Global InformationEndre Mester information
Professor Endre Mester | |
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| Born | 1903 November 20 Budapest, Hungary |
| Died | 1984 |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Citizenship | Austro-Hungarian empire |
| Alma mater | University of Pécs |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, medical researcher |
| Known for | Therapeutic use of lasers |
| Spouse | Gini |
| Children | Adam, Andrew |
| Awards | "Merited and Prominent Physician of the Hungarian People’s Republic", "The Golden Order of Labor" (twice; in 1958, and in 1978) |
Hungarian physician Endre Mester (1903–1984) was a pioneer of laser medicine, especially the use of low level laser therapy (LLLT). In 1967, only a few years after the first working laser was invented, he started his experiments with the effects of lasers on skin cancer. He is credited as the discoverer of positive biological effects of low power lasers, which have been advocated as alternative medicine for use in wound healing, smoking cessation, tuberculosis, temporomandibular joint disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. LLLT devices are popular and may bring about temporary relief of some types of pain. As of 2009, a summary from Quackwatch reported medical authorities found no reason to believe LLLT influence the course of any ailment or are more effective for pain control than other forms of heat delivery.[1] Subsequent research has found LLLT may offer benefit in treating several health ailments, including rheumatoid arthritis,[2] osteoarthritis,[3] tendinopathy,[4] and frozen shoulders.[5]
- ^ Barrett, S (2009-07-17). "A Skeptical Look at Low Level Laser Therapy". Quackwatch. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- ^ Brosseau, L.; Welch, V.; Wells, G. A.; de Bie, R.; Gam, A.; Harman, K.; Morin, M.; Shea, B.; Tugwell, P. (2005). "Low level laser therapy (Classes I, II and III) for treating rheumatoid arthritis". Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2010 (4): CD002049. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD002049.pub2. PMC 8406947. PMID 16235295. S2CID 40986179.
- ^ Stausholm, Martin Bjørn; Naterstad, Ingvill Fjell; Joensen, Jon; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandão; Sæbø, Humaira; Lund, Hans; Fersum, Kjartan Vibe; Bjordal, Jan Magnus (2019-10-28). "Efficacy of low-level laser therapy on pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials". BMJ Open. 9 (10): e031142. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031142. ISSN 2044-6055. PMC 6830679. PMID 31662383.
- ^ Haslerud, Sturla; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Joensen, Jon; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandao; Bjordal, Jan Magnus (2015-06-01). "The efficacy of low-level laser therapy for shoulder tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials". Physiotherapy Research International. 20 (2): 108–125. doi:10.1002/pri.1606. hdl:1956/17899. ISSN 1471-2865. PMID 25450903.
- ^ Page, MJ; Green, S; Kramer, S; Johnston, RV; McBain, B; Buchbinder, R (Oct 1, 2014). "Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 10 (10): CD011324. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011324. PMC 10898218. PMID 25271097. S2CID 32666794.