Lasers & photonics
and invasive method, different options have been studied to overcome its disadvantages, and photonics technologies have been the preeminent choice. Confocal microscopy, multispectral imaging or optical coherence tomography are some of the imaging techniques most commonly used. Each show different advantages in the analysis of skin samples and can be used to detect different features. This diversity in the available techniques led the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya to launch the EU project DIAGNOPTICS to evaluate different biophotonics-based tools in a pilot diagnostic workflow. The idea of the project was to use the different techniques as a set of consecutive filters to discard benign lesions and confirm the malignant ones, in order to guide the patient to surgery only when required. As a result of the project, a multiphotonic diagnostic platform was developed, including multispectral and 3D techniques, blood flow analysis based on self-mixing and confocal microscopy for in vivo imaging of skin cancer lesions.
New lasers for treatment of diseases and disorders The development of diode lasers with new and improved specifications have significantly impacted
the treatment of vascular lesions. Telangiectasia and Rosacea are two conditions that have been targeted using the technology. The first one, also known as spider veins, are small, dilated blood vessels that can occur near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, measuring between 0.5– 1mm in diameter. They are commonly seen around the nose, cheeks and chin. Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that also affects the face, resulting in redness, pimples, swelling and small and superficial dilated blood vessels.
Lumics has been very active in this field and its diode lasers, Mini4 and Mini8, have emerged as game-changers in this domain. The company offers a versatile solution for medical device
A multispectral system developed to improve the detection of skin cancer lesions.
New Decade New Logo Same Mission
Driving competitiveness of the European photonics industry
EPIC is the world-leading industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of photonics in Europe. We foster a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement.
www.epic-assoc.com/20years EPIC 20 Years ad
178x124.indd 1 Medical Device Developments /
www.nsmedicaldevices.com 2023-10-04 16:04:26 59
Technical University of Catalonia
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146
