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For menopausal women with significant vaginal atrophy symptoms

Fractionated CO2 Laser Tx, Estrogen Similar for Menopause

Similar improvement seen in genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptoms, sexual function
Laser interstitial thermal therapy targeting greater amygdala volume is more likely to be associated with Engel I outcomes for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy

Targeted Laser Surgery Treats Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Engel I outcomes more likely with ablations targeting specific lobe structures
Despite their growing popularity

FDA Warns of the Dangers of ‘Vaginal Rejuvenation’

Numerous cases of vaginal burns or scarring have been linked to the procedures
A pulsed-dye laser with a novel 15-mm diameter treatment beam improves the appearance of rosacea

Newly Designed Pulsed-Dye Laser Found Effective for Rosacea

Findings based on novel use of a 15-mm diameter treatment beam
Energy-based devices are both safe and effective methods of nonsurgical treatment for feminine rejuvenation

Energy-Based Devices Work Well for Feminine Rejuvenation

Nonsurgical treatments for feminine genital rejuvenation found to be effective, well tolerated
In-office angiolytic laser procedures are effective for vocal fold polyps

In-Office Angiolytic Laser Effective for Vocal Polyps

Fewer adverse events for patients treated with laser plus concurrent polypectomy than laser alone
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery demonstrates comparable visual outcomes to conventional phacoemulsification

Femtosecond Laser Safer for Post-Vitrectomy Cataract Surgery

But procedure results in similar visual outcomes to conventional phacoemulsification
Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser treatment may be beneficial for treating linear hyperpigmented streaks on the bilateral forearms

Q-Switched Nd:YAG 1064 nm Laser Can Improve Track Marks

Case report describes improvement in bluish-gray pigmentation in patient with history of heroin use
There is no significant difference between standard and high-pulse coverage with picosecond laser treatment for wrinkles and acne scarring

No Difference for Standard, High-Pulse Picosecond Laser Treatment

Improvement does not differ for standard, high-pulse picosecond laser therapy for acne scarring, wrinkles
Significant skin tightening can be achieved by immediate temporary noninvasive wound closure after short pulse Erbium:YAG fractional ablative laser treatment or after mechanically removing skin with a coring needle

Immediate Wound Closure After Laser Improves Skin Tightening

Noninvasive closure, coring needle skin removal effectively close fractional ablative laser holes