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The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
Obesity is linked to many gastrointestinal diseases and needs more research for treatment development.