title: Medical lasers.
abstract: There are now a variety of mechanisms governing the interaction of laser light with tissue. These are discussed from a scientific viewpoint and in relation to particular laser systems. Clinical applications, taking advantage of both traditional and newer forms of interaction, are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Medical Laser Unit, Herriot Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, U.K.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Colles
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000639:trends