It is known that fluctuations in the treatment outcome of photodynamic therapy (PDT) between patients are related to the concentration of photosensitizer in target tissue…
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Background: A treatment algorithm and screening examination have been developed to guide patient management and prospectively determine potential for highly active individuals to succeed with nonoperative care after anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Objective: To prospectively characterize and classify the entire population of highly active individuals over a 10-year period and provide final outcomes for individuals who elected nonoperative care.
Methods: Inclusion criteria included presentation within 7 months of the index injury and an International Knee Documentation Committee level I or II activity level before injury. Concomitant injury, unresolved impairments, and a screening examination were used as criteria to guide management and classify individuals as noncopers (poor potential) or potential copers (good potential) for nonoperative care.
Results: A total of 832 highly active patients with subacute anterior cruciate ligament tears were seen over the 10-year period; 315 had concomitant injuries, 87 had unresolved impairments, and 85 did not participate in the classification algorithm. The remaining 345 patients (216 men, 129 women) participated in the screening examination a mean of 6 weeks after the index injury. There were 199 subjects classified as noncopers and 146 as potential copers. Sixty-three of 88 potential copers successfully returned to preinjury activities without surgery, with 25 of these patients not undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction at the time of follow-up.
Conclusion: The classification algorithm is an effective tool for prospectively identifying individuals early after anterior cruciate ligament injury who want to pursue nonoperative care or must delay surgical intervention and have good potential to do so.
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Fluorescence Monitoring And Effect Of Photodynamic Therapy For Port Wine StainsCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
It is known that fluctuations in the treatment outcome of photodynamic therapy (PDT) between patients are related to the concentration of photosensitizer in target tissue…
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Making Light Work Of Home GroomingCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Dundee recently assessed the light emitted by a home-use intense-pulsed light (IPL) hair reduction system and confirmed that it is safe. This confirmation is important, as IPL devices must meet the necessary safety guidelines, to ensure users are protected in the case of accidental exposure to the human eye…
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Leading U.S. Dermatologist Reports Positive Data On Artefill(R)Category: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
Suneva Medical, a privately-held aesthetic medical device company, announced that Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, presented 18-month interim results from the prospective, open-label, five-year safety and patient satisfaction study on Artefill for nasolabial fold (NLF) correction…
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PuriCore Announces Promising Clinical Results For Vashe(R) Wound Therapy In Post-Operative Care Of Skin Grafts On BurnsCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
PuriCore (LSE:PURI), the life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary solutions that safely, effectively, and naturally kill infectious pathogens, announced results of a randomized clinical trial showing the potential effectiveness of its Vashe Wound Therapy in the post-operative care of split-thickness skin grafts for burn injuries.
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Genetic Baldness Test Complies With The European Directive On In Vitro Diagnostic Medical DevicesCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
The HairDX Genetic Test for Hair Loss, the world’s first genetic baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia) test, is now available as a CE Marked product under the European In Vitro Diagnostic Directive. The announcement was made at the 18th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Berlin today by pharmacogenomics research and development innovator PharmaGenoma, Inc. and its subsidiary HairDX Europe, pioneers of
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Reveal Sciences Launches At-Home Skin Typing And Analysis Kit For ConsumersCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
Reveal Sciences, LLC, a cosmetics and aesthetics innovation company pioneering breakthrough skin care diagnostics, has announced the launch of the new consumer At-Home Skin Typing and Analysis Kit. Developed by physician Damon Borich, M.D., CEO of Reveal Sciences, and his scientific team, the novel skincare analysis technology is the next-generation spin-off from the company’s professional grade CareTypeTM Analysis System (
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LED Light And Green Tea Cream To Smooth Facial WrinklesCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
Scientists in Germany are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The non-invasive technique combines high-intensity light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a lotion made of green tea extract. It works ten times faster than a similar anti-wrinkle treatment that uses LEDs alone, the researchers say. Their study is scheduled for the Oct.
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Clinical Study Proves Pollogen’s TriPollar(TM) Radio Frequency Technology Is Effective In The Treatment Of Stretch MarksCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
Pollogen’s TriPollar(TM) technology, the most advanced 3rd generation radio frequency solution for facial and body contouring, has been clinically proven to be effective in treating stretch marks or striae distensae. The peer reviewed paper entitled “Treatment of striae distensae with a TriPollar radiofrequency device: a pilot study” authored by Dr Manuskiatti et al, has been published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.
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EndyMed Medical Receives FDA Clearance For Painless, Non-invasive Anti-Wrinkle Treatment SystemCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
EndyMed Medical Ltd, an innovative developer of noninvasive, energy-based aesthetic treatment systems for the professional market, announced today the FDA clearance of the EndyMed PRO(TM) (previously Imagine), for the non-invasive treatment of facial wrinkles and rhytides.
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Breakthrough Pinpointe™ Footlaser™ Treatment For Toenail Fungus Now Available In United KingdomCategory: Dermatology | Leave a Comment |
PinPointe™ FootLaser™ has just announced that it has certified six podiatrists in the United Kingdom to administer its revolutionary new laser treatment for toenail fungus. The certified podiatrists are: the London Nail Laser Clinic (Martine and Michael Abrahams); Beauchamp Foot and Nail Laser Clinic in London (Fiona Patterson, Victoria Wilson, and Erika Williams); and Mr. Hamish Dow of The Dow Clinic in Newcastle upon Tyne.