Laser Photobiology and Photomedicine

This volume contains the Proceedings of a two-week course on "Laser Applications to Biology and Medicine" held from September 4 to 16, 1983 in Erice, Italy. This is the 10th annual course of the International School of Quantum Electronics organized under the auspices of the "E. Majora...

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Main Authors: Martellucci, S., Chester, A.N. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1985, 1985
Edition:1st ed. 1985
Series:Physical Sciences
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Physical and Biological Basis
  • Photobiology and Photomedicine
  • Effects of Lasers on Biological Tissue: Options for Specificity
  • Interaction of Laser Light with Biological Tissue
  • Biological Effects and Applications
  • Biological Action of Low-intensity Monochromatic Light in Visible Range
  • Certain aspects of He-Ne Laser Irradiation on Biological Systems In Vitro
  • A Brief Discussion on Problems Arising in the Irradiation of Whole Biological Specimens by Laser Beams
  • Time-resolved Fluorescence Microscopy: Examples of Applications to Biology
  • Time-resolved Spectrofluorometry of Melanin in Human Melanoma
  • Photochemotherapy
  • Photophysical Properties of Hematoporphyrin Derivative and Related Components
  • Photoradiation Therapy with Hematoporphyrin as a Selective Technique for the Treatment of Malignant Tumors
  • Photobiology and Dermatology
  • N2 Laser Radiation Effects in Iodoaminoacids
  • The Influence of Oxygen-radicals on the Mechanisms of Conformational Changes and Denaturation of Hemoglobin Induced by UV Irradiation
  • Aspects of Dermatological Photopathology
  • Phototherapy of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: Physical Aspects
  • Surgical and Ophthalmological Applications
  • Five Years of Laser Applications in Broncology (1637 Endoscopy Resections, 921 Patients)
  • Early Experiences with CO2 Laser for the Treatment of Septic Pathology in Neurosurgery: Experimental Model with Other Sources
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by Laser
  • Laser Surgery in Hemophylia
  • Microsurgery by Means of a Nd-YAG Laser
  • Laser Safety
  • Laser Dosimetry and Damage Mechanisms: Unresolved Problems
  • Safety Aspects of Anterior Segment Laser Photodisrupters
  • Laser Safety in Laser Surgery
  • Laser Safety in the Use of Laser Systems
  • Diagnostics and Technological Aspects
  • Potential Use of (LED’s) Incoherent and Coherent Light-emitting-diodes in Photomedicine
  • CO2 Laser Radiation Delivery Systems
  • Optical Fiber Temperature Sensors for Medical Use