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Researchers at the University of Messina in Italy have developed a method for synthesizing carbon dots (CDs) using a blue laser for tissue engineering applications. The CDs were prepared from charcoal through laser ablation in a phosphate-buffered saline solution, showing fluorescence at 480 nm. The study utilized biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) as a matrix to maintain luminescence, making it suitable for non-invasive monitoring of implanted scaffolds in tissue engineering. This research provides valuable insights into the potential applications of CDs in biomedicine and biotechnology. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted for approval by researchers for a new invention called "Laser Safety Circuitry for Intraoral Scanners." The invention aims to improve the accuracy and safety of dental procedures by incorporating safety circuitry into intraoral scanners that use laser diodes. The circuitry is designed to detect and disable the laser diode if it reaches a power level that could potentially harm the patient. This innovation could help prevent injuries and improve the overall quality of dental prosthetics and treatments. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to TDK Corporation for an optical waveguide detection element, video laser module, and XR glasses. The invention aims to integrate a video light source module and an eye tracking module, which are typically separate in existing XR glasses. The optical waveguide detection element includes a substrate, an optical waveguide layer, and a photodetector. The video laser module consists of the optical waveguide detection element, a visible laser light source, and a near-infrared laser light source. The XR glasses are equipped with the video laser module and can also include an eye tracking mechanism and an actuator mechanism. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Ca' Foncello Hospital discusses research on vulvar lichen sclerosus, a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin and mucosa surrounding the vulva and anus. The study evaluated the efficacy of blue-diode laser photobiomodulation as a treatment for vulvar lichen sclerosus symptoms in 12 female patients. The treatment protocol involved laser sessions three times a week for two weeks, followed by additional sessions over a 16-week period. The results showed significant reductions in subjective symptoms such as itching and pain, as well as improvements in objective signs like erythema and fissures. The researchers concluded that photobiomodulation could be an effective therapeutic option for patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus, and further research is needed to refine treatment protocols and assess long-term benefits. [Extracted from the article]

Miftek Corporation has been issued a patent for a system and method that determines successive single molecular decay. The patent focuses on flow cytometry, a technique used in genetics and immunology, to detect and measure attributes of particles. The patent discusses the use of fluorescent molecules as tags in flow cytometry and the challenges of crosstalk between different emission wavelengths. It also explores the concept of using the lifetime of fluorescent molecules to determine their sources. The system and method involve suspending molecules in a vessel, exciting them with optical sources, detecting emission light, and using a detector to determine decay and count emission pulses. This technology has various applications, including cytometry. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Asahi University Hospital has found that artificial intelligence (AI) with white light imaging (WLI) is not sufficient for detecting non-polypoid colorectal polyps and has a high false positive rate (FPR). The researchers developed AIs using blue laser imaging (BLI) and linked color imaging (LCI) with specific learning sets (LS) to improve detection. The study compared the sensitivity and FPR of different AI models and found that AI finetuned by appropriate LS was able to detect non-reddish and non-polypoid polyps under LCI. This research provides valuable insights into the potential of AI in colorectal research and healthcare. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Systems And Methods For Laser-Based Medical Device Illumination" has been published online. The inventor, John Thomas SHEN, filed the application on March 14, 2024. The patent application describes methods and apparatuses for improving the illumination of endoscopic systems, which can be used in various medical procedures such as bronchoscopy, urology, gynecology, arthroscopy, orthopedics, ENT, gastro-intestine endoscopy, neurosurgery, and more. The invention involves an articulating elongate member with an imaging sensor, laser light sources, and optical elements to adjust the distribution of light for illuminating a target scene. The patent application also mentions the use of laser diodes, diffractive optic elements, and structured light for creating a depth map. The invention can be used in minimally invasive surgical procedures and diagnostic procedures involving different types of tissue and anatomical regions of the body. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran explored the impact of photodynamic therapy on the bond strength of fiber posts to root dentin. Fiber-reinforced composite posts (FRCP) are commonly used in teeth with extensive crown destruction, and proper disinfection is crucial for successful bonding. The study evaluated the effects of four different light-sensitive materials on the bond strength, including deionized water, indocyanine green and 810-nm laser, methylene blue and 660-nm laser, toluidine blue and 635-nm laser, and curcumin and LED. The results showed that curcumin did not adversely affect the bond strength, unlike the other light-sensitive materials. This research provides new insights into the use of photodynamic therapy in dental procedures. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School has explored the use of a fiber-based 445nm blue light laser for endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy and Zenker's diverticulotomy. The study found that the laser provided safe and effective cutting and hemostasis, achieving complete myotomy without bleeding in all patients. The researchers concluded that the laser could be feasibly used in flexible endoscopic approaches, but continuous wave settings should be avoided. This research provides valuable insights into the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum and cricopharyngeal dysfunction using laser technology. [Extracted from the article]

The US Patent and Trademark Office has published a patent application titled "Multi kW Class Blue Laser System" by Nuburu Inc. The application describes a high-power laser system that offers lower wavelength laser energy for materials processing and laser welding. The invention aims to overcome the limitations of infrared-based additive manufacturing systems and provides solutions for utilizing high-power blue, blue-green, and green lasers. The patent application outlines the various configurations and components of the laser system, including fiber-coupled modules and lensed blue semiconductor gain chips. This laser system has potential applications in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, welding, and cutting. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at the University of Miami compared the use of a 445-nm blue laser (BL) and a 532-nm potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser for the treatment of early glottic carcinoma. The study found that both lasers were equally safe and effective in removing the carcinoma, with no significant differences in oncologic outcomes. Both laser groups also showed significant improvement in voice outcomes following surgery. Further research is needed to assess long-term outcomes for patients treated with the blue laser. [Extracted from the article]

InnoVoyce, a medical technology company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for their VYLO Laser System. This system is the first and only 455nm blue light laser that offers up to 30 watts of power and four emission modes. It is intended for surgical procedures involving soft tissue, such as skin, muscle, and organs. The VYLO Laser System has a broad range of applications in various medical specialties, including general surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. Its precision and efficacy make it a transformative technology in the surgical landscape. The laser's wavelength is tailored for optimal absorption by hemoglobin, allowing for precise targeting of blood vessels with minimal impact on surrounding tissues. The VYLO Laser System combines the best attributes of contemporary laser technologies into a single device for unparalleled precision and tissue specificity. It also incorporates FiberSafe technology, which enhances safety during operations. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Multi kW Class Blue Laser System" has been published by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The inventors have developed a high-power laser system that provides lower wavelength laser energy for materials processing and laser welding applications. The system includes blue laser diode systems that launch over 100 Watts into a fiber, as well as high-power blue diode laser systems that are spectrally beam combined to pump a Raman fiber laser or process materials. This patent application describes a laser system capable of producing a high-power laser beam with a specific wavelength range, and it has potential applications in fields such as 3D printing, additive manufacturing, welding, and cutting. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study compared two imaging techniques, blue laser imaging (laser-BLI) and light-emitting diode-blue light imaging (LED-BLI), for the characterization of colorectal polyps using the Japan narrow-band imaging expert team (JNET) classification. The study involved 12 endoscopists who evaluated images of colorectal lesions using the JNET classification. The results showed a high rate of agreement between laser-BLI and LED-BLI, with almost similar surface patterns, vessel patterns, and brightness. This multicenter study suggests that LED-BLI, which is more widely used, can be a reliable alternative to laser-BLI for the characterization of colorectal polyps. [Extracted from the article]

A recent clinical research study conducted at Vishnu Dental College in Andhra Pradesh, India compared the effectiveness of blue laser and denlase in performing crown lengthening procedures. The study involved 14 patients who were divided into two groups, with one group receiving treatment with blue laser and the other with denlase. The study found that blue laser treatment was more comfortable for patients, as indicated by lower Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores. Both groups demonstrated good wound healing properties based on Wachtel's early wound healing index, with no significant difference between them. However, further comprehensive investigation is needed as literature on blue laser technology is still in its early stages. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center highlights the case of a 40-year-old patient who suffered self-inflicted laser-induced retinal injury. The patient had purchased a handheld class 3 blue laser online and shone it through a window, causing the beam to reflect back into his eyes. This resulted in full-thickness macular holes in both eyes, leading to severe vision deterioration. The study emphasizes the importance of public education on the dangers of using handheld lasers without eye protection. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Genoa in Italy explored the feasibility and safety of using a new approach to deliver a 450 nm blue laser with a flattop beam profile for tooth whitening. The study included six patients with discolored upper and lower teeth, and the treatment protocol involved three whitening cycles in a single session. The results showed a significant improvement in tooth color shade change with optimal outcomes, and no adverse effects were reported. The researchers concluded that this new approach could be a useful guide for dental clinicians in performing in-office tooth whitening. However, further extensive clinical studies are needed to validate the study protocol. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University in China has found that a novel photodynamic therapy using 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) combined with a 450 nm blue laser significantly promotes cell death in human papillomavirus (HPV) infected cells. The therapy was shown to inhibit cell proliferation and induce cell apoptosis more effectively than a therapy using a red laser. The researchers believe that this new therapy could be a promising treatment option for patients with persistent HPV infection and could improve the integration of diagnosis and treatment for HPV-related diseases. [Extracted from the article]

A report from State University Rio de Janeiro discusses the use of low-power blue light-emitting diode (LED) and red laser for therapeutic purposes in breast cancer treatment. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of these radiations on mRNA levels from cryptochrome genes in human breast cancer cells. The results indicated that exposure to low-power blue LED and red laser did not alter the mRNA levels from cryptochrome genes in the cells. This research provides insights into the potential use of photobiomodulation in breast cancer treatment. [Extracted from the article]

Tokyo, Japan, Asia, Colorectal Research, Computers, Diagnostics and Screening, Gastroenterology, Health and Medicine Keywords: Tokyo; Japan; Asia; Colorectal Research; Computers; Diagnostics and Screening; Gastroenterology; Health and Medicine EN Tokyo Japan Asia Colorectal Research Computers Diagnostics and Screening Gastroenterology Health and Medicine 368 368 1 10/24/23 20231024 NES 231024 2023 OCT 23 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Gastroenterology Week -- Data detailed on Gastroenterology have been presented. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Alkanes; Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Biological Factors; Catechols; Curcumin; Diarylheptanoids; Drugs and Therapies; Enzymes and Coenzymes; Flavins; Gram-Positive Bacteria; Gram-Positive Cocci; Health and Medicine; Hydrocarbons; Organic Chemicals; Orthodontics; Riboflavin; Streptococcaceae; Streptococcus EN Alkanes Aromatic Hydrocarbons Biological Factors Catechols Curcumin Diarylheptanoids Drugs and Therapies Enzymes and Coenzymes Flavins Gram-Positive Bacteria Gram-Positive Cocci Health and Medicine Hydrocarbons Organic Chemicals Orthodontics Riboflavin Streptococcaceae Streptococcus 2509 2509 1 09/11/23 20230915 NES 230915 2023 SEP 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Drug Week -- Current study results on streptococcus have been published. A total of 36 orthodontic brackets were contaminated with S. mutans and randomly assigned to 12 groups as follows: control, riboflavin alone, riboflavin + BDL with an output power of 200, 300, 400, or 500 mW, and curcumin alone, curcumin + BDL with an output power of 200, 300, 400, or 500 mW, and 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX-positive control).". [Extracted from the article]

Keywords for this news article include: University Hospital Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain, Europe, Surgery, Clinical Medicine, Health and Medicine. Keywords: Clinical Medicine; Health and Medicine; Surgery EN Clinical Medicine Health and Medicine Surgery 1050 1050 1 08/28/23 20230903 NES 230903 2023 SEP 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- New study results on clinical medicine have been published. [Extracted from the article]

The base body includes at least one of: an indicator configured for positioning and alignment on the base body of the light conversion element which is mounted on the base body; or at least one indicator configured for positioning and alignment of the base body together with the light conversion element mounted thereupon. The light conversion device of claim 1, wherein at least one of: the first indicator configured for positioning and alignment of the light conversion element on the base body is configured to enable centering of secondary light emitted from the light conversion element relative to an optic that is subordinate to the light conversion element; or the second indicator configured for positioning and alignment of the base body together with the light conversion element mounted thereupon is configured to enable centering of secondary light emitted from the light conversion element relative to an optic that is subordinate to the light conversion element. The illuminating device of claim 4, further comprising an optic that is subordinate to the light conversion element for capture and formation of secondary light, wherein at least one of: the first indicator configured for positioning and alignment of the light conversion element on the base body is configured to enable centering of secondary light emitted by the light conversion element relative to the optic that is subordinate to the light conversion element; or the second indicator configured for positioning and alignment of the base body together with the light conversion element mounted thereupon is configured to enable centering of secondary light emitted by the light conversion element relative to the optic that is subordinate to the light conversion element. [Extracted from the article]

Photoangiolytic lasers (including the 445 nm laser) are gaining popularity for the treatment of benign laryngeal pathologies, and their use may expand treatment possibilities for children with severe dysphonia due to benign vocal fold lesions that do not respond to voice therapy." Keywords: Boston; State:Massachusetts; United States; North and Central America; Dysphonia; Health and Medicine; Laryngeal Diseases and Conditions; Neurologic Manifestations; Pediatrics; Surgery; Therapy; Voice Diseases and Conditions; Voice Disorders EN Boston State:Massachusetts United States North and Central America Dysphonia Health and Medicine Laryngeal Diseases and Conditions Neurologic Manifestations Pediatrics Surgery Therapy Voice Diseases and Conditions Voice Disorders 435 435 1 07/03/23 20230707 NES 230707 2023 JUL 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pediatrics Week -- Investigators publish new report on Voice Diseases and Conditions - Dysphonia. [Extracted from the article]

An optical apparatus configured to produce a multi-kW of laser radiation with emission in the blue wavelength of the spectrum (400-495 nm), the optical apparatus comprising: a. "As used herein, unless expressly stated otherwise, the terms "green laser beams", "green lasers" and "green" should be given their broadest meaning, and in general refer to systems that provide laser beams, laser beams, laser sources, e.g., lasers and diodes lasers, that provide, e.g., propagate, a laser beam, or light having a wavelength from about 495 nm to about 570 nm. "As used herein, unless expressly stated otherwise, the terms "blue laser beams", "blue lasers" and "blue" should be given their broadest meaning, and in general refer to systems that provide laser beams, laser beams, laser sources, e.g., lasers and diodes lasers, that provide, e.g., propagate, a laser beam, or light having a wavelength from about 400 nm to about 495 nm. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Tochigi; Japan; Asia; Cancer; Carcinomas; Diagnostics and Screening; Halogens; Health and Medicine; Iodine; Oncology; Squamous Cell Carcinoma EN Tochigi Japan Asia Cancer Carcinomas Diagnostics and Screening Halogens Health and Medicine Iodine Oncology Squamous Cell Carcinoma 1344 1344 1 04/17/23 20230422 NES 230422 2023 APR 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Imaging Week -- Current study results on Oncology - Squamous Cell Carcinoma have been published. For more information on this research see: Impact of Linked Color Imaging and Blue Laser Imaging On the Diagnosis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Iodine Unstained Areas. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Beirut; Lebanon; Asia; Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Health and Medicine; Laser Therapy EN Beirut Lebanon Asia Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health and Medicine Laser Therapy 998 998 1 03/27/23 20230402 NES 230402 2023 APR 2 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- Researchers detail new data in Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Laser Therapy. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the American University of Beirut, "Only patients with vocal fold polyps who had undergone office-based blue laser therapy were included. [Extracted from the article]

The housing cap according to claim 13, wherein the housing cap comprises a transparent element which is assigned to the at least one opening, wherein the multilaser arrangement includes a connecting material, the transparent element being applied with the connecting material on the side wall comprising the at least one opening, in order to hermetically close the at least one opening." "The lower edge of the side wall may be fastened on the base plate in such a way that a connecting material (for example a solder material) is introduced between the outwardly curved surface on the inner side of the housing cap and the base plate, in particular such that the connecting material protrudes higher from the base plate on the inner side of the housing cap than between the lower edge of the side wall and the base plate. "The housing cap of the housing includes an upper wall and a side wall, which is formed integrally with the upper wall and ends with a lower edge fastened on the base plate. A housing cap for a multilaser arrangement, comprising: an upper wall; a side wall, which includes a lower edge and a surface, is formed integrally with the upper wall, and ends with the lower edge; and at least one opening configured for passing an electromagnetic radiation therethrough, the side wall having a first thickness and a second thickness, the first thickness being measured in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the side wall, the second thickness being measured at the lower edge and being less than or equal to the first thickness. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Antidotes; Bone Research; Drugs and Therapies; Health and Medicine; Methylene Blue; Methylene Blue Therapy; Pharmaceuticals; Phenothiazines; Urinary Antiinfectives EN Antidotes Bone Research Drugs and Therapies Health and Medicine Methylene Blue Methylene Blue Therapy Pharmaceuticals Phenothiazines Urinary Antiinfectives 986 986 1 03/24/23 20230217 NES 230217 2023 FEB 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Drug Week -- A new study on urinary antiinfectives is now available. According to the news editors, the research concluded: "The combined use of MB with LLLT initiated during the transoperative phase may stimulate the bone repair process in rats.". [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Bladder Cancer; Cancer; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials and Studies; Health and Medicine; Hospitals; Oncology EN Bladder Cancer Cancer Clinical Research Clinical Trials and Studies Health and Medicine Hospitals Oncology 2023 JAN 31 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Clinical Trials Week -- Investigators publish new report on bladder cancer. Our news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University: "Patients with NMIBC were randomized to the blue laser or plasmakinetic electrocautery group for TURBt. Bladder Cancer, Cancer, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials and Studies, Health and Medicine, Hospitals, Oncology. [Extracted from the article]