Tag: Photodynamic Therapy

We all know that too much sun can cause a sunburn. Too much sun can also cause a skin condition known as actinic keratosis, or AK. This rather

Bremachlorin® is a light-sensitive compound or photosensitizer that holds promise for optimizing  photodynamic therapy (PDT) for people with cancer and infectious diseases.  This agent has the ability to enter

Many tumors are first detected only after they’ve become bothersome or symptomatic.  In the case of lung cancer, this usually means that the diagnosis takes place at a

Aging and the sun’s ultraviolet rays can become a rather insidious collusion when it comes to the appearance of your skin.  Repeated sun exposure can result in chronic

In Part 1, we introduced you to the problem of dental caries (cavities) and the role of bacteria in the mouth. Some of these bacteria stick to the

What is the most common disease in the world? The answer is dental caries, more commonly known as cavities.  These are spaces that form within the teeth as a

Some 12 million people are thought to suffer from a parasite infection known as Leishmaniasis. The spread of this disease has been linked with the bite of certain

In the common dental problem known as periodontitis, various microbes play a critical role in the disease processes that damage the pulp and other tooth structures. The light-based therapy known as