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OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
Stem cells regenerate tissues and their behavior varies by environment, suggesting the hematopoietic system model may need revision.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
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