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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.
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September 2009 in “European journal of histochemistry” CD90 is present on specific cells in dog hair follicles.
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April 2009 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” Flamena, a liposomal mix, helps skin heal better after a chemical burn.
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” Targeting colon cancer stem cells might lead to better treatment results.
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