¿Se arrepiente de haberse tatuado? Consejos para quitarse la ‘tinta’ vieja
DOMINGO, 6 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ya sea que se hiciera un tatuaje por impulso o tras pensárselo muy bien, esa tinta en el cuerpo es bastante permanente. Eliminar los tatuajes es posible, pero conlleva riesgos, según la Administración d…
Learn MoreTattoo Regret? Here’s Tips on Safely Getting Old ‘Ink’ Removed
SUNDAY, Aug. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whether you got a tattoo on a whim or after much thought, that ink on your body is fairly permanent.Tattoo removal is possible, but it comes with risks, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which…
Learn MoreVaginal Erbium YAG Laser Beneficial for Overactive Bladder Syndrome
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vaginal Erbium YAG laser is beneficial for postmenopausal women with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) and vaginal atrophy, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in Menopause.Keerati Chiengthong, M.D….
Learn MoreHigh-Quality Surgical Videos Lacking for Vaporization of Prostate
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few high-quality educational surgical videos are available for green-light laser vaporization of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to a study published in the December issue of Translat…
Learn MoreLaser Treatment Might Help Prevent Common Forms of Skin Cancer
TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A cosmetic laser treatment that promises to erase wrinkles, scars, age spots and sun damage may also prevent the return of some skin cancers, a new, small study suggests. Researchers found that in patients wh…
Learn MoreRisk for Subsequent Facial Keratinocyte Carcinoma Lower With Laser Treatment
TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with a history of facial keratinocyte carcinoma (KC), nonablative fractional laser (NAFL) treatment is associated with a reduced risk for subsequent development of facial KC, according to a study…
Learn MoreHo:YAG Laser, Thulium Laser Fiber Both Effective for Stone Management
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For ureteroscopic stone management, there is no significant difference between pulse-modulated holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser and thulium laser fiber, according to a study published in the F…
Learn MoreLASIK Should Carry Warnings of Possible Complications, FDA Says
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — LASIK is a common vision-correcting procedure that many Americans view as safe and effective, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now drafted guidance that warns of potential complications.Although …
Learn MoreLong-Term Outcomes of ThuLEP Reported for Benign Prostatic Enlargement
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The 12-year experience with thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) at one tertiary referral center shows low rates of repeat treatment for recurrence or …
Learn MoreFDA Drafts Guidance on Patient Labeling Information for LASIK Devices
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a draft guidance document issued July 28 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, content and formatting recommendations are presented for patient labeling information for laser-assisted in situ keratomileu…
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