photodynamic

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pho·to·dy·nam·ic

 (fō′tō-dī-năm′ĭk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the energy of light.
2. Enhancing the effects of or inducing a toxic reaction to light, especially to ultraviolet light.

pho′to·dy·nam′i·cal·ly adv.
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photodynamic

(ˌfəʊtəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk)
adj
1. (General Physics) of or concerned with photodynamics
2. (General Physics) involving or producing an adverse or toxic reaction to light, esp ultraviolet light
3. (Medicine) med denoting a therapy for cancer in which a cytotoxic drug is activated by a laser beam
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With photodynamic therapy (PDT) reducing long-term morbidity and not compromising on other treatment options, PDT has appeared as a promising alternative treatment for controlling malignant disease.
The report commences with the executive summary of the photodynamic therapy market, which includes the summary of key findings and statistics.
Biofrontera announced preliminary results for the primary endpoint of its Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of conventional photodynamic therapy with Ameluz and the BF-RhodoLED lamp for the treatment of actinic keratoses on the extremities as well as the trunk and neck.
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For example, the research holds promise for enhancing the reach and effectiveness of photodynamic therapy, whose full potential for managing cancer has yet to be realized."
District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement of DUSA's photodynamic therapy patents, covering DUSA's product LEVULAN KERASTICK (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for topical solution, 20 percent used with DUSA's BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a well-documented therapy that has emerged as an effective treatment modality of cancer [6].
An effective photosensitizer to be used for photodynamic inactivation of microbes should have minimal dark toxicity and be able to rapidly clear from normal tissue once introduced into the body reducing phototoxic side effects.
Verteporfin (Visudyne; Novartis, Basel, Switzerland) ocular photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been proven off-label as an effective treatment to resolve chronic CSC, improving VA and reabsorbing the SRF [7].
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