BACKGROUND UVA1 phototherapy has recently demonstrated high levels of efficacy and tolerability for treating a variety of inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to assess the clinical efficacy of UVA1 (340~400 nm) phototherapy for treating pityriasis rosea and to assess the course of the disease after treatment. METHODS Fifteen patients wit...

In this randomized, controlled non-inferiority trial, filtered sunlight was compared with conventional phototherapy for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia in term and latepreterm neonates. The primary end point was efficacy, which was defined as a rate of increase in total serum bilirubin of less than 0.2 mg/dL/h for infants up to 72 hours of age or a decrease in total serum bilirubin for infa...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Phototherapy with low intensity laser irradiation has shown to be effective in promoting the proliferation of different cells. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the potential effect of laser phototherapy (660 nm) on human dental pulp stem cell (hDPSC) proliferation. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS The hDPSC cell strain was used. Cells cultured under n...

Background: Hyperbilirubinemia in newborn is quite common. Phototherapy (PT) one of the most common noninvasive methods for treatment this hyperbilirubinemia. There are limited studies available on effect PT platelet count with contrasting results. So, study was conducted to determine phototherapy counts hyperbilirubinemic neonates tertiary care hospital. Methods: This a hospital based prospect...

BACKGROUND Despite an understanding of the enzymatic pathways leading to bilirubin production and degradation, very few pharmacologic interventions are utilized and the mainstay of treatment remains phototherapy. AIMS To evaluate the efficacy of clofibrate in reducing total serum bilirubin levels in late pre-term neonates with non-hemolytic jaundice. DESIGN AND SETTING Double-blind, placebo...

Introduction:The aim of this study is to compare significant post-phototherapy bilirubin rebound in two groups of neonates, with two levels of bilirubin, at discontinuation of phototherapy. Materials and Methods:One hundred and fifteen neonates ≥35 weeks of gestationl age (GA), admitted due to hyperbilirubinemia in the Neonatal Ward of Valiasr Hospital, were randomly divided into two groups: gr...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of phototherapy for nonhemolytic hyperbilirubinemia and rebound bilirubin levels in breast-fed newborns as compared with mixed-fed (breast milk and formula) newborns. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Prospective study of effects of feeding type on response to phototherapy in newborns. METHODS The subjects were 53 full-term healthy newborn...

The osmolality of urine increased in 10 term infants receiving phototherapy. Phototherapy units made locally were likely to emit more infrared radiation than a unit available commercially, but both types led to falsely increased incubator thermometer readings. Interposing a 6-mm acrylic sheet prevents these effects.

Background In recent years, tendency to use drugs has been increasing in the treatment of neonatal jaundice. Several drugs have been used since then, but the effect of probiotics on serum bilirubin level (SBL) is not so clear. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of probiotics on SBL and the duration of phototherapy in term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. Materials and Methods: In ...

Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common health problems with a major effect on the quality of life. We intended to treat Allergic Rhinitis (AR) in patients who are either unresponsive to antihistamines or their job requires optimal alertness that may be disturbed by antihistamine's side effects and those who do not comply with the regular use. We tried short term phototherapy and evaluated ...