MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Lasers in Surgery and Medicine' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:02:35 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656699&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21130 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) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656699 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5656699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656698&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21124 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) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656698 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5656698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624922&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.22000 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) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624922 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5624922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624921&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.22002 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) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624921 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5624921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5593427&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21159 ConclusionBoth short and long pulse durations using moderately high fluences are equally effective in the treatment of infantile hemangiomas. Shorter pulse durations had a slightly higher incidence of side effects compared to longer pulse duration in our patients with darker phototypes. Hemangiomas are tumors with relatively large diameter blood vessels and this provides the basis for the use of longer pulse durations. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5593427 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5593427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5593426&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21161 ConclusionPreferential photocoagulation of venous blood is possible at wavelengths with a high Hb/HbO2 absorption coefficient ratio. Laser‐induced metHb may also affect wavelength‐dependent selective photothermolysis. Venular malformations such as port wine stains could potentially be treated more selectively with ∼630–780 nm sources. Nd:YAG laser pulses at 1,064 nm tend to affect arterial more than venous blood. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5593426 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5593426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5593425&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21162 ConclusionsICI can be used as non‐contact real‐time feedback to monitor the depth of an incision created by laser ablation, especially in heterogeneous tissue where ablation rate is less predictable. Furthermore, ICI can image below the ablation front making it possible to stop laser exposure to limit unintentional damage to subsurface structures such as blood vessels or nervous tissue. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5593425 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5593425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569126&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21157 ConclusionBased on the results that PDT induces metal ion release and ascorbate reacts with the metal ions producing subsequent ROS, an internal related, complementary and strengthened tumor treatment is established by combination of both PDT and ascorbate, as a low‐toxicity and effective method. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569126 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569125&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21153 ConclusionsResults suggest that TPL microscopy combined with OCT can simultaneously reveal macrophage distribution with respect to aorta surface structure, which has the potential to detect vulnerable plaques and monitor plaque‐based macrophages overtime during cardiovascular interventions. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569125 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569123&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21146 ConclusionsThe systematic differences between histology‐based and OCT‐based diagnoses suggest that the use of available information is influenced by perceptual and/or cognitive biases. Apart from this it seems that the profiles appear to provide a remarkably large amount of information determining the main course of the diagnostic process. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569123 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569122&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21150 This study looks at the effect of double pulse fractional CO2 laser compared to single pulse treatments to assess differences in tissue injury in the face and abdomen.MethodsTwelve healthy subjects randomized into two groups, had two 1 cm2 areas (infraumbilical and forehead) treated with the fractional CO2 laser (Deep Fx, Lumenis). Settings used were 15 mJ double pulse, and 30 mJ single pulse, 300 Hz, 10% density and compared to the historic control of 15 patients treated at 15 mJ single pulse [Bailey et al. (2011), Lasers Surg Med 43: 99–107]. Treated sites were biopsied and analyzed with H&E and TUNEL staining to measure width and depth of the microthermal zones (MTZ) of ablation.ResultsWhen comparing 15 mJ double pulse to single pulse there were significant differences... Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569122 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569120&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21152 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569120 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569119&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21156 ConclusionMicrodermabrasion plus low‐fluence QS Nd:YAG laser treatment is a simple, non‐invasive procedure with minimal risk, no recovery time, and long‐lasting remission. Treatment works on all skin phototypes in just two to three treatment sessions. Subject compliance with skin care was excellent, probably due to the dramatic improvement observed within 4 weeks. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569119 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569118&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21154 ConclusionsALA‐hx PDT more potently produced intracellular ROS in MCF‐7/ADR cells, which might be due to down‐regulation of Nrf2‐mediated anti‐oxidant gene transcription and up‐regulation of PpIX synthesis via the induction of CPO and PPO. These findings suggest that ALA‐hx PDT may be usable as a therapeutic alternative for adriamycin‐resistant breast cancer. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569118 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569117&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21148 We report a series of three patients who presented to our laser center within 2 months of one another for cosmetic removal of pigmented lesions that were found to be melanoma. One patient was referred by another dermatologist, one by a physician family member, and the other presented on his own. These cases highlight the need for careful evaluation of pigmented lesions prior to laser treatment, regardless of the source of the referral. In this article, we will review the diagnostic and treatment differences between lentigines and their malignant counterparts, and examine the role of laser in both. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569117 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5569117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656697&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.22005 ConclusionAlterations in angiogenesis mediators were noted after PDL. Angiogenesis mediator changes associated with PDL treatment differed from those previously reported for incisional biopsies. This pilot study can guide future work on laser‐induced alterations in vascular lesions and such information may ultimately be used to optimize treatment outcomes. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656697 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5656697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624920&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.22003 ConclusionsThe effectiveness of 810 nm agrees with previous publications, and together with the effectiveness of 660 nm and non‐effectiveness of 730 and 980 nm can be explained by the absorption spectrum of cytochrome oxidase, the candidate mitochondrial chromophore in transcranial LLLT. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624920 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5624920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5593424&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.22001 ConclusionWe conclude that the proposed cervical tissue model appears to be applicable for ex vivo OCT studies. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5593424 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5593424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5512545&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21147 ConclusionThe skin assessment scales that are in use today are often prone to variability and inaccuracy due to their subjectivity. Use of the described objective non‐invasive facial analysis method provides an accurate, objective analysis of human skin which can be used to measure changes pre‐ and post‐operatively, or even screen patients prior to procedure to identify non‐responders or those prone to adverse events. Utilization of these devices introduces a foundation on which a strong evidence‐based approach to aesthetic medicine can be built. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5512545 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5512545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501278&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21132 ConclusionsSP of sebaceous glands appears to be feasible. Potentially, optical pulses at ∼1,720 or ∼1,210 nm delivered with large beam diameter and appropriate skin cooling in approximately 0.1 seconds may provide an alternative treatment for acne. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501278 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501277&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21134 ConclusionUsing auto‐fluorescence in PpIX fluorescence detection of NMSC is more accurate that PpIX fluorescence detection alone. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501277 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5501277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5569116&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21160 ConclusionsPDT induction of MICA on human tumor cells and increased expression of NKG2DL by murine tumors following PDT may play a role in PDT induction of anti‐tumor immunity. This conclusion is supported by our results demonstrating that tumor cells have increased sensitivity to NK cell lysis following PDT. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5569116 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5569116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5512547&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21163 ConclusionsWe developed novel microscale optical diffusers that provided a more homogeneous light distribution from their surfaces, and compared performance to a flat‐cleaved fiber, a device currently utilized in clinical practice. These fiberoptic microneedles can potentially enhance clinical laser procedures by providing direct delivery of diffuse light to target chromophores, while minimizing undesirable photothermal damage in adjacent, non‐target tissue. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:914‐920, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5512547 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5512547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5512546&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21158 ConclusionLocalized compression is an effective technique for increasing resolution and contrast of target features through tissue and may improve light‐based diagnostics. Thickness reduction and other mechanisms appear to contribute to this effect. Lasers Surg. Med. 43: 814–823, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5512546 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5512546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5512544&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21151 ConclusionThe IPL studied here successfully treated facial telangiectasia, resulting in equivalent safety and efficacy outcomes as compared to the PDL. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5512544 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5512544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465340&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21121 ConclusionsA 1,064 nm q‐switched Nd:YAG laser treatment could be an effective and reasonably safe treatment for patients with Nevus of Ota and Fitzpatrick skin type V. Patients should be counselled before treatment regarding the risk of permanent hypopigmentation. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465340 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465339&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21142 ConclusionsThe results demonstrate that microwave technology is well suited for targeting sweat glands while allowing for protection of both the upper skin layers and the structures beneath the subcutaneous fat. Promising initial results from simulation and pre‐clinical testing demonstrate the potential of the device as a noninvasive solution for sweat gland thermolysis. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465339 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465338&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21143 ConclusionsThe data from this study suggests that IR‐quartz as the material with optimal thermal conductivity is ideal for laser welding of the porcine aorta. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465338 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465337&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21144 ConclusionEr:YAG laser irradiation effectively debonds porcelain veneers while preserving tooth structure. Maintaining veneer integrity possibly depends on the flexure strength of the veneer porcelain. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465337 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465336&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21149 ConclusionThis study established that the drug delivery device seemed to elicit minimal inflammatory response and retained its fluidic content until it was released with relatively longer retention time (half‐life). Thus, similar device could be used for controlled release of drugs for certain ocular diseases. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465336 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5465336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5437431&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21140 ConclusionUsing nanoshells, controlled amounts of chromophore could successfully be bound into the polymer scaffold. Diode laser soldering of vascular tissue using ICG‐nanoshell scaffolds leads to strong and reproducible tissue fusion. With optimally chosen settings of irradiation time, nanoshells coating and scaffold properties, our improved LTS procedure demonstrates the potential for a clinically applicable anastomosis technique. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5437431 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5437431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5437430&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21139 ConclusionThis study demonstrates that both NIR transillumination and OCT are promising new methods for the clinical diagnosis of occlusal caries. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5437430 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5437430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5437429&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21138 ConclusionReal‐time magnetic resonance (MR) guidance of laser‐induced thermal therapy (LITT) offers a high level of control. This tool therefore enables a minimally invasive option for destruction and treatment of resistant focal metastatic intracranial tumors. MR‐guided LITT appears to provide a safe and potentially effective treatment for recurrent focal metastatic brain disease. A larger phase II and III series would be of interest to quantify potential median survival advantage. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5437429 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5437429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5437428&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21136 ConclusionsThe results suggest that the photosensitization reaction might induce acute and chronic myocardial electrical conduction block. Cardiac ablation with the photosensitization reaction might be a non‐temperature‐mediated methodology for arrhythmia therapy. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5437428 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5437428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5501276&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21137 ConclusionPTB produces an immediate seal of incisions in thin, delicate skin that heals well, is more rapid than suturing, does not require painful suture removal and is easy to apply. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5501276 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5501276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5465335&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21141 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5465335 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5465335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5437427&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21133 ConclusionIrradiation of the left flank in diabetic mice with 660 nm laser system does not have a significant hypoglycemic effect, and the laser‐stimulated healing of wounds in diabetic mice is due to cellular and biochemical changes in the immediate wound environment. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5437427 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5437427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330959&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21110 ConclusionThe results from the present investigation showed that low CUR concentrations can be highly effective for inactivating Candida isolates when associated with light excitation. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:927‐934, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330959 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:38 +0100 5330959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330958&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21120 ConclusionsThree‐dimensional culture models of intervertebral disc cells are useful for clarifying relationships between cell reactions and photoacoustic and photothermal effects after laser irradiation. Total energy is closely related to optimization of irradiation conditions, which may allow optimization of cytoprotection and promotion of matrix synthesis in clinical practice. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:921‐926, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330958 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:37 +0100 5330958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330957&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21129 ConclusionsWe developed novel microscale optical diffusers that provided a more homogeneous light distribution from their surfaces, and compared performance to a flat‐cleaved fiber, a device currently utilized in clinical practice. These fiberoptic microneedles can potentially enhance clinical laser procedures by providing direct delivery of diffuse light to target chromophores, while minimizing undesirable photothermal damage in adjacent, non‐target tissue. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:914‐920, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330957 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:35 +0100 5330957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330956&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21123 ConclusionsThis study demonstrated the capability of soldering cuts in thick tissues, paving the way for new types of surgical applications. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:907‐913, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330956 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:34 +0100 5330956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330955&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21117 ConclusionThese results suggest that LT can accelerate functional recovery and improve the quality of nerve regeneration after autograft repair of severely injured peripheral nerves. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:901‐906, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330955 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:33 +0100 5330955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330954&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21135 ConclusionsT2 and contrast enhanced T1 MRI scanning proved to be a highly effective and noninvasive modality in following the development of the edema reaction and the degree and time course of blood–brain barrier dysfunction thus allowing the use of fewer animals. ALA mediated PDT induced a lower edema reaction than that observed with the photosensitizer AlPcS2a. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:892‐900, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330954 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:31 +0100 5330954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330953&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21122 ConclusionsDynamic pain after LAUP could immediately be mitigated by local treatments upon sweet spots using topical regimens. The large‐scale relief of dynamic pain in contrast to the small area of sweet spots implies a congregation of free nerve endings there. Our finding invites further studies to correlate the neuroanatomy of the soft palate and dynamic pain caused by LAUP. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:887‐891, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330953 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:30 +0100 5330953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330952&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21128 Conclusions1,470 nm diode laser system offers an efficient method for tissue reduction in hyperplasia of inferior nasal turbinate. Compared with our standard practice (940 nm diode laser), 1,470 nm diode laser application provides an equivalent tissue reduction in shorter operation time using less total energy and a comparable relief of nasal obstruction postoperatively. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:881‐886, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330952 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:29 +0100 5330952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330951&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21126 Conclusion LACR appears to be a safe and reproducible method for the treatment of protruding ears. Other applications of this technique, like laser assisted septal cartilage reshaping (LASCR) for septum deviation, have been recently described. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:875‐880, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330951 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:27 +0100 5330951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5330950&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21125 ConclusionTo our knowledge, this is the first case in the literature demonstrating successful reduction of a bulky flap using a fractional ablative laser. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:873‐874, 2011. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5330950 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:42:26 +0100 5330950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5269148&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21131 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5269148 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5269148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257391&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21127 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257391 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257390&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21100 ConclusionsThe results suggest that LLLT at lower fluences is capable of inducing mediators of cell signaling processes which in turn may be responsible for the beneficial stimulatory effects of the low level laser. At higher fluences beneficial mediators are reduced and high levels of Janus‐type mediators such as ROS and NO (beneficial at low concentrations and harmful at high concentrations) may be responsible for the damaging effects of high‐fluence light and the overall biphasic dose response. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257390 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257389&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21094 ConclusionIrradiation 660 nm with irradiances estimated to be 233–313, 116–156, and 58–78 mW/cm2 and an estimated energy density of 4.7–6.3 J/cm2 each day for 7 days stimulated healing to a similar extent in splinted wounds of diabetic mice. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257389 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257388&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21098 ConclusionsHigh‐frequency ultrasound may be used as a noninvasive diagnostic tool to assist in determining successful short‐term laser thermal coagulation and scarring of the vas. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257388 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257387&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21090 ConclusionsOur preliminary in vitro data suggest that transillumination LSI is a promising method to identify the presence of blood flow in the pulpal chamber. Future in vivo evaluation is warranted. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257387 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257386&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21111 ConclusionThis study demonstrated that composite can be selectively removed from tooth surfaces at clinically relevant rates using a CO2 laser operating at 9.3‐µm with high pulse repetition rates with minimal heat deposition and damage to the underlying enamel. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257386 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257385&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21105 ConclusionLocalized compression is an effective technique for increasing resolution and contrast of target features through tissue and may improve light‐based diagnostics. Thickness reduction and other mechanisms appear to contribute to this effect. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257385 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257384&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21096 ConclusionsAFR greatly facilitates topical MAL‐induced porphyrins and the fraction of photobleached porphyrins is similar for superficial and deep skin. These observations are consistent with AFR‐enhanced uptake of MAL, increased porphyrin synthesis, and photodynamic activation of deep porphyrins even at the lower fluence of 37 J/cm2, widely used in clinical practice. AFR appears to be a clinically practical means for improving PDT deep into the skin. Clinical studies are suggested to evaluate selectivity in targeting dysplastic cell types. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257384 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257383&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21114 ConclusionsILP represents a valid alternative to surgery also for large benign thyroid nodules, both in terms of nodule size reduction and cure of hyperthyroidism (87% of cured patients after the last ILP cycle). ILP should not be limited to patients refusing or being ineligible for surgery and/or radioiodine. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257383 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257382&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21119 We report a series of four cases where patients presented for cosmetic evaluation of vascular lesions and were discovered to have more significant pathologic disease. In presenting these cases, we hope to illuminate a basic differential diagnosis that exists for cutaneous vascular lesions and remind healthcare providers that not all “cosmetic” concerns are benign in origin. There is a differential diagnosis that exists for cutaneous vascular lesions that is worth reviewing, and it should be considered in all patients presenting for laser treatment. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257382 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5257381&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21092 ConclusionBoth NAF 1,550 nm and AF CO2 lasers are effective in treating acne scars in ethnic skin with good patient satisfaction rate and high safety profile. PIH decreased with routine use of prophylactic bleaching creams. Fractional laser resurfacing open a wide horizon for treating acne scars in ethnic skin. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5257381 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5257381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155907&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21116 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155907 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:44 +0100 5155907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155906&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21106 AbstractThe only hope for cure in patients with cholangiocarcinoma is curative surgical resection. Unfortunately it can only performed in less than half of the patients. In the palliative setting endoprostheses insertion improves cholestasis. Survival time is not prolonged. The most promising conventional antitumoral therapy is chemotherapy with cisplatin and gemcitabine. However, randomized trials showing a clear survival advantage of chemo‐ or radiotherapy are missing. Photodynamic therapy utilizing photo‐physical properties of light‐absorbing drugs to efficiently generate reactive cytotoxic oxygen species has shown efficacy in several pilot studies, retrospective comparative studies and two prospective, randomized studies. Here, we review mechanism of action, technique, and effica... Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155906 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:42 +0100 5155906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155905&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21104 AbstractSince the first report of the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for prostate cancer in 1990 it has been investigated as a primary and a salvage treatment, using either whole gland or focal approaches. Since 1990 advances in the transperineal approach to the prostate, coupled with photosensitizers which have a short drug‐light interval and minimal skin phototoxicity, have resulted in major advances in the field. This review will look at the work done to date, and the ongoing studies which help to define the place of PDT as a useful treatment modality for organ‐confined prostate cancer. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:768–775, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155905 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:40 +0100 5155905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155904&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21080 ConclusionAs yet clinical PDT for infections has been mainly in the field of dermatology using 5‐aminolevulanic acid and in dentistry using phenothiazinium dyes. We expect more to see applications of PDT to more challenging infections using advanced antimicrobial photosensitizers targeted to microbial cells in the years to come. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:755–767, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155904 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:38 +0100 5155904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155903&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21091 ConclusionThe present guidelines of PDT for CELC were established based on the data obtained from studies in the 1980's. We postulate that comprehensive diagnosis and the new generation of photosensitizers may increase the CR rate and expand the indications of PDT for larger tumors. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:749–754, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155903 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:37 +0100 5155903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155902&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21101 ConclusionLiposomes have been proved to be efficient and safe organic carriers for photosensitizers. Multifunctional liposomal formulations, such as porphysome, are further explored for clinic theranostic applications. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:734–748, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155902 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:35 +0100 5155902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155901&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21084 AbstractPhotochemical internalization (PCI) is a method for intracellular delivery of hydrophilic macromolecular drugs with intracellular targets as well as other drugs with limited ability to penetrate cellular membranes. Such drugs enter cells by means of endocytosis and are to a large extent degraded by hydrolytic enzymes in the lysosomes unless they possess a mechanism for cytosolic translocation. PCI is based on photodynamic therapy (PDT) specifically targeting the endosomes and lysosomes of the cells, so that the drugs in these vesicles can escape into the cytosol from where they can reach their targets. The preferential retention of the photosensitizer (PS) in tumor tissue in combination with controlled light delivery makes PCI relatively selective for cancer tissue. The tumor speci... Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155901 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:33 +0100 5155901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155900&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21072 ConclusionFor Germany, PDT has the potential to be a cost‐effective treatment for high‐grade CIN compared to conisation procedure. Most important, the increased perinatal morbidity, perinatal mortality and associated costs after conisation procedures are significant and may be reduced by the implementation of PDT in CIN treatment. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:713–720, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155900 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:31 +0100 5155900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155899&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21112 Conclusions HPPH‐PDT for precancerous lesions in Barrett's esophagus appears to be safe and showing promising efficacy. Further clinical studies are required to establish the use of HPPH‐PDT. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:705–712, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155899 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:29 +0100 5155899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155898&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21115 ConclusionLeukocyte recruitment plays an essential role in the permeability‐enhancing effect of PDT. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:696–704, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155898 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:27 +0100 5155898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155897&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21113 ConclusionsPost‐loading is the promising method for loading nanoparticles with hydrophobic photosensitizers to achieve effective in vitro and in vivo PDT. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:686–695, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155897 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:25 +0100 5155897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155896&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21107 ConclusionsThe development of PDT regimens that enhance antitumor immunity has led to proposals for the use of PDT as an adjuvant treatment. However, our results show that the potential for PDT induced expression of IL‐6 to enhance tumor survival following PDT must be considered. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:676–685, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155896 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:24 +0100 5155896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155895&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21102 ConclusionHPPH‐PDT of an orthotopic model of disseminated NSCLC is both feasible and effective using intracavitary light delivery. We establish this animal model, together with the treatment and monitoring approaches, as novel and valuable methods for the pre‐clinical investigation of intrathoracic PDT of disseminated pleural malignancies. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:663–675, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155895 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:05 +0100 5155895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155894&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21109 ConclusionOur results show that blocking the VEGF or EGFR pathway along with PDT can effectively suppress tumor growth and the combination of both VEGF and EGFR inhibitors along with PDT could be used to treat more aggressive tumors to achieve rapid response. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:651–662, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155894 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:36:00 +0100 5155894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155893&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21081 ConclusionsThe polyphenol EGCG improves PDT efficacy by increasing tumor apoptosis and decreasing expression of pro‐survival and angiogenic molecules within the tumor microenvironment. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:644–650, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155893 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:57 +0100 5155893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155892&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21108 ConclusionTreatment conditions that induce strong promoter activation do not correspond to tumor cure. PDT doses that result in long‐term tumor growth control also produce significant accumulation of extracellular HSP70. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:632–643, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155892 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:54 +0100 5155892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155891&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21073 ConclusionPotentially, intradermal ALA‐PDT using various ALA concentrations may be useful for treating vascular lesions (malformations, hemangiomas, tumors), EG/AG disorders, fat or deep targets in skin. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:621–631, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155891 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:52 +0100 5155891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155890&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21068 ConclusionsCombining LCL29 treatment with PDT can enhance intracellular calcium release in cancer cells and strongly amplify their apoptosis. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:614–620, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155890 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:50 +0100 5155890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155889&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21086 ConclusionThe overall properties revealed by both new porphyrins and particularly a possibility for excitation at a higher wavelength and thus a deeper tissue penetration, make them promising candidates for further in vivo experiments. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:607–613, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155889 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:50 +0100 5155889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155888&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21069 ConclusionCationic MB‐loaded PLGA nanoparticles have the potential to be used as carriers of MB for PDT systems. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:600–606, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155888 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:49 +0100 5155888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155887&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21097 ConclusionsOur translational research suggests that NPe6‐PDT may be superior to Photofrin‐PDT for the treatment of lung caner, and individualized approaches to PDT based on the expression status of Bcl‐2 and/or BCRP may improve the efficacy of PDT in patients with lung cancers. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:591–599, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155887 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:48 +0100 5155887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155886&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21103 Conclusions MB aPDT can effectively treat polymicrobial antibiotic resistant biofilms in an ETT. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:586–590, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155886 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:47 +0100 5155886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155885&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21095 ConclusionOne major problem in PDT is the cellular rescue occurring in tissue regions receiving a low‐dose PDT. To minimize this problem and sensitize cancer cells to PDT we propose a combined treatment in which the photosensitizer is delivered with a donor of NO acting on the NF‐κB/Snail/RKIP loop. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:575–585, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155885 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:46 +0100 5155885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155884&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21093 ConclusionsCollectively these results indicate the ability of verteporfin‐based PDT to bypass intracellular and extracellular cues leading to gemcitabine resistance and point to the emerging role of this therapy for treatment of pancreatic cancer. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:565–574, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155884 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:45 +0100 5155884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155883&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21088 ConclusionExpression of RIP3 in U2OS cells led to a better survival but also to a death profile change in response to PDT. The apoptotic and autophagic pathways were clearly up‐regulated compared to the RIP3‐deficient wild type cells. However, induction of necrosis was weaker in the RIP3‐U2OS cells. In this context, autophagy is likely to play a protective role against PDT‐induced cell death and to allow a better survival of RIP3‐U2OS cells. This work also highlights the important role played by RIP3 in the apoptotic pathway, although the modalities are still widely unknown. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:557–564, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155883 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:44 +0100 5155883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155882&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21089 ConclusionWe clearly demonstrate in vitro tumor cell selectivity of PPIX‐accumulation over endothelial cells, MNCs and RBCs. Breast cancer cells are efficiently killed by PDT with minor depletion of MNCs. Our findings provide a basis for the PDT of blood samples for a future depletion of CTCs. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:548–556, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155882 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:43 +0100 5155882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155881&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21067 ConclusionsPDT is therefore seen to have an effect on endocytic processes. Further work will be needed to delineate the role of these endocytic effects in the array of responses to photodynamic therapy. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:542–547, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155881 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:42 +0100 5155881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5155880&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21118 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5155880 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:35:42 +0100 5155880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026946&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21082 ConclusionsOur results showed marked differences in fluorescence intensities of Fospeg, Foslip, and Foscan, which suggest overall higher bioavailability for the liposomal formulations. Pegylated liposomes seemed most promising for future application; as Fospeg showed highest tumor fluorescence at the earlier time points. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:528–536, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026946 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:32 +0100 5026946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026945&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21075 ConclusionIncreasing the laser energy during the ELANA procedure from 10 to 13 mJ does not cause additional acute damage to the vessel wall. Increasing the laser energy from 13 to 15 mJ results in increased acute damage of the endothelium, whereas tunica media and adventitia remain unaffected. Further studies are required to assess the long‐term effects of increased laser energy during the ELANA technique. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:522–527, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026945 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:30 +0100 5026945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026944&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21074 ConclusionsEndoscopic application of the FS laser is feasible. Microbubble formation with the laser incision, however, may influence cutting effects. Proposed methods to address these issues include increasing the irrigation rate, using distilled water as irrigation or using gas insufflation instead of irrigation. It is necessary to evaluate these methods, as well as the long‐term biologic response to laser incision, on living animal models in endoscopic settings before use on humans. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:516–521, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026944 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:29 +0100 5026944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026943&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21077 ConclusionsIt is possible to use laser reshaping technique for preparation of stable cartilage implants. Nonlinear thermomechanical behavior of cartilage is experimentally revealed. The influence of irradiation sequence on curvature radius of cartilage grafts is established for the first time. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:511–515, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026943 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:28 +0100 5026943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026942&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21087 ConclusionsNanosecond lasers, particularly with a speckle‐beam profile, provide a much wider therapeutic range of energies over which RPE treatment can be performed, without damage to the apposed retina, as compared with conventional CW lasers. These results may have important implications for the treatment of retinal disease. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:499–510, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026942 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:27 +0100 5026942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026941&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21076 ConclusionsThe thin film adhesive was found to be an effective in sealing corneal wounds with considerable advantages over sutures, including speed of application and sealing strength and biodegradability. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:490–498, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026941 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:26 +0100 5026941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026940&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21083 ConclusionsPTB is a superior method for securing AM over OSD with improved wound healing compared to sutures. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:481–489, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026940 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:25 +0100 5026940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026939&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21085 ConclusionsWe have developed an all‐fiber 1,708 nm laser capable of damaging majority of the sebaceous glands in the dermis and thus may have potential applications in the treatment of conditions such as acne vulgaris whose pathophysiology involves disorders of sebaceous glands. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:470–480, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026939 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:24 +0100 5026939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026938&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21071 ConclusionsmTHPC‐photodynamic therapy (up to three rounds) is a comparable modality to other traditional interventions in the management of low‐risk tumors of the oral cavity. Although, sometimes, multiple rounds of the treatment is required, morbidity following PDT is far less when compared to the three conventional modalities: surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:463–469, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026938 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:23 +0100 5026938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026937&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21078 ConclusionsOur results suggest that intraoperative delineation of nonmelanoma skin cancers using continuous‐wave terahertz imaging is feasible. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:457–462, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026937 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:21 +0100 5026937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5026936&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21079 ConclusionsFractional deep CO2 laser is a safe method for treating rhytides, photodamaged skin, and scars with a low incidence of adverse events. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:453–456, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5026936 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:20 +0100 5026936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932496&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21057 ConclusionsMC and heat transfer simulations indicate that it is possible to noninvasively thermally coagulate the human vas deferens without adverse effects (e.g., scrotal skin burns), if an OCA is applied to the skin prior to the procedure. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:443–449, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932496 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:19:05 +0100 4932496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932495&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21066 ConclusionBonding LSC grafts with PTB produced improved outcomes compared to suture attachment. This light‐activated method is a promising modality for treating patients with LSCD. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:433–442, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932495 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:19:04 +0100 4932495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932494&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21065 ConclusionsPhotoacoustic measurement and TR‐LIFS, predicated on the interactions between optics and living organs, is a suitable methodology for diagnosis during arthroscopy, allowing quantitative and multidirectional evaluation of the original function of the cartilage based on a variety of parameters. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:421–432, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932494 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:19:03 +0100 4932494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932493&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21053 ConclusionThe results indicate that the LLLT attenuates the i‐I/R‐induced acute lung inflammation which favor the IL‐10 production and reduce TNF generation. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:410–420, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932493 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:19:02 +0100 4932493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932492&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21063 ConclusionThe application of LLLT to autologous BM of rats post‐MI offers a novel approach to induce BM‐derived MSCs, which are consequently recruited from the circulation to the infarcted heart and markedly attenuate the scarring process post‐MI. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:401–409, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932492 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:19:01 +0100 4932492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932491&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21064 ConclusionFluorescence spectroscopy appears to be a promising approach for the analysis of diseased liver tissue. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:392–400, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932491 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:19:01 +0100 4932491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932490&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21054 ConclusionsFemtosecond laser pulses provide the novel capacity for precise, sub‐surface, cellular‐scale cuts for surgical applications in optically scattering tissues. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:382–391, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932490 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:19:00 +0100 4932490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932489&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21062 ConclusionFocused damage of sebaceous glands can be achieved with ALA‐PDT when low concentrations of ALA (2.5–5.0%) and short incubation times (to 2 hours) were used. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:376–381, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932489 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:18:59 +0100 4932489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932488&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21070 ConclusionsTranscutaneous intense focused ultrasound appeared to be safe for non‐invasive facial skin tightening in Asians. Adverse events were mild and transient. Pain control during treatment should be optimized. No serious permanent or delayed side effects were noted up to 6 months post treatment. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:366–375, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932488 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:18:58 +0100 4932488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4932487&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21058 ConclusionThis study on 43 patients with vascular anomalies undergoing interstitial photodynamic therapy provided evidence that PDT is a successful modality in the management of these pathologies that are resistant to conventional modalities, with minimal side effects. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:357–365, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4932487 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:18:57 +0100 4932487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719334&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21038 ConclusionTaken together, irradiation with 635 nm was shown to reduce intracellular ROS production, which results in increased angiogenesis. Thus, we suggest that irradiation with 635 nm accelerate angiogenesis under hypoxic/ischemic conditions, and may prove to be a useful alternative tool in wound healing. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:344–352, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719334 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719333&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21047 ConclusionsWe found that the coherence of the laser is not lost when the light goes through a static tissue but it is partially lost when there is a flow of fluid through the tissue. The volumetric flow rate is directly correlated to the loss of spatial coherence. Higher flow rate produces shorter coherence length. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:339–343, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719333 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719332&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21060 ConclusionAuNP tagging proved to give an increased photoacoustic signal allowing greater sensitivity in stationary metastasized melanoma detection systems using photoacoustics. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:333–338, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719332 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719331&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21049 ConclusionOur in vitro and in vivo findings support TMP‐1363‐mediated PDT as a viable therapeutic approach for the PDT of candidiasis. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:324–332, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719331 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719330&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21056 ConclusionWe assume high pH (rather than low pH as was hypothesized) disaggregates the conjugates, so the higher pH was more effective than the lower pH against E. coli. But for Gram‐positive bacteria, low pH was more effective possibly due to more overall positive charge on the conjugate. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:313–323, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719330 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719329&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21052 ConclusionFor 1,319 nm laser radiation, the ocular axial length has great, while the retinal pigmentation has only slight influence on retinal damage threshold. The relative lower direct transmittance of human eye media makes the retina more resistant to laser lesion, which should be considered when deriving human maximum permissible exposure (MPE). Lasers Surg. Med. 43:306–312, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719329 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719328&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21044 ConclusionIn our experience, we found that liver ablations performed with a MR‐guided 980‐nm diode LITT system through the saline cooled catheter applicator could be performed throughout the liver. Additionally, liver ablations were safe and produced a clinically applicable ablation zone. These results suggest the 980‐nm diode laser MR‐guided LITT system could be effective in treatments of hepatic tumors. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:298–305, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719328 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719327&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21055 ConclusionThe success rates for reconstructive free flap surgery realized with LAMA appear excellent. Technical innovation will most likely lead to widespread use of the handpiece laser in the operating room. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:293–297, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719327 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719326&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21048 ConclusionsPhotodynamic therapy is a successful palliative modality in the treatment of advanced and/or recurrent tongue base carcinoma. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:283–292, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719326 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719325&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21059 ConclusionA combined confluent and fractional‐ablative 2,790 nm Er:YSGG laser treatment improves photodamaged skin for at least 6 months. The treatment was well‐tolerated and PIH was not found in our study. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:273–282, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719325 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719324&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21061 ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the efficacy of NAFR for treating hypertrophic scars. Low‐density treatment is at least as effective as the high‐density treatment and with fewer side effects. The study also suggests that younger scars respond better to NAFR. Thus, early intervention may be key in the treatment of hypertrophic scars. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:265–272, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719324 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4719324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4590561&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21046 ConclusionThe results show that aPDT using the PS mTHPC incorporated in liposomes could be a new approach to adjuvant treatment of endodontic infections with E. faecalis. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:241–248, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4590561 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4590561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4590560&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21033 ConclusionThe results suggest that nanoparticles combined with visible light can be used for sterilization purposes and may be effective for treating infected wounds. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:236–240, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4590560 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4590560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4590559&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21037 ConclusionPDT for murine MRSA arthritis requires appropriate light dosimetry to simultaneously maximize bacterial killing and neutrophil accumulation into the infected site, while too little light does not kill sufficient bacteria and too much light kills neutrophils and damages host tissue as well as bacteria and allows bacteria to grow unimpeded by host defense. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:221–229, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4590559 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4590559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4590558&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21039 ConclusionWe have shown that the addition of nanoshells to native tissue, combined with a marginally ablative laser dose can generate ablative thermal lesions, and that the radial extent of the thermal lesions is strictly confined to within ∼4 mm of the optical fiber with sub‐millimeter uncertainty. This, in turn, suggests a means of precise tumor ablation with an ability to obviate damage to critical structures limited primarily by the precision with which the optical fiber applicator can be placed. In so doing, it should be possible to realize a precise, nerve bundle and urethra sparing prostate cancer treatment using a minimally invasive, percutaneous approach. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:213–220, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4590558 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4590558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4590557&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21030 ConclusionOCT is highly sensitive in identifying pre‐invasive and invasive cancer of the uterine cervix. Improvements in resolution and the development of new light sources and optics may improve the specificity as well as the differentiation of cervical dysplasia. The interobserver agreement was substantial. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:206–212, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4590557 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4590557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4590556&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21029 ConclusionsIAA PDT has therapeutic effects on acne via its antimicrobial activities, its sebum‐reducing effect and through relieving follicular occlusion. It is a very simple and safe treatment option for acne. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:200–205, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4590556 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4590556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4590555&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21036 Conclusion5‐ALA‐PDT and/or mTHPC‐PDT offer an effective alternative treatment for oral potentially malignant disorders. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:192–199, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4590555 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4590555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428510&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21042 ConclusionsNILI was objectively and subjectively beneficial in managing CRS, safe, reproducible, sustained and appeared not to interfere with ciliary motility. CRS exacerbation was avoided without using antibiotics or steroids. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428510 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559479&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21051 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559479 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559478&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.20970 ConclusionsAll IPLs assessed emit different spectra because of different filter technologies. Different radiant exposures (J/cm2) were necessary to achieve a photodynamic effect with 5‐ALA in vitro depending on these spectra similar to the photodynamic effect of the standard LED light source. IPLs may be applicable in clinical PDT but radiant exposure protocols must be separately evaluated for each single IPL despite similar cut‐off filter specifications. Such protocols are highly important for clinical practice to avoid a potential mismatch of excitation wavelengths and to prevent photothermal side effects when light intensities of up to hundreds of W/cm2 are applied. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:176–182, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559478 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559477&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21040 ConclusionsApplication of the identified cooling/irradiation sequences may offer improved therapeutic outcome for patients with resistant PWS, especially in darker skin phototypes. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:164–175, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559477 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559476&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21041 ConclusionThe RS‐OCT instrument reported here is capable of morphological and biochemical characterization of cancerous skin lesions in a clinical setting. OCT can visualize microstructural irregularities and perform an initial morphological analysis of the lesion. The images can be used to guide acquisition of biochemically specific Raman spectra. The two data sets can then be evaluated with respect to one another to take advantage of the mutually complimentary nature of RS and OCT. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:143–151, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559476 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559475&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21028 ConclusionThe ability to de‐couple depth of treatment from area coverage provides greater flexibility of treatments. The results promise greater possibilities to vary dermal injury patters which may offer increased benefit in treating a variety of cutaneous conditions. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:137–142, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559475 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559474&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21031 ConclusionsPreliminary data collected in this retrospective study suggest that sub‐millisecond 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser treatment is a safe and effective treatment for atrophic scarring in patients with darker skin types, delivering clinically and statistically significant results with reduced risk of pigment complications and patient discomfort. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:130–136, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559474 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559473&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.20977 ConclusionsUHS‐OMAG can be a valuable tool for imaging skin microcirculations non‐invasively with high‐speed and high‐sensitivity, and therefore may have a useful role in future clinical diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic diseases such as psoriasis in human subjects. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:122–129, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559473 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559472&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21016 ConclusionsThis small study demonstrates to the authors that there needs to be more evidence to show clinical circumferential reduction before LLLT can be recommended as an effective therapeutic option. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:114–121, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559472 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559471&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21045 ConclusionLP Alexandrite is quick and effective, and carries a lower risk of adverse effects than QS Alexandrite, for the removal of freckles and lentigines in darker skin types. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:108–113, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559471 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559470&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21015 ConclusionThe variations in anatomic, biophysical, and biomechanical properties in facial skin cause an attenuation of the laser column depths in facial skin when compared to abdominal skin. A correction factor of 28% is required to predict the depth of laser columns in facial skin based on laser column depths observed in abdominal skin. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:99–107, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559470 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559469&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21032 ConclusionsIntense pulsed light (IPL) and PDL output pulse and spectral profiles are important for selective treatment of vessels in vascular lesions. The OPL's margin between purpuric threshold fluence and treatment fluence for deeper, larger vessels was greater than the corresponding margin with PDLs. The results warrant further comparison studies with IPLs and other PDLs. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:92–98, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559469 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559468&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21020 ConclusionsTreatment with the 2,940 nm Er:YAG device led to significant changes of the dermis at light microscopy levels. The adjustable laser depth and coagulation settings did not produce predictable depths of ablation or denaturation, possibly as a result of the variation of tissue hydration properties among individuals. Increased collagen remodeling was seen in the dermis in all subjects at 1 and 2 weeks post‐treatment. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:79–91, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559468 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559467&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21035 ConclusionsPDL treatment of BCC represents a novel, quick, and relatively non‐painful treatment that does not usually produce scar and may represent an alternative treatment for certain types of BCC in the appropriate clinical setting. This study confirms prior findings regarding the efficacy of PDL in the treatment of BCC, with longer follow‐up period. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:72–78, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559467 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559466&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.20953 ConclusionsThe long‐pulsed alexandrite laser may be helpful in significantly reducing tumor burden in difficult to manage BCNS patients with a single treatment. This provides a facile and practical treatment alternative for the management of challenging cases of BCNS. The limitation of this study is that it is a single case observation. Larger, prospective studies are needed to confirm these observations. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:68–71, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559466 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559465&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21011 ConclusionAt conservative treatment settings, these two case reports have shown that the 1,064‐nm QS Nd:YAG laser can be utilized to safely and effectively treat Nevus of Ota in individuals with FST IV–VI. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:65–67, 2011 © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559465 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4559464&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21050 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4559464 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4559464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4454762&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21021 ConclusionThese results suggest that the ATBE is a cell‐cycle‐dependent process which requires actively dividing cells as receiving bystander cells. The cell‐cycle dependency of the ATBE could have useful clinical applications in selectively targeting fast growing cells such as tumor cells. Whether the yield of the ATBE can be amplified by synchronizing the exposure to the ATBE with specific phases of the cell cycle remains subject to further investigation. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4454762 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4454762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428509&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21043 ConclusionThe PT response of RBCs to short laser pulses of specific energy includes localized irreversible modifications of cell structure, resulting in three different effects: thermal non‐ablative response, ablative evaporation, and residual thermal response. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428509 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370487&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21027 (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370487 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4370487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370486&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21026 ConclusionsH2OCP has been proven to be a promising photosensitizer for PDT. H2OCP has also been proposed as a potentially effective replacement of BPA or BSH, or as a replacement of both BPA/BSH. Our study provides more evidence that H2OCP could be an effective novel dual sensitizing agent for use in both PDT and BNCT. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:52–58, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370486 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4370486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370485&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21025 ConclusionsThe significant increases in absorption, temperature elevation, and cell death with inclusion of SWNHs in laser therapy demonstrate the potential of their use as agents for enhancing photothermal tumor destruction. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:43–51, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370485 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4370485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370484&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21023 ConclusionCooling a tissue increased fluorescence intensity of skin in vivo, in all experiments. In vitro results were consistent with in vivo measurements. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:36–42, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370484 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4370484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370483&cid=s_38749_72_f&fid=38749&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Flsm.21024 ConclusionInflow occlusion enhanced the effect of thermotherapy not by augmenting treatment temperatures but by increasing the thermal sensitivity of the tumour, reflected by an immediate effect on tumour blood perfusion. Lasers Surg. Med. 43:29–35, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine) Lasers in Surgery and Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370483 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4370483