New FDA cleared Theradome™ Laser Therapy Helmet hair loss treatment created by former NASA scientist
Theradome™, developers of the first clinical-level laser hair restoration product, has announced the launch of the Theradome Laser Helmet LH80 PRO, the first FDA and over-the-counter cleared laser hair restoration treatment. The light-based medical treatment was developed for the convenience of in-home use and is clinically tested, and designed for patients suffering from the debilitating effects of thinning hair and Androgenetic Alopecia. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Laser therapy may boost vaccine potency
Visit spurs Mass. General doctor to pursue treatment12/12/2013 (Source: Kidney Cancer Association)
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - December 12, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Highly effective treatment for excessive scars
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery assembles evidence on laser therapy for scar prevention and treatmentCurrent laser therapy approaches are effective for treating excessive scars resulting from abnormal wound healing, concludes a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).The review by Dr. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Lasers deemed highly effective treatment for excessive scars
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Current laser therapy approaches are effective for treating excessive scars resulting from abnormal wound healing, concludes a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 27, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Shining the soothing light
(Publicase Comunicação Científica) Low-level laser therapy reduces the occurrence of oral mucositis, known as the common canker sore, and improves quality of life in head and neck squamous cell cancer patients. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - October 20, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Laser Reduces Retreatment in Diabetic Macular EdemaLaser Reduces Retreatment in Diabetic Macular Edema
Laser therapy added to ranibizumab significantly reduced the need for injections in patients with diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Veterinary Hospital in Tampa Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Free Pet Diagnostic Services
TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre in Tampa, FL announced that the veterinary hospital is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. In celebration of the animal hospital's 10th anniversary, the vet clinic is offering the following services for free: heartworm testing, microchip insert or an intestinal parasite test. In addition to the free anniversary services, the veterinary hospital is equipped to provide pet acupuncture, custom and holistic therapies, wellness packages, pet vaccinations, allergy testing, DNA testing, lab work, digital radiology, ultrasounds, pet dental c...
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - June 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
DTB: Tinnitus
Source: DTB
Area: Evidence > Disease Focused Reviews
This review in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) on tinnitus discusses assessment and referral, and symptomatic drug and non-drug treatments for subjective in adults.
Non-drug treatment covered include: acupuncture, auditory perceptual training, cognitive behavioural therapy, hearing aids, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hypnotherapy, information/education, low-power laser therapy, relaxation therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, sound enrichment or masking therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, ultrasound.
Drug treatments di...
Source: NeLM - Disease Focused Reviews - February 14, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
FDA Clears Apira Science's iGrow(R) Hair Growth Platform
The iGrow Platform Is the First Hands-Free Home Use Low Level Laser Therapy Hair Growth System Cleared by the FDA
BOCA RATON, FL--(Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) - Apira Science, Inc. (www.igrow2laser.com), a global leader in aesthetic light-bas... Devices, FDAApira Science, iGrow, Hair Growth, Low Level Laser Therapy (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
St. Louis Chiropractor Promotes Natural Pain Management for Headache Relief
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A St. Louis chiropractic center wishes to make area headache sufferers aware of drug-free alternatives for the treatment of headache pain. According to Dr. David Sciortino of Sciortino Chiropractic, natural techniques such as spinal adjustment, therapeutic massage, lifestyle counseling and cold laser therapy can address many of the underlying causes of this disruptive, potentially debilitating discomfort. "Headache pain can occur for a variety of reasons and involve muscles, nerves, immune responses and other physical functions," explains (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - January 13, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Laser and Thermal Balloon Ablation
It has been suggested that laser therapy and thermal balloon ablation are promising new procedures in the treatment of heavy bleeding.
Thermal balloon ablation is a second generation endometrial ablation technique and involves the insertion into the uterus of a balloon filled with hot water which will remove the endometrium from the Uterus. This technique is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of heavy bleeding.
Laser surgery is another form of endometrial ablation and is a simple procedure in which the doctor looks through a hysterscope and removes the uterine lining. The procedure is ver...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - June 16, 2008 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health heavy bleeding Source Type: news
Laser and Thermal Balloon Ablation
It has been suggested that laser therapy and thermal balloon ablation are promising new procedures in the treatment of heavy bleeding.
Thermal balloon ablation is a second generation endometrial ablation technique and involves the insertion into the uterus of a balloon filled with hot water which will remove the endometrium from the Uterus. This technique is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of heavy bleeding.
Laser surgery is another form of endometrial ablation and is a simple procedure in which the doctor looks through a hysterscope and removes the uterine lining. The procedure is ver...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - June 16, 2008 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health heavy bleeding Source Type: news
