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Necrotizing Keratitis after Laser Refractive Surgery in Patients with Inactive Inflammatory Bowel Diseaseemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Case Rep Ophthalmol 2012;3:54–60 (DOI:10.1159/000336567) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Source: Karger Publishers - February 3, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

GDx VCC measurements and blue-on-yellow perimetry in ocular hypertensionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The aim of this work was to investigate the correlation between scanning laser polarimetry with variable corneal compensation (GDx VCC) parameters and blue-on-yellow perimetry (B/YP) indices in ocular hypertension (OHT). One eye each of 52 patients with OHT (with a normal visual field, a normal optic nerve, and an untreated IOP > 21 mmHg) was chosen. All patients were examined with the Octopus 101 automated perimetry dG2 program using the dynamic/normal strategy (white-on-white perimetry, W/WP), with the dG2 program using the dynamic strategy/BY method (blue-on-yellow perimetry, B/YP), and w...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - February 3, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Development and Implementation of a Web-Enabled 3D Consultation Tool for Breast Augmentation Surgery Based on 3D-Image Reconstruction of 2D Picturesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: We tested our tool for 3D, Web-based, patient-specific consultation in the clinical scenario of breast augmentation. This example shows that the current state of development allows for creation of responsive and effective Web-based, 3D medical tools, even with highly complex and time-consuming computation, by off-loading them to a dedicated high-performance data center. The efficient combination of advanced technologies, based on analysis and understanding of human anatomy and physiology, will allow the development of further Web-based reconstruction and predictive interfaces at different scales of the human b...
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - February 3, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Pablo de Heras CiechomskiMihai ConstantinescuJaime GarciaRadu OlariuIrving DindoyalSerge Le HuuMauricio Reyes Source Type: research

Lasers for the treatment of intraocular tumorsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Lasers are used extensively in ophthalmology for a variety of conditions, including many choroidal and retinal tumors. With technologic advances, current therapy attempts not only to maximize survival with globe-salvaging treatment, but also to preserve vision. Each neoplasm has different indications for primary and adjuvant therapy, as well as differing laser treatment protocols. Additionally, there are numerous laser applications available for use, including laser photocoagulation, transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT), and photodynamic therapy (PDT). The current review outlines the basic principles ...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - February 2, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Endoscopic laser fragmentation and removal of a nonremovable metal esophageal stent for persistent dysphagia: a technical noteemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  We describe a successful technique for the removal of a nonretrievable stent using laser fracture and endoscopic retrieval. This method of stent removal has not been previously reported. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory TechniquePages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-2111-5Authors Ross S. Coomber, Department of Upper GI Surgery, West Herts NHS Trust, Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB UKPranav H. Patel, Department of Upper GI Surgery, West Herts NHS Trust, Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB UKAnubhav Dhir, Department of Healths Clinical Advisor...
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - February 2, 2012 Category: Surgery Tags: Surgical Endoscopy Source Type: research

Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic gastric ischemic conditioning prior to minimally invasive esophagectomy, the LOGIC trialemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  LIC does not translate into an improved perfusion of the gastric conduit tip. The benefits reported from published clinical series suggest that the resistance of the conduit to ischemia occurs through alternative possibly microcellular mechanisms. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-2123-1Authors Darmarajah Veeramootoo, Department of Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, EX2 5DW UKAngela C. Shore, Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, Exeter, U...
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - February 2, 2012 Category: Surgery Tags: Surgical Endoscopy Source Type: research

Acknowledgment of Reviewers 2011email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Photomedicine and Laser Surgery Feb 2012, Vol. 30, No. 2: 112-113. (Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery)
Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery - February 2, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: article Source Type: research

Can fractional lasers enhance transdermal absorption of topical lidocaine in an in vivo animal model?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that laser pretreatment significantly increases absorption of topical lidocaine so that it is detectable in the blood and that manipulating laser settings can affect drug absorption. Future work will look at translating this effect into clinical benefit. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine)
Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine - February 2, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Georgette OniSpencer A. BrownJeffrey M. Kenkel Tags: Preclinical Report Source Type: research

Minimally ablative resurfacing with the confluent 2,790 nm erbium:YSGG Laser: A pilot study on safety and efficacyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionAblative resurfacing with the 2,790 nm Er:YSGG laser demonstrated visible improvement in photodamage with good tolerability and minimal downtime. Subjects were highly satisfied, especially with respect to dyschromia, skin tone, and texture. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine)
Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine - February 2, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Susan E. WalgraveDavid A. KistAyse Noyaner‐TurleyBrian D. Zelickson Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

One year follow‐up of contrast sensitivity following conventional laser in situ keratomileusis and laser epithelial keratomileusisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion:  One year postoperatively, there was no difference in CS between both treatment groups using the Pelli‐Robson and CSV‐1000E tests. CS was reduced postoperatively in the LASIK group at the lower spatial frequencies under photopic conditions. No postoperative change was detected in CS following LASIK or LASEK using the Pelli‐Robson test. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica)
Source: Acta Ophthalmologica - February 1, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Deirdre TownleyCaitriona KirwanMichael O’Keefe Source Type: research

Prospective contralateral eye study to compare conventional and wavefront‐guided laser in situ keratomileusisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion:  Visual acuity and refractive error outcomes were similar in both treatment group and no patient preference was observed. Customized ablation was associated with a smaller but not statistically significant postoperative increase in HOAs, better preservation of scotopic contrast sensitivity, quicker treatment time and removal of less corneal tissue. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica)
Source: Acta Ophthalmologica - February 1, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fiona D’ArcyCaitriona KirwanQasim QasemMichael O’Keefe Source Type: research

K-ras Mutation is Strongly Associated with Perineural Invasion and Represents an Independent Prognostic Factor of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma after Hepatectomyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  The prevalence of K-ras mutations in a considerably large cohort of ICC was 22%. K-ras mutation is strongly associated with perineural invasion phenotypically. K-ras mutation is an independent prognostic factor of ICC after hepatectomy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Translational Research and BiomarkersPages 1-7DOI 10.1245/s10434-012-2224-7Authors Tse-Ching Chen, Department of Pathology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, TaiwanYi-Yin Jan, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, TaiwanTa-Sen Yeh, Department of ...
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - January 31, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Annals of Surgical Oncology Source Type: research

Platelet‐Rich Plasma Combined with Fractional Laser Therapy for Skin Rejuvenationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionPRP with fractional laser treatment is a good combination therapy for skin rejuvenation. Keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation and collagen production can explain the capacity of PRP to increase dermal elasticity. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 30, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Min‐Kyung ShinJong‐Ho LeeSang‐Jun LeeNack‐In Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Advanced Treatment Modalities for Vitiligoemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionOur ability to treat vitiligo may be imperfect, but through appropriate patient selection and careful application of one or more of these advanced therapies, successful treatment of vitiligo, even in patients refractory to treatment, can be achieved. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 30, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Nishit S. PatelKapila V. PaghdalGeorge F. Cohen Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Laser cordectomy offers good outcomes in elderly glottic carcinoma patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Endoscopic laser surgery is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for glottic carcinoma in elderly patients, study findings show. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - January 29, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

LED Phototherapy Improves Healing of Nipple Trauma: A Pilot Studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Photomedicine and Laser Surgery , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery)
Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery - January 27, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: article Source Type: research

Surgical outcome of Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty for bullous keratopathy secondary to argon laser iridotomyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty for BK secondary to ALI showed rapid postoperative visual improvement, with similar efficacy and safety to that observed in DSAEK for PBK or FED. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorneaPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00417-012-1927-6Authors Masatoshi Hirayama, Department of Ophthalmology, Ichikawa General Hospital, Tokyo Dental College, 5-11-13, Sugano, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-8513, JapanTakefumi Yamaguchi, Department of Ophthalmology, Ichikawa General Hospital, Tokyo Dental College, 5-11-13, Sugano, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-8513, JapanYoshiyuki ...
Source: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - January 27, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Source Type: research

Photodynamic Modulation of Wound Healing: A Review of Human and Animal Studiesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Photomedicine and Laser Surgery , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery)
Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery - January 27, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: article Source Type: research

Diode laser (980 nm) enucleation of the prostate: a promising alternative to transurethral resection of the prostateemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  With good hemostatic ability, the end-firing continuous-wave diode laser at 980 nm was used to enucleate the prostate (DiLEP) for the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). The study compared the patients’ demographics and surgical outcomes between DiLEP and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Patients with significant BPO and a total prostatic weight of 40 g or more who had undergone DiLEP (n = 74) or TURP (n = 52) during the same period at our hospital were enrolled for analysis. DiLEP was performed by a single surgeon (Yang), and TURP by three surgeons (Y...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 26, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Excimer laser refractive surgery versus phakic intraocular lenses for the correction of moderate to high myopia.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The results of this review suggest that phakic IOLs are safer than excimer laser surgical correction for moderate to high myopia in the range of -6.0 to -20.0 D and phakic IOLs are preferred by patients. While phakic IOLs might be accepted clinical practice for higher levels of myopia (greater than or equal to 7.0 D of myopic spherical equivalent with or without astigmatism), it may be worth considering phakic IOL treatment over excimer laser correction for more moderate levels of myopia (less than or equal to 7.0 D of myopic spherical equivalent with or without astigmatism). Further RCTs adequately powered fo...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - January 26, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Barsam A, Allan BD Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Photodynamic inactivation of biofilms formed by Candida spp., Trichosporon mucoides, and Kodamaea ohmeri by cationic nanoemulsion of zinc 2,9,16,23-tetrakis(phenylthio)-29H, 31H-phthalocyanine (ZnPc)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The biofilms formed by opportunistic yeasts serve as a persistent reservoir of infection and impair the treatment of fungal diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate photodynamic inactivation (PDI) of biofilms formed by Candida spp. and the emerging pathogens Trichosporon mucoides and Kodamaea ohmeri by a cationic nanoemulsion of zinc 2,9,16,23-tetrakis(phenylthio)-29H,31H-phthalocyanine (ZnPc). Biofilms formed by yeasts after 48 h in the bottom of 96-well microtiter plates were treated with the photosensitizer (ZnPc) and a GaAlAs laser (26.3 J cm–2). The biofilm cells were scra...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 25, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Comparing an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) as a viable alternative for mid-infrared tissue ablation with a free electron laser (FEL)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Beneficial medical laser ablation removes material efficiently with minimal collateral damage. A Mark-III free electron laser (FEL), at a wavelength of 6.45 μm has demonstrated minimal damage and high ablation yield in ocular and neural tissues. While this wavelength has shown promise for surgical applications, further advances are limited by the high overhead for FEL use. Alternative mid-infrared sources are needed for further development. We compared the FEL with a 5-μs pulse duration with a Q-switched ZGP-OPO with a 100-ns pulse duration at mid-infrared wavelengths. There were no differenc...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 25, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

The effect of post surface treatments on the bond strength of fiber posts to root surfacesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of post surface treatment methods on the push-out bond strength of adhesively luted quartz fiber posts. Thirty freshly extracted and endodontically treated human incisor teeth were prepared for quartz fiber posts. The posts were submitted to three different surface treatments (n = 10), including no treatment, 50-µm aluminum-oxide (Al2O3) airborne-particle abrasion and Er:YAG laser (10 Hz, 150 mJ) irradiation. The posts were luted with resin cement. Each root was sectioned perpendicularly to its long axis to create specime...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 24, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on nanostructural and biomechanical responses in the collagenase-induced Achilles tendinitis animal modelemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  The aim of this study was to quantitatively investigate the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on the nanostructure and adhesion force of collagen fibrils in a rat model of collagenase-induced Achilles tendinitis (CIAT) using histology and atomic force microscopy. A total of 45 rats were divided into experimental groups of three rats each: a control group, 27 CIAT rats with nine time points, and 15 ESWT rats with five time points. Progressive changes in nanostructure including the fibrillary diameter and D-periodicity, and biomechanical properties including the fibrillary adhesion fo...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 24, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Evidence of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) penetration increase due to microdrilling in soft tissue using femtosecond laser ablationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a therapeutic technique mainly applied to the treatment of malignant and pre-malignant lesions, which induces cell death by the combined effect of a photosensitizer, irradiation in a proper wavelength, and molecular oxygen. One of the main limitations of PDT using 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is the superficial volume of treatment, mainly due to the limited penetration of topical photosensitization. In this context, the present study investigates if a laser micromachining producing microchannels on the tissue surface could improve ALA penetration and result in an increas...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 24, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Dormant but migratory tumour cells in desmoplastic stroma of invasive ductal carcinomasemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This study has important connotations for a role of SPCs in local recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Research PaperPages 1-20DOI 10.1007/s10585-011-9450-4Authors Vanisri Raviraj, Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM), AMMRF, The University of Sydney, Madsen Building F09, Room 243, Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaHui Zhang, Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM), AMMRF, The University of Sydney, Madsen Building F09, Room 243, Sydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaHsin-ya Chien, Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM), AMMRF, The University of Sydney, Madsen Buil...
Source: Clinical and Experimental Metastasis - January 24, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Clinical and Experimental Metastasis Source Type: research

Effects of a Long‐Pulsed 800‐nm Diode Laser on Axillary Hyperhidrosis: A Randomized Controlled Half‐Side Comparison Studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionAlthough we observed a significant decrease in sweat rate on laser‐treated sites, laser epilation was not able to reduce the sweat rate significantly more than on the untreated contralateral side. These results probably indicate a placebo effect rather than a direct therapeutic effect of laser epilation. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Falk G. BecharaDimitrios GeorgasMichael SandMarkus StückerNick OthlinghausPeter AltmeyerThilo Gambichler Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Pyogenic Granuloma: Treatment with the 1,064‐nm Long‐Pulsed Neodymium‐Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser in 20 Patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionWhen used with the right strategy and patient cohort, the long‐pulse 1,064‐nm Nd:YAG laser is an effective, low‐risk, minimally invasive method of treating PyG. This type of laser is a good therapeutic option that achieves good cosmetic results, particularly in PyG with a large diameter that are not suitable for treatment using the pulsed dye laser. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Stefan HammesKathrine KaiserLaura PohlHans‐Robert MetelmannAlexander EnkChristian Raulin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Photocoagulation of dermal blood vessels with multiple laser pulses in an in vivo microvascular modelemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsThe MLP approach can induce blood vessel photocoagulation at much lower RE per pulse as compared to SLP. The 5 Hz fr and the need for two pulses are achievable with modern laser technology, which makes the MLP approach practical in the clinical management of PWS birthmarks. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine)
Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine - January 24, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Wangcun JiaNadia TranVictor SunMarko MarinčekBoris MajaronBernard ChoiJ. Stuart Nelson Tags: Basic Science Source Type: research

In vivo analysis of laser preconditioning in incisional wound healing of wild‐type and HSP70 knockout mice with Raman spectroscopyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsThe data herein supports the theory that HSP70 is involved in normal skin protein configuration and the cellularity of early wound healing. Laser preconditioning extends cellular trends in the presence of HSP70. Despite study limitations, RS provided a non‐invasive method for quantifying temporal trends in altered wound healing, narrowing candidates and design for future studies with clinically applicable instrumentation. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine)
Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine - January 24, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Alexander J. MakowskiJeffrey M. DavidsonAnita Mahadevan‐JansenE. Duco Jansen Tags: Basic Science Source Type: research

Experimental Contacts May Ease Pain After Laser Eye Surgeryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: Experimental Contacts May Ease Pain After Laser Eye SurgeryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/23/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General)
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - January 23, 2012 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news

Experimental Contacts May Ease Pain After Laser Eye Surgeryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - January 23, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Fractional Laser Therapy and Dermabrasion for Scar Resurfacingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionFractionated CO2 laser therapy should be considered a safe alternative for surgical scar resurfacing on the face. The safety profile exceeds that of dermabrasion, and it has a quicker clinical recovery and equivalent cosmetic efficacy. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 23, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: J. Jared ChristophelCourtney ElmBart T. EndrizziPeter A. HilgerBrian Zelickson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Pulsed Dye Laser and Pulsed Dye Laser–Mediated Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Dermatologic Disordersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsPDL is accepted as first‐line therapy for vascular disorders including port‐wine stains, telangiectasias, and hemangiomas. PDL causes selective photothermolysis of dermal vasculature. This mechanism also allows it to be applicable for disorders of other etiologies. Recent studies suggest that the PDL may induce cytokine expression and collagen formation, further increasing its applicability in dermatology. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 23, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Austin LiuRonald L. MoyEdward Victor RossIltefat HamzaviDavid M. Ozog Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Hand Rejuvenation: A Review and Our Experienceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionReview of the literature revealed options for minimally invasive treatment for rejuvenation of the skin and volume restoration of the dorsal hand. These treatments include injectables and fat transfer for volume restoration; sclerotherapy or vein ablation for dorsal hand vein treatment; and chemical peels, lasers, light, and energies for the treatment of epidermal and dermal changes. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 23, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sabrina G. FabiMitchel P. Goldman Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Periorbital Rejuvenation with Fractional 1,550‐nm Ytterbium/Erbium Fiber Laser and Variable Square Pulse 2,940‐nm Erbium:YAG laser in Asians: A Comparison Studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionFractional Yb/Er fiber and VSP Er:YAG lasers are effective in improving periorbital wrinkles in Asians, with minimal side effects. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 23, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Penpun WattanakraiSuwimon PootongkamSalinee Rojhirunsakool Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Hyperglycaemia emerging during general anaesthesia induces rat acute kidney injury via impaired microcirculation, augmented apoptosis and inhibited cell proliferationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion:  Anaesthesia‐induced hyperglycaemia affects intra‐renal auto‐regulation via decreased renal perfusion, thus triggering renal function deterioration and tubular injury. Increased intra‐renal Angiotensin‐II aggravates the damage. Tight hypoglycaemic control might prevent or, at least, attenuate anaesthesia‐induced renal injury. (Source: Nephrology)
Source: Nephrology - January 21, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: SHAI EFRATISYLVIA BERMANRAMZIA ABU HAMADYARIV SIMAN‐TOVMICHAEL CHANIMOVJOSHUA WEISSGARTEN Source Type: research

The Ritacca Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Center, Now Offering New...email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The Ritacca Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Center is thrilled to be offering Allumera as a new photodynamic cosmetic treatment that produces dynamic results for timeless skin and offers a new way for...(PRWeb January 18, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9106439.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 21, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Experimental Contacts May Ease Pain After Laser Eye Surgeryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Researchers are developing contact lenses that may one day deliver pain killing drugs directly to the cornea after laser eye surgery. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - January 20, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Extended Pain Relief For Laser Eye Surgery Patients Via Contact Lensesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Scientists are reporting development of contact lenses that could provide a continuous supply of anesthetic medication to the eyes of patients who undergo laser eye surgery - an advance that could relieve patients of the burden of repeatedly placing drops of medicine into their eyes every few hours for several days. Their report appears in ACS' journal Langmuir. Anuj Chauhan and colleagues explain that more than 1 million laser eye correction procedures are performed each year in the U.S. The surgery enables most patients to see clearly without eye glasses or contact lenses... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 20, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Eye Health / Blindness Source Type: news

CO2 laser surgery in elderly patients with glottic carcinoma: Univariate and multivariate analyses of resultsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ConclusionsEven in elderly patients with early glottic carcinoma, endoscopic laser surgery is an effective treatment. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2012 (Source: Head and Neck)
Source: Head and Neck - January 20, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marco LucioniAndy BertolinGiuseppe RizzottoDaria AccordiLuciano GiacomelliGino Marioni Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Low-Level Laser Irradiation Affects the Release of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF), Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I), and Receptor of IGF-I (IGFBP3) from Osteoblastsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Photomedicine and Laser Surgery , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery)
Source: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery - January 18, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: article Source Type: research

Contact lenses provide extended pain relief to laser eye surgery patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Scientists are reporting development of contact lenses that could provide a continuous supply of anesthetic medication to the eyes of patients who undergo laser eye surgery -- an advance that could relieve patients of the burden of repeatedly placing drops of medicine into their eyes every few hours for several days. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 18, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news

Comparison of diode laser-assisted surgery and conventional surgery in the management of hereditary ankyloglossia in siblings: a case report with scientific reviewemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This article addresses the management of hereditary ankyloglossia using the diode laser and conventional surgery in siblings. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10103-011-1047-2Authors S. Elanchezhiyan, Department of Periodontia, KSR Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, KSR Kalvinagar, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu 637215, IndiaR. Renukadevi, Department of Periodontia, KSR Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, KSR Kalvinagar, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu 637215, IndiaK. Vennila, Department of Periodontia, JKK Nataraja Dental College, NH 47, Komarapalayam, Namakkal, 638183 India...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 18, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

GreenLight HPS™ 120‐W laser vaporization vs transurethral resection of the prostate (email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS• Bladder storage symptoms may represent a major concern, although they are of limited duration in patients undergoing PVP.• High‐power PVP can achieve and maintain the same results as TURP over a period of 24 months. (Source: BJU International)
Source: BJU International - January 18, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: João Antonio Pereira‐CorreiaKarlo Danilson de Moraes SousaJoão Bosco Pinheiro SantosDaniel de Morais PerpétuoLuiz Felipe Lopes‐da‐SilvaRenato Lages KrambeckValter José Fernandes MullerFernando Pires Vaz Source Type: research

Fluorescence spectroscopy as a tool to detect and evaluate glucocorticoid-induced skin atrophyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract  Topical glucocorticoid (GC) therapy has been successfully used in the treatment of several common cutaneous diseases in clinical practice for a long time, and skin atrophy is one of the most typical cutaneous side effects of this therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of noninvasive fluorescence spectroscopy (FS) technique in the detection and classification of GC-induced skin atrophy. A total of 20 male Wistar rats were used in the experimental protocol under controlled environmental conditions and with free access to food. One group received topical application of clobetasol ...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - January 17, 2012 Category: Laser Surgery Tags: Lasers in Medical Science Source Type: research

Treatment of Anetoderma Occurring After Resolution of Stevens–Johnson Syndrome Using an Ablative 10,600‐nm Carbon Dioxide Fractional Laseremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Dermatologic Surgery - January 17, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Suhyun ChoJin Young JungJu Hee Lee Tags: Communications and Brief Reports Source Type: research

Surgical Management of Auricular Infantile Hemangiomas [Original Article]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Most infantile hemangiomas do not require treatment. Surgical excision of auricular infantile hemangiomas at any phase is effective in preventing fibrofatty scarring, reducing cartilage deformities, and treating complicated cases or patients who have failed medical management. Surgical excision with Z-plasty reconstruction is a viable option that should be considered to limit postoperative deformities. (Source: Archives of Otolaryngology)
Source: Archives of Otolaryngology - January 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Daramola, O. O., Chun, R. H., Kerschner, J. E. Tags: Dermatology, Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery, Congenital Anomalies of Head & Neck, Dermatologic Disorders, Middle/ External Ear Disorders, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Hemangiomas, Surgery, Surgical Interventions, Pediatric Surgery Original Article Source Type: research

Supraglottoplasty for Occult Laryngomalacia to Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome [Original Article]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  Supraglottoplasty is an effective technique for the treatment of OSAS associated with occult laryngomalacia. (Source: Archives of Otolaryngology)
Source: Archives of Otolaryngology - January 16, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chan, D. K., Truong, M. T., Koltai, P. J. Tags: Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery, Airway Obstruction, Endoscopy of Upper Aerodigestive Tract, Laryngology/ Speech/ Language Pathology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sleep Apnea, Surgery, Surgical Interventions, Endoscopy/ Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediat Source Type: research

Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis [Consensus Statement]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis were reviewed by the entire National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board and updated to include newly approved agents such as ustekinumab and to reflect practice patterns in the United States, where the excimer laser is approved for psoriasis treatment. Management of psoriasis in special populations is discussed. In the updated guidelines, we include sections on children, pregnant patients or pregnant partners of patients, nursing mothers, the elderly, patients with hepatitis B or C virus infections, human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients, and pati...
Source: Archives of Dermatology - January 16, 2012 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hsu, S., Papp, K. A., Lebwohl, M. G., Bagel, J., Blauvelt, A., Duffin, K. C., Crowley, J., Eichenfield, L. F., Feldman, S. R., Fiorentino, D. F., Gelfand, J. M., Gottlieb, A. B., Jacobsen, C., Kalb, R. E., Kavanaugh, A., Korman, N. J., Krueger, G. G., Mic Tags: Dermatology, Dermatologic Disorders, Quality of Care, Quality of Care, Other, Psoriasis, Dermatologic Procedures, Phototherapy, Drug Therapy, Drug Therapy, Other Consensus Statement Source Type: research