This study aimed to compare the anticandidal efficacy of photodynamic therapy by erythrosine with nano-titanium dioxide (nano-TiO 2 ) stimulated by a blue light emitting diode with three standard dental antifungal agents. (thieme-connect.de)
Researchers at the University of Iowa are investigating the potential of using photodynamic therapy, a type of cancer treatment that uses high-frequency light and photosensitizing agents, to combat soft tissue sarcomas. (dailyiowan.com)
Photodynamic therapy, or PDT, is a cancer treatment that uses a photosensitizing drug and light energy to kill cancer cells. (dailyiowan.com)
Specifically, photodynamic therapy uses light to activate a photosensitizing chemical agent to kill cancer cells or bacterial with minimal side effects. (sbir.gov)
These nanomaterials could perform as anti-cancer agents by carrying effective cargos (e.g., anti-cancer drugs or monoclonal antibody, etc.) and processing directly therapeutic effects (e.g., photothermal and photodynamic therapy, etc. (frontiersin.org)
One technique that may help fill this need is photodynamic therapy (PDT), which uses tumor-localizing photosensitizing agents (photosensitizers) to deliver light to the target tissue, causing cancer cell death. (photonics.com)
PVCT wants to use it's rose bengal as a photosensitizing agent for photodynamic therapy (PDT) on fungal isolates that are common causes of fungal keratitis. (investorvillage.com)
Medications2
The list of photosensitizing medications found on this page was taken from the current literature. (wisconsin.gov)
RLT may also be used with photosensitizing medications to help treat certain types of cancers. (healthline.com)
Aminolevulinic acid2
Using a photosensitizing agent like aminolevulinic acid or methyl aminolevulinate will enhance penetration. (spavelous.com)
PDT has also been approved to treat actinic keratosis, or scaly patches on the skin, for which the technique is used along with the photosensitizing precursor aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Since photosensitizers also serve as tumor-localizing fluorescence contrast agents, ALA photosensitization is also FDA approved for fluorescence-guided resection of malignant glioma. (photonics.com)
Reactions3
Reactions to photosensitizing agents involve both photoallergy (allergic reaction of the skin) and phototoxicity (irritation of the skin) after exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight or artificial lighting (particularly from tanning booths). (wisconsin.gov)
Larger amounts may contribute to photosensitizing reactions (skin reddening) in the presence of strong sunlight or tanning beds. (supplementwarehouse.com)
It refers almost exclusively to skin photosensitivity, including sunburn, reactions due to repeated prolonged exposure in the absence of photosensitizing factors, and reactions requiring photosensitizing factors such as photosensitizing agents and certain diseases. (harvard.edu)
Exposure2
An individual who has been photosensitized may develop a rash, sunburn, or other adverse effect from exposure to light of an intensity or duration that would normally not affect that individual. (wisconsin.gov)
Some of the birds had elevated serum concentrations of liver enzymes, which would be consistent with exposure to a photosensitising agent. (agriculture.gov.au)
Psoralens2
Due to photosensitizing agents (commonly psoralens and angelicins) in the plant. (medscape.com)
Psoralens are photosensitizing agents found in plants naturally and manufactured synthetically. (standardofcare.com)
Topical6
The most common chemotherapeutic agent used in superficial basal cell carcinoma is topical 5-fluorouracil. (medscape.com)
Although therapy most importantly involves the removal of the irritant, topical steroids and barrier creams are generally used as first-line therapeutic agents. (medscape.com)
Topical corticosteroids and nonsteroidal agents can be used to reduce symptoms. (medscape.com)
Topical agents that can be applied at home on small warts include Imiquimod or 5-fluorouracial (5-FU), although how well they work to eliminate anal warts completely is unknown. (fascrs.org)
Similar recovery as the topical agents mentioned above is expected. (fascrs.org)
Treatment, based on severity, can involve a variety of topical and systemic agents directed at reducing sebum production, comedone formation, inflammation, and bacterial counts and at normalizing keratinization. (msdmanuals.com)
Antibacterial1
Therefore, the extract of the endophytic fungus presented biotechnological potential as an antibacterial and antioxidant agent. (bvsalud.org)
Photosensitizers1
Samuel Zigler, J & Goosey, JD 1981, ' PHOTOSENSITIZED OXIDATION IN THE OCULAR LENS: EVIDENCE FOR PHOTOSENSITIZERS ENDOGENOUS TO THE HUMAN LENS ', Photochemistry and Photobiology , vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 869-874. (johnshopkins.edu)
Drugs1
The link is plausible, write the authors, since the drugs are known to be photosensitizing. (jwatch.org)
Light6
In this type of therapy, the light only serves as an activating agent for the medication. (healthline.com)
The procedure involves the administration of a light-sensitive substance, called a photosensitizing agent. (lightsources.org)
Multiple studies have shown blue light reduces inflammatory acne lesions mildly to moderately when used with photosensitizing agents. (spavelous.com)
Corneal cross-linking (CXL), also known as collagen cross-linking, is a medical procedure that involves the use of ultraviolet (UV) light and a photosensitizing agent to strengthen the cornea. (khannainstitute.com)
During the procedure, a photosensitizing agent is applied to the cornea, and then the cornea is exposed to UV light. (khannainstitute.com)
The UV light causes the photosensitizing agent to create new bonds between the collagen fibers in the cornea, which increases the strength and stability of the cornea. (khannainstitute.com)
Wavelengths1
When irradiated at specific wavelengths, the photosensitizer releases oxygen in reactive chemical forms that promote the death of malignant cells, infectious agents and the removal of burns. (lightsources.org)
Chemotherapeutic agents1
Many types of cancer therapies (e.g., chemotherapeutic agents, radiation therapy, some immunomodulators) can be sun sensitizers during treatment, and effects can linger even after completion of therapy. (cdc.gov)
Procedure1
Patients are given a photosensitizing drug prior to the administration of the procedure. (dailyiowan.com)
Commonly1
In the early to mid-1980s, histamine 2 (H2)-receptor antagonists were the most commonly prescribed agents for treatment of GERD. (medscape.com)
Found1
A new meta-analysis has found no evidence of a large cancer risk for most common antihypertensive agents, but did find strong evidence, largely based on one trial, for at least a 10% increase in cancer risk with the rarely used angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) combination. (jwatch.org)
Treatment2
This agent is indicated for treatment of adults with metastatic basal cell carcinoma or with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has recurred following surgery, or those who are not candidates for surgery or radiation. (medscape.com)
Porfimer is a photosensitizing agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of obstructive esophageal cancer , completely or partially obstructing endobronchial non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Barrett's esophagus . (wikidoc.org)
Cancer2
Although these nano-agents exhibit desirable anti-cancer function, the constantly active cytotoxicity would potentially cause indiscriminate damage to normal tissues due to the off-target effect. (frontiersin.org)
Robinson SN, Zens MS, Perry AE, Spencer SK, Duell EJ, and Karagas MR. Photosensitizing Agents and the Risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: a Population-Based Case-Control Study. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Increase1
An age‐related increase in photosensitizing capacity is also demonstrated in the soluble crystallins from human lens. (johnshopkins.edu)
Chemical1
3 ] To prevent microbial growth, dentures can be soaked in chemical agents such as chlorhexidine and/or sodium hypochlorite and cleaned with denture cleaners (for instance Polident). (thieme-connect.de)
Drug1
Munir Tanas, co-author of the paper and an associate professor in the UI department of pathology, said the researchers are focusing on a photosensitizing drug called Verteporfin. (dailyiowan.com)
Avoidance1
Once patch testing has been performed and the suspected allergens have been confirmed, avoidance of the allergen and cross-reacting agents should be encouraged. (medscape.com)
Capacity1
Irrigating agents must present capacity of dissolving pulp remnants (2), since the removal of pulp tissue is inadequate with mechanical preparation alone, due to the complexities of the anatomical root canal system (3). (bvsalud.org)
Individual1
Patch testing with dilute concentrations of the individual ingredients can be used to identify the agent that is a problem for any particular patient. (medscape.com)
Potential2
These agents decrease cohesiveness of abnormal hyperproliferative keratinocytes and may reduce potential for malignant degeneration. (medscape.com)
With the development of nanotechnology, functional agents could be uniformly synthesized at nano-size, showing great potential in the biomedical application as nanomedicine. (frontiersin.org)
Evidence1
Little evidence supports the assumption that antisecretory agents or antireflux surgery prevents the occurrence of adenocarcinoma or leads to regression of Barrett esophagus. (medscape.com)
Review1
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said last week that it was initiating a review of the combined use of agents that block the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). (jwatch.org)