Publications by authors named "Courtney M Elm"
Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burns result in the loss of approximately 18 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) and more than 250,000 deaths each year, more than 90% of which are in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The epidemiology of these injuries, especially in the WHO-defined African Region, has yet to be adequately defined.
Methods: We performed a systematic review of the literature regarding the epidemiology of thermal, chemical, and electrical burns in the WHO-defined African Region.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burns result in more than 250,000 deaths and the loss of approximately 18 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs), more than 90% of which occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), annually. This type of serious injury - one that is particularly devastating in LMICs - is preventable. To further explore the effectiveness of burn prevention strategies in LMICs, we performed a systematic review of the literature indexed in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Global Health, and the Cochrane Library databases as of October 2015.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been shown to induce cellular reactions in nonphotosynthetic cells however skepticism remains regarding efficacy at the clinical level. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of LLLT independent of liposuction. Additionally, a weight loss supplement (Curva™, Santa Barbra Medical Innovations, Santa Barbra, CA) was evaluated.
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- The study evaluated the histological effects of a 2,940 nm fractional Er:YAG laser during abdominoplasty, focusing on microthermal zones (MTZs) using light and confocal microscopy.
- Three subjects received treatments at varying laser depths and coagulation levels, with biopsies taken immediately and up to two weeks post-treatment to assess collagen changes.
- Results showed consistent collagen remodeling in the dermis, but the expected relationships between laser settings and ablation depths were not observed, suggesting tissue hydration may affect outcomes.
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- A new portable device using pulsed light for hair removal has been developed for home use, based on the principle of selective photo-thermolysis.
- The study involved 10 adults with unwanted hair, who received 4 to 6 bi-weekly treatments, showing a mean hair reduction of 36% after 4 weeks and 23% over two follow-ups.
- Results indicated that the device is safe, with minimal side effects, and is an effective hair reduction option for various skin types.