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Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy Improves Sexual Drive In Postmenopausal Women After Breast Cancer

Women in their postmenopausal phase often complain of painful intercourse or a lack of sexual desire that is significantly worsened in survivors of breast cancer as a result of cancer treatments. Fractional CO2 laser therapy may offer help ...

Scientists Successfully Reverse Loss of Vision In Mice

In mice, scientists have successfully restored vision by reversing aging in the cells of the retina to the youthful gene function. The study was conducted by scientists at Harvard Medical School. This is the first demonstration that was safely ...

COVID-19: Photodynamic Therapy Efficient in Combating Secondary Infections

Photodynamic therapy can be used to combat secondary infections in COVID-19 patients thus eliminating their need for intensive medical care, and minimizing transmission of the disease to other people. The compounds used in photodynamic therapy ...

Photodynamic Therapy can Treat Ovarian Cancer

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is one of the high-efficiency methods of palliative treatment, and it can be used for metastatic cancer. This technology should be included as a technique to the guidelines for the treatment of malignant tumors, reports a ...

Laser Therapy Better Than Opioids in Preventing Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Low-dose light therapy reduces dependence on opioids for treatment of side effects of cancer treatment in head and neck cancers. The new guidelines from the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and International ...

New, Easy Treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration Shows Promise

The efficacy of an investigational, long-acting port delivery system for Lucentis (ranibizumab), a drug that improves vision for millions across the globe suffering from age-related macular degeneration was evaluated by a lead researcher from Wills ...

New Generation of Targeted Anti-cancer Drugs for Photodynamic Therapy

New study is working to create a new generation of targeted anti-cancer drugs for photodynamic therapy. The study from Lobachevsky University (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) headed by Professor Alexei Fedorov, Chair of the Organic Chemistry Department, is ...

Compounds Of Major Enzyme Pathway May Prevent Blindness In Age Related Macular Degeneration

Highlights : Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic progressive condition and an important cause of blindness in the elderly characterized by abnormal new vessel growth (angiogenesis) Key compounds of ...

Laser Therapy Effective Against Eye Floaters

Laser treatment was found to improve the symptoms of eye floaters in patients, finds a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Floaters become more prevalent with age, and although most patients grow accustomed to them, many find them ...

Underdiagnosis of AMD Not Uncommon in Primary Eye Care

Nearly 25 percent of eyes deemed to be normal based on dilated eye examination by a primary eye care ophthalmologist or optometrist had macular characteristics that indicated age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published by ...

CRISPR-Cas9 System to Treat Age Related Macular Degeneration

Highlights: A research team from The Institute of Basic Science utilized pre-assembled CRISPR complex called Cas9 ribonucleoprotein This pre-assembled complex modified the VEGF gene locally and degenerated within 72 hours ...

Major Step Forward in Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Deep-Tissue Tumors

Tissue penetration depth is a major challenge in practical photodynamic therapy. Traditionally, it involves the patient receiving a nontoxic light-sensitive drug, which is absorbed by all the body's cells, including cancerous ones. A red ...

Loss Of Vision Worst Ailment Compared To Other Conditions

Many Americans consider vision loss equally bad as losing one's limb, hearing, memory or speech, a new survey revealed. The findings highlight the importance of support for eye and vision health research. They consider eyesight loss as the worst ...

Photodynamic Therapy May Help in Complete Elimination of Ovarian Cancer Cells

A new novel technique to permanently eliminate ovarian cancer cells by defeating their mechanism has been developed by researchers. Researchers at Oregon State University used photodynamic therapy to combat ovarian cancer in laboratory animals, ...

Combination of Nanoparticle and Photodynamic Therapy Found to Kill Off Deep Cancer Tumors

A new type of nanoparticle has been found to effectively kill deep-set cancer cells in a laboratory experiment when used in combination with a FDA-approved photodynamic therapy. This therapy causes minimal damage to surrounding tissue and fewer side ...

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Not Worsened by Cataract Surgery

A new study has said that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) does not appear to progress at a higher rate in people who have undergone cataract surgery.

Immune Response Inadequacies Could Lead To Macular Degeneration

Immune response inadequacies could lead to macular degeneration, Australian scientists say. Similar poorly regulated immune responses are also linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Asians As Susceptible To Eye Disorder As Caucasians, But ' Bypass' Laser Surgery Can Help

Asians are as susceptible as Caucusians to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye disorder, but ' bypass' laser surgery can help.

Soon, Stem Cell Therapy for Age-related Macular Degeneration

Thanks to a new research by Georgetown University Medical Center researchers, it may soon be possible to treat or even cure age-related macular degeneration

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