Cardiology
Researchers investigate light therapy to mitigate heart disease
Light therapy has demonstrated its usefulness in treating a variety of diseases. But can it delay the occurrence of age-related disease?
Mar 27, 2023
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Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Oncology & Cancer
Low dose photodynamic therapy shows promise in the treatment of cancerous tumors
A new study reveals the mechanisms whereby low dose photodynamic therapy affects the microstructure of vessels. Using co-cultures of pericytes and endothelial cells in vitro, the authors show that low dose photodynamic therapy ...
Apr 5, 2019
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Surgery
Er:YAG Laser shows superior efficacy in Rx of acne scars
(HealthDay)—Er:YAG is more efficacious than bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser (BRDL) for treatment of mild-to-moderate acne scars, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
Nov 7, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Laser treatment helpful for androgenetic alopecia
(HealthDay)—Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) improves hair regrowth and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), according to a review published online April 25 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
May 2, 2016
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Surgery
Low fluence, multiple pass laser efficacious in hair removal
(HealthDay)—Using diode lasers at low fluences and high average power with a multiple pass in-motion technique is an effective method for hair removal, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Lasers in Surgery and ...
Feb 21, 2014
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Surgery
Cold-induced lipolysis effective for male pseudogynecomastia
(HealthDay)—Cold-induced lipolysis is safe and effective for the treatment of male pseudogynecomastia, according to a study published online March 21 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
Mar 25, 2016
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Health
For obese women, exercise plus phototherapy beneficial
(HealthDay)—Exercise training combined with phototherapy is associated with improvements in the metabolic profiles of obese women, according to a study published online July 29 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
Aug 3, 2015
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Ophthalmology
Outcomes up for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract Sx
(HealthDay)—Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) is associated with improved outcomes compared with conventional cataract surgery, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
Aug 31, 2015
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Surgery
755-nm diode laser safe, effective for hair removal
(HealthDay)—A 755-nm diode laser efficiently and safely removes hair, according to a study published in the November issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
Dec 28, 2016
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Surgery
Treatment interval doesn't affect benefit of acne laser Tx
(HealthDay)—Fractional CO2 laser treatment is safe and seems effective for atrophic acne scars, with no difference observed for treatment with a one- or three-month interval, according to a study published online Sept. ...
Oct 19, 2013
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