Laser and light therapy for pediatric hair removal: a systematic review
AbstractHair removal with lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) is considered safe. However, data on the efficacy and safety of these procedures specifically in the pediatric population remain sparse. To determine the efficacy and safety of lasers and IPL for hair reduction in children and adolescents, a systematic review was conducted of original studies evaluating hair removal with lasers or IPL in patients aged less than 18 years. Primary outcome measures were efficacy and safety of treatment. The literature review yielded 2 retrospective cohort studies and 11 case reports/case series including a total of 71 patients ag...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - July 4, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Editorial Expression of Concern: The effectiveness and safety of low ‑level laser therapy on breast cancer–related lymphedema: An overview and update of systematic reviews
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Source: Lasers in Medical Science - July 4, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Endo-radiofrequency subcision in the treatment of acne scars: a pilot investigative study
AbstractAcne vulgaris is a common condition, mostly involving teenagers. Post-acne scarring can cause many psychosocial problems. Treatments include topical agents, chemical peels, ablative lasers, fractional lasers, and more invasive approaches like subcision and surgery. We aimed to build on data regarding the efficacy and safety of endo-radiofrequency subcision in treating acne scars. This trial involved 30 patients (26 females and 4 males) suffering from acne scars. Patients were treated with endo-radiofrequency subcision. Outcomes were measured by Goodman and Baron scores (GBA), Patient ’s Global Assessment (PGA), a...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - July 4, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Effect evaluation and influencing factor analysis of vaginal carbon dioxide laser in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence
AbstractTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of carbon dioxide laser in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence and analyze the influencing factors. A total of 46 patients with stress urinary incontinence treated in the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University from March 2021 to August 2022 were included through strict inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria. All patients were treated with transvaginal carbon dioxide laser therapy, and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C) was used to evaluate patients ’ subjective satisfaction after treatment. The efficacy was evaluated by patient’s subjective assess...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - July 2, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
The efficacy of CO2 laser in the treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
AbstractCO2 laser has been proposed as a treatment strategy for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). In order to assess its efficacy for treating GSM, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. To identify the current state of randomized controlled trials on CO2 laser therapy for GSM, a literature review was conducted. We systematically searched the following databases: PUBMED, EMBASE and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. In addition, a review of the references in the retrieved studies was carried out. Of 562 identified studies, 9 were eligible and were included in our analysis, involving 523 patients...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 29, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Network meta-analysis of the treatment safety and efficacy of different energy systems in prostate vaporization
AbstractMany clinical trials and meta-analyses have examined vaporization with different energy instruments has been recognized by the American Urological Association (AUA) and the European Association of Urology (EAU) as a promising treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia. However, there is still a lack of evidence for a network comparison between different vaporization devices. The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and Web of Science databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of different energy systems for prostate vaporization. Pairwise and network meta-analyses (NMA) were performed to analyze the...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 28, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Zn(II) porphyrin –encapsulated MIL-101 for photodynamic therapy of breast cancer cells
In this study, the zinc porphyrin (Zn[TPP]) was prepared and encapsulated into the MIL-101 (Zn[TPP]@MIL-101). It was used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) against MCF-7 breast cancer cells under a red light-emitting diode. The structure, morphology, surface area, and compositional changes were investigated using conventional characterization methods including FTIR, FESEM, EDX, and BET analyses. The MTT assay was performed under light and dark conditions to explore the ability of Zn[TPP]@MIL-101 in PDT. The results have demonstrated the IC50 of 14.3 and 81.6 mg/mL for light and dark groups, respectively. As the IC50 revealed...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 28, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Evaluation of medicinal plants using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) combined with chemometric techniques
AbstractMedicinal plants play a vital role in herbal medical field and allopathic medicine field industry. Chemical and spectroscopic studies ofTaraxacum officinale,Hyoscyamus niger,Ajuga bracteosa,Elaeagnus angustifolia,Camellia sinensis, andBerberis lyceum are conducted in this paper by using a 532-nm Nd:YAG laser in an open air environment. These medicinal plant's leaves, roots, seed, and flowers are used to treat a range of diseases by the locals. It is crucial to be able to distinguish between beneficial and detrimental metal elements in these plants. We demonstrated how various elements are categorized and how roots,...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 26, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
The effects of laser and ultrasonic irrigation activation methods on smear and debris removal in traditional and conservative endodontic access cavities
In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the smear and debris removal efficiency of laser and ultrasonic irrigation activation methods in traditional and conservative endodontic access cavity preparations. 60 freshly extracted human mandibular molar teeth were randomly divided into 2 groups according to the access cavity preparation (n = 30): Traditional endodontic access cavities (TEC) and Conservative endodontic access cavity (CEC). After the access cavity preparation, the mesiobuccal root canals were prepared to 35/0.4 with the VDW Rotate file system. Teeth with completed root canal preparation were randomly divided ...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 26, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Comparative study of safety and efficacy of combination therapy of fractional CO2 laser and topical amorolfine cream versus oral itraconazole in the treatment of onychomycosis
AbstractOnychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit caused by various species of dermatophytes, non-dermatophytic moulds or yeasts. They pose a therapeutic challenge to the treating dermatologist as the infection is often resistant to treatment and requires prolonged therapy. To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of fractional CO2 laser and 0.25% Amorolfine hydrochloride cream in the treatment of onychomycosis. In this randomized controlled study on 50 patients with fingernail onychomycosis, one group (25 patients, 30 nails) were treated with fractional CO2 laser and 0.25% Amorolfine hydrochloride cream, and...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 24, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
The combined treatment of fiber post and root canal by the Er:YAG laser enhances the bond strength of composite reconstruction
AbstractFiber post bonding failure remains an issue during crown restoration procedures. This experiment examines the bonding effect of combined Er:YAG laser treatment on both root canal and fiber post. Sixty extracted mandibular first premolars were randomly selected and divided into 6 groups (n = 10 per group): G1 (control group): root canal with 2.5% NaClO treatment, no treatment of fiber post; G2: root canal with 2.5% NaClO treatment and fiber post with airborne-particle abrasion; G3: root canal with Er:YAG laser treatment and fiber post with airborne-particle abrasion; G4: root can al with Er:YAG laser treatment, ...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 23, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
An audit of the use of fractional CO2 laser for hypertrophic burn scars: a real-life perspective
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Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 22, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Micro-CT analysis and leakage of bioceramic retrofillings after ultrasonic and Er:YAG laser cavity preparations: an in vitro study
AbstractThe purpose of the study was to determine the influence of preparation techniques on marginal adaptation and sealing of Biodentine ™ and TotalFill® RRM bioceramic retrograde fillings. Fifty-two single-root teeth extracted for periodontal reasons were used. Root canals were instrumented using Reciproc Blue #25 and obturated using a single cone technique with an AH Plus® root canal sealer. Retrograde cavities were prepared wi th Piezomed device (Piezo), Er:YAG laser in short-pulse(SP) and quantum square pulse(QSP) modes and filled with Biodentine™ (BD) or TotalFill® RRM (TF). There were 6 groups (n=8): (1) Pie...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 22, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Racial distribution in laser and energy-based device clinical trials in the USA
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Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 21, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Clinical and radiographic outcomes of adjunctive photodynamic therapy for treating peri-implantitis among diabetics and cigarette smokers: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
AbstractPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) has been suggested as an adjunctive therapeutic approach for peri-implantitis. This systematic review aimed to assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes of adjunctive PDT (aPDT) for the treatment of peri-implantitis among diabetics and cigarette smokers. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which assessed the clinical and radiographic outcomes of aPDT versus other intervention(s) and/or MD alone among diabetics and smokers with peri-implantitis, were considered eligible for the review. Meta-analysis was performed for calculating the standard mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - June 19, 2023 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
