Photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy allow for the transfer and translation of light
energy into a type II chemical reaction. In clinical practice, photosensitizers arise from three …

Fast and non-invasive, diagnostic techniques based on fluorescence spectroscopy have the
potential to link the biochemical and morphologic properties of tissues to individual patient …

Fiber optic probes are a key element for biomedical spectroscopic sensing. We review the
use of fiber optic probes for optical spectroscopy, focusing on applications in turbid media …

BACKGROUND Understanding the development and progression of head and neck
squamous cell carcinoma is key in the quest for the early diagnosis and prevention of this …

Optical imaging combines a variety of different diagnostic modalities which have shown
great promise for biomedical imaging and as a tool in drug discovery. Several different …

Oral cancer is among the 10 most common cancers worldwide, and is especially seen in
disadvantaged elderly males. Early detection and prompt treatment offer the best chance for …

Background Earlier detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral potentially
malignant disorders (OPMD) is essential for dental professionals to improve patient survival …

SUMMARY 1 Photodynamic therapy is an established modality for the treatment of solid
tumours and other accessible lesions. Although the concept and practice of combining light …

Background. Early detection of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the oral cavity can
improve survival. It is often difficult to distinguish neoplastic and benign lesions with …

Objectives: Early cancer detection is the best way to improve the prognosis of patients with
oral cancer. Therefore this study presents quantitative fluorescence measurements and …