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Optimizing Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology: Benefits of Red Light Therapy : Episode 8

Opinion

Video

October 21, 2024

Implementing Photodynamic Therapy to Improve Patient Outcomes

Author(s):

Anthony M. Rossi, MD

Key Takeaways

PDT has demonstrated efficacy in treating non-melanoma skin cancers, esophageal cancer, and certain lung cancers.
A patient with early-stage esophageal cancer achieved complete remission after undergoing PDT.
Increased PDT use can boost patient satisfaction by providing a non-invasive treatment with minimal side effects.
PDT can improve practice outcomes by reducing recovery times and hospital stays, leading to cost savings and better resource allocation.

Anthony M. Rossi, MD, highlights a successful case of photodynamic therapy (PDT), provides background on the patient’s outcome, and explains how increased use of PDT can enhance patient satisfaction and improve practice outcomes.

EP: 1.What Is Red Light Therapy and Why Should It Be Used

EP: 2.Red Light Therapy in Wound Care and Acne

EP: 3.Looking to the Future of Red Light Therapy

EP: 4.Exploring Photodynamic Therapy

EP: 5.Tips for Integrating Photodynamic Therapy in the Clinic

EP: 6.Challenges and Successes in Photodynamic Therapy

EP: 7.Addressing Barriers to Photodynamic Therapy

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EP: 8.Implementing Photodynamic Therapy to Improve Patient Outcomes

EP: 9.The Continued Evolution of Photodynamic Therapy

Video content above is prompted by the following:

Do you have a specific example to share of a successful use of PDT and background on that patient success?
How can the increased use of PDT impact patient satisfaction and practice outcomes?