H,Ko H,Kim YC,Kim J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-energy laser irradiation (Ga-Al-As semiconductor laser, output 50 mW) was applied to rat osteoclast precursor cells for 1, 3, 6, or 10 min at 24-h intervals during the culture period. The number of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase positive multinucleate cells was increased by approximately 1.3-fold in the 3- an...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Aihara N,Yamaguchi M,Kasai K

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the very first reports describing the method of action of phototherapy, the effects have been considered to be the result of photochemical and photophysical interactions between the absorbed photons and tissue and not related to secondary changes in tissue or skin temperature. However, thermal effects have been r...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Grandinétti Vdos S,Miranda EF,Johnson DS,de Paiva PR,Tomazoni SS,Vanin AA,Albuquerque-Pontes GM,Frigo L,Marcos RL,de Carvalho Pde T,Leal-Junior EC

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：:This study aimed to investigate the effects of administering photobiomodulation therapy (PBM) with bovine bone matrix on critical size defects in rats. Seventy-two adult male rats (albinus, Wistar), 90 days old, were used. Defect of 5 mm in diameter was made in their calvaria. The animals were divided into 4 groups: C...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Torquato LC,Suárez EAC,Bernardo DV,Pinto ILR,Mantovani LO,Silva TIL,Jardini MAN,Santamaria MP,De Marco AC

更新日期：2021-01-05 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

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：: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：: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：: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：:The laser source with 3 μm/2 μm output wavelength has many application prospects in clinical medicine, photoelectric countermeasure, and scientific research measurement. An Er3+ doped ZBLAN fiber laser with output wavelength of 2 .8 μm and 1 .6 μm is experimentally studied. By setting the pump power to 5 W, a continuo...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Liu H,Li Y,Mao A,Yang C,Hu W,Gu X,Zhang Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：:Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative disease in which several treatments and treatment associations have been investigated. This review analyzed the efficacy of the association of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) and exercises for people with KOA in randomized controlled clinical trials. PubMed, Scopus,...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Vassão PG,Parisi J,Penha TFC,Balão AB,Renno ACM,Avila MA

更新日期：2021-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Reepithelialization and wound closure are the desired outcome for several ulcerative conditions. Such resolution reduces the possibility of wound contamination and maintenance of the injury and improves the reestablishment of tissue morphology and functions. Investigators are seeking adjuvant therapies that can accele...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Basso FG,Pansani TN,Cardoso LM,Citta M,Soares DG,Scheffel DS,Hebling J,de Souza Costa CA

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：UNLABELLED:Connective tissue graft (CTG), which is considered to be among the best techniques for treating gingival recession, has presented stable long-term results. However, this technique causes morbidity and discomfort in the palatine region due to graft removal at that site. A previous study reports that photobiom...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Silva Neves FL,Silveira CA,Dias SB,Santamaria Júnior M,de Marco AC,Kerbauy WD,de Melo Filho AB,Jardini MA,Santamaria MP

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：: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：:Several studies suggest a biomodulatory influence of low-level laser irradiation in the inflammatory and reparative processes of dental tissues. The aim of this study was to investigate the stimulatory effect of 808-nm laser irradiation on root development of rat molars and also to evaluate the histological reaction o...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Toomarian L,Fekrazad R,Tadayon N,Ramezani J,Tunér J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of laser treatment on shear bond strength of a self-adhesive flowable resin composite to human dentin. Eighty extracted sound human molar teeth were used for the study. The teeth were sectioned mesiodistally and embedded in acrylic blocks. The dentin surfaces w...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Yazici AR,Agarwal I,Campillo-Funollet M,Munoz-Viveros C,Antonson SA,Antonson DE,Mang T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) is the photosensitizer in 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA)-based photodynamic therapy (PDT). Its further bioconversion to heme requires iron and can be suppressed by iron chelators such as desferrioxamine (DFO). To investigate the effectiveness of DFO in enhancing PpIX-based PDT in skin tissue, we...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Yang J,Xia Y,Liu X,Jiang S,Xiong L

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00